Taste the World, Speak the Stories
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs that I have. As an English Language (EL) Teacher for an American public school system, I get to help English Learners build confidence in learning English, provide accommodations they need, and listen to their stories. I also get to learn more about their language and culture, which …
Let’s be real for a moment. It feels like the list of things we need to do just keeps getting longer. Some of it was planned, some of it just popped up out of nowhere, and some of it just unleashed pure chaos for a moment. And when you’re juggling it all, it can feel …
I don’t know if it was just me, but my hometown’s public school system DID NOT prepare me in learning how to be an adult. Don’t get me wrong. As an educator, a university student, and a child of immigrants, I understand the value education. I took school seriously. I did my work, turned in …
Since I was a child, I knew I wasn’t amongst my people. I was in the wrong environment. That may sound dramatic and wrong, but it’s my truth. One thing that I know is that when you’re the odd one out, you try to fit in. Once you’re in, you then look for the part …
When you’re a student, a professional, or just someone who is juggling a million responsibilities, taking a break can often make one feel…guilty. But, breaks aren’t supposed to be that way! For decades, society has glorified “hustle culture.” The idea that if you just push a little harder, do a little more, stay a bit …
Balancing a full-time job while also being a student is no small feat. As a working student, your time management skills need to be on point. You’re balancing between studying, doing class assignments, working your shifts, and handling any personal responsibilities that are on your plate. When you work hard and study hard, it’ll feel …
You may have seen examples of ESL Teachers who either taught school abroad or taught online. Have you ever seen an ESL Teacher working in the American school system? Personally, I met a group of them only one time at a teaching convention. The sad reality is that the majority of the ESL Teachers I …