English as a Second Language

Ms. Caitlin Reilly

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Goals

  1. Increase students' confidence and comfort level with speaking English and immersing themselves in the culture of Summit High School.
  2. Hone students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
  3. Enhance students' love and passion for reading and writing.

Expectations

  1. Students respect every member of our class (including themselves).
  2. Students come to class prepared and ready to engage in the day's activities.
  3. Students take accountability for their success.

About Ms. Reilly

Ms. Reilly grew up in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, before attending Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, where she earned a bachelors degree in English. While attending Marist, Ms. Reilly spent a semester studying in the land of her father's relatives: Ireland. After graduating, she began teaching seventh grade English Language Arts in Paterson, New Jersey, where she was trained in various reading and writing strategies and teaching methods. The following year, Ms. Reilly returned to her hometown to teach twelfth grade English Language Arts for three years. Once Ms. Reilly commenced her masters degree in English as a Second Language, she knew that it was the field she wanted to focus on for the rest of her career. She is passionate about teaching the English language and helping students feel comfortable in their new home.