English Teacher
Teach students to become effective self-advocates in EnglishTeach students to use effective learning strategiesHelp students with cultural elements of the English speaking classroomHelp students advocate for their parents for necessary business and social transactionsAct as a point of reference for greater community resources for immigrants and language learningPromote awareness of ESL in the context of the school and communityBe a knowledgeable point of reference for cultural mores and traditions of students' countries and culturesDevelop appropriate instructional strategies & lesson plansUse a variety of instructional and assessment skills to ensure robust learning occursUnderstand and use a student's rate of acculturationBe empathetic to a student's migration experience and its stressorsBe aware of the level of development in a student's first language and how this may impact ESL learningBe aware of student's prior experiences with English and English speaking culture