Instructor+Information+and+Sample+Projects

Hi! I am [|Kristi Reyes], instructor for a Level 5 noncredit ESL evening class at MiraCosta College Community Learning Center.

Email me at kreyes @ miracosta.edu if you have questions or see the syllabus for my office phone number. Please leave a message. I'll get back to you soon.

Our instructional aide extraordinaire is Sue Otis. You can email her at sotis @ miracosta.edu.




 * Here you will find samples of projects you will work on during term 1, Fall 2009.**


 * Wiki Self Introduction**:

Kristi I love languages and cultures. Given that, I have the perfect job! My international experiences include one year studying in France and two years training teachers for the U.S. Peace Corps in Tonga, an island kingdom in the South Pacific. I received my M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from Northern Arizona University in 1997. I have taught in MiraCosta's noncredit ESL program since 1998. In 2004, I became the lead instructor for Vocational ESL. I have a wonderful husband, bright daughter, loving cat, and lively dog. In my free time, I enjoy nature hikes, long walks, good movies, and mystery novels. My favorite pastime is visiting new places. My students are my motivation and inspiration. My goal is to assist them in gaining the confidence they need in using English to achieve their own educational and career goals.

Sue I was born in Okinawa, Japan, and came to the United States in 1968 with my husband and two daughters. I attended ESL classes at MiraCosta College and then went to main campus and graduated from MiraCosta College. I love to work with ESL students because I know how important it is to learn English to be successful in this country. I was at same place as the ESL students are right now. I had my own business and retired from it in 2001. I couldn't have done it if I hadn't known enough English language. Now I practice and teach yoga in the mornings and work in ESL classes as an instructional aide at CLC in the evenings. I enjoy working with the students from different part of the countries all over the world.

Personal Seal: Kristi

**My Personal Seal** My personal seal has different images and symbols that demonstrate who I am. There is a background image and five other symbols and images. First, the background image is a photo of Harney Peak, a mountain located near my hometown. From the top, you can see five states. This image represents where I come from, which has had a big influence on my character. Next, the symbol of a book represents my love of teaching and learning. The heart-shaped image is a photo of the two most important people in my life: my husband and daughter. The apple represents my career, teaching, which I love. The computer represents something new I am learning and how I spend a lot of my time these days. Last, the travel image represents something I like to do and want to do more of in the future in order to broaden my horizons and open my mind further. In conclusion, this seal shows my character and what I value in life.

Sue



The pictures in my seal represent who I am
 * Back ground**: Shrine in Kyoto, Japan where I usually visit when I go back to Japan. **building:** simplicity of life.
 * My family seal**: in front of the building reminds me of who I am. **water in the pond**: represents stillness and calmness
 * Sun**:my energy source in mental, physical, and emotional level. **Apples:** health- eat an apple a day keeps adoctors away?
 * Lotus:** purity that I'm wishing for in my life. **Roses**: gift of love, either giving or receiving. **Butterfly**: we both love flowers. **My grand children**: center of my life, future and hope. **Meditation:** foundation to my inner peace, harmony, and true happiness
 * Eagle:** freedom- to do anything and go anywhere I want to go

Kristi
 * Biographical Timeline:**

Sue




 * Life Changes:**

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