Month: February 2009

Website Change Again!

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I promise that the website won’t always change. We were previously using iWeb. It’s a nice little MAC program, but it limits the extensibility of the site and only allows for one author. I have now moved the website to WordPress. It’s a blogging application, but the theme has been tweaked to serve as a CMS. Additionally, people may register as members and post comments on posts and pages.

If you have any comments, questions or concerns, contact [email protected]

Past Announcements

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Board Members Needed
There are many benefits to becoming an I-Tesol Board Member

  • You will receive re-licensure points for participating at the board meetings.
  • Meet and work with great individuals to help teachers in the ESOL field.
  • Let your voice be heard for issues concerning the ESOL field.
  • Help to plan the upcoming conferences.

I-TESOL Elections

Nominate yourself or a colleague! Give information to Jamie Paskins [email protected] at the conference or to your Interest Section Chair. Interest Section Vice-Chairs will be elected in the Interest Section Business Meeting

Elected Positions Open:

  • Member-at-Large - 1 year position, voting member who will promote I-Tesol through other organization in K-12, AE, and HE.
  • 2nd Vice President - 1 year position with a four year commitment to move on to 1st Vice President-President-Past President, voting member who will assist 1st vice to market, plan, and produce the fall conferences.
  • Higher Ed, Interest Section Vice Chair - 1 year position with a two year commitment to move on to Higher Ed IS Chair, voting member who will help IS Chair to find presenters, market, advocate and plan.
  • Adult Ed Interest Section Vice Chair - 1 year position with a two year commitment to move on to Adult Ed IS Chair, voting member who will help IS Chair to find presenters, market, advocate and plan.
  • K-12 Interest Section Vice Chair - 1 year position with a two year commitment to move on to K-12 IS Chair, voting member who will help IS Chair to find presenters, market, advocate and plan.
  • Student Representatives from each University or College - 1 year position, voting member who will market I-Tesol at their university or college, contribute to newsletter, represent interests from the college.

General Responsibilities of all the members:

  • Attend board meeting 5 times a year
  • attends conferences
K-12 Interest Section Mini Conference

Saturday, April 28, 2007 9am-Noon
Springville Junior High School Auditorium 165 S 700 E Springville, UT Click here for details.
Mar 18, ’08, 1:05 PM
Saturday, April 28, 2007
9am-Noon
Springville Junior High School Auditorium
165 S 700 E
Springville, UT

Past Jobs

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UVU Job Openings
Jan 23, 6:20 PM

I am looking for two instructors:

Grammar Level 1
UVU Wasatch Campus in Heber
Tues/Thurs 6-8 PM
Feb 18, 2009-April 16, 2009

Listening Speaking Level 1
UVU Orem Campus
Tues/Thurs 6-8 PM
Feb 10, 2009-April 9, 2009

Interested individuals can send their resumes to me and/or contact me for more information.

Maddie Quayle
ESL Lecturer
Utah Valley University
Office number: (801) 863-6892
Email Address: [email protected]

Global LT Job
Dec 5, ’08, 4:02 PM
I work for Global LT, a leading language training and translation company. We have clients worldwide, and currently I am in need of a part time ESL tutor for one of our clients working in Ogden. For more information about our company please visit us at www.Global-LT.com.

If you are interested in this position, please let me know. You can contact me by phone or email, as well as attach a copy of your resume for review. If you can recommend someone that you feel would be a good match for this part time position please pass on my information.

Best Regards,

Elena Acosta
Language Training Coordinator
Global LT, Ltd.
1871 Woodslee Drive
Troy, MI 48083
P: (248) 786-0999 ext. 25
F: (248) 786-0985
Toll Free: (888) 645-5881
[email protected]
www.Global-LT.com

Subs Needed
Sep 13, ’08, 1:15 PM
Salt Lake Community College Skills Center and Granite School District Adult Eduaction are in need of substitutes.

For SLCC contact Cheryly Shurtleff at 801-957-3212.
For GEC contact Mary Lou Otteson at 801-646-4363.

