Ready to stop piecing together ESL lessons from scratch?
I help secondary ESL teachers stop planning from scratch with leveled, ready-to-use lessons for every proficiency level.
Your students are at all different levels
Some just arrived, others are nearly fluent.
You're expected to teach reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and test prep…
with zero curriculum and not enough time.
It doesn’t have to be this hard.
It’s time to simplify, differentiate, and finally feel supported.
Here’s how I help:
01: Check Out the Blog
Practical strategies for middle and high school ESL teachers, covering differentiation, test prep, and more.
02: Join the Free Facebook Group
Connect with other middle school ELD teachers, ask questions, and get ideas.
03: Download Leveled Resources
Shop ready-to-use ESL lessons for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced students.
04: Join the Membership
Get new done-for-you lessons, test-prep tools, and leveled support every month.
Doors are closed right now, but you can get on the waitlist and be first to know when they open in July.
Hi, I’m Monica Lopez
I help ESL teachers simplify planning with leveled, done-for-you lessons.
I started teaching ELLs over 20 years ago—before there were Pinterest boards, Facebook groups, or TpT. Back then, I had to create everything from scratch while trying to meet the needs of students who spoke little to no English. It was overwhelming, lonely, and exhausting.
But over time, I found my rhythm. I figured out how to scaffold lessons that worked for all levels, and I saw my students thrive—not just in language, but in confidence. That changed everything for me.
Now, I share what I’ve learned with other ESL teachers—because you shouldn’t have to figure it out alone. Whether you’re brand new or deep in the trenches, I’m here to help you feel supported, seen, and equipped.
Real Teachers. Real Results.
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I would recommend this [ESL Teacher Membership] to teachers who have multi-proficiency students in their classes. It take less planning time and allows for small group instructions.
Hana P., Middle School ESL Teacher
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The activities are rigorous to prepare them for state testing and are vital for language development. The students were all engaged and on task when working with each other. A teacher cannot ask for more!
Alejandra C., Teacher of ELLs
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I used these [ESL Reading Bell Ringers] to differentiate with my ESL students. We have multiple grades in one group and it was so nice to use them in one big group. Same content, just different levels and no one knew the difference.
-Sara T.
FAQs
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Each month in the ESL Teacher Membership, you get access to my leveled ESL Skill Builders, which cover reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. You’ll also get 10 print-and-go station activities that support all four language domains—reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Every resource is differentiated by proficiency level, so whether you're working with newcomers or advanced ELLs, you’ll always have something ready that fits their needs.
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Yes. Some of my resources are available as individual purchases in my store. But not everything in the membership is sold separately. If you see something you need, the store is a great place to start. When you're ready for a full curriculum with fresh content every month, the membership is waiting.
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The ESL Teacher Membership is structured like a curriculum, with monthly themes that include leveled Skill Builders, stations, and language activities to support reading, writing, speaking, and more. It includes many exclusive resources that aren’t available in my store. My store offers individual resources, which are great for one-off activities or specific lessons you need right now. But if you want a full curriculum and ongoing support, the membership is the better fit.
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They’re designed to be flexible! You can use them as bell ringers, warm-ups, small group lessons, or even sub plans. Each Skill Builder includes leveled tasks for reading, writing, vocabulary, speaking, and grammar—so you can target the right skill without extra prep.
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Yes! Most of my materials come in three levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—so you can support every student without reinventing the wheel. They’re ideal for secondary ESL classrooms where language levels vary.
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Yes! My resources are aligned to TELPAS and WIDA skills, including reading passages, academic wriring prompts, test-aligned questions, and writing tasks that give students real practice with the formats they will see on test day.
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Yes! I have resources specifically designed for students who are new to English, including beginner-level Skill Builders, picture-based activities, and materials that support early language acquisition. Whether your newcomers are in a dedicated class or mixed in with other proficiency levels, you will find resources that meet them where they are.