Highlights:Career Highlight: Successfully Producing Theatrical Productions and Musicals Despite lacking prior experience in drama play or play direction, I undertook the challenge of creating captivating shows, musicals, and drama plays to showcase students' abilities and language proficiency on stage during special occasions. Through meticulous planning, creativity, and collaboration with students and colleagues, I transformed ideas into engaging performances that left a lasting impact on the audience. This endeavor served as a rewarding challenge that ignited my passion for theatrical production, inspiring me to pursue further learning and exploration in this field.

Skills:Spanish teacher

Certification:Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana UNICA Bachelor in Bilingual Education– 5 years June 2005 to November 2011 Ittt international TEFL & TESOL training Teaching English as a foreigner Language certificate April 2021 CPD college Jollyphonics Online training Course January 2013

Honor:Award: Super Safari Kindergarten Curriculum English Language Teaching Competition • Recognition: Certificate awarded for achieving third place in the Super Safari Kindergarten Curriculum English Language Teaching Competition conducted by Cambridge University in China. • Accomplishment: Nominated as a highlighted employee for demonstrating outstanding performance in integrating the Cambridge curriculum and program materials effectively into English language teaching. • Achievement: Received a monetary bonus in recognition of high-quality performance and dedication to delivering engaging and effective English language lessons to students.

Kindergarten home room teacher 08/2021 - current
Soong Ching Ling Kindergarten, Taizhou, Zhejiang China
Industry: Education
Place of employment: Soong Ching Ling International Kindergarten Position title: Kindergarten Homeroom teacher Location: Taizhou, China. Referee: Samar Ragab Hussein Mahmoud. Contact Information: samar_ragab83@hotmail.com / +8615068633715 Date: August 2021 – Present
Responsibilities held: - Facilitate language development, emphasizing vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills. - Promote independent learning and collaborative work among students. - Directed children to perform a short English language play, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.--
Kindergarten English teacher 08/2019 - 06/2021
Lanzhou country Garden School, Lanzhou , Gansu China
Industry: Education
Place of employment: Lanzhou Country Garden – Position title: Kindergarten English Teacher Location: Lanzhou, China Referee : Wendy L/ Contact Information: 997085882@qq.com / +8618215176791 Date: August 2019 - June 2021
Responsibilities held: - Designed engaging lessons covering all aspects of the English language. - Customized individualized plans for students with special requirements. - Utilized differentiated instruction to cater to diverse learning styles, resulting in accelerated language development. - Implemented interactive language games and role-playing exercises, leading to a great increase in students' speaking and listening abilities.--
English Elementary teacher 07/2018 - 07/2019
Lirima School, Iquique, Tarapaca Chile
Industry: Education
Place of employment: Lirima School. Position title: Elementary English Teacher Location Iquique, Chile Referee : Evelyn Espinoza Contact Information: evelyn.espinoza@lirima.cl / +56 9 9670 0017 Date: July 24th 2018 - July 21st 2019
Responsibilities held: - Conducted ongoing general English lessons for a large group of students. - Managed classroom and student records in compliance with school policies. - Developed Science and English lesson plans aligned with the school syllabus and grade level. - Created interactive lesson plans that fostered increased student engagement and participation.--
Dual Language Teacher 08/2015 - 06/2018
Selma Elementary School, Selma , North Carolina United States
Industry: Education
Place of employment: Selma Elementary School - VIF International Education (PARTICIPATE) Position title: Dual Language Teacher.(English and Spanish) Location: North Carolina, United States Referee: Lisa Murphy Contact Information: lisamurphy@johnston.k12.nc.us / +1 910713-1027 Date: August 3rd 2015 - June 25th 2018
Responsibilities held: - Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for Kindergarten and Fourth-grade students. - Conducted group and individual reading, math, and social studies activities in Spanish. - Organized art exhibitions and student-led presentations, boosting students' self-confidence and sense of accomplishment.--
KS2 teaching assistant 08/2011 - 07/2015
Colegio Gran Bretaña, Bogota , Bogota Colombia
Industry: Education
Place of employment: Colegio Gran Bretaña Position title: KS2 Primary Teaching assistant. Location: Bogota, Colombia Referee: Suzanne McLean Contact Information: director@cgb.edu.co / +57 3177401823 Date: August 8th 2011 – July 30th 2015
Responsibilities held: - Provide one-on-one ESL support to students requiring additional assistance in English language proficiency. - Assist the lead teacher during lessons and oversee a group of students requiring extra support, ensuring their engagement and understanding of the material. - Design and prepare worksheets, classroom materials, and organize student portfolios. -Assist with assessment activities and provide feedback to students. Assume teaching responsibilities--

Institución universitaria Colombo Americana 06/2005 - 11/2011
Bogota , Bogota , Colombia
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Bilingual Education
My journey at Institución Universitaria has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of bilingual education, nurturing my passion for teaching and fostering cultural diversity in the classroom. Throughout the program, I gained invaluable knowledge in language acquisition theories, curriculum development, and pedagogical strategies tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners.

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