Episode Summary Recently, I talked about the roles of the EL teacher, what our jobs entail, and how we can explain, in short, about what we do to our colleagues and administrators. Today, I wanted to go a step further and talk about a mission statement. This short, clear statement packs so much information and…
Episode Summary With the new school year kicking off, energy is buzzing through the hallways as teachers set up their classrooms and dive into mandatory trainings. Today, we’re addressing a fundamental question: Why should schools consider hiring an outside EL Educational Consultant for English Learner (EL) professional development, especially when they already have in-house EL…
Episode Summary For EL teachers and staff, there can sometimes be quite a bit of confusion as to what their actual role is. You’re hired as an EL teacher, what do you do? Questions such as, “what do you actually teach?” Or comments like, “they speak a language other than English at home, and therefore,…
Episode Summary Today we’re diving into five practical tips for newer EL teachers. Whether you’re transitioning into EL teaching, getting your certification, or supporting multilingual students in your regular classroom, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you succeed. From getting to know your students and understanding where they are in their learning…
Episode Summary This episode addresses the new arrivals and group challenges teachers have when it comes to ELs in the classrooms. Every day, I receive several emails that share your current biggest struggles as a teacher who works with EL students, whether you’re exclusively with multilingual students or you have ELs in your regular education…
Episode Summary As EL teachers, we need to possess a variety of skills, and not all of them are clear cut. Besides the obvious ones, such as being knowledgeable in teaching methodologies, standards, and educational psychology, as a teacher of multilingual learners, one must also possess acute cultural awareness. And that goes not only for…