A Little Pat on the Back

[miss_kae_oz]

My boss shared this thank you letter she received from the teacher of one of the schools I did a couple of presentations. The classes, and the school, is geared toward ESL students.


Leslie,

Just a note to tell you how much my English Language Learner Health
Ed. students learned from and appreciated the presentation. The role
playing, drawings and handouts all helped make the material accessible
for my students. A special thank you to Patricia who was very patient
with students whose English skills are still developing. We look
forward to the receiving the Spanish and Chinese handouts in the mail.


It makes me feel good to know students get something out of us being there. In general I have been surprised at how well students receive us, how enthused they are to participate and ask questions, and how positive and thankful their evaluations are.

Lets just hope I didn't just jinx it all by saying typing it outloud.

Comments

[ninarawkstah.livejournal.com]

You should definitely be proud of this well deserved recognition.
Congratulations!!

[pygmalion.livejournal.com]

Aw, shucks. Thanks.

What is your schedule like? We should hang out or something. Movie, coffee, food stuffs,

[ninarawkstah.livejournal.com]

> Movie, coffee, food stuffs

All sounds fab! dm me, nina at ninarawkstah dot com

[hypothermya.livejournal.com]

This post made me smile. Doesn't surprise me in the least that you got a nod in this note -- you are so good with people.

[pygmalion.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I don't know. I always feel more awkward and annoying than good with people.

[hypothermya.livejournal.com]

I have some serious social anxiety issues, so I really understand the awkward/annoying feeling. Thankfully the rest of the world doesn't always perceive me the way I feel like I'm being perceived, and I think it's the same thing with you.

In any case, I've always really enjoyed interacting with you. You always struck me as really engaged in most conversations we've had, and it feels to me like you actually listen and respond to what I'm saying. And what you respond with is actually worth listening to. Beyond that, you're friendly, candid, intelligent, and approachable. So, yeah. Not awkward or annoying. :P

[bastardsun.livejournal.com]

Good job!!!

You didn't jinx nothin'. Be proud of your hard work and the fact that you make a difference~

[pygmalion.livejournal.com]

*Blush*

It is neat to know I do make a difference. Sometimes just the fact that I treat them as equals and let them voice their thoughts means the world to them. Being a teen is such a repressive/oppressed age.