We’re beaming with pride for Nazifa W.  – our Student of the Month for ESL!

Since Nazifa first began attending Restore last October, Program Instructor Patsy Anderson says she has seen an “incredible improvement” from a young lady that could not speak (or understand) English, to an outgoing, self-confident student who guides others in similar positions through her same learned process.

Nazifa now exhibits a basic understanding and use of the language, and is routinely the first to attempt to answer questions posed in class.

Though she is unsure of whether more schooling or a job is in her near future, at the moment, Nazifa is happy to be able to communicate with her peers and make new friends.

“When I hear her speaking,” Anderson shares, “my joy is overwhelming.”

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves!

“Nazifa is one of those students that makes a lasting impression on a teacher. She is shy, and has had a more difficult time learning English than most, but continues to persevere. I am very proud of her progress!”

– ESL Program Instructor, Patsy Anderson