Category Archives: Language Assistant Program Portfolio

Objectives: Students will be able to name Thanksgiving food vocabulary (turkey, corn, pumpkin pie, etc.) Students will be able to describe Thanksgiving traditions (eating a big meal, watching the parade, playing American football, etc.) Students will be able to describe simply the origins of Thanksgiving (the Pilgrims and Native Americans) Lesson Outline: The meat ofContinue reading “LA Final Project”

Before this program, I was sure I would never teach anyone younger than 12 years old. I was sure I would end up teaching in a middle or high school setting when I do end up teaching. I was sure I didn’t have the patience or the classroom management skills to work with primary schoolContinue reading “LA Program Reflection”

First and Second Grade With my first graders, we often play games in small groups that the teachers have prepared ahead of time. With second grade, I often take the students out individually or in pairs to practice the vocabulary and key conversation questions we’re working with at the time. We use flashcards provided byContinue reading “Teaching Materials”

I live and teach in the beautiful town of Manzanares el Real, just north of the city of Madrid. I enjoy the peaceful life of this small town, located at the base of La Pedriza, a natural park with lots of hiking trails, while also being a short ride away from the bustling city ofContinue reading “Manzanares el Real”