It’s true, learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom! We believe it is important for our students to use the skills they are learning, and not just in class. The Learning Power of Community is key! While some of our classes, English Through the Arts or American Culture and Conversation for example, really lean into […]
Read PostIt’s worth repeating, NAC teachers are amazing! We are so grateful for all the wonderful teachers, past and present. New America College would not be the same without their dedication. Why Our Teachers Teach at NAC Many of our teachers have been with us for years! One teacher has been with us since 2010; others […]
Read PostWe recently sat down with one of our teachers for a one-on-one interview. Enjoy getting to know Brian!
Read PostWhy NAC Supports TESL Practicum Students New America College students love us for our engaging, relevant, and expertly-taught classes. Our teachers all have ESL certification and years of experience. But all teachers have to start somewhere! Often certification programs for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) require future teachers to complete practicums in ESL […]
Read PostNew America College is lucky to have wonderful teachers. In order to help you get to know them we will be sharing their profiles on our blog. Tell Us About You I’m from Santa Barbara, California. I moved to Denver in the summer of 2019. I enjoy reading, particularly history books and historical fiction, and […]
Read PostBy guest author Mia Madrid TEFL Certification is for fluent English speakers looking to not only earn a certification but also learn how to be a successful English Language Acquisition teacher. A practicum is required for the certification. After finishing a 10-week TEFL certification course it was time to complete my practicum. The practicum consists […]
Read PostFive fun facts about the teachers of New America College. We are experienced. Teachers at New America College have over 156 years of combined teaching experience. Wow! That’s a lot of teaching. How do NAC students benefit from this? Our teachers share their experience with one other twice a month during professional development meetings. Each […]
Read PostHow well can you spell? Every March, students at New America College compete in a school wide spelling bee to determine who is an expert with words! Spelling word lists are distributed to all classes with beginner, intermediate, and advanced vocabulary words lists. Round 1 of the competition is held in each classroom to determine […]
Read PostMeet our newest ELA teacher at New America College, Ms. Channing McAdams! Where are you from? I am from Tulsa, Oklahoma born and raised. I received my B.A. in Spanish and my M.A. in TESOL from the University of Oklahoma. How long have you been teaching English? I have been an ELA teacher for 3.5 […]
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