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Teaching Philosophy

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​​​Why I teach  -​​​​​

​​"The only time I am free and enjoying myself is when I'm teaching.

I love the analysis of technique. I like to work with people who bring

a certain seriousness and depth to what they're doing.

I feel alive and related when I'm teaching. I get an emotional release from it"

 -(Meisner, 2017, p. 11) 

 

 

 

 

 

​​What I teach -

​I specialize in Cultural Immersive Pedagogy in the EL classrooms.​

​​“Exploring the world and experiencing another person’s way of life builds

compassion and understanding while challenging our beliefs.

This willingness to consider others’ situations

and viewpoints is key, whether you’re trying to promote global diplomacy

or even collaborate with a colleague overseas.

If we can instill this appetite for understanding from an early age,

we will build toward a brighter, more collaborative tomorrow.”  

 

Keri Charles, Vice President at EF High School Exchange Year.

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​​​How I teach-

In my classroom, I utilize tech tools such as Google Sites, Canva, Wix, Padlet, and Jam Board.

Some activities, methods, and approaches I use with my ELL students include, but are not limited to -

different scaffolding methods, ice breakers, Culturally Immersive Pedagogy, and Grammar Translation Methods.​

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"He who has a why ... can bear almost any how" - Nietzsche (1884-1900).

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Meisner, S., & Longwell, D. (2017). Sanford Meisner on acting. W. Ross MacDonald School Resource Services Library. 

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