CARLOS H. ORTIZ LEYVA
Teacher Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages
Mosquera
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Versatile and innovative teacher with 43 years’ experience. Dedicated to lifelong learning and continuing education. Strongly skilled in the use of ICT for teaching and curriculum development. Exceptional background in designing meaningful and effective coursework that engages students and expedites learning. Dedicated to lifelong learning and continuous education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
English learning coach
BSR Idiomas
01.2023 - 12.2025
- English learning coach BSR Idiomas.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Developed engaging instructional materials that catered to various learning modalities, leading to higher student retention rates.
Teacher
ColomboAmerican Institute Girardot
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Teacher at ColomboAmerican Institute Girardot.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Community Teacher Assistant
University of Oregon USA
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Community Teacher Assistant University of Oregon USA “Project Creating engaging environments for the English classroom”.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Community Teacher Assistant
University of Oregon USA
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Community Teacher Assistant University of Oregon USA “Projects 1- 2 - Shaping the way we teach”.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
Coordinator
Innovative Educational Center AVACO at Universidad de Ibagué
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Coordinator at Innovative Educational Center AVACO at Universidad de Ibagué.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
English teacher
Universidad De Ibagué
01.2000 - 12.2013
- English teacher at Universidad de Ibagué for 15 years, then promoted to the Innovative Educational Center AVACO in order to work in Curriculum Development supported by Technology.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by incorporating collaborative learning strategies.
- Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to motivate improvement in language proficiency.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of the English Language program by participating in department meetings and curriculum review processes.
Tutor
Universidad de Ibagué
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Tutor at Diplomado en Competencias básicas en TIC para docentes universitarios- Universidad de Ibagué.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Education
DIPLOMA - BECOMINGH AN EXPERT EDUCATOR IN HEALTHCARE PROFESS
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
NOTTIGHAM 05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - • Exploring Neurodiversity in The Workplace
NOTTIGHAM BUSINESS SCHOOL
NOTTINGHAM 05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - DIGITAL SKILLS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ACCENTURE
UNITED STATES 05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - SHORT FILMS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
UK 05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - FULL COURSE OF GENERATIVE AI
UDEMY
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 05.2001 -
Diploma - TEACHING AND ASSESSING CORE SKILLS
BRITISH COUNCIL
UK 05.2001 -
Diploma - TEACHER OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
TESOL/TEFL
AUSTIN TEXAS 05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - TEACHING ENGLISH ONLINE
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESSMENT
CAMBRIDGE 05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - CREATING ENGAGING ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE CLASSRROM
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
OREGON USA 05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
OREGON USA 05.2001 -
Skills
Online teaching
Foreign language instruction
Group and individual instruction
Lesson implementation
Interactive learning
Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
- Author of the Virtual English Course at Universidad de Ibagué
- Collaborated with department and faculty members at University of Ibagué to design a year-round standard-based curriculum, supported by technologies.
- Teacher trainer at Educational innovation office AVACO at Universidad de Ibagué.
- Presenter at National ELT Conference 2007 British Council Bogotá International Computer.
- Academic Adviser- Language Center- FUNDES- Espinal Tolima.
- Collaborated as a Teacher Assistant at "Shaping the way we teach" online MOOC course at University of Oregon
Timeline
English learning coach
BSR Idiomas
01.2023 - 12.2025
Community Teacher Assistant
University of Oregon USA
06.2016 - 07.2016
Community Teacher Assistant
University of Oregon USA
04.2016 - 06.2016
Teacher
ColomboAmerican Institute Girardot
01.2015 - 12.2016
Tutor
Universidad de Ibagué
01.2013 - 03.2013
Coordinator
Innovative Educational Center AVACO at Universidad de Ibagué
01.2009 - 12.2013
DIPLOMA - BECOMINGH AN EXPERT EDUCATOR IN HEALTHCARE PROFESS
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - • Exploring Neurodiversity in The Workplace
NOTTIGHAM BUSINESS SCHOOL
05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - DIGITAL SKILLS, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ACCENTURE
05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - SHORT FILMS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING
BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - FULL COURSE OF GENERATIVE AI
UDEMY
05.2001 -
Diploma - TEACHING AND ASSESSING CORE SKILLS
BRITISH COUNCIL
05.2001 -
Diploma - TEACHER OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
TESOL/TEFL
05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - TEACHING ENGLISH ONLINE
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESSMENT
05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - CREATING ENGAGING ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE CLASSRROM
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
05.2001 -
DIPLOMA - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
05.2001 -
English teacher
Universidad De Ibagué
01.2000 - 12.2013
LINKS TO COURSEWARE CERTIFICATES
· Exploring Neurodiversity in the Workplace Nottingham Business School | September 3, 2025
Credential: https://www.futurelearn.com/certificates/i95y3jd
· Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence -Accenture-US- | May 26, 2025
Credential: https://www.futurelearn.com/certificates/q8zruz8
· Short Films in Language Teaching- British Film Institute | March 19, 2025
Credential: https://www.futurelearn.com/certificates/pafukoa
· Full Course of Generative AI- Udemy | November 22, 2024
Credential: https://www.udemy.com/certificate/UC-b6ac698b-f37e-42c9-b087-c7ab0b815c3e/
· Becoming an Expert Educator in Healthcare Professions University of Nottingham | October 17, 2024 –
Credential: https://www.futurelearn.com/certificates/uo9gkaj
· Teaching and Assessing Core Skills- British Council & UK AIDS | November 8, 2021
Credential: https://www.futurelearn.com/certificates/3tkuinr
· TESOL/TEFL – International Certificate: Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages April 14, 2021
Credential: https://drive.google.com/folders/1wjwflI8_IjwMkxYH21BfAcyM7EnK5Yl
· Teaching English Online -Cambridge University Press & Assessment | June 12, 2019
Credential: https://www.futurelearn.com/certificates/pr5dbd7
· Understanding IELTS – Techniques for English Language Tests- British Council | June 6, 2016
Credential: https://www.futurelearn.com/statements/r169hiw
· Professional Practices for English Language Teaching-British Council | January 21, 2016
Credential: https://www.futurelearn.com/statements/rj2398a