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Please join us for this special MDTESOL Spring Event
(Jointly sponsored by the Advocacy and Higher Education Interest Sections)
"The Maryland Dream Act and Its Impact on Higher Education"
A panel discussion including:
Elizabeth Alex
Lead Organizer, Central Maryland, CASA de Maryland
Jonelle Ocloo
Treasurer, Immigration Law Section, Maryland State Bar Association
With the recent passage of the Maryland Dream Act, we are experiencing an exciting moment in history. While discussions of the Act tend to focus on immigrant students' right to pay in-state tuition, as educators we need to know how the Act will impact our classrooms and programs. Thus, this presentation and discussion is designed to help us better understand the implications of the Act for higher education in Maryland.
When: Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 5:00 – 6: 30 p.m.
Where: River Hill High School, 12101 Route 108, Clarksville, MD 21029 in Room 139
Cost: The workshop is free.
Registration: Seating is limited. To reserve your seat, RSVP by Wednesday, May 1 to Jackie Sumner (
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). Reservations will be processed in the order in which they are received.
SPECIAL OFFER:
We are happy to offer a free ticket, an $18 value, to our MD TESOL members for the Spring Dinner, which immediately follows our workshop. If you are within the first 25 participants to RSVP for the workshop and you are a MD-TESOL member, you will receive a free dinner. When you RSVP, please indicate if you are responding to attend only the workshop OR the workshop and the Spring Dinner.
MD-TESOL Spring Dinner
Please Join us at the Annual Spring Dinner!
Date: Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Ten Oaks Ballroom & Conference Center
Cost: members: $18.00 / non-members: $25.00
RSVP Required! Please make all checks out to Maryland TESOL and mail to Debra Suarez.
Mailing address available in the attached flyer.
MDTESOL Accepting Nominations for the Ann Beusch Distinguished Service Award
We are now accepting nominations for the Ann Beusch Distinguished Service Award. Please send your nomination to Laura Hook at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by April 17, 2013.
The Ann Beusch Distinguished Service Award
Purpose: Established in honor of the accomplishments of former Supervisor of Foreign Languages and ESOL of the State of Maryland, this award recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit and dedication that Ann demonstrated.
Criteria: This award is bestowed upon individuals working outside the fields of ESL and International Student Services who have made sustained, exemplary contributions to the field and/or its students. Individuals whose daily employment is directly related to international students and/or their families are not eligible. The Award Committee will consider all nominees meeting the criteria for the award.
Procedure: Nominations should be sent in letter form to Laura Hook at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please include a description of how the individual meets the award's criteria and his or her contact information.
Past Recipients: Peter Kirchgraber (2008); Steve Gershman, Jody Waltrup, Richard Schreibstein, Adam Zimmerman, and Dr. Constance Gibb (2005); Brad Keller (2004).
In 2013, harmonize language, heritage, and culture with your peers. At the TESOL International Convention in Dallas you’ll learn from and network with colleagues from all over the world. And at the English Language Expo you’ll find an abundance of resources to support your daily work.
Early Registration Deadline for best rates, 1 February 2013
Registration and rates page: http://www.tesol.org/convention2013/register
Justification Toolkit: http://www.tesol.org/convention2013/register/justification-toolkit
Pre- and Postconvention Institutes: http://www.tesol.org/convention2013/education-schedule/pcis
K-12 Dream Day: http://www.tesol.org/convention2013/education-schedule/k---12-dream-day
Advance Program: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/tesol/2013advance/
Visa Information: http://www.tesol.org/convention2013/hotel-travel
Exhibit Hall: http://s3.goeshow.com/tesol/annual/2013/floor_plan1.cfm
Website: www.tesolconvention.org
MD-TESOL Graduate Student Interest Section
6th Annual ESOL Graduate Student Mini-Conference
Spring 2013
Willing to share your thoughts, initiatives or research?
Your time has come!
We are now accepting proposals until February 22nd, 2013.
To send proposals and/or RSVP for the event, please contact Flora Tosheva
via e-mail ONLY at floratosheva@umbc.edu.
SAVE THE DATE
When: Sat, March 2nd
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: UMBC English Language Institute
NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!
