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by azuolan
Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:57 pm
Forum: Keypals
Topic: French pupils looking for American penpals
Replies: 4
Views: 7077

ESL Penpals

Hi-
I am an ESL teacher in NJ who has about eight students ranging in age from 3rd to 12th grade. I would be interested in getting penpals for them- Please respond if you are interested.
Thanks,
Nina
by azuolan
Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:53 pm
Forum: Keypals
Topic: French pupils looking for American penpals
Replies: 4
Views: 7077

Re: American Pen Pals

Pamela Grant wrote:Hi meilievelle,
I am an American teacher who is looking for pen pals (not e-pals) for my students. I have 30 ESOL III students who have been studying English for about 3 years. My students range in age from 14-18. Are you interested?
by azuolan
Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:13 pm
Forum: Elementary Education
Topic: Job Satisfaction - Teaching ESL in U.S. public schools
Replies: 7
Views: 4281

Yes, I am a full-time teacher with paid vacations, etc. I can get involved in after school activities. However, since my day begins early at the High School (7:20) and ends later at the Elementary School (3:00), I'm usually too tired. Also, the HS activities begin at 2:20 and I'm at the Elementary S...
by azuolan
Sun Jan 15, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: Elementary Education
Topic: Job Satisfaction - Teaching ESL in U.S. public schools
Replies: 7
Views: 4281

Hi- I am a certified ESL teacher with a Masters in TESOL. I am teaching in NJ in a small district. I go to 4 schools daily starting at the High School, Middle School, Intermediate School, and finally the Elementary School. What makes my job manageable is that I only have 15 students- total. The kids...
by azuolan
Sun Jan 15, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Refugee Issues
Topic: Teaching Liberian refugees
Replies: 1
Views: 8027

I have been teaching 2 Liberian refugees here in NJ for about 1.5 years. One is 15 and the other is 18. Both have had very liimited schooling in Liberia. They are reading on a 2/3 grade level and are making slow, but steady progress. They are both wonderful students - very respectful. However it has...