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Sunday, July 3, 2011

The door isn't closed yet

June 27-28, 2010: The graduation


This is my level 4 (high intermediate) ESL class. I presented them with certificates, and gifts which included dictionaries and 2011-12 datebooks. I am so proud of them and their accomplishments. They all passed well, and speak English better now than before. I've learned more from them than they've learned from me, and  happy I shared this journey with them.We graduated.




 

Reflection
I've been an ESL teacher for six years. I started my teaching career in the AmeriCorps (2005-2007) and worked for the Chinese-American Planning Council for four years. I learned, taught, and ate a lot. Yes, I love eating Chinese food, and have eaten plenty! My students taught me the importance of being true to self, and that it's okay to make mistakes. They've helped me become a better teacher, a better person. This journey has had its challenges, and at times I didn't feel confident in myself or my teaching style. However, I'm not a quitter and my students helped me to keep going. If I could see each person I've taught again, I would simply say "Thank you for making me the woman I am today."  
 With that said...
 
I've climbed many stairs...

Walked through many hallways...                                                          
 But one thing that hasn't happened...


  Is the closing of my classroom door

I'm not done yet.

4 comments:

  1. Very nice creative presentation with nice pictures
    Hope everybody will like this
    Thanks
    ESL

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  2. Thank you for reading my blog! Much appreciated :)

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  3. Your creativity really shines in the picture composition that highlights this touching essay. It is amazing all that our students teach us through the years. How lucky we are.

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  4. Bravo........!!
    The words and pictures speak volumes. I just loved the analogy. This is just your beginning. :)

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