Angie Lucia Puentes Parra

• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Created and designed lessons of " Masters of American Short Stories" Class, quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.

• Explained concepts and assignments in non-native languages, Spanish language. Virtual and in person learning.
• Currently, I work with American adults and teenagers students. I used to have Japanese and Brazilian students. (Adults)
• I have expertise in training for DELE C1 exam.
• Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
• Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.

• Promoted a passion for Spanish langue and literature by introducing students to diverse texts from various time periods and regions. Being part of Colombian Program which in an international and multicultural school , serves to create more cultural belonging in students.
• Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research related to second-language acquisition.
• Implemented creative teaching methods that catered to different learning styles, ensuring each student received an inclusive education experience.
• Continuously updated curriculum materials according to changing educational standards and research-based best practices in teaching foreign languages.
• Developed effective assessment tools for evaluating students'' progress in reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Assisted struggling readers with targeted interventions, resulting in improved comprehension skills and increased enjoyment of literature.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively through well-established routines and clear expectations for conduct during class discussions or group work.
• Increased students'' oral proficiency in Spanish through active classroom participation and frequent speaking opportunities.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a comprehensive understanding of Spanish language and culture.

• Prepared and delivered well-regarded talks on diverse Workshop on effective and assertive communication. With young indigenous and Afro-descendant activists from Brazil and regions of Latin America. https://www.laycs.org/
• Collaborated with event organizers to ensure seamless integration of guest speaking engagements into overall event schedules.
• Inspired positive change within organizations by addressing pressing issues faced by employees during workshops or seminars.
• Delivered memorable keynotes that resonated with attendees long after the conclusion of events.

• AMISA: Growing & connecting. Better Together Conference. At The American School of Asunción, Paraguay. Speaker. (2024) with my teacher's workshop:“Weaving memories: connecting our ancestral identitities to our classroom.” Wayuu Indigenous literatures from Colombia.
• Prepared and delivered well-regarded talks on diverse Intercultural and Colombian Indigenous Literature topics.
• Contributed to event success by delivering timely and relevant content tailored to the target audience.
• Captivated audiences with dynamic storytelling techniques, resulting in increased interest in presented topics.

• Speaker with this paper:"Voices from the wayuu desert: The urgency of indigenous women’s literature in the school of the 21st century." Moderador: Miguel Rocha Vivas. Mesa: Expanding our boundaries: Approaches to wayuu literature. Faculty of Education.
• Fostered networking opportunities among conference participants by initiating thought-provoking discussions after each session.
• Earned repeat invitations from prestigious conferences due to consistent delivery of high-quality content and engaging performances.

• Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for learning Spanish as Foreign Language Level A1-B2.
• Working Experience with Sophia University- Japan, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, and Ireland University-Ireland.
• Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
• Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
• Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.

• Developed students'' language proficiency by employing immersive teaching techniques in the classroom.
• Experience working with Nine grade students, Language IB monograph adviser (International Baccalaureate).
• Editor of the school magazine Crescere and Ser Hontanar newspaper.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club and field trips to reinforce language learning outside the classroom setting.
• Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.

• Worked with 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 11th grade students in Spanish and Literature. Also, creating and managing the curricula of Philosophy for Children Class.
• Promoted global citizenship by introducing students to various Hispanic cultures, customs, and traditions through engaging lesson content.
• Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, communicating effectively about student progress and addressing any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
• Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
• Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
• Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
• Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles. In this school they were lot of students with inclusion settings.

• Assistant for coordination, management and communications. With Miguel Rocha Vivas and Miguel Rojas Sotelo. Rapporteur. Literature Artist in Rancherías wayuu, La Guajira, Rioahacha. Banco de la República, Book Fair and National Library.
• Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
• Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
• Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
• Generated weekly and monthly status reports for helpful progress tracking.

• Research Coordinator in "Uprooting and Development Social justice in Latin America and Colombia" with professor Wooldy Edson Louidor.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
• Designed innovative solutions for overcoming challenges encountered during the course of projects, resulting in successful completion despite obstacles.
• Presented findings at conferences or workshops, showcasing accomplishments while also promoting future collaborations within the field.
• Utilized cutting-edge technology tools to enhance data gathering, analysis, and presentation capabilities within the team.

TRI-Associaton. 41st Annual Educator’s Conference.
Excepetional Learning in Excepetional Times.
Certification of 20 hours of professional development with the Conferences of the Association of American Central America, Colombia, the Caribbean and Mexico. Tables of Intercultural education and literary inclusion in the classroom.
Certified Assistant
October 12-14.

Teacher certification. Education for peace. "Teaching to build a Colombia in peace". Truth Commission report. (2023) Informe de la Comisión de la Verdad. Link: https://ensenaporcolombia.org/paz-desde-las-aulas/

Postgraduate thesis. LINGUISTIC IDEOLOGIES ABOUT INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN COLOMBIA AND SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN A GROUP OF INDIGENOUS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. (2022)
Co-authored with Ronald Moyano. Master’s degree in applied linguistics of Spanish as a foreign language. Faculty of Communication and Language. Pontifical Javeriana University. Link: https://repository.javeriana.edu.co/bitstream/handle/10554/61027/Puentes_Angie_Moyano_Ro nald_Tesis_2210.pdf? sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Undergraduate thesis. Binied : a meeting of literature with resilience in a context of integral peace training. (2017)
Bachelor’s degree in Literary Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences. Pontifical Javeriana University.
Link:
https://repository.javeriana.edu.co/bitstream/handle/10554/21896/PuentesPanaAnsieLucia2017.
pdf? sequence=1&isAllowed=y

Bachelor in Modern Lettres. Licence en Lettres Modernes Université Francois Rabelais Tours, Francia (One year)