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Jose A. Polo Martínez

Lic. Modern Foreign Languages
Barranquilla

Summary

Patient and dedicated teacher skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

EFL Teacher

Nuevo Gimnasio Del Country
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.

EFL Teacher

IED Antonio José De Sucre
12.2015 - 05.2018
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.

EFL Teacher

Fundación Universitaria CEIPA
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.

EFL Teacher

Colegio Liceo De Cervantes
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.

EFL Teacher

Instituto De Idiomas, Universidad Del Norte
03.1998 - 11.2008
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.

Spanish Teacher Assistant

The Radcltffe School - Royton & Crompton School
10.2000 - 05.2001
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.

EFL Teacher

Colegio De San José
08.1996 - 12.1997
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.

EFL Instructor

Instituto Meyer
02.1995 - 07.1996
  • Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Foreign Languages

Universidad Del Atlántico, Barranquilla
05.2001 -

Studies in BAsic And Intermediate English - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Centro Cultural Colombo Americano, Barranquilla
05.2001 -

Skills

Peer Collaboration

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Software

Microsoft Office

Interests

Sports

Timeline

EFL Teacher - Nuevo Gimnasio Del Country
07.2018 - 11.2018
EFL Teacher - IED Antonio José De Sucre
12.2015 - 05.2018
EFL Teacher - Fundación Universitaria CEIPA
05.2013 - 05.2015
EFL Teacher - Colegio Liceo De Cervantes
01.2010 - 12.2010
Universidad Del Atlántico - Bachelor of Arts, Modern Foreign Languages
05.2001 -
Centro Cultural Colombo Americano - Studies in BAsic And Intermediate English, English-as-a-Second-Language Education
05.2001 -
Spanish Teacher Assistant - The Radcltffe School - Royton & Crompton School
10.2000 - 05.2001
EFL Teacher - Instituto De Idiomas, Universidad Del Norte
03.1998 - 11.2008
EFL Teacher - Colegio De San José
08.1996 - 12.1997
EFL Instructor - Instituto Meyer
02.1995 - 07.1996
Jose A. Polo MartínezLic. Modern Foreign Languages