The TELL/TESOL program was very helpful because it helped me find a job. Having the confidence and ability to work with ELLs has allowed me to work at a Title 1 School, where my students are very diverse. I feel like one of the most important things that I learned in this minor wasn't about teaching strategies, but was about the attitude I had towards my students.

Samantha B.

My TESOL K-12 courses were some of the most relevant, useful, and applicable classes I took. Beyond finding them interesting and engaging, I found that the TESOL K-12 courses gave me a passion for teaching that I didn't get from other pedagogy classes. That was the start of my love for advocating for language minority students.

Ashlee B.

I learned how to adjust what I am already doing in class to fit my ESL students' needs. I learned that even though these students may not have English as their native language, they still are capable of showing what they know and learning in our classrooms.

Loren C.

I actually haven't had the opportunity to teach post graduation because I had a baby 2 months after graduation and have been a stay at home ever since with three children now. With that said, I do feel like my education has helped me as a Mom when I am teaching language! Principles that I have taken away, especially from the TESOL minor, are teaching using multiple facets.

Maren S.