Education

Universidad Monserrate Bogota, Colombia
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood education, graduated with honors, 1995

Colegio Maria Mazzarello
High School Degree, 1989

Other Studies
Seminar on Macmillan E.L.T
Bogota Plaza Hotel, 1995

Seminar on Spanish teaching as a second Language
Interlingua, 1996

Seminar on High Level Professional Executives Teaching
Interlingua 1996

Certificate in English Language Teaching
(Annual English Symposium)
Oxford University, 1997

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
(Annual English Symposium)
Oxford University, 1998


Employment Experience

April 2011- Present
Private Spanish Tutor
Seema Gupta M.D.
Developing and instructing lesson plans that encourage the student to learn and interact.
To provide a balanced speaking, writing and reading program that meets the needs of the srudent.
To enhanced the student to speak and use all the structures taught.











August 2008 to Present
Michelle Lopez
Private Tutor for special needs child.
Designing a program using the strenghs and skills of the student.
Actively engage the student in the learning process through the use of manipulatives in order to strength his fine and gross motor skills.
Incorporating different methods and fun activities to meet the student’s unique needs.




November 2006-December-2007
B.J. Ward Elementary School
T 3 Teacher Aide
Bolingbrook IL
Provided care and support for ESL students. Developed techniques and instructional methods for the students to learn with exciting activities.

November 2000- December 2000
Jonas Salk Elementary School
3rd grade Teacher
Bolingbrook IL.
In charge of designing programs to meet the academic, intellectual and social needs of children who spoke Spanish and wanted to learn English as a second language. Temporary position.

March 1999-December 1999
Colegio de Maria Angela
English and Spanish Teacher
Bogota-Colombia
Develop lesson plans, techniques and fun activities focused on motivating and encourage children to learn both Spanish and English in a proper manner

December 1997-1999
Sprint- Global One
English and Spanish Teacher and Official Translator
Bogota-Colombia


May 1995- April 2000
Interlingua language learning School
English and Spanish Teacher and trainer
Bogota-Colombia
Designing, developing and implementing programs for both children and adults in order to meet the specific needs and a deeper understanding of a language.




Skills
*Languages:
English (writing, reading and speaking skills 100%)
*Native Language: Spanish
*Experience working with Children and Adult groups
*Children’s Psychology Studies at University
*Arts:
Sumie, Ikebana, Shiatsu




Strengths and Attributes

*A professional and positive attitude towards work
*The ability to realistically self-assess my strengths and weaknesses, and make practical use of that assessment
*Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English
*Inspiring and motivating students.
*Hard working and able to operate well and think under any circumstances
*The ability to get along well with others while being attentive and open minded
*High vision for detail and quality
*Self-motivated team player

Professional References

Rita Dominguez
Tel: (630)544-7708

Seema Gupta M.D.
Tel: (630) 778-9362

Michelle Lopez
Tel: (630) 730-7221