English Language Center - Adjunct ESL Faculty Positions
Howard Community College - Columbia, MD
Adjunct faculty positions are available for the spring semester which begins the week of January 28, 2013. Both day and evening positions are available at various instructional levels. See our website for class and program information: www.howardcc.edu/elc
For more information about the application process go directly to this page.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in TESOL, linguistics, or a related field.
- BA/BS in TESOL, linguistics, education, foreign language, English, or related field with ESL teaching experience.
- A certificate from an acknowledged ESL training program (BA/BS also required).
Rebecca Price
Director, English Language Center (ELC) Howard Community College
Office Number: 443-518-4744
ELC Number: 443-518-1680
32nd Annual Maryland TESOL 2012 Conference: Elevating Our Voices - November 3, 2012
When: November 3, 2012 (Saturday)
Where: CCBC-Essex Campus
Conference PROGRAM
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Breakfast & Registration |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Opening, Plenary & Award Presentation |
| 10:15 - 11:00 | Concurrent Session I |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Vendors |
| 11:30 - 12:15 | Concurrent Session II |
| 12:30 - 1:15 | Lunch |
| 1:15 - 1:45 | Interest Section Session & Vendors Time |
| 2:00 - 2:45 | Concurrent Session III |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Raffle |
Keynote Speaker: Jodi Crandall
- Professor Emerita and Former Chair, Department of Education, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
- Founder and Former Director of the Language, Literacy and Culture Doctoral Program, UMBC
- Former Co-Coordinator of MA Program in ESOL/Bilingual Education, UMBC
- Past Vice President of Center for Applied Linguistics
- Past President of American Association for Applied Linguistics, TESOL and WATESOL
Maryland TESOL 2012 Conference - Promotional Rap Video
Conference Date: November 3, 2012
Elevating Our Voices: MDTESOL
Created by Adreon Hubbard - September 21, 2012
You can join Maryland TESOL online by clicking here or with this document**. (**Document is no longer available for mail-in registration. You must register via on-line or else on-site on the day of the conference. )
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A WONDERFUL TEACHING OPPORTUNITY IN SENEGAL!
MD TESOL is now accepting proposals for the 2012 MD TESOL Conference on November 3, 2012.
All proposals must be submitted by September 14, 2012. Use the links below for more details and to submit your proposal!
Call for Proposals for 2012 MD TESOL Conference
2012 Conference Proposal Submission
Employment Opportunities:
November 1, 2012
Teachers needed for part time adjunct teaching in English as a Second Language. Bachelor's degree required (in any discipline); English, Education, or
Foreign Language preferred. Experience teaching adults or training in adult education is required.
Frederick Community College anticipates several part time teaching positions beginning in December, but this posting is open year-round. FCC offers
ESOL classes for and in the community at several levels, literacy through advanced.
Please go online to https://jobs.frederick.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=140785 to apply.
The position number is 01257 if needed.
Michelle Wichman
Instructional Specialist
Adult Education
Frederick Community College
October 24, 2012
Employment Opportunities: ELL Instructor positions at Curry School of Education, UVA, VA
Sender: Katherine Walker <kae9gd@eservices.virginia.edu>
The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia is seeking instructors for its statewide PreK-12 and Adult ELL programs.
October 17, 2012
CENTER FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, DC
1. Georgetown University’s Center for Language Education and Development (CLED) Special Programs is seeking
curriculum development expertisefor the following courses:
- Online Advanced reading, listening and speaking: Harvard Business Review Cases studies.
- Online Advanced writing: Internship applications
- Advanced Integrated Skills
- Seminar and Negotiation Skills
- English through Internship Volunteerism
- Other responsibilities: Participate in planning meetings with CLED team.
Curriculum development responsibilities begin January 3and end March 28, 2013 with specified product delivery dates at set points
in the development term.
2. Georgetown University’s Center for Language Education and Development (CLED) Special Programs is seeking
full and/or part-time instructorsfor the following program:
Public Policy and Advanced English for Professionals
Program Dates: January 21—July 28, 2013.
- Online component, January 22-March 18 (part-time instruction)
- Online Advanced reading, listening and speaking: Harvard Business Review Cases studies.
- Online Advanced writing: Internship applications
- On-site component, April—July, 2013 (full or part-time instruction)
- Support for U. S. Public Policy and Business Practices—What Can Work in Tokyo?
