Highlights:My degree work in the Specialization in Educational Technology with the title OBJETO DE APRENDIZAJE MULTIMEDIA PARA TRABAJAR EL TEMA FOTOSÍNTESIS EN EDUCACIÓN MEDIA GENERAL (Multimedia Learning Object to Teach Photosynthesis in High School), received an outstanding distinction. In this work I created a prototype of a videogame (horizontal + functional storyboarding) in which students go through the whole process of photosynthesis while accomplishing a mission.

Skills:Knowledgeable of learning principles, Adaptability, Good communicative skills written and verbal, Problem solving, Time management

Goal:Seeking a challenging position as Instructional Designer Professional where I can organize, plan and implement the training needs of the organization to enhance professional knowledge and improve performance

Membership:VenTESOL

Certification:- Teaching Spanish as a Foreign/Second Language. - Professional Development Program in Language Studies and its Applications.

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language 02/2018 - 01/2019
Centro Venezolano-Americano, Caracas, Venezuela
•Planning and delivering lessons in line with CVA methodology and materials. •Applying tests. •Supporting students during cultural and personal development activities.
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Instructional designer 03/2017 - current
Self-employed, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Education/Training
•Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content •Work with subject matter experts to identify target audience’s training needs •Set instructional end goals and create content that matches them •Visualize instructional graphics and the finished product •Analyze and apply trends and best practices in learning technologies and instructional design •Create supporting material/media (audio, video, role-plays, games, etc.) •Devise modes of assessment, such as tests or quizzes, to measure the effectiveness of the course •Maintain project documentation and course folders
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Educational Editor 01/2016 - 07/2016
Fundacion Cisneros, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Education
•Defined and curated content to ensure the students reached the established instructional objectives. •Devised educational activities. •Implemented multimedia and interactive activities in courses. •Collaborated with subject matters experts to ensure the efficacy of the courses.
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Content generator (free lance) 02/2011 - 08/2018
Editorial Santillana de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Education
•Curated/generated educational content for seven books (Biología 2do año: student’s book and teacher’s book, Biología 3er año: student’s book and teacher’s book, Geografía 1er año, Prácticas de Laboratorio de Química and Educación para la Salud. •Devised learning activities.
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English Teacher /Science Teacher 09/2010 - 12/2010
Colegio Nuestra Señora de Pompei, , Venezuela
Industry: Education
•Devised lesson plans in line with national curriculum. plans and delivered lessons •Devised and delivered learning experiences to support Proyecto Pedagógico de Aula in the science lab. •Devised and applied modes of assessments.
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Instructor / Assistant 03/2005 - 08/2006
CONADI Grupo Consultor, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Education/Training
•Reviewed and adapted training manuals. •Facilitated workshops.
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Biologist I 09/2001 - 10/2002
Instituto de Biomedicina, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Scientific Research
Dissecting, prepare media, reagents, cell cultures and other materials for laboratory research.
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Educational mentor for elementary and high school students (free lance). 10/2000 - 01/2018
Self-employed, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Education
•Made needs analysis •Set learning/behavioral goals for each student. •Designed instructional plans according to the needs of the learners. •Supported and followed up the student’s performance.
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Universidad Central de Venezuela 10/1991 - 11/2000
Caracas, , Venezuela
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Biology
I studied subjects such as Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Virology, Botany, Zoology, Animal Physiology, Plant Physiology, among others.

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