DIANA CAROLINA SOLER CIFUENTES
MYP / DP (IB PROGRAM) TEACHER
Bogotá
Summary
Passionate High School Teacher with over 14 years of experience working with students in Grades 7-12, specializing in International Baccalaureate IB program (both MYP and DP) for Biology and Environmental Systems and Societies. Adept in creating a powerful curriculum in accordance with educational standards. Bringing forth excellent classroom management techniques, conducive to creating an environment best suited for learning and growing. Able to create and foster positive relationships with students, staff, and family members of students. Effective communicator proficient in developing and delivering lesson plans that emphasize Common Core Standards, and positive results. A committed and cooperative faculty member, who productively collaborates with all levels of school staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Personal Project Coordinator
The English School
07.2024 - Current
- Kept all student projects on schedule by managing deadlines, monitoring progress, and adjusting workflows to support timely completion.
- Developed comprehensive planning frameworks for the Personal Project, outlining clear scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones for students and supervisors.
- Supervised multiple Personal Projects from initiation to final submission, prioritizing student needs, guiding supervisors, and coordinating the delegation of responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate and organized documentation of all Personal Project processes, ensuring consistency, transparency, and efficiency for internal moderation and future planning.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
Environmental Systems and Societies Teacher
The English School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed a curriculum that covered current research in the field of Environmental Systems and Societies aligned with the IB - DP syllabus and incorporated it into the classroom
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Biology Teacher- MYP IB Programme
The English School
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement interdisciplinary units that incorporated biology and other subjects.
- Enhanced the learning experience by utilizing multimedia resources in classroom presentations and assignments.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to evaluate student progress, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments, and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through regular emails, phone calls, and parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, creating a cohesive curriculum across subjects.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, catering to individual student needs and promoting inclusive learning environments.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
Head of Science Department
Gimnasio Campestre San Rafael
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased student engagement and improved learning outcomes.
- Established and maintained a safe and supportive learning environment for students and staff.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement differentiated instruction strategies that improved student achievement
Education
MYP Personal Project (Cat 2) Workshop - Educational Leadership And Management
International Baccalaureate
05.2001 -
Masters - Education
Universidad Minuto de Dios
01.2021
Environmental Systems And Societies (Cat 2) - Bilingual Education
International Baccalaureate
05.2001 -
Bachelor - Biology
Universidad Incca de Colombia
01.2008
Skills
- Team leadership
- IA and EE Mentorship
- Computer skills
- Curriculum Planning
- PTA Conferences
- Project coordination
- Resource management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Project scheduling
- Public speaking
References
- Mary Luz Ortiz, CP (IB Career Program) Coordinator, Colegio ATID CDMX, (+57) 310 488 6662, maryluzortiz@atidschool.edu.mx
- Olga Lucía Durán Casadiego, Head of Science Department, The English School, (+57) 315 741 8087, oduran@englishschool.edu.co
- Juan Alonso de Juan, Biology Teacher, LCB, (+57) 318 530 3251, juanaljuegmail.com
Timeline
Personal Project Coordinator
The English School
07.2024 - Current
Environmental Systems and Societies Teacher
The English School
08.2022 - Current
Biology Teacher- MYP IB Programme
The English School
01.2021 - Current
Head of Science Department
Gimnasio Campestre San Rafael
01.2017 - 01.2021
MYP Personal Project (Cat 2) Workshop - Educational Leadership And Management
International Baccalaureate
05.2001 -
Environmental Systems And Societies (Cat 2) - Bilingual Education
International Baccalaureate
05.2001 -
Bachelor - Biology
Universidad Incca de Colombia
Masters - Education
Universidad Minuto de Dios