Isabelle Sloan
Teaching you real, everyday English through construction or art
About Me
I am a creative artist, resilient builder, educator, and non-profit professional dedicated to empowering communities when they need it most. For the past decade, I have worked on the frontlines of disaster relief in the United States, transforming flood and hurricane zones into communities of hope. In my recent roles, I specialized in hands-on recovery—teaching community members how to safely navigate power tools and physically rebuild homes in their community, sometimes from the ground up. I believe that recovery isn't just about restoring structures; it is about equipping individuals with the skills, confidence, and self-reliance to reconstruct their lives. Off the clock, my world is fueled by creativity, curiosity, and connection. I am a single mom, a dog mom, an artist, and an avid traveler. Whether I am helping a neighbor, creating art, exploring a new corner of the world, or swinging a hammer, my focus remains the same: building a stronger, more beautiful community.
About My Lessons
I offer 3 distinctly different classes focused on practical, hands-on English lessons built around real skills: Home repair, Work Tools, & Construction English Lessons - Learn different construction tools and materials vocabulary - Learn numbers and how to read measurements - Learn how to use construction tools properly - Learn proper safety gear vocabulary - Learn how to navigate repairs or explain what repairs are needed - Learn how to describe a problem - Learn by acting out 'mock scenarios' (calling a hardware store, explaining a repair needed to the landlord, etc) - Great for beginners, intermediate , or advanced speakers: lesson plans can begin with no previous english knowledge and go over specific tool vocabulary, all the way up to conversational english at the job site - Great for tradespeople, DIYers, or anyone needing to communicate about home repairs English Through Drawing or Painting - Learn about different colors, shapes, and textures - Learn to write and say the English Alphabet - Learn how to count numbers - Learn different animals and foods - Learn to describe your finished drawing or painting - Learn conversational English around art - Great for absolute beginners, beginners, or intermediate learners: lesson plans can begin with no previous english knowledge and go all the way up to conversational lessons - Great for Kids or Adults -*requires students to provide their own painting or drawing supplies English through Crochet - Learn crochet vocabulary - Learn different crochet tools and yarn types - Learn basic stitches - Learn how to read a pattern - Learn conversational English while chatting about projects and hobbies - Improve counting skills - Great for older children, teens, and adults - Great for intermediate and advanced English speakers: need to know some basics of English to understand the new vocabulary and instructions, as crochet uses a lot of specific hand movements -*requires students to provide their own crochet supplies