- Advanced Integrated Skills
- Seminar and Negotiation Skills
- English through Internship Volunteerism
- Participation in faculty meetings
- Weekly reports and attendance recording
- Final grade report for students
- Post-program report
Curriculum development and instructional position can be combined if experience and interest warrants.
Minimum qualifications: MA in TESOL or Applied Linguistics; 2 years Advanced English classroom teaching.
Preferred requirements: ESP Business English curriculum development experience, ESP Business English teaching experience.
For additional information, or for expressions of interest, please send or email letter and resume with two references to:
Business English Instructor Application,
CLED/Georgetown University
3607 O Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20007;
e-mail: cled@georgetown.edu.
Application review begins as soon as possible; hiring decisions will be made by November 15, 2012.
Georgetown University is an equal opportunity employer.
pdf. version is available here.
October 15, 2012
Anne Arundel Community College
Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, ESL Instructors
English for Academic Purposes Program
Available to teach mornings at Arundel Mills campus of AACC.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide motivating and stimulating lessons focused on developing the students’ speaking and listening skills.
- Teach the competencies and objectives for the course.
- Directly assess the competencies and objectives based on student performance.
- Follow the English Language Learning and Adult Education Department’s procedures and policies.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in TESOL, significant progress towards one or a MA in a related field required.
- Previous experience teaching ESL.
- EAP teaching experience preferred.
E-mail resume and cover letter to:
Anne Kennedy at agkennedy@aacc.edu
October 11, 2012
The Adult ESOL & Literacy - GED Program (AELG) at Montgomery College is seeking part-time Adult ESOL and Literacy faculty members for various sites across Montgomery County during our Spring 2013 session. The positions start in January and run through April. Some classes continue into June.
Please see below for possible locations: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/aelg/locations/locations.htm We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. The AELG Program provides extensive professional development with stipends for workshops and trainings, meetings and in-services.
If you are skilled, extremely flexible, and want to change lives, please apply online today!
The Montgomery College Adult ESOL & Literacy – GED Program seeks to provide lifelong learning opportunities to adults who are in need of language and literacy skills in order to fulfill their roles as family members, workers, and active community participants. We strive to provide the best quality education possible to all learners, and will do this regardless of race, religion, marital status, disability, sexual preference, or national origin. Our goal is to help our learners help themselves by accomplishing whatever objectives they set for themselves. These positions are contingent upon grant funding.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Faculty member will be expected to teach Adult ESOL, ESOL Literacy or Civics ESOL classes. • Faculty members will abide to program policies and procedures. • Faculty members will participate in training sessions prior to the class start date.
As a condition of faculty employment, the following are required:
• Receipt of official transcript for the highest or most appropriate degree, after hired. • Successful completion of a background check. • Contact information for three professional (teaching) references. • Create the Montgomery College online employment profile/application. • After you complete your application, please be sure you have applied to this position.
Apply at www.montgomerycollege.edu. Click on the “Jobs” link at the bottom left of the page.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field. • Experience teaching ESOL for a minimum of two years. • Experience working with a diverse student population. • Training in teaching ESOL. • Proven experience in delivery of high quality instruction to limited literacy and language populations. • Applicants for this position must attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A Master’s Degree in TESOL or Education with coursework in ESOL Methodology and/or Second Language Acquisition. • Completion of a TESOL certificate program. • Teaching experience in Adult or Vocational ESOL
Please apply online at: www.montgomerycollege.edu. Click on the “Jobs” link at the bottom left of the page.
Any questions? Contact Alexander.Galen@montgomerycollege.edu.
September 15, 2012
Job Title: World Language Exploratory Technician
Department: Advanced Studies & Programs
FTE: Long Term Temp Position
Principal/Dept. Head: Maureen McMahon
HRStaff/Support Staff: Marc Wirig Salary
Grade: Unit 4
Salary Range: No college degree: grade, 10-12 With bachelor/master degree: grade, 11-13
Job Description: Supports world language instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques, which meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Duties and Responsibilities: These examples are illustrative and not all inclusive: • Collaborates with classroom teacher to plan and prepare lessons/activities, assignments, and instructional materials. • Collaborates with classroom, teacher to establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development. • Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, direct instruction, small-group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students. • Collaborates with classroom teacher to evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques. • Collaborates with classroom teacher to maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. • Collaborates with classroom teacher to create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives. • May serve on special committees related to world language acquisition. • Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities. • Attends and actively participates in collaborative planning sessions with teachers and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods. • Attends and actively participates in school-based professional development to stay current with trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections. • Attends and actively participates in school-based professional development to fully understand and embrace the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme philosophy and instructional strategies. • Flexibility in schedule needed. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications: • Fluency speaking and writing in the target language: French, Italian, Mandarin, or Spanish. Native or heritage speaker preferred • Desire to work within the educational sector and work with children. • Minimum of 12 hours of college credits mandatory • Excellent written and oral communication – in both English and the target World Language. • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. • Demonstrated ability with business technology applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite preferred). • Possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and have daily access to a car.
