About Lara Bryfonski

This past summer marked by 7th year supporting BECA's Summer Institute for new volunteer teachers. The Summer Institute is designed to equip our volunteers with the skills, knowledge and cultural understanding necessary to serve as BECA classroom teachers. Volunteers have the opportunity to attend training sessions on a range of topics relevant to their future classrooms, such as:
  • Incorporating Literacy through Content
  • Planning a Differentiated Lesson
  • Supporting Bilingual Development
Teachers then test out their lesson plans and classroom management skills with classes of students in our training Academy, which for the past two summers was held in partnership with the students in partnership with the students and administration of Amigos de Jesus. Each year I am impressed with the dedication, perseverance and energy our teachers and trainers dedicate to this intense 6-week training program. Supporting our training team and new volunteers each year is just one small way I stay connected and give back to an organization and community that has had such a profound and positive impact on my life.
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