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Do you need a BA in English to teach ESL in secondary ed?

by Carrie

Jul 1, 2012

I have a BA in Spanish and am thinking about getting a Master's degree and endorsement in ESL. I would like to open up more job opportunities for myself but most job openings that I see now for ESL high school teachers also require a degee in English. Is this common?

Thank you!

hope this helps On 7/01/12, Carrie wrote: > I have a BA in Spanish and am thinking about getting a > Master's degree and endorsement in ESL. I would like to > open up more job opportunities for myself but most job > openings that I see now for ESL high school teachers also > require a degee in English. Is this common? > > Thank you!

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Jul 6, 2012

George Martinez I have a certificat as a customer service specialist only and I lived in the United State for about 30 yrs and now I am living in Colombia South America and I am teachin ESL, but I need a B.A. to advance in my carreer.can I get a degree on line for free since also I am a missionary with my wife here in colombia.

Aug 2, 2012

Would you volunteer to help desperate ESL learners?

by Denis

Jul 10, 2012

Many ESL teachers only look at teaching ESL as a money making activity, which is okay because it is a profession like any other. However, considering the number of desperate English as a second language learners around the globe, would you volunteer to teach ESL learners for free?

Including non-ELLs in ELL intervention groups thru RTI?

by Ruth

Jul 17, 2012

My school is in Year 3 of RTI implementation. Now that our SPED teachers are working with mixed intervention groups o IEP and non-IEP students, I have been asked to take some non-ELLs into my intervention groups. I have hesitated to do this because of concerns about whether I'll run afoul of Title III regulations (I should mention that these studen...See More

Power Points or Trivia on California history/geography?

by Frank

Jul 17, 2012

Hello, everyone!

Does anyone know of good websites where I can find Power Points dealing with California history, geography, and points of interest?

Also, general cultural info about the US would also be good.

Something with trivia questions would also be great.

Thanks!

A nervous 1st year ESL teacher

by Lori

Jul 18, 2012

Hello!

This upcoming school year will be my first year as an ESL teacher. Although I have 3 years experience as a Spanish teacher, I am super nervous and don't know what to expect.

With that said does anyone have any tips for the first week of school? Any good books I can read to get me started? Any advice will be greatly apprec...See More

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eslvet Two great books come to mind for newbie ESL teachers - Fred Jones' Tools for Teaching and Wang's First Days in the Classroom. Excellent.

On 8/09/12, eve vicini wrote: > Hello! This is my second year as an Esl teacher (in France). I ve > read "the first day of school", there were good tips. What level > are you teaching? Though I'm...See MoreTwo great books come to mind for newbie ESL teachers - Fred Jones' Tools for Teaching and Wang's First Days in the Classroom. Excellent.

On 8/09/12, eve vicini wrote: > Hello! This is my second year as an Esl teacher (in France). I ve > read "the first day of school", there were good tips. What level > are you teaching? Though I'm a newbie, I could give you some of > my lesson plans if you need help. > > > good luck > > eve > > > >>> Hello! >>> >>> This upcoming school year will be my first year as an ESL >>> teacher. Although I have 3 years experience as a Spanish >>> teacher, I am super nervous and don't know what to expect. >>> >>> With that said does anyone have any tips for the first week >>> of school? Any good books I can read to get me started? Any >>> advice will be greatly appreciated! >>> >>> Thanks! >> >> Hi Lori, >> >> You sound just like me. I taught 6-8th grade Reading and >> Social Studies for my first 3 years and now I am moving into >> ESL. I'm more excited than nervous because I teach in an >> urban school where classroom management is a HUGE challenge. >> So moving into small groups with ESL is awesome however I >> feel a little like you in that I don't really know what > to >> expect. We are also implementing the Common Core standards >> for the first time this year and I don't know enough about >> that. I went to the TESOL Convention this year because it >> was in my hometown of Philadelphia and I was able to get > a >> lot of free textbooks and teachers manuals. My favorite were >> from National Geographic. I made packets out of those books >> for my own students at the end of the school year. Maybe you >> could contact a rep from the publisher for free samples. Also >> a representative from the SIOP method gave me about 4 free >> manuals with tips for planning ESL lessons. They have been >> insightful. Although I don't think I see myself making >> detailed lesson plans like the ones in the books but they are >> worth checking out. >> >> Good luck!!

Sep 8, 2012

teacher Keys to the Classroom may be a helpful book for you. It includes some beginning of the year activities in Spanish and English.

Sep 27, 2012

ESL Entrance/Exit Test for HS

by Mary9

Jul 20, 2012

I a relatively new ESL teacher, and will be teaching a group of HS this summer, and, will also continue to teach them through the new school year. Is there a Test which I should give them when the Summer Session begins, and ends, AS WELL AS one at the beginning of the school year? I know I gave one last year at the end to determine placement for th...See More

hst On 7/20/12, Mary9 wrote: > I a relatively new ESL teacher, and will be teaching a > group of HS this summer, and, will also continue to teach > them through the new school year. Is there a Test which I > should give them when the Summer Session begins, and ends, > AS WELL AS one at the beginning of the school year? I know > I gave...See More

Aug 5, 2012

esl jobs in italy

by matt

Jul 23, 2012

hey everyone I have my celta and a BA in spanish anyone know how i can get a position in italy????? ive looked at all the sites? any clues

Ann On 7/23/12, matt wrote: > hey everyone I have my celta and a BA in spanish anyone > know how i can get a position in italy????? ive looked at > all the sites? any clues

Unfortunately, it is very very hard unless you are a citizen of the EU or an Italian dual citizen. Believe me I'm 50% Italian and looked into becoming a dual citiz...See More

Jul 24, 2012

Any elementary level ESL teachers out there?

by Vanessa

Jul 28, 2012

Hi,

I was just offered an ESL teaching job at the elementary school. I will be teaching students from K-5 in one school. The ESL program is most likely pull-out. I have been teaching for eleven years but I have always been a classroom teacher. I taught bilingual students in one grade level. I would like to hear from any ESL teachers at th...See More

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Vanessa Hi Sheryk, It's not too late. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

On 9/01/12, Sheryk Lowe wrote: > On 7/28/12, Vanessa wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I was just offered an ESL teaching job at the elementary >> school. I will be teaching students from K-5 in one school. >> The ESL program is most likely pull-out....See More

Sep 1, 2012

Jenny Maybe not immediately, but in the future, I'd start communicating with classroom teachers who teach the ESL kids 6+ hours/day. Get to know the curriculum they're using so that you can pre-teach and/or post-teach to help support the kids - as opposed to pulling them out to do a completely different curriculum. I'm speaking more for the level 2's and...See More

Sep 21, 2012

Teaching English as a Second Language - an innovative method

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 9, 2012

In this article an innovative approach to English teaching is explored. It is in other words an alternative method of teaching English instead of old traditional teaching. – Naim Nalbant [Click below to read the entire article.]

by Daniela

Aug 21, 2012

Have been looking for ESL MTEL prep classes and found only one in Chicopee, 90 miles from Boston. Classes there are during Wednesday afternoons, only two hours a day, not a very friendly schedule. Does anyone know about others in Massachusetts, please?

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