Hello! I'm Mrs. Vanessa Toma and I'm so excited to work with your children this year! This is my 18th year as a language teacher. I love teaching ESL and learning about all of the languages that my students speak at home.

 

In ESL class I will be working on the students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities that will improve their academic success in the classroom. I will be teaching lessons in English writing and usage, literature, science and social studies. The ESL students will use an online program called Imagine Learning https://www.imaginelearning.com/products/ela/language-and-literacy/. This program will help me create individualized lessons for your child. The students in grades 2-5 will also use the Raz Kids program. https://www.raz-plus.com/ Additionally, I will be teaching American culture, as well as, instilling a sense of pride in the students’ own culture, heritage, and bilingual abilities.

 

The ESL program offers a Family Literacy program in the evening. This program is designed to support a partnership between school and parents/guardians. The various activities that are offered are designed to strengthen language and literacy skills.

 

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime via email for additional questions. [email protected]