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Give their introduction
- Jacquece Moore
- A mom and a teacher
- Lives in Maryland
- Has dyslexia, but was still able to become an English teacher
Why did you become an English teacher and how long have you been an English teacher?
- She was in childcare for over 10 years
- When her daughter was 6 years old, she found out that she had autism
- “Literacy Council of Montgomery County” they were looking for ESL teachers
- She worked as a volunteer tutor with them
- Starting working as an official ESL teacher at a college
Can you tell us about your first teaching experience?
- Her student was from China
- Used the “Ventures Basics” book
- She was a little nervous at first because she was used to working with kids
- She got to know the student first
- They met for two hours a week
As a teacher, what have you noticed are the three best qualities of a good English student?
- Just try
- Be present & have a goal
- Asking questions
Did you ever have a favorite student? Tell us about him/her
- A student she can connect with
- Students who are able to help other students
What are the hardest things about teaching English?
- Students being able to understand her when she speaks fast
- Needing more experience
- Not being able to understand what they don’t understand
What do you enjoy most about teaching English?
- Connecting with students and developing relationships
Do you speak another language? Tell us about it.
- Would love to learn Spanish
Do you know any good English resources?
- “It’s a wonderful Life”
- “Polly” and “Pollyana” (musical)
- “Cats” (Musical)
Advice for other 2nd language teachers, students, and teachers
- Don’t let anything stop you from reaching your goals
- Take a risk and put everything on the line
- Try
- Don’t be nervous or shy
- Share what you learn with someone else

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Jumbe Kasim

4 years ago

Am Jumbe Kasim from Tanzania, but am stacking on how to join the Academic please can you send to me WHATSUP number?

Cleber Milton Gomes de Oliveira

3 years ago

Good Afternoon, Tiffany

I live in Rio de Janeiro.
I’m watching yours videos, much cool, but need more for learn thrust English. I would like you to add me on WhatsApp to practice more English writing, please.

Cleber Milton

Ariane

Good morning Tiffani. My name is Ariane. I am from Ghana. I’m beginner to learn english. Please help à went to learn end speak fluently. Thank you for this video YouTube. Please Tiffani can you have zoom classrooms? I would like you to add me on WhatsApp to practice more English writing, please.