2018-2019 Auxiliar de Conversación

I see teaching as nurturing a reciprocal relationship between myself and my students. As an auxiliar, I believe that it is my responsibility as a teacher to provide my students with a fundamental understanding of English and how it is spoken in my native country. It is my goal, as a teacher, to create an environment conducive to learning, knowledge that will help them be successful in achieving their lives' goals, materials, opportunities, and feedback that will help them learn, and help in becoming and remaining motivated to be successful both in their studies and in applying their knowledge to solve problems in their lives.  I emphasise the following skillsets in all my teaching endeavours. engaged citizenry individual  fulfilment problem solving teamwork content mastery critical thinking

Self To learn how to teach and influence students of a younger age than what I am used to or familiar with Establishing a classroom reward system for milestones and accomplishments Increasing my Spanish vocabulary Learners To improve the English vocabulary and pronunciation of my students Enhancing their ability to speak in English understandably Encouraging my students to practice their English at home Main Activities developed as a LA Leading “On the Spot” Q + A sessions One on One Unit Reviews Exam prep

Grades: 4th, 5th, and 6th Subjects: Natural Science, History, Social Science, English, P.E and Art

Comunidad de Madrid:  So Melissa, have you ever taught before? Me:  Well, to date the only experience I have teaching is on the university level. I have served as a Graduate Assistant. Comunidad de Madrid:  No experience teaching primary students between the ages of 3-12? Me:  No, not as of yet. Comunidad de Madrid:  No worries, we're sure you'll manage just fine.. Me:  I'm sure I will.. *insert smile*

My school is a primary school. Our students range from infantil up to sexto (Pre-K - 6th). The school utilizes a community of teachers that teach a myriad of classes via periodic exchanges. The students at my school remain in the same classroom all day (aside from music and p.e) otherwise the teachers are responsible for switching between periods to cover their respective periods.All the teachers eat lunch together, which establishes a communal, family dynamic between the teachers and staff members.

Asunion Rincon Isla Filipinas Madrid, Spain

During my time as a LA, I expect to be a valued part of Asuncion Rincon’s staff. I expect to be involved in the classroom by way of one on one sit downs with teachers to determine how my skill set can be best utilized. I expect the coordinator or the LA program to hold regular meetings the LAs to ensure that we have everything we need to be successful in the classroom. I also expect for each classroom to be welcoming and receptive to what I have to offer as a cultural contributor.

I attended The University of Central Florida and earned my degree in Interpersonal/Organisational Communication. I’ve had the best time applying many of the things I learned to the classroom here in Spain. 

My personal background is in Communications. In my native country I worked in various capacities that emphasised administrative management. My interests, as they relate to the final project revolves around utilising cultural exchange to encourage students to embrace language learning. More specifically, I hope to illustrate the usefulness of learning English. My efforts most emphasised the importance of interpersonal communication to the ESL program.

I am proud to be from the sunshine state. I left Florida and moved to Virginia for college and have yet to return (permanently that is).. now I’m in Spain living my best life!

Name: Melissa Barrow-Rawls //  Country or region: United States of America Education Background: Mass Communication Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 30

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