ESL SPECIALIST
Aug 26, ’08, 3:41 PM
Supervisor: Director of Adult Education, Guadalupe Schools
Guadalupe Schools is a private non-profit which seeks to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and immigrant adults through education. The Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) utilizes community volunteers to provide small-group instruction in English as a Second Language to low-income immigrant adults.

Position: ESL Specialist (Part-time, hourly)
VIP seeks an ESL Specialist to supervise the education of small groups of adult immigrant language learners, utilizing volunteer ESL tutors.

Qualifications:

  • Applicant must have Certificate in TESOL, MA Applied Linguistics / TESOL, or be currently pursuing one of these degrees.
  • Must have compassion and caring for low-income immigrant adults who are seeking to improve their lives through education.
  • Must be able to improvise on short notice and handle stressful situations with good humor.
  • Need an appreciation for volunteerism and a desire to assist volunteer tutors in reaching their fullest potential.
  • Punctuality, dependability and organization are absolute musts.
  • Must enjoy teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Experience with very low-level learners of English strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of materials development, language acquisition theory and testing / assessment are assets.
  • Some proficiency in Spanish or Vietnamese a plus.
  • Must be able to climb stairs. Some light lifting.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate 8-10 small groups of students and volunteer ESL tutors.
  • Plan a detailed 2-hour ESL lesson plan for each student group, twice weekly.
  • Select and/or develop appropriate materials for each group.
  • Supervise, encourage and train volunteer tutors in instructional techniques.
  • Monitor students’ progress via standardized assessment tools.
  • Complete basic administrative tasks.
  • Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Assist as needed with additional student services.
  • Additional projects and hours may be offered, depending on skills and interests.

Hours: 17 hours per week. $16 / hr. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-9:15 PM required.

Please send resume and cover letter to Kate Diggins, Guadalupe Schools, 340 S. Goshen St., Salt Lake City, UT, 84104; or e-mail to [email protected].
Questions? Call Kate at (801) 531-6100 (ext. 1107). Position closes 8/29/08.

ESL SPECIALIST
Aug 26, ’08, 3:38 PM
Supervisor: Director of Adult Education, Guadalupe Schools
Guadalupe Schools is a private non-profit which seeks to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and immigrant adults through education. The Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) utilizes community volunteers to provide small-group instruction in English as a Second Language to low-income immigrant adults.

Position: ESL Specialist (Part-time, hourly)
VIP seeks an ESL Specialist to supervise the education of small groups of adult immigrant language learners, utilizing volunteer ESL tutors.

Qualifications:

  • Applicant must have Certificate in TESOL, MA Applied Linguistics / TESOL, or be currently pursuing one of these degrees.
  • Must have compassion and caring for low-income immigrant adults who are seeking to improve their lives through education.
  • Must be able to improvise on short notice and handle stressful situations with good humor.
  • Need an appreciation for volunteerism and a desire to assist volunteer tutors in reaching their fullest potential.
  • Punctuality, dependability and organization are absolute musts.
  • Must enjoy teamwork and collaboration with colleagues. virtual keno online
  • Experience with very low-level learners of English strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of materials development, language acquisition theory and testing / assessment are assets.
  • Some proficiency in Spanish or Vietnamese a plus.
  • Must be able to climb stairs. Some light lifting.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate 8-10 small groups of students and volunteer ESL tutors.
  • Plan a detailed 2-hour ESL lesson plan for each student group, twice weekly.
  • Select and/or develop appropriate materials for each group.
  • Supervise, encourage and train volunteer tutors in instructional techniques.
  • Monitor students’ progress via standardized assessment tools.
  • Complete basic administrative tasks.
  • Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Assist as needed with additional student services.
  • Additional projects and hours may be offered, depending on skills and interests.

Hours: 17 hours per week. $16 / hr. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-9:15 PM required.

Please send resume and cover letter to Kate Diggins, Guadalupe Schools, 340 S. Goshen St., Salt Lake City, UT, 84104; or e-mail to [email protected].
Questions? Call Kate at (801) 531-6100 (ext. 1107). Position closes 8/29/08.