Biography
My journey as a future English as a Foreign Language teacher began with the goal of not just learning the language, but going beyond mere knowledge acquisition. That's why I constantly remind myself daily to seek new opportunities to acquire and implement my understanding, always considering new learning models.
Personal improvement plan
Hi, I'm Karina Solano. I feel that one of my strengths is that I have a Good memory, so it's easy for me to learn by supporting myself with visual resources. My weaknesses are pronunciation and writing since I often confuse some words with similar sounds.
Goals:
write simple 1oo - words paragraphs about my daily routine each weeks.
Practice pronunciation two or three times a week.
Study the meaning of new words ans their correct spelling for 30 minutes twice a week
I want to have excellent English fluency to be prepared for the b1 exam.
Expand my vocabulary and have a fluent conversation with minimal errors during the semester
Resources:
Applications
Websites
Online courses
Games
Study schedule
Teaching philosophy
My teaching philosophy focuses on fostering autonomous learning in students, helping them understand that learning isn't just about reaching a goal, but about enjoying the journey along the way. A key objective of my philosophy is my ability to adapt to new teaching and learning methodologies.
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Descriptive essay
My Ideal English Teacher
For me, the ideal English teacher is someone who inspires students to want to learn the English language in a way that best suits each student's learning style. In this essay, I will describe the qualities I believe a teacher of this language should possess, drawing on my personal experiences and life lessons. A good English teacher should provide the learner with inspiration, confidence, effective communication, organization, management, the use of didactic and digital resources, interactive classes, and strategies that can be implemented in the classroom.
One of the keys to the successful development of a class is effective and efficient communication, as this ensures that the student fully understands the topic being discussed. If a student finds it difficult to understand, they should feel confident enough to let the teacher know. I remember my teacher, Professor Vargas, who explained complex topics in a simple and clear way that adapted to the needs of each student. This helped us solidify our understanding and motivated us to continue learning this language.
I believe that other qualities an English teacher should have are organization and classroom management. My high school teacher, Professor Vargas, liked to create a safe environment that inspired peace and tranquility, which helped us to stay focused and increased our critical thinking. His classroom was always organice and provided us with tools to practice what we had learned.
Another quality that an ideal English teacher should possess is the ability to use strategies that keep students motivated, encouraging active participation. My teacher, Professor Vargas, used sounds and rhythms to teach English. This made each class more interesting, which ensured comprehensive learning, and he always motivated us to give our best.
Finally, an ideal English teacher should have the ability to combine all these qualities to generate significant learning in the student. This learning should contribute to the student's development and guide them towards their future, both personally and professionally