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JVs SmartStart

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I am an experienced educator with over five years of teaching experience in both the United States and international classrooms. I spent 4 years teaching kindergarten in the Los Angeles area, where I focused on early literacy development through phonics, reading, and writing instruction. During this time, I provided targeted small-group reading intervention using differentiation, scaffolding, and social-emotional learning strategies to support diverse learners. I currently teach middle school English abroad in Asia, where I design and implement engaging, student-centered lessons that support ESL, ELL, and bilingual learners. My work emphasizes practical language development through structured vocabulary instruction, movement-based activities (TPR), and clear routines that work across mixed-level classrooms. All of the resources in my store are classroom-tested, designed to be easy to implement, and created to support both general education and multilingual learning environments.
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Preview of ESL Similes Lesson (Using Like) | Beginner Figurative Language

ESL Similes Lesson (Using Like) | Beginner Figurative Language

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Help your students understand and use similes with “like” in a simple, engaging way! This beginner-friendly ESL lesson introduces figurative language through clear examples, guided practice, and independent application. Perfect for a 20–25 minute mini lesson, this resource is designed to be low-prep and highly accessible for English language learners. This lesson was very successful with my bilingual 7th grade students in Asia whom have a relatively low English proficiency level. This lesson
Preview of Cardinal Directions Map Activity | North South East West ESL | Giving Directions

Cardinal Directions Map Activity | North South East West ESL | Giving Directions

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Teach cardinal directions in a fun, structured, and interactive way with this map-based ESL lesson! In this engaging activity, students learn to identify and use north, south, east, and west while practicing real-world direction language through speaking, drawing, and guided map work. Learning Objectives: Identify and pronounce north, south, east, west Use simple sentences to describe locations (e.g., “The zoo is south of the school.”) Follow and give directions using a visual mapWhat’s Includ
Preview of Beginner ESL Guided Story Writing | Story Structure Writing with Sentence Frames

Beginner ESL Guided Story Writing | Story Structure Writing with Sentence Frames

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This ESL writing lesson helps English learners understand story structure using clear sentence frames and guided practice. Students learn how to organize their ideas into a complete story with a character, problem, and solution, reducing writing anxiety and confusion. Designed for ELL, newcomer, and bilingual students, this no-prep resource works best in teacher-led writing lessons and small groups.This lesson is adapted from one of my writing lessons in a Chinese–English bilingual classroom, w
Preview of Bilingual Body Parts Vocabulary Relay | ESL EMI TPR Lesson (English & Spanish)

Bilingual Body Parts Vocabulary Relay | ESL EMI TPR Lesson (English & Spanish)

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Engage your students with this bilingual English–Spanish Body Parts Vocabulary Relay, designed for upper elementary and middle school ESL, ELL, and bilingual classrooms. This movement-based Total Physical Response (TPR) lesson gets students speaking, listening, and moving while reinforcing essential body parts vocabulary. Are your students tired of worksheets—but still need structured, effective vocabulary practice? This lesson transforms body parts vocabulary into an active, student-centered
Preview of Bilingual Body Parts Vocabulary Relay | ESL EMI TPR Lesson (English & 中文)

Bilingual Body Parts Vocabulary Relay | ESL EMI TPR Lesson (English & 中文)

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JVs SmartStart
Engage your students with this bilingual English–Traditional Chinese Body Parts Vocabulary Relay, designed for upper elementary and middle school ESL, EMI, and CLIL classrooms. This movement-based Total Physical Response (TPR) lesson gets students speaking, listening, and moving while reinforcing essential body parts vocabulary. Are your students tired of worksheets—but still need structured, effective vocabulary practice? This lesson transforms body parts vocabulary into an active, student-
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Experience

I am an experienced educator with over five years of teaching experience in both the United States and international classrooms. I spent 4 years teaching kindergarten in the Los Angeles area, where I focused on early literacy development through phonics, reading, and writing instruction. During this time, I provided targeted small-group reading intervention using differentiation, scaffolding, and social-emotional learning strategies to support diverse learners. I currently teach middle school English abroad in Asia, where I design and implement engaging, student-centered lessons that support ESL, ELL, and bilingual learners. My work emphasizes practical language development through structured vocabulary instruction, movement-based activities (TPR), and clear routines that work across mixed-level classrooms. All of the resources in my store are classroom-tested, designed to be easy to implement, and created to support both general education and multilingual learning environments.

Teaching style

I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to differentiate and scaffold instruction for a wide range of learners—especially in larger, mixed-ability classrooms. Working with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, including English language learners, has shaped my approach to teaching and resource design. My lessons are intentionally created with clear scaffolds, differentiated supports, and accessible entry points, so all students can participate confidently. I design activities that use multiple modalities—visuals, movement, structured language practice, and hands-on learning—to support comprehension and engagement. My goal is to help teachers meet students where they are while still moving everyone forward, making learning approachable, effective, and meaningful for every learner.