Teaching in New Mexico - ESL Teaching

felini · Sun 19-Jun-05, 01:27 AM

Hello Melissia

What's it like teaching in New Mexico? Fun? What do they eat there? Just curious.

Melissia · Sun 19-Jun-05, 02:20 AM

It is a lot of Mexican food but depending on where you are you can get really good Native American food. I found it to be very difficult to teach where I am at because the students don't have the motivation to be better people. I live and taught in Eastern New Mexico where most of my students were either heavy on drugs or pregnant. Of course I did have students who were going to go to some top Universities but the then I had others students that didn't have the home life to support there desire to become more. I spent a lot of time praying for my students and the situations they were in at home. You spend a tremdous amount of time trying to motivate them to be better people and contributors to society.

Don't get me wrong New Mexico is one of the most beautiful states I have ever seen and the people are incredible, but we are also one of the poorest states which is reflected in our welfare base. If you have any other questions, I would be happy to try to answer them.

Phil · Sun 19-Jun-05, 11:57 AM

I think it would be very rewarding to help out those students that have real problems in life. Not only are you teaching them English, but you are teaching them love and respect for each other. You have a wonderful opportunity Melissia.

Melissia · Sun 19-Jun-05, 01:30 PM

It is very rewarding but less than 1% are ESL students. Most of our students are just trying to get a break in life and deal with the cards that have been delt them. It is always rewarding to see those students leave the area to become something better before returning. These are students who are examples to the rest of them. These students show the others that even though things are rough at home you can still do great things in your life. This past year, I taught World History, Government, Earth Science and Current Events so we spent a lot of time talking about what we can do to be better citizens and people. When students realize they can make a difference in this world you would be amazed at what they can do. They will always rise to the occassion.

Good luck with your teaching in Taiwan,

"Teaching is not something you do, it is something you love!"

Ronald · Mon 27-Jun-05, 10:49 AM

Hi Melissia,

Curious where you're teaching in NM. Any suggestions as to how to get a job in NM?

Melissia · Mon 27-Jun-05, 12:28 PM

Yes, I was teaching in NM as a permanent substitute teacher since I do not have my teaching license. In order to teach in NM just as any other state you have to be certified. Every now and then they will hire you on a waiver but with new sections of NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND it is becoming more and more uncommon. If you are a certified teacher there are tons of positions open through out the state and in most areas the cost of living is reasonable.

Sun 19-Jun-05, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
felini ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: New Zealander Occupation: ESL Teacher Location: Posts: 15	Teaching in New Mexico Hello Melissia What's it like teaching in New Mexico? Fun? What do they eat there? Just curious.

Sun 19-Jun-05, 02:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Melissia ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: USA Occupation: High School Teacher Location: Posts: 19	It is a lot of Mexican food but depending on where you are you can get really good Native American food. I found it to be very difficult to teach where I am at because the students don't have the motivation to be better people. I live and taught in Eastern New Mexico where most of my students were either heavy on drugs or pregnant. Of course I did have students who were going to go to some top Universities but the then I had others students that didn't have the home life to support there desire to become more. I spent a lot of time praying for my students and the situations they were in at home. You spend a tremdous amount of time trying to motivate them to be better people and contributors to society. Don't get me wrong New Mexico is one of the most beautiful states I have ever seen and the people are incredible, but we are also one of the poorest states which is reflected in our welfare base. If you have any other questions, I would be happy to try to answer them. Last edited by gfell; Sun 20-Aug-06 at 04:14 PM. Reason: Poor grammar

Sun 19-Jun-05, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Phil ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Occupation: English Instructor Location: Posts: 18	I think it would be very rewarding to help out those students that have real problems in life. Not only are you teaching them English, but you are teaching them love and respect for each other. You have a wonderful opportunity Melissia. __________________ ------------------------- English Insructor Taipei, Taiwan

Sun 19-Jun-05, 01:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Melissia ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: USA Occupation: High School Teacher Location: Posts: 19	It is very rewarding but less than 1% are ESL students. Most of our students are just trying to get a break in life and deal with the cards that have been delt them. It is always rewarding to see those students leave the area to become something better before returning. These are students who are examples to the rest of them. These students show the others that even though things are rough at home you can still do great things in your life. This past year, I taught World History, Government, Earth Science and Current Events so we spent a lot of time talking about what we can do to be better citizens and people. When students realize they can make a difference in this world you would be amazed at what they can do. They will always rise to the occassion. Good luck with your teaching in Taiwan, "Teaching is not something you do, it is something you love!" Last edited by Niko; Mon 11-Sep-06 at 10:33 AM.

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Mon 27-Jun-05, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ronald ESL Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: North Carolina Occupation: Teacher Posts: 4	Hi Melissia, Curious where you're teaching in NM. Any suggestions as to how to get a job in NM?

Mon 27-Jun-05, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Melissia ESL Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Nationality: USA Occupation: High School Teacher Location: Posts: 19	Yes, I was teaching in NM as a permanent substitute teacher since I do not have my teaching license. In order to teach in NM just as any other state you have to be certified. Every now and then they will hire you on a waiver but with new sections of NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND it is becoming more and more uncommon. If you are a certified teacher there are tons of positions open through out the state and in most areas the cost of living is reasonable.

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