I started as a Direct care worker of 26 boys (13-17 yr. old) a week later I became the lead. Two weeks later I was hired as the Math, ESL and Art teacher. I taught Mathematics, Art. We had almost 2000 boys attending school, my regular class had 52 to 75 students per class. When I was teaching my students (English language learners), I used to tell them my story of arriving in the United States and learning a new language at the age of 16. They feel very inspired and motivated that one day they will be able to communicate easily and have a career in their new country upon graduation. My story is inspiring to them and allows us to connect over cultural changes, language barriers and challenges that come with being an immigrant.
