The English Language Learning (ELL) Specialists community (also known as EAL) invites experienced practitioners, those who are learning the ropes of ELL teaching, and ELL leaders within an international school to join. The intention of our community is to share our experiences, pose questions, and be supportive of others as we continue to learn and improve our practices and respective programs. As a member of this community, you have access to shared resources, can contribute your ideas, and learn from other dedicated educators on various topics related to English language learning and program development. Likely topics of discussion may include differentiated instruction, effective co-planning & co-teaching, using data to inform teaching and learning, technology in language teaching, and more! Through our discussion and sharing of resources, ELL community members will develop a sense of trust and belonging amongst colleagues within our network. Join us!
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Live Session Schedule
These are crucial opportunities to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
All live sessions take place on Microsoft Teams
Live Session 1
October 23, 2025,
Thursday,
17:00 – 18:00
(GMT +8)
Live Session 2
November 6, 2025,
Thursday,
17:00 – 18:00
(GMT +8)
Live Session 3
November 20, 2025,
Thursday,
17:00 – 18:00
(GMT +8)
Live Session 4
December 4, 2025,
Thursday,
17:00 – 18:00
(GMT +8)
Meet Your Hosts
Celina Mathews
Celina Mathews is an educator and community leader passionate about multilingual learning and inclusive education. As EAL Program Lead at Shekou International School and founder of Fluency Compass, she brings expertise in language assessment, professional learning, and data-informed practice. Celina has led networks of EAL and CLIL specialists, creating spaces for collaboration and practical exchange. She is especially interested in building multilingual ecosystems and supporting schools in integrating language and content learning. In her PeerSphere community, participants can expect engaging discussions, actionable strategies, and a supportive network grounded in the belief that every teacher is a language teacher.
Kairavi Oza Bond
Kairavi Oza Bond (Kay) is an experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in IB schools across four countries. She currently serves as the EAL Coordinator at Sias IS. As a multilingual herself, she is committed to creating inclusive learning environments that empower students to leverage their multilingual abilities and achieve their full academic potential. Driven by a passion for linguistic diversity and a dedication to student-centered support, she strives to design tailored programs that promote language acquisition, cultural understanding, and academic success for all learners.
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