The day finally arrived...my first day of my new job! Since it had been nearly two months since I accepted the position, I was eagerly awaiting the start date. I have been hired as a part of a grant at a Houston area middle school as an ESL Interventionist tutor to help boost test scores for the ELLs (English Language Learners) that are required to take the state exams. This particular area has a very high Burmese (Republic of Myanmar) population that are very high need. Many of the students came to the US from refugee camps and missed years of formal education. What a shame that these students are required to take the state exams just one year after entering the country...but unfortunately this is the case so plug ahead we will. Most of them are so sweet and really do want to learn. Being back in the classroom after 9 months reminds me why I really love teaching ESL. Now only if I could find an Italian teaching job, too!
Wish me luck as I forge ahead.
Wish me luck as I forge ahead.
Good luck Jennie! You are such a good teacher and they are so lucky to have found you. Can't wait to hear more about it as the semester goes on. :)
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