Vanessa María Peña Valencia
Palmira
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús- Hermanas Bethlemitas
02.2019 - Current
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
French Teacher
Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús- Hermanas Bethlemitas
02.2019 - Current
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
08.2016 - Current
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Ingles de los Andes
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Santa Mariana de Jesús
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
English Teacher
Instituto Meyer
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Foreign Languages - Education
UNIDAD CENTRAL DEL VALLE DEL CAUCA
Tulua- Valle Del Cauca08.2012
Skills
- Educational Settings
- Sound Judgment
- Language Skills
- Classroom Lecturing
- Educational Activities
- Adult Education
- Student Evaluation
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Interactive Teaching
- Group Activities
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús- Hermanas Bethlemitas
02.2019 - Current
French Teacher
Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús- Hermanas Bethlemitas
02.2019 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
08.2016 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Ingles de los Andes
08.2016 - 08.2018
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Colegio Santa Mariana de Jesús
10.2012 - 06.2016
English Teacher
Instituto Meyer
01.2010 - 06.2015
Bachelor Degree in Foreign Languages - Education
UNIDAD CENTRAL DEL VALLE DEL CAUCA
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