- Candlewood Elementary School
- Meet the Teacher

Phone: 210.662.1060 x30326
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors-Liberal Studies Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Bilingual) EC-6 Generalist
Ms. Amber Zapata
Hello! My name is Amber Zapata, and I will be your child’s Kindergarten Teacher. I graduated from CAL State Dominguez Hills and received a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish.
I believe in meeting students where they are and encouraging them to adopt a growth mindset. I hope to support my students in their academic and emotional growth through a classroom culture of high expectations and a high level of care. I look forward to getting to know all my students and families!
Daily Schedule
Monday - Thursday
7:00-7:30 Breakfast/STEM bins
7:35 - 7:40 Announcements
7:45-8:00 Morning Meeting (SEL)
8:00 - 8:10 Phonological Awareness/Sound Wall
8:10 -8:25 Fluency
8:25-9:10 Specials
9:10 -9:20 Restroom Break
9:20-9:50 Phonics
9:50-10:20 Small Group (ELA)
10:20-10:50 Comprehension (Social Studies Integrated)
10:50-11:20 Writing
11:20-11:35 Math (Fluency)
11:35-11:45 Restroom Break
11:45-12:15 Lunch
12:15-12:35 Recess
12:35-1:10 Math (Continued)
1:10-1:55 Push In Support/Small Groups
1:55-2:40 Science/STEM bins
2:45-2:55 Supper/Read aloud
2:55-3:00 Dismissal
Friday
7:00-7:35 Breakfast/STEM bins
7:35 - 7:40 Announcements
7:40-9:10 EXTENDED SPECIALS
9:10 - 9:20 Restroom break
9:20-9:30 Phonological Awareness/Sound Wall
9:30-9:40 Fluency
9:45-10:15 Phonics
10:15-10:45 Small Group (ELA)
10:45-11:10 Comprehension (Social Studies Integrated)
11:10-11:35 Writing
11:35-11:45 Restroom Break
11:45-12:15 Lunch
12:15-12:35 Recess
12:40-1:10 Math
1:10-1:55 Push-in support/ Small groups
1:55-2:20 Math (Continued)
2:20-2:45 STEM bins
2:45-2:55 Supper/ Read Aloud
2:55-3:00 Dismissal