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JLinInstructor

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West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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As an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher, I taught all levels of English language fluency from beginners to intermediate and advanced level ESOL students. I wrote hundreds of unit plans and lesson plans! In my career, I taught Pre-K, and K-12 level. I also taught Continuing Education for adult English as a Second Language (ESL) students and ESL courses at the Community College level. I continue to teach and share my knowledge and resources!
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Preview of Welcome to My New School

Welcome to My New School

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This activity is important for new students, especially if English is not their first language. The booklet helps students learn the new people and their jobs at their new school. When completed the student can read and share their booklet with their new friends!
Preview of Student Incentive Program--Class Bucks!

Student Incentive Program--Class Bucks!

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Student Incentive Program—Class Bucks! Are you looking for a way to help your students with an incentive to pay attention in class, complete classwork, complete and pass in their homework? Well, here is a tried-and-true way! I taught for many years and I had a Classroom Store. My students earn Class Bucks, and use them to 'buy' school supplies with their Class Bucks! $Class Bucks$--How students can earn them (in preview), directions of how you can to use them in class and how students ca
Preview of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Unit

Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Unit

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Through Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy young children will listen to stories, do activities, and identify the words for 'The Face.' Have fun and begin reading basic words! You can even follow directions to make a puppet.
Preview of Graphic Organizers!

Graphic Organizers!

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Graphic Organizers! (GO) for various lessons. These GO can help students help students identify the information from fiction and non-fiction sources. After reading the GO can be completed as a class, in small groups or individually.
Preview of Lighthouse Project

Lighthouse Project

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The Lighthouse Project is a creative project to complete after reading information about lighthouses. This is an excellent way to explore this subject. It relates to the seashore, oceans, water safety, and boating!
Preview of Skeleton Follow the Directions!

Skeleton Follow the Directions!

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Students can Follow the Directions with the Skeleton! A fun way to celebrate Halloween, follow directions, and learn the parts of the body.
Preview of Months of the Year and Seasons

Months of the Year and Seasons

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Start each day with the Months of the Year and Seasons! The ESL class can share and complete this exercise together. This is an easy and fun way for beginner ESL students to learn the Months of the Year and Seasons!
Preview of Days of the Week and Weather

Days of the Week and Weather

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Start each day with the Days of the Week and the Weather! The ESL class can share and complete this exercise together. This is an easy and fun way for beginner ESL students to learn the Days of the Week and the Weather!
Preview of Halloween Journals

Halloween Journals

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Student can use their imaginations while practicing writing, Using each of the Halloween Journal topics they can write an introduction, supporting details, and a conclusion for each of the five topics.
Preview of Dinosaur Unit

Dinosaur Unit

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Dinosaurs were here before us! Read, and listen to information about dinosaurs. Then your students will become experts as they research and write about their favorite dinosaur in this Dinosaur Unit!
Preview of The True Story of Balto lesson plan

The True Story of Balto lesson plan

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The Bravest Dog Ever, The True Story of Balto by Natalie Standiford. The lesson includes easy to follow instructions, the graphic organizers and word find. Students love this story!
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About the store

Experience

As an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher, I taught all levels of English language fluency from beginners to intermediate and advanced level ESOL students. I wrote hundreds of unit plans and lesson plans! In my career, I taught Pre-K, and K-12 level. I also taught Continuing Education for adult English as a Second Language (ESL) students and ESL courses at the Community College level. I continue to teach and share my knowledge and resources!

Teaching style

I teach students individually, in small groups and whole groups. The levels are differentiated especially for the students' English language proficiency levels. My philosophy for education is with patience and understand students will learn.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Author of a 17-book Street Rhymes Series, Short Vowels to help new readers learn to read. It is also available in a 5-book Series and a 2-book set. My latest Book is Basic English Sounds for New Readers. As a poet, I have published four poetry books. All of my books are available on Amazon. I was the editor, writer, and photographer for our local union newsletter. As the editor, I won first place in the CEA statewide competition for 14 years!

My own education history

BS elementary education; MA bilingual/bicultural, ESOL 6th Year in education at various universities Certified Teacher

Additional biographical information

Author of several education articles, books, poems, and PD topics. The topics include new readers, ESOL, and poetry.