29. How can having a newcomer curriculum guide save you time
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 ...
12 Juli 202219min
28. What to include in a scope and sequence for newcomers
In this episode we 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 in being an ESL teacher. This is gre...
6 Juli 202212min
27. 5 things every EL teacher needs to prepare for a successful school year
In this episode I share 5 things you need to do to get ready 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 abo...
28 Juni 202212min
26. 5 professional development books for EL teachers
I love books, especially historical fiction, but in this episode I focus on a different type of book, professional development books for EL teachers. There are plenty of great books out there for EL t...
21 Juni 202212min
25. 5 fantastic virtual events for EL teachers
I enjoy taking a break and recharging my batteries over the summer, but I also love to take some time to work on lesson ideas that I don’t have as much time to think about during the school year and t...
14 Juni 202210min
24. 6 Elements of an Effective EL Lesson Plan
In this episode, I share 6 elements of an effective EL lesson plan that I have learned in my years as a teacher. Planning for English Learners is not the same as planning for other contents because ma...
7 Juni 202219min
23. Lesson planning for ELs with Molly Badrawy
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Molly Badrawy all about lesson planning for ELs and the realities of working in a low incidence district. Molly Badrawy is a full-time ESOL teacher in New Hamps...
31 Maj 202242min
22. How to teach reading to ELLs with Kristen Vibas
In today’s episode, I speak with Kristen Vibas, an ELL teacher from Virginia who I met on Instagram. Kristen has been teaching since 2005. She shares how she went from aspiring actress to ELL teacher,...
24 Maj 202233min
