• Mrs. Tirso
    Name: Amanda Tirso
     
    School: Hammarskjold Middle School
     
    Classes:
    6th and 7th grade Learning Lab
    ILA 6
    6th and 7th grade Study Skills
     
     
    Teaching Experience:
    I have been a Special Education teacher in East Brunswick for three years.  Prior to joining East Brunswick Public Schools, I was a Special Education teacher for the New York City Department of Education for 2 years.
     
    Education Background:
    I graduated from Pace University with a Master of Science Degree in Education and a 
    Bachelors of Arts Degree in International Politics from The Pennsylvania State University.
     
    Mission:
    My goal is to not only improve your child's academic skills but to also increase your child's sense of independence, self-discipline, and motivation to learn. I am so excited to spend the year with all of my students and watch them grow developmentally, socially, and academically.
     
    Free time: 
    Aside from teaching, I love to spend time with my family and friends, travel, cook, design party decorations, and go for walks!