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Sara Milena Jacobo Vargas

Bogota

Summary

Professional dual language educator with strong foundation in elementary English and Spanish education, committed to develop innovative curriculum that engage students and promote language acquisition in authentic contexts . Known for creating dynamic lesson plans focused on diverse learning styles, develop intercultural skills and supporting students in achieving their academic goals. Team-oriented and adaptable, with proven ability to collaborate with colleagues and adjust to changing educational needs. Skills include curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary English Teacher

Melanie Klein School
01.2018 - Current
  • Create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Assess student progress regularly using formative assessments, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
  • Integrate social-emotional learning into daily lessons, helping students develop self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making skills, relationship-building abilities, and social awareness.
  • Participate in professional development workshops to stay current on education trends and continuously improve teaching skills.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning across multiple subject areas.
  • Develop innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.

Spanish Teacher

Melanie Klein School
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a conducive learning environment for all students.
  • Provided individualized support for struggling students, helping them overcome language barriers and achieve academic success.
  • Developed strong parent-teacher relationships, fostering a collaborative learning environment for students.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.

Education

Master Degree Languages - Didactic Of Languages

Universidad De La Salle
Bogota
10-2022

Bachelor's Degree On Education. - Humanities Languages.

Universidad Libre
Bogota, Colombia
04-2015

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Peer collaboration
  • Collaborative learning
  • Oral communication
  • Interactive learning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Classroom management
  • Educational technology

Timeline

Elementary English Teacher

Melanie Klein School
01.2018 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Melanie Klein School
01.2015 - 07.2016

Master Degree Languages - Didactic Of Languages

Universidad De La Salle

Bachelor's Degree On Education. - Humanities Languages.

Universidad Libre
Sara Milena Jacobo Vargas