Learning English in Madison Heights

Learning English in Madison HeightsThere are few people who know the employment experience of a Madison Heights resident like we do, and that includes those who have lived in that neighborhood for many years. From the early years of the Great Depression until the late 1990s, the area was known as 'The Murder Capital of the World,' and much of that reputation has faded into the past.And yet, this is one of the last 'murder capitals' in the nation, and the Madison Heights area is still home to thousands of residents who face crime every day. Some Madison Heights residents, however, have gone a step further, becoming skilled ESL tutors to students who otherwise would not be able to afford a good private tutor in the United States.A few years ago, Madison Heights residents began teaching Spanish to children of Spanish speaking immigrants. The program was voluntary, and the teachers took charge of each child's learning style and language skills as he or she learned how to converse in Span ish. The program grew with this effort, and now there are several teachers who teach students who do not speak English as their first language.One of the most famous ESL tutors in Madison Heights, Carlos Hernandez, is a native of Mexico who left there as a teenager to get an education. He has lived in the U.S. since 1987 and taught math and English at different schools in the city. When he got involved in the Madison Heights tutoring program, he thought the only way he could help ESL students was by helping to provide them with an education.One of the biggest advantages of teaching English in Madison Heights is that the teacher is not fluent in the language or the culture of the students. If the student is from Mexico, for example, there is no way to effectively communicate. However, teaching a student in Spanish does not have to mean a teacher who hasno experience in the language.For ESL tutors, there are plenty of ways to keep up with the ever-changing skills of students who move around the country and the world. One of the most effective ways is through the use of video conferencing technology. Even though he cannot converse in the language, the teacher can give notes and details to his students, thereby improving his knowledge of the subject.Anyone who is considering teaching in Madison Heights should consider getting a second job, taking classes in the evenings or through the weekend, and keeping his/her head down until classes begin in September. One thing to keep in mind is that no matter what area you live in, if you want to teach English, you must be willing to learn. All parents want their children to succeed in life, and for the ESL students of Madison Heights, it is best to be sure they have the best teacher possible to give them the best chance at success.