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Maria Sofia Puello Duran

Profesional In Modern Languages And Culture
Cartagena

Summary

Ambitious professional of Modern Languages and Culture committed to implement diverse techniques and skills study through out university and eager to learn from applying the theory into practice to improve and shape it to the classrooms needs.

Attentive worker to ensure the kids are enjoying a quality time and efficiently adapting, learning and relating with their peers in a learning environment.


Enthusiastic and dedicated person to established interpersonal skills with the team for making the work environment a more effective as well as productive one.

As well an eager professional willing to give the most accurate and effective translations or interpretation of a message, situation(either an appointment medical or financial situation)or conference to make the experience the more comfortable for both parties no matter the language.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

English Co-Teacher

Preschool Ingenio Casa De Talentos.
08.2024 - Current
  • Planning classes with the english teacher with different tools like music and various didactic dynamics and tools, so we could keep the attention spam longer for the younger kids.
  • Supported struggling students through targeted intervention strategies, leading to increased academic performance and confidence while maintaining the classroom a safe space for kids to be kids.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Helped the teacher prepared and executed activities with the little kids as their co-teacher because they are kids between the ages 3 and 5 per class.
  • Patrol during snack and lunch time making sure the kids ate everything with any major inconveniences.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched the educational experience for students outside of the standard curriculum.

Interpreter

Teleperformance
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations. Mostly health related such as doctors appointments,pick ups from the pharmacy,etc.But also bank related opening accounts or paying bills for utilities or medicine,setting payment plans,etc.
  • Interpreted remotely via phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
  • Utilized active listening skills as well as cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations of the conversation.


Kindergarten Spanish Co-Teacher

Ingenio Casa De Talentos.
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Helped the teacher prepared and executed activities with the little kids as their co-teacher because they are ten kids between the ages 4 and 5 per class.
  • I guide the kids through the activities and help them redirected their attention if needed it.
  • Printed activities when needed, organized the materials for the day help grade the activities.
  • Patrol during snack and lunch time making sure the kids ate everything with any major inconveniences.
  • Checked stock to determine inventory levels and maintain the classroom supply products

Teacher’s Assistant-Programa De Extensión Ingles.

Universidad Del Norte.
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Helped control the classroom attention focus.
  • Aid the students if the have any questions with the evaluation, activity or topic and the teacher isn't available at the moment or helping other of the students.
  • Organized small activities and help them complete them.
  • Coordinate alternatives with the teacher for the days she couldn't make it to class in that month.



Education

Bachelor in Modern Languages And Culture - Modern Languages And Culture

Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia
05.2001 -

Skills

Teaching strategies and cultural sensitivity with students and teachers

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership

Critical Thinking and problem solving

Creativity

Effective Time Management

Adaptability

Ability to work in teams

Good oral communication skills

Online Teaching

Interests

Reading

Painting

Cooking

Swimming

Hobbies

My currents main hobbies are the following; first, traveling so I get to see the world first handed and get that first hand cultural experience with the languages learning skill that I have as a hobby as well. Second, reading because is a fun way to acquired more knowledge mostly language wise. And it's also a form of selfcare and to stop in this fast pace world we currently live. 

Finally third, cooking as I found extremely important to eat healthy but also enjoy what you're eating, trying new recipes or alternating recipes are just a way to express and distracted myself from the day to day routine.

Timeline

English Co-Teacher

Preschool Ingenio Casa De Talentos.
08.2024 - Current

Interpreter

Teleperformance
02.2024 - 06.2024

Kindergarten Spanish Co-Teacher

Ingenio Casa De Talentos.
02.2023 - 04.2023

Teacher’s Assistant-Programa De Extensión Ingles.

Universidad Del Norte.
09.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor in Modern Languages And Culture - Modern Languages And Culture

Universidad Del Norte
05.2001 -
Maria Sofia Puello DuranProfesional In Modern Languages And Culture