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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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Juneteenth ESL Reading Comprehension | ELL Newcomer Text, Activities, Flashcards
In need an ESL newcomer adapted text for Juneteenth 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 ESL students at WIDA Levels 1-2? For ESL 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 p
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Valentine's Day Bundle - ESL Newcomer Activities, ELL Text, Vocab Packet, Slides
Looking for a way to teach about Valentine's Day traditions and vocabulary to newcomers? This bundle provides two printable and digital resources on the topic of Valentine's Day 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. 2026 Update: Click here for a vocabulary video lesson related to this resource. Research says that multiple exposures to target words are necessary f
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Thanksgiving Sub Plans - ELL ESL Newcomer Activities, Vocabulary Packets, Slides
Looking for sub plans for your newcomers during the week of Thanksgiving? This bundle provides two printable and digital vocabulary packets on the topic of Thanksgiving & Fall Food that are easy for subs to implement and will help your students develop vocabulary. The resources also include answer keys for quick checking. 2025 Update: Click here for a free video lesson for this resource. You can use this before or after using this resource to introduce or review the vocabulary words. Researc
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Other (Social Studies), Vocabulary
ESL Black History Month: Secondary ELL Newcomer Text, Reading & Writing, 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 and printable newcomer text unit on the topic of "Black Histor
2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
Valentine's Day Traditions - Printable ESL Newcomer Text, Activities, Flashcards
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? 2026 Update: Click here for a vocabulary video lesson related to this resource. 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 par
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher 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
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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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