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Amanda Liebesman

Amanda Liebesman

Orange Unified School District

Orange County, CA USA

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Amanda's work combines: Education, Technology, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Teacher

I am a student teacher (7th grade world history) at a public middle school.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Chino Hills High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Religion/Religious Studies

    California State University, Fullerton

  • Certification

    Social Science Teacher Education

    California State University, Fullerton

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Teacher:

Bachelor's Degree: Religion/Religious Studies

Certification: Social Science Teacher Education

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Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    It doesn't sound like Amanda is in a hurry to be done with school.

  • How I responded:

    I needed to take a year off to work between my BA and the credential program. I was a substitute teacher in three different districts while I regained energy for another year of school, paid off credit card debt, and got married. This also gave me time to study for and pass the CSET the first time I took it! Subbing gave me classroom experience and the confidence to be a teacher. Plus I made new friends among the teachers and reconnected with some of my former teachers.