I strive to create a fair environment that invites input from everyone. Through differentiated instruction, various levels of group work within the classroom, and individual feedback, I am able to maintain a rapport with my students that helps to keep them excited about the class.  I give lots of written feedback and take advantage of opportunities that allow for one-on-one interactions.  This photograph illustrates me working with two students on a writing activity.  The personal attention allotted the students an opportunity to ask me questions and reveal misconceptions.  I, in turn, was given insight into their individual needs.

I believe, that in order to set my students up for success, they need to be aware of the expectations I have of them.  In my ESOL classes I use these "behavior tracking" folders.  Inside is a list of the six class rules.  All have been discussed during class, and all have been translated into three different languages.  When a student breaks one of the rules, I record the date of the infraction in the space provided.  My students are keenly aware of what is expected, I have a simple way of keeping track of situations which inevitably illustrate patterns, and the students receive immediate feedback that is not disruptive to the learning environment.