ELL
My name is Michaela Katz, and I serve as the ELL (English Language Learner) teacher for students in grades K–12. I am honored to support our multilingual students, along with their teachers and families, throughout their educational careers. I earned my Master’s degree in English Teaching and Literacy Education from Missouri State University, and I have taught multilingual learners for my entire career. Before joining Webster Groves, I worked with students in the Carthage R-9 School District and St. Louis Public Schools. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about our ELL program.
Email: katz.michaela@wgmail.org
Phone: (314) 690-1486
Certifications: Elementary Education, grades 1-6. ELL, grades K-12. Spanish, Grades K-12.
Instructional Strategies
VISUALS: Show it, don't just say it! Pictures, diagrams, and real objects help students make sense of new ideas.
SENTENCE FRAMES: Give students the building blocks for language! Sentence starters, stems, and frames help them speak and write confidently.
WAIT TIME: Pause after asking a question-students need time to think, process, and formulate responses in English. More wait = more voices!
TURN AND TALK: Partner discussions let students practice language and share ideas safely. Adding them into your lesson is a great way to reinforce vocabulary and check for comprehension!