Alejandro Bedoya
Dallas,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Bilingual Teacher with 10 years of experience. Adept at exam proctoring and closely monitoring student progress through assessments and individualized exams. Successful in technology integration and Spanish and English instruction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Establish clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Monitor student progress in both Reading, Science and Social Studies growth in Spanish language.
- Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.
- Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed and required.
- Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
TANDEM
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Design lessons in a personalized learning environment for high school academia
- Use a variety of instructional methods and strategies based on students’ individual needs
- Act as a facilitator employing flexible pacing and differentiated assessment practices
- Monitor, report, and evaluate students' learning abilities.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
GIMNASIO EL HONTANAR
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided interactive and meaningful learning material for sixth and seventh grade learners
- Applied the Teaching for Understanding model
- Supervised seventh grade as a homeroom teacher
- Applied the Common Core State Standards for English Language Art
- Monitored, accessed, and evaluated students' learning abilities.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
GIMNASIO ACADEMICO REGIONAL
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Taught English as a second language to high school students
- Developed effective and lively lesson plans to engage all students
- Provided a safe learning environment conducive to learning.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
GIMNASIO CAMPESTRE INTERNACIONAL REINO BRITÁNICO
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Taught English as a second language applying the Cambridge international curriculum
- Designed teaching units and applied the understanding goals and learning objectives proposed by the IGCSE program
- Applied the Teaching for Understanding model
- Supervised ninth grade as a homeroom teacher.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
GIMNASIO LOS ALERCES
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Taught English as a second language to teenagers in high school (advance levels)
- Developed materials and lesson plans
- Planned different extra curriculum activities such as the English Day.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
COLEGIO NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CONSOLACIÓN
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Taught English as a second language to female teenagers in high school
- Developed effective and lively lesson plans to engage all learners
- Provided students with a supportive learning environment.
TRANSLATOR
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Translation of letters from Sponsors from English-speaking countries
- Translation of letters from Children in poverty.
SPANISH ASSISTANT TEACHER
AMITY INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted Spanish lessons for high school students at Zumbrota-Mazzepa high School
- Taught high school students about Latin American culture
- Designed material such worksheets, games and presentations about my country to help students improve their reading and speaking skills.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
ROYAL ENGLISH COLLEGE
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults in a chemical company, developed mainly listening and speaking skills.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
AMERIKAN KÜLTÜR DERNEĞI
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to adults and teenagers, developed strategies to foster their learning process.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE -
Universidad Distrital Francisco José De Caldas
Bogota, ColombiaSkills
- Iready
- All in learning
- Writable
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom
- Google Docs
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Drive
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Colombian
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2023 - Current
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
TANDEM
02.2023 - 06.2023
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
GIMNASIO EL HONTANAR
04.2021 - 11.2022
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
GIMNASIO ACADEMICO REGIONAL
02.2021 - 04.2021
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
GIMNASIO CAMPESTRE INTERNACIONAL REINO BRITÁNICO
01.2020 - 11.2020
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
GIMNASIO LOS ALERCES
05.2016 - 11.2019
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
COLEGIO NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA CONSOLACIÓN
07.2015 - 11.2015
TRANSLATOR
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
03.2013 - 04.2014
SPANISH ASSISTANT TEACHER
AMITY INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 06.2012
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
ROYAL ENGLISH COLLEGE
08.2010 - 03.2011
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER
AMERIKAN KÜLTÜR DERNEĞI
05.2010 - 08.2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE -
Universidad Distrital Francisco José De Caldas