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Isabel Alvarez

Position: Lead Special Education Teacher
School: Will Rogers Continuation High School
School District: Los Angeles Unified School District
City, State: Van Nuys, CA

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Isabel Alvarez was nominated by her principal, Sunshine Sepulveda-Klus. 

Mrs. Alvarez is a versatile teacher, not only to her students, but to other staff and parents in fully supporting the community. She has been the lead Special Education teacher and English Learner teacher. She engages students with enthusiasm for achievement. She has incorporated multiple modalities for learning in all courses and provided mentoring for other teachers, both general and special education. She is always accessible to parents, students, and the community to provide both academic and emotional support to achieve greatness. She sets the bar high, but makes the rungs to the top achievable.

"It is an honor and a pleasure to work with Mrs. Isabel Alvarez," said Sepulveda-Klus. 

 

Comments (32)

Niki Posted 4 months ago

Mrs. Alvarez is an amazing educator to students! She continues to serve others and teaches many subjects as well as always has a listening ear for anyone. I feel grateful to know and learn so much from Mrs. Alvarez. She is someone I genuinely admire—not just for how hard she works, but for how consistently she shows up for others. She has made a real difference by supporting and encouraging so many students, helping people feel included, and raising the standard for what it means to be a positive leader!!

Coraima Posted 4 months ago

Miss Alvarez's legacy extends far beyond words . The lives (students) she has influenced through her years of teaching are a testament to her dedication ! A shining example of patience and kindness . Always encouraging us to strive for excellence !

Daniel Alvarez Posted 4 months ago

When it comes to working with students and cultivating their strengths, Mrs. Alvarez is the teaches with that unique talent. She is an amazing teacher who enjoys listening, teaching, and supporting students to open their perspective to new views and meet their goals. Her approach to helping others is a privilege and something that everyone can learn from. She is a hero.

Christie Alvarez Posted 5 months ago

Mrs Alvarez is an extraordinary, intelligent, compassionate, and hilarious individual. Her radiant spirit has made a difference in many lives. Her presence is a gift. If you get the chance to meet her, you'll know how lucky you are. She's the best! :)

George Morales Posted 5 months ago

Mrs. Alvarez The most kind and hard working teacher i ever met when she teaches i feel like i'm actually gonna learn when she is teaching i feel actually wanting to learn the subject she's telling us. sometimes i feel like giving up on work and not trying again but she gives me that boost like no one else gave me makes me wanna try and finish my work to finish and graduate.

Lucy Yepez Posted 5 months ago

What can I say? She's truly the best educator and the most patient, caring soul I know. I had the privilege of having her as a teacher twice and all my best memories are with Isabel Alvarez. I've learned so much from her and now I will teach my children all that I have learned. Pure gold. I know that all my other classmates feel the same. She's changed my life for the better and the memories will be forever. I am forever grateful. We love you Mrs. Alvarez.

jose aguilar Posted 5 months ago

Mrs.Alvarez is the nicest person I know and shes the best teacher I ever had.She really good at teaching many subjects and if in need of any advice.

Alonso felix Posted 5 months ago

Ms alvarez is the best teacher of the year because she always finds a way to convince students to be engaged and gives the best life advice I'd have ever heard from any teacher in all of lausd.net

nathan Posted 5 months ago

shes the best teacher

EricK JuaRez Posted 5 months ago

She has a lot of knowledge and knows what shes talking about.

Emiliano Robles Posted 5 months ago

Mrs. Álvarez fosters a supportive and welcoming learning environment for her students. Students view her as a pillar for their learning and emotional development. She is a role model at school and in her community. A true pleasure to work with! #LCOY

ESMERALDA Posted 5 months ago

Mrs. Alvarez is one of the most sweetest and caring teachers at Will Rogers High school. I love Mrs. Alvarez because when any student needs help shes there to support and help each student out, shes very caring and respectful and when you need something shes always there to help.

