Amber Emmell

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I am in my fourth year as a mathematics teacher at Enosburg Falls Middle/High School working with 8th-12th grade students from Franklin County, Vermont. As part of the ninth grade team, I teach 4 sections of Algebra 1, as well as 1 section of middle school Algebra (for 8th graders), and 1 section of Algebra 2.  I also have daily AT (advisory support/ enrichment) time where students can receive extra math help or work on individualized projects.

My Saint Michael’s mathematics education has helped prepare me for teaching by providing me with a strong mathematical foundation in the content I teach. Studying in the mathematics department at Saint Mike’s has provided me with several transferable skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking that I hope to instill in my students, through my teaching. The professors I learned from during my time in the Saint Mike’s math department truly modeled and shared their passion for math, which has made me realize how important it is to bring my enthusiasm about math into the classroom. The math education seminar course I took at Saint Mike’s helped me to consider the unique challenges specific to teaching mathematics while receiving feedback from my professor and peers. My experiences at Saint Mike’s helped me to realize that teaching requires constant improvement and learning. I am excited this year to continue to be part of the Better Math Teaching Network Program, learning more about student-centered mathematics instruction.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions about teaching high school math.