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"Today's Generation: Managing and Understanding Social Diversity".

Dear PRTESOL Member,

Greetings!

The 2014 PRTESOL Central Chapter Board is pleased to invite you to our conference entitled:  "Today's Generation: Managing and Understanding Social Diversity".  It will be held August 30, 2014 at Inter American University, Guayama Campusfrom 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  We have provided you with a map with directions to the Inter American University.

Our main goal is to give resources to ELL/ESL students, teachers, and professors to understand and respect diverse sexual and religious interests and economical standing through different workshops in the morning and a panel in the afternoon. 

If your membership has expired or you want to become a member, we have provided you with the PRTESOL membership form.

Please make check or money order payable to PRTESOL Central Chapter.  (Do not send cash.)

We look forward to seeing you at our conference.

Cordially,

Aidanelly Ortiz

PRTESOL

Central Chapter President

aidanelly12@gmail.com

(787) 568-7642

Taller Profesional Gratis

Accede a la siguiente dirección:

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Aidanelly Ortiz
Central Chapter President

Employment Opportunity

A private catholic school, in San Juan, is looking for a High School English Teacher    

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

•           Certified to teach English in Puerto Rico.

•          Strong technology skills (especially with MS Office programs).

•           Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

•          Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.

•          Team player

• ·       Must have a passion for high school students.

• ·       Demonstrated teaching excellence in the classroom and the ability to work with various levels of students.

• ·       A belief that all students should be held to high standards.

• ·       Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom environment.

• ·       Experience preparing students for PSAT, PEAU and PNA (Pruebas de Nivel Avanzado).

Please, if you possess all the requirements, send your resume and cover letter to clourdes@coqui.net  or  l_cuyar@colegiolourdes.net

 

PRTESOL Metro Chapter invites you! Save the date!

2014 Storytelling Guidelines

2014 METRO Storytelling Contest Entry Form

2014 Criteria for the Storytelling Contest

We are beginning a new year and the Central Chapter is getting ready for new challenges and opportunities to guide and support ESL teachers.

Teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers (Josef Albers). Since the Central Chapter is committed to serve you, we would like to ask you how could we help you enjoy your teaching experience and your professional life.  During the last two years, we have offered conferences, teaching support materials and this informative blog.

• What would you like to see more this year 2014?
• What  topics or themes are you interested in?
• Which are your preferences in terms of professional development?
• Would you like to be part of our Chapter's board?

Please feel free to participate on the following survey. 



We count on you to make this Chapter, a better one. We are here for you. Let us serve you better.

Prof. Aidanelly Ortiz
President

Isamari Cruz, EdD(c)
Webmaster

From the Central Chapter's Board....

PRTESOL Central Chapter is grateful for your SUPPORT!

Our Half Day Conference was a success!  We are grateful for your participation and support. We want to thank:

• the excellent presenters: Dra. Carmen Zoraida Claudio and Dr. José A. Rodríguez Samalot
• the sponsors:
• Universidad del Turabo (http://www.suagm.edu/turabo/)
• Thomas Alva Edison School (http://taespr.com/)
• Dreyfous & Associates (http://www.dreyfous.com/)
• Sherwin Williams, Carolina Store (Alexis Vicente - (787) 757-3545)
• End Point Commercial Solutions (http://www.epsgroup.org/services/)
• Artesana Arin (787-740-7796)
• Lucio's Restaurant (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lucios-Restaurant/77468734621)
• AMWAY Body Products (www.amway.com/joseaquintana)

• participants, PRTESOL Board and Chapters:
• PRTESOL (http://puertoricotesol.org/)
• Southern Chapter (https://www.facebook.com/prtesolsouthernchapter)
• Northern Chapter (https://www.facebook.com/prtesol.northernchapter)
• Western Chapter (http://westernprtesol.zxq.net/)
• Eastern Chapter (http://www.eprtesol.org/#!)

THANK YOU!
Vivian Rivera Maysonet and PRTESOL Central Chapter Board

As a special token, we want to share with you the following video:

Education Innovation: Common Core Standards vs. Traditional State Standards: Best Research- Based Practices in ESL and Other Subjects

Hello PRTESOL members, English and Bilingual Teachers!

Once again the Central Chapter has coordinated an empowering activity for all of you.  It is a half - day conference with 3 contact hours.  The theme of the panel is Education Innovation: Common Core Standards vs. Traditional State Standards: Best Research- Based Practices in ESL and Other Subjects.  

Our main goal is to educate teachers of the similarities and differences between Common Core Standards and Traditional State Standards.  We want to offer our members the opportunity to reflect on educational innovations taking place today and how they can be integrated in their daily commitment. PRTESOL is responsible for giving teachers ingenious strategies and techniques to reach students every day and the Central Chapter is committed to do so.

The Central Chapter Board will be honored to have you in this professional activity. 

Remember:

We must always, "Ignite our Passion to Teach and Inspire our Students to Learn."

Vivian Rivera Maysonet

President - PRTESOL Central Chapter

PRTESOL - Common Core Conference

PRTESOL Pre Registration Form. 2013 (3)

PRTESOL Eastern Chapter Conference 2013

PRTESOL Central Chapter Board shares with you this invitation.

