Adult Basic and Secondary Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers instruct adults in fundamental skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking English. They also help students earn their high school equivalency credential.
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- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
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What do they typically do
- Plan and teach lessons to help students gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn their high school equivalency credential
- Adapt teaching methods based on students' strengths and weaknesses
- Emphasize skills that will help students find jobs, such as learning English words and common phrases used in the workplace
- Assess students for learning disabilities
- Monitor students' progress
- Help students develop study skills
- Connect students to other resources in their community, such as job placement services
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