Michael Restrepo Garcia
English Language Teacher
Dosquebradas,Risaralda
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
19
19
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
English Language Instructor
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to motivate improvement in language proficiency.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create a safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Maintained strong communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress in language acquisition and academic performance.
- Graded students' work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of the English Language program by participating in department meetings and curriculum review processes.
- Managed all aspects of extracurricular activities, including planning events, coordinating schedules, and supervising students during field trips.
Spanish and English Language Instructor
Berlitz Corporation
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress and areas for improvement.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress, allowing for adjustments in instructional approaches as needed.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
English Language Instructor
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided support to students in understanding and improving sound and symbol relationships, spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation with self-guided exercises.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
- Adopted TBL, CLIL and ESP approaches to guide the institution's curriculum.
English Language Instructor
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles and proficiency levels within the classroom.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and encouraging peer collaboration.
- Collaborated with colleagues for curriculum development, resulting in more engaging lesson materials.
English Language Instructor
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Delivered instruction in technical language encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in language instruction.
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Lead and evaluate the classes assigned by the Academic Department.
- Identify students' needs.
- Prepare classes according to the methodological principles of the institution.
- Design and prepare didactic materials (in conventional support or ICT) to facilitate teaching/learning activities.
- Motivate students.
- Manage class development while maintaining order.
- Evaluate students' learning and the didactic strategies used.
- Provide support, monitoring, and constant feedback to students.
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Lead and evaluate the classes assigned by the Academic Department.
- Identify students' needs.
- Prepare classes according to the methodological principles of the institution.
- Design and prepare didactic materials (in conventional support or ICT) to facilitate teaching/learning activities.
- Motivate students.
- Manage class development while maintaining order.
- Evaluate students' learning and the didactic strategies used.
- Provide support, monitoring, and constant feedback to students.
- During the health emergency period, the teacher conducted classes remotely through virtual platforms.
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Lead and evaluate the classes assigned by the Academic Department.
- Identify students' needs.
- Prepare classes according to the methodological principles of the institution.
- Design and prepare didactic materials (in conventional support or ICT) to facilitate teaching/learning activities.
- Motivate students.
- Manage class development while maintaining order.
- Evaluate students' learning and the didactic strategies used.
- Provide support, monitoring, and constant feedback to students.
- During the health emergency period, the teacher conducted classes remotely through virtual platforms.
English Language Teacher
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Lead and evaluate the classes assigned by the Academic Department.
- Identify students' needs.
- Prepare classes according to the methodological principles of the institution.
- Design and prepare didactic materials (in conventional support or ICT) to facilitate teaching/learning activities.
- Motivate students.
- Manage class development while maintaining order.
- Evaluate students' learning and the didactic strategies used.
- Provide support, monitoring, and constant feedback to students.
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Lead and evaluate the classes assigned by the Academic Department.
- Identify students' needs.
- Prepare classes according to the methodological principles of the institution.
- Design and prepare didactic materials (in conventional support or ICT) to facilitate teaching/learning activities.
- Motivate students.
- Manage class development while maintaining order.
- Evaluate students' learning and the didactic strategies used.
- Provide support, monitoring, and constant feedback to students.
Spanish Language Teacher
The University Of The West Indies - Mona
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Evaluated student performance regularly using various assessment methods, providing constructive feedback and tailored support.
- Organized cultural events and field trips to immerse learners in Spanish-speaking environments, enhancing their understanding of Hispanic culture.
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Lead and evaluate the classes assigned by the Academic Department.
- Identify students' needs.
- Prepare classes according to the methodological principles of the institution.
- Design and prepare didactic materials (in conventional support or ICT) to facilitate teaching/learning activities.
- Motivate students.
- Manage class development while maintaining order.
- Evaluate students' learning and the didactic strategies used.
- Provide support, monitoring, and constant feedback to students.
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Lead and evaluate the classes assigned by the Academic Department.
- Identify students' needs.
- Prepare classes according to the methodological principles of the institution.
- Design and prepare didactic materials (in conventional support or ICT) to facilitate teaching/learning activities.
- Motivate students.
- Manage class development while maintaining order.
- Evaluate students' learning and the didactic strategies used.
Provide support, monitoring, and constant feedback to students. - During the health emergency period, the teacher conducted classes remotely through virtual platforms.
English Language Teacher
House Of English Institute
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to motivate improvement in language proficiency.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Maintained strong communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress in language acquisition and academic performance.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
Teaching Academic Assistant
Universidad Tecnológica De Pereira
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lesson plans.
- Evaluated student progress through formative assessments, adapting instructional strategies accordingly to maximize understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enhancing the relevance of course material for students.
- Promoted a positive learning atmosphere by establishing a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Stimulated the learning of English as a foreign language through contextualized activities based on topics already seen by children in their mother tongue.
- Promoted meaningful learning through activities that promote motor skills and individual and group work.
- Consolidated the results and lessons learned in the English program execution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Universidad Tecnológica De Pereira
Pereira, Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Continuing education
Certification
Information Systems Technician
Timeline
English Language Instructor
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
01.2024 - Current
La integración de la tecnología en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje
11-2023
English Language Instructor
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
02.2023 - 12.2023
Spanish and English Language Instructor
Berlitz Corporation
01.2023 - 04.2024
English Language Instructor
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
08.2022 - 12.2022
ELTOC
06-2022
Coordinators Training Course
05-2022
English Language Instructor
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
03.2022 - 08.2022
The Five Dimensions of Education Leadership
03-2022
Navigating Change in the English Classroom
03-2022
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
02.2022 - 03.2022
Strategic Vision in Academic Management
02-2022
Empowering Learners through Collaborative Learning
01-2022
Access theWorld Through Language, Literacy and Content
11-2021
Building Bonds: The Family (and the Student) as an Ally in the Learning Process.
11-2021
NGL Binational Centers Regional Conference
10-2021
Information and Communications Technology
07-2021
Colombo Network National ELT Conference
05-2021
ELTOC
02-2021
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
01.2021 - 12.2021
Integrating Critical Thinking Skills into the Exploration of Culture in an EFL Setting
11-2020
Making a Global Impact Through the Local Classroom
09-2020
Authentic Digital Learning
08-2020
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
01.2020 - 12.2020
English Language Teacher
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje
01.2019 - 12.2019
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
01.2018 - 12.2018
Spanish Language Teacher
The University Of The West Indies - Mona
10.2017 - 12.2017
Spanish as a Second Language
09-2017
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
07.2017 - 07.2017
English Language Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano
02.2017 - 06.2017
Teaching Academic Assistant
Universidad Tecnológica De Pereira
11.2016 - 12.2016
English Language Teacher
House Of English Institute
10.2015 - 05.2017
Information Systems Technician
12-2011
Office Automation
10-2010
Bachelor of Arts - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Universidad Tecnológica De Pereira
05.2001 -
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