September 8, 2012
Private ESL Tutor Needed – Cockeysville
Start date: Immediately
Cartus is global leader in one-on-one, corporate language instruction. We provide language training to business professionals and their families worldwide, customizing their training to their particular needs.
We are currently seeking an experienced ESL teacher to work with the wife of a businessman at her home in Cockeysville, two mornings per week, from 9:30 to 11:00 am.
Requirements:
- You must be a native English speaker with a Bachelor’s degree - Minimum three years’ ESL teaching experience required
- Experience with lesson planning and materials selection required
Responsibilities:
- Evaluation/assessment of the student’s level of language proficiency (where applicable)
- Consultation with the student on his or her areas for improvement
- Creation of structured lesson plans with clearly stated goals and objectives
- Selection of appropriate textbooks, audio components and other study aids as needed
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your professional resume to Mary Weise at mary.weise@cartus.com
September 8, 2012
The website below posts information about an International Achievement Liaison for Chin Languages in the Howard County Public School System. Those interested and qualified are encouraged to apply.
http://www.hcpss.org/employment/jobs_ial092012.shtml
International Achievement Liaison - Chin Languages (Complete application and references must be received by September 20, 2012 by 11:59 p.m.)
Description: The International Achievement Liaison is a cultural broker who supports academic achievement by bridging the language and cultural gap between the school, International students and families and works collaboratively with administrators, staff and the community. Essential Job Functions
•Serves as a cultural broker between international students, families and school staff.
•Collaborates with school staff to meet the standards of Goal 1 and Goal 2 of the Howard County Public School System.
•Collects, analyzes, and utilizes critical data about International Students in assigned school(s) in order to develop school-based support programs.
•Welcomes newcomer International students and families and assists in accessing available school services. •Coordinates services provided by OISFS for International students and families.
•Develops, coordinates, and encourages/promotes International parent involvement program to support the students, families and school staff.
•Develops, coordinates, and encourages/promotes International Student Leadership Program.
•Facilitates the involvement of International students and families in the education process.
•Interprets and does short translations as needed.
•Educate the school system in understanding diverse cultures.
•Participates in staff development related to second language acquisition and cultural acclimation.
•Performs relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
•Applicants must meet ALL of the following qualifications to be considered: (Use resume and letter to specifically address each qualification.) Applicants who do not show they meet all qualifications will not be considered for the position.
•Have graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in a language other than English, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Counseling, Human Relations, Cross-cultural Relations, or other related field.
•Have experience working with under-served populations.
•Demonstrate excellence in written and oral communication skills in English and one of the Chin languages (Hakka or Zophei).
Each candidate should possess the following:
•Familiarity with state and federal legislation regarding the provision of public education to limited English proficient children and youth.
•Evidence of ability to work with others and to appreciate other cultures.
•Computer literacy, specifically with word-processing and data base programs
August 29, 2012
Job Openings - Faculty, Part-time English Basic Skills Program Class
Description: Classes are designed for students who are at the literacy or beginning levels. Classroom environment is typically multi-level; students are pre-tested and instruction is based on their needs, levels and the Core ESL Content Standards of the Maryland State Department of Education.
Requires: • Bachelors degree in any field, Education/TESL preferred • One year experience ESL teaching or tutoring preferred • Experience working with adult students from diverse cultural backgrounds • Ability to teach multiple levels within the same classroom • Strong organizational skills for managing and completing administrative paperwork
Availability: Fall 2012 openings. Classes start September 11th.
