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Professional Competencies
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This page highlights my interest in teacher development, mentoring, and instructional support in TESOL. In addition to working with learners, I value opportunities to support teachers through practical guidance, reflective tools, facilitator materials, and professional learning resources. These artifacts reflect my commitment to helping educators feel more confident, prepared, and responsive in their teaching.

Teaching & Learning

  • I can design learner-centered lessons with clear goals and meaningful outcomes.

  • I can apply second language acquisition principles to classroom teaching.

  • I can create engaging activities that support language development across skills. I can adapt instruction based on learner needs, performance, and feedback.

Curriculum & Materials

  • I can design syllabi, curriculum plans, and instructional materials aligned with learning objectives.

  • I can select, adapt, and develop materials for diverse learners and teaching contexts.

  • I can create print and digital resources that support language learning and learner independence.

  • I can incorporate multimodal and technology-supported strategies into instruction.

Grammar, Reading, Writing, and Communication

  • I can teach grammar in ways that support meaningful communication and academic language use.

  • I can design instruction for reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, and speaking development.

  • I can scaffold instruction to support learners at different proficiency levels. I

  • can provide constructive feedback that promotes learner growth and autonomy.

Assessment & Reflection

  • I can design and use assessments that align with instructional goals.

  • I can interpret assessment data and use it to improve teaching and learning.

  • I can assess student performance through both formal and informal methods.

  • I can reflect critically on my teaching and make informed adjustments.

Research & Professional Practice

  • I can evaluate TESOL research and apply relevant findings to practice.

  • I can develop research questions and conduct small-scale classroom-based inquiry.

  • I can synthesize academic sources into literature reviews and professional writing. I can connect theory, evidence, and practice in language education.

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