Occasional changes and additions to this calendar may take place during the semester. Check the LEL Student Info folder on the First Class e-mail system daily for current information and updates on events.
January
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New Student Orientation
Friday 18 1:00 –3:30 McCone 238
New MATESOL and MATFL students are welcomed by the Director of Career Services, Theresé Tishakov, and introduced to career resources available to them at the Monterey Institute.
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TESOL/TFL Happy Hour
Friday 18 4:30 El Palomar Mexican Restaurant, Monterey
Meet the incoming TESOL and TFL students at the first happy hour of the semester.
February
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CV Basics
Tuesday 5 12:15 – 1:30 Case Fuente, 434
Learn more about the creation of a focused and professional Curriculum Vitae for language educators. Make sure to bring a copy of your CV with you to the event.
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TESOL/TFL Happy Hour
Friday 8 4:30 El Palomar Mexican Restaurant, Monterey
Time to take a break! Join us for the TESOL/TFL program happy hour.
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Cover Letters: More Than Just Love Letters on Valentine's Day
Thursday 14 12:15 PM McGowan 100
GSTI Career Director, Jeff Wood, shares tips and tricks of how to write a professional cover letter to accompany your CV.
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Program Portfolio Overview
Tuesday 19 12:15 – 1:00 Case Fuente, 434
Learn about the Program Portfolio requirements in this informational session held by Professor Peter Shaw. All continuing students are strongly encouraged to attend.
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Translation/Interpretation Career Fair
Friday 22 10:00-3:00 Monterey Conference Center
The Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation annual career fair will have a few employers present who will be seeking to employ applied linguists (language teachers, curriculum development specialists, and test developers). Consider coming to the fair to speak with these employers in person. Entrance fee is one copy of your CV.
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International Teaching Experience
Tuesday 26 12:15-1:30 Case Fuente, 434
TESOL/TFL students share in their experiences teaching overseas. Come to learn more about the international teaching settings where your classmates have been.
March
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Summer Work: Short-term Professional Experiences
Thursday 6 12:15 – 1:30 Case Fuente, 434
Various short-term employment opportunities for TESOL/TFL students will be examined during this session. Information about Monterey Institute employment and internship opportunities will be shared by program Directors.
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Joint Happy Hour for TESOL/TFL Students and Alumni
Friday 7 4:30 pm El Palomar Mexican Restaurant, Monterey
Join GSLEL for a light evening of networking with your fellow students and alumni of Monterey Institute who live and work in the area. Enjoy a bit to eat while meeting a few of the program’s alumni.
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Working a Professional Convention
Tuesday 18 12:15 – 1:00 Case Fuente, 434
Prepare yourself to attend a professional convention (such as ACTFL or TESOL) and learn how to maximize the benefits of the conference. In addition, basic information about writing a conference proposal will be covered in this session with tips for beginners.
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Interviewing Strategies in Language Education
Thursday 20 12:15 – 1:30 pm Case Fuente, 434
This session will inform students about common features of interviews, such as, Q&As, practices in academic selection, professional portfolios, etc. Students will be able to practice their interview skills with mock interviews during the session.
April
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Defense Language Institute: Teaching, training, testing, curriculum development
Monday 14 4:00 – 6:00 pm Case Fuente, 434
Defense Language Institute employees discuss their work teaching in an intensive language program, training and developing teachers, and developing curriculum and assessment tools. Those interested in finding out more about this unique work environment should attend this session.
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Searching for a job or internship: Tips and strategies
Tuesday 15 12:15 – 1:30 pm Case Fuente, 434
Students will be introduced to various job search resources found online, in the Fletcher-Jones Career Center, and in the GSLEL Career Center. Students will be asked to share their ideas and experiences in job searching with peers.
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Bringing it Back: New Ideas for the Language Classroom
Friday 25 3:00 – 5:00 ESL Building, Kinnoull House
Recent conference presenters and attendees will provide short informative presentations on innovative teaching approaches learned about at the conferences. Presenters will provide a brief overview of information presented and share new ideas that you can put to immediate use in your classroom.
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TESOL/TFL Happy Hour
Friday 25 4:30 El Palomar Mexican Restaurant, Monterey
After attending the mini-conference and picking up your Portfolio feedback, join us for a TESOL/TFL program happy hour to celebrate your classmates’ success.
May
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TESOL/TFL Happy Hour
Friday 2 4:30 El Palomar Mexican Restaurant, Monterey
You did it! You survived the Spring Semester! Join us for the final TESOL/TFL happy hour, celebrating our graduates.
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Program Portfolio Overview
Thursday 1 12:00-1:00 Case Fuente, 434
Learn about the Program Portfolio requirements in this informational session held by Professor Peter Shaw. All continuing students are strongly encouraged to attend.
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Portfolios and Pizza
Friday 9 12:00-2:00 Case Fuente, 434
Celebrate the success of our graduating students and take a look at their masterpieces. All TESOL/TFL students are encouraged to come to view the finished products of their classmates – the Program Portfolios.
