Learning should never stop! That's the reason why MAM offers
ESL Summer Classes. This year we've used a new approach in the way we teach.
Instructors are using Civics and life skills worksheets in every classroom to
make classes more engaging; while at the same time, helping our students tackle
everyday tasks, hands on! Jessica Dowdy, one of our volunteer teachers said,
"Watching the students learn and engage in the process of learning words
or concepts that can improve their quality of life is a great feeling."
Jessica has been volunteering with MAM since 2012. She used to be a Corporate
Trainer where she learned how to teach adult learners. She explains, "although
I changed career paths, I enjoyed the
experience and when the opportunity presented itself to teach I didn't hesitate
to sign up." Jessica has taught level 1 and level 2 in the past. She is currently teaching our most advanced class, Conversation,
at St. Thomas Presbyterian Church during the evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm. She
told us that the students’ determination to learn is very inspiring and even
after a long day of work, she looks forward to working with the students. She
adds "What is most fascinating about the experience is learning the
students' customs and cultures. I have learned so much from the students and
hope that I can visit their countries one day."
Our ESL classes are so diverse that the Conversation class
can be described as a melting pot of ideas. Students from different backgrounds
interact together and help each other reach the same goal of becoming
proficient in English.
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| Jessica with her ESL Summer Conversation class |