Dear members:

On behalf of the Eastern PRTESOL Board we would like to invite you to our Annual Regional Conference which will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Instituto de Banca at Fajardo. 

Take care and God Bless!

For more information contact Helvia Guzmán
email: hguzman60@hotmail.com

Eastern Conference Flyer d

SAVE THE DATE! Our Annual PRTESOL Convention is on November 1-2, 2013.

2013 Prtesol Convention Registration Form Jan 2013 by Prof_Isamari

Our Chapter wants to invite you to PRTESOL next activities:

•  August 24 Eastern Chapter 

 Story Writing
 Instituto de Banca, Fajardo ? (waiting confirmation)
 Email: hguzman60@hotmail.com

•  September 7 Central Chapter 

 Education Innovation: Common Core Standards vs. Traditional State Standards 
 Thomas A. Edison School, Caguas
 Email: maysonetvi@gmail.com

•  September 28 Southern Chapter 

A Hint of Twist and a Dash of Zing: Pep up Your Teaching
 Pontifica Universidad Católica de Ponce
 Email: mmarcano568@gmail.com

•  October 4-5 Metro Chapter 

 Story-Telling Contest
 Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
 Email: theroseby@hotmail.com

• November 1-2 PRTESOL Annual Convention, 2013 

MEETING 21st CENTURY NEEDS: Aligning Curriculum and Teacher Performance 

 Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino 

Website: http:\\puertoricotesol.org\ 

As soon as we have more detailed information, we will gladly share it with you! Keep enjoying your vacations!

We, as dedicated teachers and educational leaders, take time to reflect in our practice. Just a little image to reflect on the Don'ts of Teaching shared by ASCD. REFLECT!

Conference: Re-Imagining Your Classroom

Hello Teachers! 

Once more I am excited to invite you to another outstanding professional development activity. The PRTESOL Metro and Central Chapters have joined forces to attend many of your needs as an educator. On May 18, 2013 at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, we have coordinated for you the conference "Re-Imagining your Classroom". It will provide many teaching resources and knowledge that will ease your day by day commitment I'm eager to see you all there and share with you many recent and valuable educational experiences. 

Feel free to contact me or any other Metro and Central Chapter Board Members if any doubts come to your mind. 


Always at your service, 

Vivian Rivera Maysonet
Central Chapter, President 

Rosa Emma Mejías 
Metro Chapter, President


Metro & Central Conference 2013 Flyer

Save the Date: Re-Imagining Your Classroom

Hello English Educators!

PRTESOL Metro Chapter and Central Chapters are working together to bring
you powerful and meaningful professional development activities during this
year. We are proud to invite you to the Metro & Central Chapters Annual
Conference to be held Saturday May 18 at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón .
We are preparing a banquet of experiences that will enhance your teaching
and boost your teacher’s spirit.

Attached are

the pre-registration form and the
membership form. If you are not a member or if your membership expired,
complete the form to benefit from the fee discount.

All teachers who pre-register will receive a very useful teaching kit. Make
sure you pre-register before May 10, 2013.

Join us in our 18th annual conference. Don’t miss it!

We look forward to see you there!

PRTESOL Metro Chapter Board
Rosa Emma Mejías Cepero
Metro Chapter President

PRTESOL Central Chapter Board
Vivian Rivera Maysonet
Central Chapter President

Metro & Central Conference 2013 Flyer

TESOL Membership Form by

PRTESOL Western Chapter is calling for papers!

PRTESOL Western Chapter is calling for papers!

Call for Papers 2013

PRTESOL Western Chapter Annual Conference 2013

Dear PRTESOL Members,

On behalf of the Western PRTESOL Board of Directors, we share with your an invitation to their Annual Regional Conference.

As president of the Western PRTESOL Board, it is my pleasure to extend an

invitation to join us at our 36^th Annual Regional Conference which will be held

on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Inter American University, Aguadilla Campus 

starting at 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Our theme for this year is “Integrating Culturally Relevant Literature in the

English Classroom” and our keynote speaker will be Prof. Manuel Hernandez, 

Professor at University of Phoenix, Puerto Rico Campus and  also an English 

Facilitator for the Department of Education.  

Elizabeth Jiménez

Chapter President 2013

Western PRTESOL

katirializ@yahoo.com

(787)647-4960

Registration 2013 by

Tesol Flyer 2013 by

Getting Ready for Our Wine and Cheese!

Enjoy this social event sponsored by PRTESOL Metro and Central Chapters. Networking is really important, being connected provides you resources, knowledge and new experiences. Take time to share with other professionals....... We are expecting YOU! It is FREE for members and just $5.00 for non-members.

Space to recite poems, sing karaoke, and more!

From left to right, Mrs. Vivian Rivera, President of Central Chapter and Mrs. Aidanelly Ortíz, Secretary of Central Chapter.

Wine and Cheese: Night Under the Stars

You are invited to our Wine and Cheese! Save the date and enjoy this social and professional event. Please, wear something red.

Soon, our Wine and Cheese Activity

We will enjoy a Wine and Cheese: Under the Stars on February 23, 2013.  We will provide more details, soon.