ESL and EFL teacher
JANETH GRAJALES ABDALA
8th Street # 18-35 Building: Astúrias, apartment 305
Armenia, Quindío, Colombia
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CAREER PROFILE
A committed and passionate English language teacher. Demonstrates her teaching qualifications and experience through meaningful classes that empower a student-centered method, dynamism and enthusiasm. Fosters the English language skills in students by applying role plays, storytelling, teamwork, sketches, presentations, debates, among other appealing activities. Makes the language learning process an enriching and joyful path.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Armenia, Quindío. 2010 CASD Academic Institution.
EFL Teacher
• Taught English to elementary and high school students.
• Tailored lessons according to research and analysis of student needs
• Employed original and authentic texts; created activities targeting receptive and productive skills.
• Used toys, games and creative materials to foster learning through meaningful experiences.
Armenia, Quindío. 2010. Marcelino Champagnat Academic Institution.
EFL Teacher
• Taught English to elementary students.
• Planned lessons according to students’ needs and learning styles.
• Employed songs, books and authentic material to empower the four language skills.
• Applied students’ journals to assess students’ progress and needs.
Armenia, Quindío, 2011. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
English Virtual Tutor
• Taught English through online classes
• Planned and managed lessons and tests.
• Created discussion, doubts and assessment areas on the virtual platform.
• Organized and build up virtual platforms dedicated toward the second language learning.
Armenia, Quindío, 2013. UNIVERSITY OF QUINDIO
English Professor
• Gave classes to students of the modern languages program.
• Fostered students in the development of the reading and writing skill.
• Graded students.
• Gave advisories.
• Made part of the teachers committee.
Armenia, Quindío, 2013- Present Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
English Teacher
• Planned dynamic classes.
• Used technology for the foreign language learning process.
• Graded and assessed students.
• Participated in teachers’ committees.
SPECIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Advanced English
• Intermediate French
• Spanish Native Speaker
• Basic Sign Language
• Computer skills
. Armenia, Colombia. 2006-2011
EDUCATION
August 2006-September 2011 University of Quindío, Armenia, Colombia
Bachelor Degree in Modern Languages with High Honors.
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
• Teaching Methodology
• Teaching Strategies for the Virtual Learning Environment.
• Curriculum Development.
• Enhancing Language Development in Childhood.
• Teaching ESL/ EFL Grammar
• Practical Ideas for the Adult ESL / EFL classroom
• Methodological tools in investigation: science processes, technology and innovation
• Critical Thinking in Language Learning and Teaching.
• Grammar for Teachers: Language Awareness
• Introduction to Blended Learning
• Teaching with Technology: Internet and Tools
• Teaching with Technology: Apps and Social
• Shaping the Way We Teach English 1: The Landscape of English Language Teaching
• Teaching with Technology and Inquiry: An Open Course for Teachers
• Advisory of the use of technology in teaching.
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
• Spending time with family
• Studying
• Traveling
JANETH GRAJALES ABDALA
8th Street # 18-35 Building: Astúrias, apartment 305
Armenia, Quindío, Colombia
------------/ J------------
CAREER PROFILE
A committed and passionate English language teacher. Demonstrates her teaching qualifications and experience through meaningful classes that empower a student-centered method, dynamism and enthusiasm. Fosters the English language skills in students by applying role plays, storytelling, teamwork, sketches, presentations, debates, among other appealing activities. Makes the language learning process an enriching and joyful path.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Armenia, Quindío. 2010 CASD Academic Institution.
EFL Teacher
• Taught English to elementary and high school students.
• Tailored lessons according to research and analysis of student needs
• Employed original and authentic texts; created activities targeting receptive and productive skills.
• Used toys, games and creative materials to foster learning through meaningful experiences.
Armenia, Quindío. 2010. Marcelino Champagnat Academic Institution.
EFL Teacher
• Taught English to elementary students.
• Planned lessons according to students’ needs and learning styles.
• Employed songs, books and authentic material to empower the four language skills.
• Applied students’ journals to assess students’ progress and needs.
Armenia, Quindío, 2011. Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
English Virtual Tutor
• Taught English through online classes
• Planned and managed lessons and tests.
• Created discussion, doubts and assessment areas on the virtual platform.
• Organized and build up virtual platforms dedicated toward the second language learning.
Armenia, Quindío, 2013. UNIVERSITY OF QUINDIO
English Professor
• Gave classes to students of the modern languages program.
• Fostered students in the development of the reading and writing skill.
• Graded students.
• Gave advisories.
• Made part of the teachers committee.
Armenia, Quindío, 2013- Present Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
English Teacher
• Planned dynamic classes.
• Used technology for the foreign language learning process.
• Graded and assessed students.
• Participated in teachers’ committees.
SPECIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Advanced English
• Intermediate French
• Spanish Native Speaker
• Basic Sign Language
• Computer skills
. Armenia, Colombia. 2006-2011
EDUCATION
August 2006-September 2011 University of Quindío, Armenia, Colombia
Bachelor Degree in Modern Languages with High Honors.
TRAINING/WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
• Teaching Methodology
• Teaching Strategies for the Virtual Learning Environment.
• Curriculum Development.
• Enhancing Language Development in Childhood.
• Teaching ESL/ EFL Grammar
• Practical Ideas for the Adult ESL / EFL classroom
• Methodological tools in investigation: science processes, technology and innovation
• Critical Thinking in Language Learning and Teaching.
• Grammar for Teachers: Language Awareness
• Introduction to Blended Learning
• Teaching with Technology: Internet and Tools
• Teaching with Technology: Apps and Social
• Shaping the Way We Teach English 1: The Landscape of English Language Teaching
• Teaching with Technology and Inquiry: An Open Course for Teachers
• Advisory of the use of technology in teaching.
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
• Spending time with family
• Studying
• Traveling