With over a decade of teaching experience, I have had the privilege of instructing diverse student populations across various academic levels and social backgrounds. Throughout these 11 years, I have honed my skills as an educator and cultivated a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges that each student brings to the classroom. It has been a rewarding journey, and I look forward to continuing my commitment to empowering and enriching the lives of my students through education.
As an educator, my teaching approach is firmly rooted in the communicative approach, with a strong focus on second language acquisition. This method emphasizes the importance of meaningful communication as the core of language learning. Rather than merely memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules in isolation, my teaching philosophy centers around providing students with ample opportunities to engage in real-life conversations and interactions. Through communicative language teaching, I create a supportive and immersive environment where students can actively practice using the target language in authentic situations. This approach fosters not only linguistic skills but also the confidence to communicate effectively in real-world contexts. I believe that language is best learned through practical use, just as we learn our first language by interacting with others and using language in various contexts. By employing this approach, I aim to make language learning enjoyable, relevant, and applicable to my students' lives, encouraging them to become active participants in their language learning journey. Incorporating second language acquisition principles into my teaching enables me to tailor my lessons to suit individual learning styles, allowing each student to progress at their own pace while receiving personalized support and guidance. Ultimately, my goal is to equip my students with the linguistic abilities and cultural awareness necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global society.
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Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Biology, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, Native Americans, World History, World Languages, Spanish, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Geography, Other (ELA), General Science, Short Stories, Holidays/Seasonal, Speech Therapy, Women's History Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning