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Reflecting…

Although my goals and interests from the beginning of this experience have change, my feelings towards them have not. I started this experience with the intention of learning from other peoples perspectives and experiences. I have been able to fulfill that goal and I want to share the knowledge I’ve gained in my capstone duringContinue reading “Reflecting…”

Media Representation

I think a story more people should know about is the Haitian grass restoration project. The Haiti grass restoration project is a conservation initiative aimed at rehabilitating degraded grasslands in Haiti. Through community involvement and sustainable practices, the project seeks to restore the native grass species, promote soil stabilization, and enhance biodiversity in the region.Continue reading “Media Representation”

Week 7

This week was the last week of TEFL. We took hour final exam, had our final presentations, and now class is officially over. CIES threw a party to celebrate the end of the session. Everyone brought traditional dishes from their country. I brought apple pie and my Professor brought a Korean dish called tteokbokki, itContinue reading “Week 7”

Week 6

This was my second to last week of TEFL classes. It’s honestly bittersweet. This weeks reflection question made me realize how much this experience has broadened perspective. I have learned so much from fellow students in the TEFL program and from the CIES students we have been tutoring. The more I’ve become involved with CIES,Continue reading “Week 6”

TEFL Teaching Community

So I just finished week 6 of my TEFL certification. This week I had to present one of my lesson plans in front of my class as if I was actually teaching it. Despite having already tutored numerous times now, I felt very nervous teaching in front of my professor. However, it was a greatContinue reading “TEFL Teaching Community”

Finishing the TEFL Program :)

I just finished week 5 of my TEFL program. Tt’s crazy to think there’s only two weeks left, time goes by so fast. I tutored 3 times again this week, and I think there is a fast learning curve because I already feel a lot more confident during my lessons. I think preparation is key.Continue reading “Finishing the TEFL Program :)”

My routine with TEFL

This week I felt like I was finally getting the hang of this. Each class is 3 hours long, twice a week, and on top of my other classes this summer that was a little overwhelming at first. I also started tutoring for the first time this week and I was very nervous about it.Continue reading “My routine with TEFL”

TEFL Week Two

This week we met our tutees. For the next 6 weeks I will be tutoring Sandra and Je-Won in English. I’m very excited to improve my teachings skills and learn from my experiences with them. I also imagine that I will learn from Sandra and Je-Won as individuals since they come from very different culturalContinue reading “TEFL Week Two”

What You Don’t Know as a Native Speaker

Yesterday was my first TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) class. Over the next 6 weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday for 3 hours, I will be earning my TEFL certificate. This will allow me to be an instructor to individuals who are learning English as a second-language. I hope to teach abroad in classroomsContinue reading “What You Don’t Know as a Native Speaker”

Hey! I am Bella!

Hi everyone, My name is Isabella and I’m a second year student majoring in Linguistics and Languages. I’m from Fort Myers, FL. Over the summer I will be earning my TEFL certification. During this experience I want to learn about linguistic privilege from ESL speakers. I expect to learn about how to be an instructorContinue reading “Hey! I am Bella!”