To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume to agkennedy@aacc.edu or mail to the address listed below. AACC Attn: Anne Kennedy English Language Learning Department (J-206) 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012-1895 Last Updated: August 28, 2012
August 22, 2012
ADULT ESOL & Literacy Faculty Member
The Montgomery College Adult ESOL & Literacy - GED Program is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching adult learners in need of English language, literacy, numeracy, and GED skills development using the Maryland Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (MI-BEST) model.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs.
• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
Adult ESOL & Literacy Part-time Faculty - Rockville
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach ESL & Basic Skills to adults in collaboration with a content area co-teacher.
• Collaborate with a content area co-teacher in the writing of integrated learner outcomes, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Meet regularly with content area instructor and transition services coordinator to plan lessons, assess the effectiveness of instruction, provide feedback on learner progress, and contribute to transitions services planning.
As a condition of part-time faculty employment, the following are required:
• Receipt of official transcript for the highest degree earned.
• Receipt of three letters of professional reference.
Qualifications
Required:
Master’s degree in TESOL or related field; at least 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; ability to write comprehensive lesson plans and integrated, measureable learner outcomes; communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Preferred:
Prior experience working with non-traditional, low income, first generation and international adult students in a college/vocational environment is desirable. Experience working in a community college setting preferred. Experience with co-teaching preferred.
Notes about the application process
In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the following steps:
•Create the Montgomery College online employment profile/application.
•After you complete your profile, please be sure you have applied to this position.
•The application process includes 10 steps.
•Step 10 is a Summary of your information. You can update and edit information up to the closing date for the receipt of applications for a specific job announcement.
•For consideration, you must:
- include dates of employment in your application or attachment
- complete a set of pre-screening questions (Step 4)
- failure to complete the pre-screening questions or to e-sign your application will automatically result in your elimination from consideration for this position, and
- e-sign your application (Step 9)
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free workplace.
For disability related accommodations please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: hrde@montgomerycollege.edu at least two weeks in advance.
Montgomery College is an academic institution that is committed to equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
August 14, 2012
August 13, 2012
PT Assistant ESOL Instructional Specialist Position
Open until filled.
The Community College of Baltimore County, Center for Adult and Family Literacy is hiring a part-time Assistant ESOL Instructional Specialist for the grant-funded, continuing education ESOL program.
Requirements:
In addition to a Bachelor's degree, a TESOL Certificate or a Master's degree in TESOL
Minimum of three years adult ESOL teaching experience
Preferred:
Experience with mentoring ESOL instructors and providing professional development in the field
For more information or to submit a cover letter and a resume contact:
Suzi Monti, ESOL Curriculum Developer and Instructional Specialist smonti@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-3476
July 25, 2012
The Lingua Franca Institute at Washington Baptist University is currently recruiting part-time ESL teachers for the 2012 Fall Semester. LFI seeks energetic instructors possessing both intuitive skill and a passion for teaching, and rewards instructors with competitive compensation for such services. Please carefully review the information below prior to submitting your cover letter and resume. Also, please make sure to mention which of the times and locations listed below you are available to teach.
Job Description:
Teach one core class and one supplemental class, with 18 hours per week spent in the classroom.
Involve students in the language acquisition process in a student-centered, community of learning.
Demonstrate a willingness to use a variety of activities that encourage speaking and listening interactions.
Assess individual needs of students and collective ability of the class in order to tailor teaching materials to an appropriate degree of challenge.
Assign homework and administer tests to monitor progress of students.
Update and manage attendance and student performance records and periodically submit data to administration.
Teach a variety of coursework, including conversation and listening, reading and writing, grammar, and contemporary American media.
Contingent upon experience and demonstrated ability, instructors could be given additional opportunities to develop and refine the WBU multi-level ESL curriculum.
Preferred and Necessary Qualifications:
Candidates can demonstrate an interest and competence in the field of ESL in number of ways:
Bachelors degree with ESL teaching experience: Bachelor’s degrees in education and English are preferred, but all majors will be considered. Previous experience in ESL instruction is preferred, but candidates can demonstrate competence and interest in education through experience in multiple forms of instruction.
ESL/TESOL/TEFL certification and/or a Master’s degree in English or TESOL preferred but not required. Candidates possessing previous experience in ESL will be given strong consideration.
