Cathy Workman

ESOL Teacher

[Cathy Workman @CathyWorkman15]

@MrsUriaESL @lyricstraining @gcschools @aziemerziemer @gvillerams Thank you for sharing this, Tammy!!! This is AWESOME!!! I used it right away and my kids are already loving it! I can't wait to practice Spanish lyrics myself! :)

[Cathy Workman @CathyWorkman15]

4A2-So very true! Many talk about the great opportunity it is to know a foreign exchange student, but some forget we have that treasure in our newcomers/ELLs! It's especially fun to get to know students at the holidays as we all get to share our traditions. #GCS_Newcomers/SIFE

[Cathy Workman @CathyWorkman15]

3A1-Suggestions for content teachers who are new to SIFE include: LOTS of visuals, examples, sentence frames, native language support, and working with partners. The partner doesn't always have to be someone who has the same L1. #GCS_Newcomers/SIFE

[Cathy Workman @CathyWorkman15]

@JeanaThompson14 Yes, it definitely takes a village. Sometimes teachers tend to think I'm the students' only ESOL teacher, but in reality, it's every single one of us in the building. We're all helping each ELL learn English.

[Cathy Workman @CathyWorkman15]

2Q3-I think it's important that teachers realize unaccompanied minors can have some of the same emotional needs as refugee students. Both groups may suffer from PTSD. There is often a lot more on the mind of our students than academic learning. #GCS_Newcomers/SIFE

[Cathy Workman @CathyWorkman15]

@mccrae_melanie Yes! Same for me. I was a business major and spent a few years working in retail & banking and absolutely hated it. I started working as an ESL aide and definitely felt that "zing" that he mentioned! I know I couldn't do anything else and be happy.

[Cathy Workman @CathyWorkman15]

1A1-Relationship is everything! Students are able to try out their new writing and speaking skills when they trust you and feel safe in the classroom. I try to make our classroom feel like home and even made a sign for it! @TanELLclassroom @GCS_Newcomers/SIFE