English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL, Instructional Coaches, Reading Resource Teachers, Special Education, Specialists

Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services help students achieve academic success, develop critical thinking skills, and solve problems. More specifically, ESOL services: 

  • Develops English learners’ language proficiency and communication skills.

  • Creates rigorous content-based curricula and resources to foster English learners’ collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  • Supports English learners’ access to advanced academics or appropriate special services.

  • Provides learning environments that build on students’ diverse academic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.

  • Promotes active participation of English learners and their families in the school community.

Our ESOL Staff

  • Patricia Cardenas
    ESOL Teacher, ES

    Hi! I am Pat, an ESOL teacher working with first grade. This is my eighth year at Westlawn and I have worked at three other schools for 4 years each, some of which was half-time. I enjoy working out, swimming, gardening and being outside with my two shelties! Westlawn is a great school with a warm and friendly staff!

  • Maria Diaz
    ESOL Teacher, ES
  • Alfredo Sanchez Bolivar
    ESOL Teacher, ES
  • Tracey Jackson
    ESOL Teacher, ES
  • Jill Salvaterra
    ESOL Teacher, ES