LEONARDO MICANQUER
LOS ANDES,COLOMBIA
Summary
English teacher with experience in secondary education in Colombia. Skilled in delivering communicative, student-centred lessons that foster language proficiency, intercultural competence, and global citizenship. Experienced in working within challenging social contexts, promoting inclusive education, student engagement, and motivation. Strong commitment to professional development, cultural exchange, and strengthening language education through international immersion and collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
English Teacher
San Juan Bautista Educational Institution
Los Andes, Colombia
2026.01 - Current
- Deliver communicative lessons that enhance language proficiency, intercultural awareness, and real-world communication skills.
- Foster inclusive learning environments that improve student engagement and participation.
- Implement classroom strategies that support academic progress and learner autonomy.
English Teacher
Pangus Commercial Educational Institution
Los Andes, Colombia
2021.03 - 2025.12
- Applied task-based and communicative approaches to develop speaking skills and intercultural understanding.
- Assessed student progress and provided targeted feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Organised cultural activities promoting authentic language use and cultural exchange.
English teacher
University of Nariño Language Center
Pasto, Colombia
2018.02 - 2020.11
- Taught English to teenage and adult learners across proficiency levels.
- Applied diverse methodologies to strengthen communicative competence and learner confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and French as foreign languages
Univerisity of Nariño
Colombia 2007.08 - 2014.11
Master of Arts - Education
University of Nariño
Colombia 2018.03 - 2024.08
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Intercultural communication
- Use of ICT in education
- Public speaking competence
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Native
Affiliations
- Led teacher development events promoting knowledge sharing, and innovation in education.
- Facilitated collaborative spaces for educators to exchange practices and strengthen teaching impact.
Timeline
English Teacher
San Juan Bautista Educational Institution
2026.01 - Current
English Teacher
Pangus Commercial Educational Institution
2021.03 - 2025.12
Master of Arts - Education
University of Nariño
2018.03 - 2024.08
English teacher
University of Nariño Language Center
2018.02 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Arts - English and French as foreign languages
Univerisity of Nariño
2007.08 - 2014.11