This position is for our Fall Semester, beginning the 4th of September and running until the 18th of December. We are looking for instructors that meet the above qualifications and are available for the following times and locations:
ANNANDALE, VA: Mon-Thurs 9:00 am-1:30 pm and/or Mon-Thurs 6:00 pm-10:30 pm
COLUMBIA, MD: Mon-Thurs 9:00 am-1:30 pm and/or Mon-Thurs 6:00 pm-10:30 pm
CENTREVILLE, VA: Mon-Thurs 9:00am-1:30 pm
*We provide the above description of preferred education and experience as a general guideline. If you do not possess the precise experience listed above, but are drawn to the field of education, we encourage you to apply. In the past, we have found that some of our best instructors did not fit into the traditional paradigms as described above.
About Our Institution:
Washington Baptist University is a community-based institution with a global vision. Its ESL program was established in 1992.
To apply for the position, please send your cover letter and resume to Heather Ettus at hettus@wbcs.edu
July 20, 2012
Prince George's Community College
Part-Time Adjunct Faculty, ESOL Instructors
Adult Education Program
Available to teach in the evenings at various sites throughout Prince George’s County
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide motivating and stimulating lessons to adults who want to improve their English for life and work
- Follow the Program’s procedures and policies
- Attend New Teacher Training prior to start of class
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required in TESOL or related field
- Master’s degree in TESOL or related field preferred
- Experience teaching ESOL
- Adult education ESOL experience preferred
E-mail resume and cover letter to:
Jacqui Walpole at walpoljs@pgcc.edu
Fulbright Scholar Opportunities in Applied Linguistics and TEFL
Have you ever thought about applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award?
I want to tell you about exciting Fulbright opportunities in Latin America in the field of applied linguistics and TEFL.
The following awards are available:
Chile
TEFL and Applied Linguistics or Education
For award description click here
El Salvador
Applied Linguistics and TEFL
For award description click here
Guatemala
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
For award description click here
Honduras
Teaching English as a Second Language
For award description click here
Mexico
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
For award description click here
Nicaragua
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
For award description click here
Panama
Teaching English as a Second Language
For award description click here
El Salvador
Applied Linguistics and TEFL
For award description click here
Honduras
Teaching English as a Second Language
For award description click here
Nicaragua
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
For award description click here
If you are interested in pursuing any of these opportunities, please let me know. I will be happy to give you guidance regarding the application process. I appreciate you passing this on to any colleague you think might be interested.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jake Silva
Senior Program Associate, Western Hemisphere
Institute of International Education Council for International Exchange of Scholars
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 Tel:
202-686-4018 | Fax: 202-686-4029 jsilva@iie.org | www.iie.org/cies
Seeking Americorps Volunteers
Are you interested in:
-Practicing your foreign language skills?
-Teaching a citizenship class to motivated immigrants?
-Helping to guide legal permanent residents through the naturalization process?
-Earning a $5500 education award that can be used for college tuition or student loans?
If you and have an interest in international relations, immigration law, or simply helping others in a highly multi-cultural environment then consider applying for the 2012-2013 New Americans Citizenship Project of Maryland (NACPM). In partnership with AmeriCorps, NACPM places AmeriCorps volunteers at educational institutions and immigrant-friendly non-profits around the state. NACPM’s main goal is to educate Maryland’s legal permanent resident community about the process of becoming a United States citizen and to assist them in this endeavor.
The Baltimore City Community College is looking for someone to serve as the Citizenship Outreach Specialist.
If interested, please contact Gail Mogol, Citizenship Program Coordinator, at 410-580-2756 or gmogol@bccc.edu. Be sure to check out our website at www.bccc.edu/citizenship.
Call for Proposals
MD TESOL is now accepting proposals for the 2012 MD TESOL Conference on November 3, 2012. All proposals must be submitted by August 3, 2012. Use the links below for more details and to submit your proposal!
Call for Proposals for 2012 MD TESOL Conference
2012 Conference Proposal Submission
Come Support the Dream Act
Do you want to join other Maryland TESOL members this Monday to support the Dream Act. Email Erin Sullivan at erincsullivan@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.
Friends,
Are you a TEACHER, MENTOR, or SERVICE PROVIDER?
Do you work with young people who might benefit from the MARYLAND DREAM ACT?
Do you believe in promoting access to education for ALL Maryland students and taxpayers?
If you answered YES, then CASA de Maryland and the Educating Maryland Kids campaign need your help to DEFEND THE MD DREAM ACT!
