Thuy’s Favorite Things:

Getting names right the first time (small but important, nevertheless). 

Helping students take pride in their work. 

Showing students the hidden joy and pleasure of learning that they never knew. 

Remembering each student's favorite things (so fun, each thing is like a small universe, it makes me smile). 

Anticipating what’s the next difficulty for the student and have plan B ready should the student need it. 

Forecasting what’s the next phase in the student’s learning and motivation to increase both even more. 

Knowing student’s favorite phrase(s) by heart (there’s usually one). 

Predicting what would make a difference in a student's motivation and how to channel that to improve learning outcomes. 

Remembering a student’s aura and spirit like a specific locker combination. 

Spotting students’ hidden changes in motivation/learning and adjusting quickly to that. 

Creating a playful language with each student to make learning become a special time in the day.

Knowing what students would think next and using that to set students up for success. 

Getting what the student is trying to say even if they may not say it in the clearest way. 

Helping students feel they’ve become the lesson. They can own it!