Teach USA - Workshop Weekends

Teach USA - Weekend Workshops

Reach out for Info! WhatsApp +57-323-505-5710

Why this event? To provide bilingual Colombian teachers an ongoing opportunity to improve their English conversational fluidity and cross-cultural awareness as they prepare for a teaching job in the U.S.A.
Also, the monthly event provides our participating Colombian & foreign native English teachers in Colombia an ongoing opportunity to mingle with their peers as well as meet our Minga staff team.

Sunday, October 30th, 2022
Open House - Minga House Foundation
Chinchina, Caldas

Agenda

Welcome
9:00 am
Natalia Cardona, Teacher Support Services

Application Process - New Applicants
10:00am - 12:00noon
Edwar Castro, US Programs Coordinator

Mock Interviews - Advanced Applicants
10:00am - 1:00pm
(By 20-min Appointments)
Native English Teacher Panel

Lunch, and Open Pool Time
Noon - 6:00pm

English Conversation - Feedback & Interview TIPS
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructional Coaches

Cost: 10.000 COP - 'vaca' for lunch, drinks & healthy snacks!

If you require hotel accommodations Friday evening, we recommend Hotel Plaza Chinchina
Discount Code: "Minga" for rate of 25.000 COP per person per night -
Contact the hotel manager, Patricia @ Whatsapp 310-707-3443

Taxi Transportation from downtown Chinchina to Minga House Foundation: 10.000 COP
Jimmy @ 310 4276866 OR Ivan @ 320 6677055 OR Jairo 311 6130461 OR Jose 319 758 6839

Next Event: EVERY LAST SUNDAY of EVERY MONTH
Participation Capacity: 20 - Priority goes to Advanced Candidates
Note: As pandemic protocols allow, the event will eventually grow to include all-weekend activities.

Registration

- Reservations Required -

Participation Capacity: 20 (Priority goes to Advanced Candidates)

GUEST INSTRUCTIONAL LANGUAGE COACHES

Experienced educators will lead conversation & activities aimed at helping participating teachers exercise & improve their English conversational skills and gain greater cultural awareness. Be prepared to actively engage and seek advise from them in preparation for your journey to be a teacher in the United States. Additional native-English speaker teachers may be present during these events ensuring a good participant-instructor ratio to better facilitate continuous English-only conversation.

My name is Sandra Prater, and I’m from the United States. I began teaching ESL in 2001 in North Carolina, where I worked with immigrants from Mexico and Central America as well as visiting scholars from Asia and South America. I returned to school in 2007 and earned my master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Since then I have taught in Ecuador, Senegal, Rwanda, Tunisia, Spain, Haiti, and the United States, focusing on university students and professionals who work in English-speaking settings.

I am an avid language learner. In Salento, where I now live, I speak primarily Spanish. I also study French and Italian.

I now have a language coaching practice called Clear Speaking. I am very pleased to work with Minga House Foundation and to coach Colombian teachers at a nominal cost. I provide a 45-minute assessment with a written report, and then I work with students on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, presentation skills, and cultural aspects of English, as needed.
Contact: sandraprater7@gmail.com

My name is Tad Selders and I am a native of Chicago, Illinois. I have lived in the Midwest of the United States throughout my life, but I have also lived in Europe, North Africa, and now South America. I look forward to assisting English learners in gaining confidence to conduct real world situations and conversations in English.
I’m a graduate of The Ohio State University with degrees in Business Communications and Foreign Language Education. I have been certified in TEFL and Teaching TEFL online since 2020.
My current path in life is exploring the world and experiencing as many cultures and languages as I can. I find my greatest growth occurs when interacting with people and situations outside my familiarity zone. I have spent the majority of my life in business and now look forward to exploring, learning, and teaching.

My name is Norman Johnson Jr , and I’m from the United States. I began teaching ESL in 2012 in California. My improv approach is what makes me noticeably unique in the classroom and outside. I have over 12+ years of experience in professional coaching and public speaking. Being an American Actor is what allowed me to travel the world and truly find my calling within the youth. Since then I have taught in Colombia, Guatemala, Israel, Germany and the United States, focusing on talented kids and professionals who work in English-speaking environments.

I am an avid language learner. Currently In Pereira, where I now live and plan to grow my Spanish speaking capabilities. I am truly pleased to work with Minga House Foundation, they help me connect to the root value of traveling which for me is teaching and learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Kovid-19 protocols be followed during the event?

Yes, hand sanitizer will be available, face masks will be worm when/as needed, and social spacing with be implemented. Please, if you are experiencing any symptoms within 48 hours prior to attending the event or you have been exposed to any person whom you know has demonstrated symptoms or is confirmed as Kovid 19 positive, do not come.

Only Cost: How do I pay? Why do I pay?

10.000 COP in cash, upon arrival; the funds will be spent in food, drinks, and snacks consumed by the participants that same day. Minga House Foundation does not plan to make any profit from providing this support for the participating teachers. 100% of all proceeds will go towards subsidizing the food expense of providing the event on that same day.

How many people can participate?

20 Colombian teachers maximum capacity. Plus 2-3 instructional coaches, and 2-4 Minga staff.
(due to the pandemic protocols and prudent caution; Many of the activities are held outdoors)
Participation Capacity: 20 (Priority goes to Advanced Candidates)

May I bring guests with me?

Not without RSVP and specific approval by Glen Galindo. These first meetings are a 'pilot' or 'focus' groups so it is preferred that only those teachers personally invited by Minga Teachers staff attend. Because of the pandemic safety protocols it is preferred that no uninvited guests attend these initial gatherings.
Participation Capacity: 20 (Priority goes to Advanced Candidates)

What should I bring with me?

Face mask (optional).
Bathing suit & pool towel (recommended).
Any application materials you might want help with (recommended).
Notebook & pen (recommended).
All your energy & ethusiasm & questions!

When will the next event take place?

Every last Sunday of every month. But, sometimes there may be a scheduling conflict with other responsalities by Minga House Foundation staff. Pandemic protocols will also influence scheduling. It is best to check this page or reach out to us to confirm. WhatsApp +57-323-505-5710

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