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Noah Vaught

Bachelor of Arts, TESOL

with competencies in Health & Human Performance, Spanish, and Intercultural Peacebuilding

I am a BYU-Hawaii alumnus and I've taught English as a second language in Mexico, Hawaii, and Japan.

These diverse experiences have helped me grow as both a person and a teacher. I am looking for professional opportunities that will allow me to continue to learn and grow, while accomplishing company goals. For more information, see my resume in the link below.

Resume

My Teaching Philosophy

#1: Student Responsibility

I hold my students responsible by letting them know what I expect when it comes to homework, work ethic, and attitude in the classroom. I expect students to turn in homework on time or before the due date and for them to do it well. I believe in second chances, so if a student messes up the first time, I’ll give them a chance to correct their work. If they don't turn it in on time, do it well, or continue to do all their assignments poorly, their revised homework will not be accepted.

#2: Teacher Responsibility

I hold myself responsible as a teacher by grading on time, making sure to let my students know of their responsibilities as members of the class, facilitating learning by lecturing and providing problem solving opportunities, answering questions or concerns, and investigating and serving the needs of my students.

#3: Collaboration

I treat my class as an educational discourse between teachers and students by using a flipped classroom format, asking students questions, facilitating group discussions, and giving plenty of opportunities for students to share what they are learning. I believe engagement to be the best way to retain knowledge, which is necessary for any problem solving opportunity (such as homework, tests, and exams).

#4: Personal Development

I facilitate motivation and dedication to the subject at hand by helping students establish personal goals and by going over dedication and how it is practiced. I also explain the types of motivation, and teach students which types of motivation will help them learn the best. The learning process can be hard and grueling, thus students need to figure out why they are there and dedicate themselves to success.