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Hi! I’m an English learner myself with over 30 years of experience teaching EFL, ESL, and ELL students in Brazil and the United States. I create classroom-tested ESL and ELL resources that I use in my own middle school classroom to help multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners access grade-level content with visuals, scaffolds, and vocabulary support.
These resources are designed for ESL classes, newcomer support, intervention, small groups, and core content classrooms. I also share free teaching tips and vocabulary videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@crishoward
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ESL Halloween Reading Unit: ELL Newcomer Activities, Vocabulary Packet, Slides
Looking for a way to teach about Halloween traditions and vocabulary to newcomers? This bundle provides two printable and digital resources on the topic of Easter that are easy to implement and will help your students develop vocabulary and learn about this winter holiday. The resources also include answer keys for quick checking. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nou
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
ESL Easter Newcomer Unit | ELL Activities, Vocabulary Packet Adapted Text Slides
Looking for a way to teach about Easter traditions and vocabulary to newcomers? This bundle provides two printable and digital resources on the topic of Easter that are easy to implement and will help your students develop vocabulary and learn about this winter holiday. The resources also include answer keys for quick checking. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns,
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Easter Traditions BUNDLE: Digital + Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities
In need a newcomer text that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? For newcomers, lots of visuals, multiple exposures to vocabulary, and texts at their level are necessary to help them understand new words, get exposure to the English syntax, and learn about the new culture they are now a part of. This digital and printable newcomer text unit on the topic of "Easter Tradi
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Easter Traditions - Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Flashcards, Worksheets
In need a newcomer text that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? For newcomers, lots of visuals, multiple exposures to vocabulary, and texts at their level are necessary to help them understand new words, get exposure to the English syntax, and learn about the new culture they are now a part of. This printable newcomer text unit on the topic of "Easter Traditions" brin
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Also included in: Easter Traditions BUNDLE: Digital + Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities
Easter Traditions - Digital ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Flashcards, Slides
In need a newcomer text that introduces a particular topic, while also providing opportunities to learn and practice basic reading, writing and speaking skills as well as English vocabulary? For newcomers, lots of visuals, multiple exposures to vocabulary, and texts at their level are necessary to help them understand new words, get exposure to the English syntax, and learn about the new culture they are now a part of. This digital newcomer text unit on the topic of "Easter Traditions" brings
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Also included in: Easter Traditions BUNDLE: Digital + Print ESL Newcomer Text, Activities
Easter Symbols Bundle - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet, Slides
Are you looking for a digital and print visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This bundle with digital and print resources provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Easter Symbols", as wel
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Easter Symbols - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet, Worksheets
Are you looking for a visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This printable resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Easter Symbols", as well as reading, speaking and writing practi
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Easter Symbols - Digital ELL ESL Newcomer Activities: Vocabulary Packet, Slides
Are you looking for a digital visual resource of a certain topic that also helps newcomer students practice and retain vocabulary? Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary for vocabulary development. For newcomers, they need extra practice on everyday words such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives that are familiar to native English speaker students. This digital resource provides an anchor chart with visuals for "Easter Symbols", as well as reading, speaking and writin
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m an English learner myself with over 30 years of experience teaching EFL, ESL, and ELL students in Brazil and the United States. I create classroom-tested ESL and ELL resources that I use in my own middle school classroom to help multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners access grade-level content with visuals, scaffolds, and vocabulary support.
These resources are designed for ESL classes, newcomer support, intervention, small groups, and core content classrooms. I also share free teaching tips and vocabulary videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@crishoward
Teaching style
My teaching is grounded in the belief that students learn content through language. Why overwhelm students with more work when language is happening across the content areas?
I’m always learning, reflecting, and refining my practice to better support multilingual learners, newcomers, and English learners.
Visual supports are a big part of my teaching, along with multiple exposures, meaningful practice, chunked information, and frequent checks for understanding. These are the same strategies I use in my classroom and in the ESL and ELL resources I create to help students access rigorous content with more clarity and confidence.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2022 Indiana University Southeast Outstanding Cooperating Teacher Award - related to supporting ELL student-teachers.
2024 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Building Bridges Award via New Neighbors Center - related to ELL consultancy work in multiple districts across Indiana.
2024-2025 Teacher Appreciation Grant by the Indiana Department of Education - related to English Leaners results in state tests.
2025 Best of Best K-12 ELL Teacher Nomination by INTESOL.
My own education history
2004 Bachelor's Degree in Secondary English Language Arts and Portuguese Language Arts
2009 Master's Degreee in Applied Linguistics focusing on ESL (English as a Second Language)
2017 Reading Intervention Specialist License
2025 Literacy Specialist Endorsement
Additional biographical information
- 14 years as an English as a Foreign Language teacher in Brazil (1995-2009) - all ages and English proficiency levels
- 6 years as an English as a Second Language teacher and coordinator (last 3 years there) in a Family Education program in the US (2010-2016) working with immigrant families of all proficiency levels
- 5 years as an English Language Learner teacher in an Elementary School in the US (2016-2021) - all grades and all levels
- 4 years as an English Language Learner teacher in an Middle School in the US (2021-2025) - newcomers up to high intermediate level.
- 9 years as an Adjunct Professor in the US (2017-present), courses include Applied Linguistics & Practicum, where I coached multiple ENL teachers.
- 6 years as an ESL & Family Engagement consultant (2020-present)
- 1 year as a Special Populations Instructional Coach (2025-present)
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