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Yurany Garcia Montoya

Manizales,ANT

Summary

Patient and effectual Languages Teacher, proficient in instructing ESL students. Committed to instilling comprehensive understanding of language and culture through imaginative and efficient lesson plans. Fluent in French and English and highly familiar with PBL and Communicative Approach to Language Learning.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Languages Teacher

Secretaria De Manizales- Instituto Universitario
05.2015 - Current
  • Developed and implemented full English and French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced language acquisition across subjects.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness among students by introducing authentic materials, such as literature, music, films, and current events from target-language countries.
  • Improved students' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, tests, and informal evaluations to ensure they were meeting course objectives.


Modern Languages Practicum Advisor

University Of Caldas
02.2016 - 12.2020
  • Advice and guide student-teachers in the elaboration of their graduation project.
  • Observe and evaluate student-teachers teaching processes in their practicum centers (schools)
  • Assess and correct student-teachers lesson plans.

Classroom Teacher

Asociacion Colegio Granadino
08.2005 - 05.2015
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.

Education

MBA - Applied Linguistics To The Teaching of English-ESL

Jaen University
Jaen, Spain
09.2012

Skills

  • Vocational Education
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Project-based learning advocate
  • Lesson design
  • Student Evaluation

Timeline

Modern Languages Practicum Advisor

University Of Caldas
02.2016 - 12.2020

Languages Teacher

Secretaria De Manizales- Instituto Universitario
05.2015 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Asociacion Colegio Granadino
08.2005 - 05.2015

MBA - Applied Linguistics To The Teaching of English-ESL

Jaen University
Yurany Garcia Montoya