I have been teaching at different schools in different settings, grades 1-11 but mostly at a very diverse school here in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Almost half of my students have difficulties requiring adaptation of some sort and about half of my students were not born here - many have been here less than 1-2 years. I also have students who are native English speakers, some who had intensive English for half a year in grade 5 or 6, and some who never had an English class before!
I am very dynamic and try to get all students to progress as much as possible, no matter the level they are at when they first walk into my class. I try to use English only at all times and push my students to do the same. I try to always set them up for success with enough preparation and resources to complete the task at hand. When creating activities and assessments, I follow the principles found in 'A Practical Guide to Assessing English Learners' by Coombe, Folse, and Hubley. I find their book so informative and helpful!
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I first got a degree in Tourism Management but reoriented my career a few years later getting a Bachelors' Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (at the primary level, secondary level and adults)
My first career was in Tourism then I decided to go back to school to become a teacher and haven't regretted my choice! I am also a mom to 2 growing boys who keep me on my toes...and help me better understand my students!
PreK, 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, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Numbers, Science, Social Studies, World History, World Languages, French, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Vocal Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, For All Subjects, Literature, Writing, Child Care, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Black History Month, For All Subjects, End of Year