This introductory TESOL program offers students an inside look into the field of teaching English to multilingual learners. Participants will learn what the TESOL major includes, why ESL educators play a critical role, and how teachers support learners academically, linguistically, and socially. Throughout the week, students will explore foundational teaching methods, classroom strategies, and the use of project-based learning to create engaging and supportive lessons. They will design collaborative activities, analyze real classroom scenarios, and reflect on the qualities of effective educators. By the end of the program, each participant will create and present a mini lesson for English learners, demonstrating how they would plan and teach it using the strategies learned during the week.


About the Instructor
Dr. Hanaa Wahba is an experienced higher-education professional specializing in ESL, TESOL, and teacher education. She previously served as the Associate Director of All Academic Programs and Director of ESL Curriculum at Hofstra University. Dr. Wahba currently teaches across several New York institutions, including Hofstra University as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Education; Long Island University as an Adjunct Full Professor in the School of Education; Queens College as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Education; and SUNY Old Westbury as an Adjunct Professor in the English Department. With extensive expertise in curriculum design, multicultural education, and innovative instructional methods, Dr. Wahba brings a student-centered, inclusive, and engaging approach to the Precollegiate Academy.

There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week precollegiate camps.