As summer comes to an end, I thought it would be nice to hear an English learners’ perspective on what it is like to be a new student in high school. In today’s episode, I interview a former student of mine, Maja Pastuszka, about her experience coming to the United States from Poland and what…
In today’s episode, I share some of the mistakes I made when I was a newer el teacher. We all make mistakes when we are first starting out, and honestly, I don’t think that is a bad thing. After all, every mistake is an opportunity for growth. Even now, I regularly reflect on how my…
When you are teaching English Learners, making connections with students and families is one of the most important things you can do. When you are teaching English Learners, they need to know that they are seen and valued, that they are in the right place, and that there are people they can trust. In this…
I have gotten so many questions about curriculum guides and the resources included in them and I have decided to address those issues in this episode. The resources I found online when I searched for ESL Curriculum Guides lacked the specificity that I wanted. So, I created a newcomer curriculum guide myself. This is a…
In this episode, I discuss the importance of creating a scope and sequence for your EL students and how to get it done over the summer. I have a ton of flexibility being an ESL teacher. This is great, but it can also make it difficult to know that I am on track throughout the…
In this episode I share 5 things you need to do to prepare for a successful school year. Summer is a time to rest and not think about anything school related. In fact, one of today’s tips is all about rest and relaxation. It is important for a number of reasons! But, there are a…