Kateryna Posted 5 months ago

Ms. Alvarez is, in my opinion, the first teacher in the USA who truly wants to see her students' lives improve. She says things that are straightforward and correct, and I really enjoy studying with her because she is individually suited to the work of each student, not only to learning but also psychologically, which in my opinion every teacher should learn to do. It's always comfortable in her class, and another important thing is that you can always come to her class and you know that they will support you there and understand,what is very important for teenagers.

incris Posted 5 months ago

ms Alvarez is a good teacher shes super kind and loves her students she deserves this award because shes hard working and kind to others i really hope she gets this opportunity shes the most supported teacher and the best teacher out here :]

Ingrid Posted 5 months ago

Ms Alvarez is such an amazing teacher she is really good at her job and is always so kind and her personality is so bright she deserves this award because she is a very hard working teacher an amazing therapist she loves to help others including me and she always listens to me when I I’m having a bad day she knows how to lighten up my mood and keeps me pushing to be better I hope she gets this opportunity to win the award she deserves it and much more.

Arid A Posted 5 months ago

Mrs. Alvarez is a super nice teacher, she provides us with a direction which is meant to help us suceed in life. Knowing that Mrs. Alvarez is here to support us students makes us very happy.

G. Gomez Posted 5 months ago

Ms. Alvarez would be an excellent choice for teacher of the year. As a teacher, she is very dedicated to her craft both inside the classroom environment, and her interaction with students and parents.

Sara A Posted 5 months ago

Mrs.Alvarez es una persona muy amable, respetuosa y paciente con todos los estudiantes. Siempre está dispuesta a escuchar cuando alguien la necesita y brinda consejos con mucha empatía. Se toma el tiempo necesario para explicar cada tema, asegurándose de que realmente comprendamos y aprendamos.

Vanessa Loera Posted 5 months ago

Mrs. Alvarez provides her students with a safe, warm, and inclusive learning environment where they are encouraged to develop a growth mindset and achieve success. She conducts daily check-ins to support students' academic and social - emotional needs and creates a space for them to learn from mistakes while celebrating their progress. In addition to fostering strong relationships with all the students, she is welcoming to colleagues and actively collaborates and co-teaches with other teachers. She is a gem!

Amy Posted 5 months ago

best teacherr

josue c Posted 5 months ago

ella es una persona amable y respetosa

Rana Khan Posted 5 months ago

I highly recommend Ms. Alvarez to be the teacher of the year. She is dedicated, has a variety of teaching strategies and very well organized. She has made difference in many students' lives.

DEMETRICE JOHNSON Posted 5 months ago

Personally, Miss Alvarez is my favorite teacher you like my second mother you know the best teacher A beautiful soul an amazing person my style is like her style yk she fly it be some days I'll Be feeling down about things I don't talk about she always boosted me up and laced me with game, and always been truthful and stands on what she believes on the best person on earth to be honest she is very smart intelligent very honest,and respectful, honest I just love you I miss Alvarez I appreciate you for everything thank you for being you continue to do great and follow yours dreams miss ps; your favorite student Demetrice the Greatest to ever do it -

Enrique Posted 5 months ago

shes super nice and very on task with helping kids she made her class easy and simple I finished very fast and I'm almost done with the class I'm taking she very helpful.

christian oliva Posted 5 months ago

when i first got the this school she was so welcoming and always helps me we my work and is always making me feel seen and making me feel safe in her class. and she always make everyone feel good and understand everybodys diffrent learning habits and encourages people to keep going and to never gives up

Giselle Salgado Posted 5 months ago

I only knew Mrs. Alvarez for a little bit and she was really welcoming and nice

riley Posted 5 months ago

mm i do respect the passion i see to want to teach kids and push them to there best, can be patient when needed to for academics, helpful with other students i noticed outside of academics as well, and can help understand stuff.

Gwelz Salgado Posted 5 months ago

Ms. Alvares is a great teacher

Carlos Abrego Posted 5 months ago

A very inspiring and a very intellectual teacher .

Steven Posted 5 months ago

MS.Alvarez is a top 1 teacher OAT she is the lebron James of teaching. She's kind and caring for her students.

genesis Posted 5 months ago

best teacher, so understanding and lets us microwave food, make her famous!!!!

Haley Posted 5 months ago

Ms Alvarez is one of the most supportive and caring teachers at the school . She helps around with others when needed and most of all her teaching is top ! We love her :)