It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to Paul Brant, our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teacher, who plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our students from diverse linguistic backgrounds receive the support they need to excel academically and personally.
我们非常荣幸地向您介绍我们的ESOL教师Paul Brant，他在确保来自不同语言背景的学生获得所需的支持，从而在学业和个人方面取得优异成绩方面发挥着至关重要的作用。
Paul Brant
Our ESOL Coordinator
我们的 ESOL 协调员
Paul Brant is the Special Education Needs Coordinator and the English as a Second Language (ESOL) Coordinator at UISZ. With a rich background in education and a passion for helping students succeed, Polly brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our international school community.
保罗-布兰特（Paul Brant）是增城誉德莱的特殊教育需求协调员和英语作为第二语言（ESOL）协调员。凭借丰富的教育背景和帮助学生取得成功的热情，Polly 为我们的国际学校社区带来了丰富的经验和热情。
Diverse Experience, Global Perspective
多元经验，全球视野
Polly’s journey as an educator has taken him across the globe, working with students from a myriad of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Before joining UISZ, he worked with students hailing from Somalia, Latin America, China, and Asian American communities. This global perspective has equipped him with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that students from diverse backgrounds encounter when acquiring English as an additional language.
作为一名教育工作者，Paul Brant的足迹遍布全球，与来自不同语言和文化背景的学生共事。在加入增城誉德莱之前，他曾与来自索马里、拉丁美洲、中国和亚裔美国人社区的学生共事。这种全球视野使他深刻理解了来自不同背景的学生在学习英语作为额外语言时所遇到的独特挑战和机遇。
Assessing Language Proficiency
评估语言能力
One of Polly’s essential roles at UISZ is assessing the English language proficiency of our students. Within the classroom, he employs a combination of formative and summative assessments to gauge their language skills. In addition to these classroom assessments, Polly has introduced standardized testing, such as the WIDA test, to provide specific insights into students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities. This data-driven approach allows us to tailor interventions for each student, ensuring they receive the targeted support they need to thrive in the English-speaking academic environment.
Paul Brant在增城誉德莱的重要职责之一是评估学生的英语水平。在课堂上，他采用形成性评估和总结性评估相结合的方法来评估学生的语言技能。除了这些课堂评估外，Polly 还引入了标准化测试，如 WIDA 测试，以具体了解学生的阅读、写作、口语和听力能力。这种以数据为导向的方法使我们能够为每个学生量身定制干预措施，确保他们获得在英语学习环境中茁壮成长所需的有针对性的支持。
Collaboration and Support
合作与支持
Collaboration is at the heart of Polly’s work. He meets regularly with teachers and staff to address concerns about students’ language development. These collaborative efforts extend across all educational levels, from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP). This teamwork ensures that every student’s unique needs are met and that they have access to the necessary resources for success.
合作是Paul Brant工作的核心。他定期与教师和员工会面，解决学生语言发展方面的问题。从小学课程 (PYP) 到大学预科文凭课程 (DP)，这些合作贯穿于各个教育阶段。这种团队合作确保每个学生的独特需求都能得到满足，并确保他们能够获得成功所需的资源。
We are proud to have him as a member of our educational community, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact he continues to make on our students’ lives as they flourish and excel in their English language skills.
我们很荣幸他能成为我们教育团队的一员，我们期待着看到他继续对我们学生的生活产生积极的影响，让他们在英语语言技能方面取得更大的进步和优异成绩。
