Joan Paul Email and Phone Number

I am a dedicated teacher who looks for varied ways to engage my students. The recent, sudden shift to online learning was a reminder that teachers always need to be ready to meet the needs of their students. Teaching has changed, but one thing has not: students need good, caring teachers. I show kindness to my students every day and I know it makes a difference in their lives.I reflected on my teaching as I created my lessons based on ESL standards such as the WIDA standards and the widely recognized TESOL standards. The Gradual Release of Responsibility model guided my ESL instruction. Beginning English Learners who were unable to participate at the start of school were able to have conversations after four weeks of instruction. Many of my middle school Chinese students were unfamiliar with literary terms, so I taught them through reading fiction texts. These Tier 3 words proved to helpful in taking assessments throughout the year. These are just some of the examples of how my students improved.Collaborating with other teachers was one of the best ways to meet the needs of our shared students and improve our craft. I pulled out a target group from a mainstream class and used props and pictures to provide a bridge to understanding the texts. In addition, my co-worker and I met weekly to get and give feedback on what we taught that week.