With less than 6 months before the Maryland DREAM Act will be up for statewide referendum, your voice could be critical in reaching out to voters to give them the critical information they need to support the MD DREAM Act. How can you help? JOIN US for a
Training for teachers and advocates on MESSAGING and STRATEGY to uphold the MD DREAM Act on MONDAY, June 4th from 5:30-8pm at
CASA de Maryland , 2224 E Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231.
The Spring 2012 Newsletter is now available for viewing! Enjoy! You can also read all the previous newsletters by visiting http://mtesol.memberclicks.net/resources.
Maryland TESOL is having its 2012 Spring Dinner on May 17, 2012 at Ten Oaks Ballroom at 6:30 pm. The ballroom is located at 5000 Signal Bell Lane Clarksville, MD 21029 (410) 313-7300 http://tenoaksballroom.com/index.html
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
MD TESOL Adult Education and Higher Education Interest Sections are happy to present a workshop by Ron Schwartz, Lecturer Emeritus of the ESOL/Bilingual M.A. Program at UMBC, entitled "Student Talk: Applying Effective Techniques to Improve Oral Proficiency." This will be held Thursday, May 17 from 4:45-6:15 p.m., and seating is limited.
Please view the attached flyer for full details. We look forward to seeing you.
Maryland TESOL Teacher Education and Professional Development Interest Section is having an amazing event on Saturday, April 28th titled "Capitalizing on the 'Uncommon' in the Common Core State Standards." The event will take place at the Candle Light Inn Restaurant from 12 to 2 pm. Please visit the flyer for more information. Looking forward to seeing you there!
MD TESOL Winter 2012 Newsletter is out!
Maryland TESOL Elementary Interest Section is having a fantastic event on Thursday, March 1st 6:30-8:30 titled "Listening: The Cinderella Skill." Please visit the flyer for more information. See you there!
A Note from TESOL!
TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia Marriott, Headquarters Hotel
On behalf of the organizing committee of the TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, I would like to invite you to attend the 2012 convention to be held on 28–31 March 2012 in Philadelphia, USA. I welcome continuing and prospective first-time conference participants to participate in the 2012 TESOL convention.
The annual convention offers English language teaching professionals from around the globe the premier opportunity for professional development in the field. Participants have the opportunity to exchange ideas and practices, keep abreast of current trends, foster their professional networks, receive mentoring on research projects, review the latest books and professional resources, and learn about advocacy efforts in their communities and around the world.
The 2012 convention’s theme is “A TESOL Declaration of Excellence.” The convention offers TESOLers the opportunity to declare their vision of excellence in all aspects of the profession. While TESOL, as an organization, has come a long way in the last 46 years, it is vital for TESOLers to come together to discuss and share issues of concern about, and ambitions for, the field of English language teaching. This year, participants are invited to reflect on their practices, voice their opinions, and declare their pursuit of excellence in the English language teaching profession.
In addition to the rich academic program, you are invited you to take advantage of a range of professional opportunities, such as the exhibit hall, Job MarketPlace, educational site visits, Breakfasts and Teas With TESOL’s Best, and K–12 Day.
Looking forward to welcoming you in Philadelphia.
Mashael Al-Hamly
Convention Program Chair
As a reminder, the early registration deadline is 1 February 2012.
KEEP THEIR DREAM ALIVE
Help make higher education affordable for all qualified Maryland students regardless of immigration status. Learn how you can activate and educate your parish or community to support their DREAM. They were brought here as youngsters and love America – their home. They are hardworking, file taxes and will not take any university spots away from other Maryland students – and they will pay the full Maryland in-state tuition rate. The Maryland Catholic Conference is holding training sessions for those who want to campaign to keep the DREAM alive for these students. Thursday, January 12 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen (5200 North Charles Street, Baltimore). To register, and for more information, visit www.mdcathcon.org/dream or call 301-261-1979.
(If you are interested in the MD TESOL Newsletters of years past, you can find these under the "Resources" tab. Happy readings!)
It was great seeing you at the Maryland TESOL Conference OCTOBER 1, 2011 AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY! We had lots of very positive feedback! Brock Brady, TESOL International Association's Past President was the keynote speaker (see below) and was not only informative but also entertaining while speaking about developoing critical thinking skills.
If you didn't get to go this year, you should consider joining us next year.
