Meet the Teacher Behind CLSM

Hi, I'm Amanda!

I'm a high school social studies teacher in North Carolina, and I previously taught special education. Both experiences have shaped the way I approach teaching and create materials for my students.

I've always been interested in why some lessons seem to click with students while others don't. That curiosity led me to spend more time learning about memory, cognitive load, language development, and how students process information. Eventually, I began developing my own instructional framework called CLSM.

The resources you'll find here come from the same things I create, use, and continue improving in my own classroom. I enjoy making guided notes, visual activities, bilingual supports, and review materials that help students make sense of what they're learning.

My hope is that these resources make planning a little easier for other teachers while helping their students feel more confident with the material.

Thanks for stopping by!