🧑🏫 About our Teacher:
Zaleena has a Master’s degree in English, Educational Leadership, and Second Language Education. With over 10 years of experience teaching K-12 students worldwide, both online and in-person, she focuses on making learning engaging and effective. Her expertise lies in helping students at all levels succeed, whether they need extra support or are ready to advance.
🦸 Superpower in the Classroom:
If Zaleena could choose a superpower, it would be instant knowledge transfer and time manipulation! She dreams of making all information immediately stick with her students while slowing down time just enough to ensure everyone fully understands the material before moving on to the next lesson.
😂 Fun Story:
Once, Zaleena had a student named Chuck who was assigned to write a poem. Chuck used AI to help with the task, but was caught! As a consequence, he had to transform his assignment into a poster about AI and plagiarism. The result was both funny and educational — a great lesson for everyone!
🎨 How Zaleena Unwinds:
After a busy day, Zaleena enjoys walking in the park or relaxing at home with iced coffee or hot chocolate while watching comedy shows or movies.
🏖️ Dream Destinations:
Zaleena dreams of living in the Cayes of Belize or Banff in Alberta, CA. She loves the tranquility of natural beauty, perfect for her creative writing and art hobbies.
🕰️ Historical Heroes:
Zaleena admires Cleopatra for her intelligence and leadership, as well as Leonardo da Vinci for his incredible inventions, which fascinate her even more than his famous artwork.
🍽️ Most Unusual Dish Tried:
Zaleena has ventured into trying Solomon Gundy, a pâté made from red herring, which she considers an adventurous and unique culinary experience.
💡 Advice for Students:
“The best gift you can give yourself is kindness and the pursuit of a purposeful education.” Zaleena encourages her students to stay consistent and dedicated to their goals, knowing it leads to higher success.
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