Ms. Avila - Class Page

Hi, my name is Ms. Avila, and this is my 5th year teaching ESL  here at Iselin Middle school. Previously, I have taught in Edison and then Westfield for a total of 5 years, at all grade levels as a bilingual teacher, Spanish teacher, and ESL teacher. I have worked in both Special Education and Self-contained Autistic classrooms. 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I enjoy travelling to other countries and learning about new cultures. I also like to read and watch Netflix to unwind. :-)

On a personal level, I can relate to many of my students’ families. I am multilingual: fluent in Spanish, conversational in German and Italian, and always adding another language to study (Arabic is next on my bucket list!). I raise my daughter in a multilingual home, where we speak Spanish and English. She is entering her junior year of high school. I prefer teaching students at this age! 

I am looking forward to getting to know my students. “All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.” I encourage my students to take responsibility for their work and grades. I motivate them through positivity and encouragement to try new things and push beyond their perceived limits. I am so excited to help them in their educational journey!