CLARA INÉS LOZANO-ESPEJO
Jamestown,NC
Summary
I am a passionate educator with over 28 years of teaching experience, specializing in literacy development and integrated ESL instruction in English, Social Studies, and Science. I am currently an international teacher in Guilford County Schools, supporting multilingual newcomers through inclusive, language-rich classrooms. Holds advanced degrees in Philology and Languages, Linguistics of Spanish, and Bilingual Education, with a strong commitment to academic growth and equity for diverse learners.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL TEACHER
Forsyth Tech Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2024 - Current
PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND VOLUNTEER ESOL TEACHER
Real World English
Greensboro, NC
01.2022 - Current
ESL Teacher
Guilford County School District
Greensboro, NC
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse ESL student populations.
SECRETARY OF EDUCATION OF BOGOTÁ
Secretary of Education of Bogotá
02.1992 - 08.2021
- Bilingual Education Coordinator and Leading Teacher, La Felicidad School IED. Bilingual Programs Adviser in Public Schools, Subsecretaría de Calidad y Pertinencia. Support teacher in Equipos de Calidad (Pedagogical Teams), Subsecretaría de Calidad y Pertinencia, Curricular Reorganization in Cycles Program.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT AND ENGLISH TEACHER
El Minuto De Dios School
02.1994 - 06.2007
Education
SPECIALIST IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION -
Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana UNICA
05.2017
MASTER IN LINGUISTICS OF SPANISH -
Instituto Caro y Cuervo, Seminario Andrés Bello
12.2001
B.A. IN PHILOLOGY AND LANGUAGES - SPANISH-ENGLISH
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
03.1989
Certification
North Carolina International Faculty License No. 1262829
English as a Second Language K-12
Spanish K-12
Expiration Date: June 30, 2026
State of Washington Education Certificate
Substitute Teacher No. 504403G
TOEFL English Language Test Certificate
Level B2
Date: July 2, 2025
English as a Second Language K-12
Spanish K-12
Expiration Date: June 30, 2026
State of Washington Education Certificate
Substitute Teacher No. 504403G
TOEFL English Language Test Certificate
Level B2
Date: July 2, 2025
Grants And Recognitions
- Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program 2025, 10/25, UNCG, Greensboro, Recognition as Partner Teacher
- Honorary Member, 07/25, ASOCOPI (Colombian Association of English Teachers)
- Premio de Innovación Educativa SED-IDEP, 2023, Secretaría de Educación de Bogotá
- Program Hubert H. Humphrey, 2019 - 2020, Fulbright Colombia, Nominated Candidate for Colombia and Selected as Alternate Candidate by the Institute of International Education (IIE)
- Colombia Fulbright TEFL, 2018, Secretary of Education of Bogotá-Fulbright Colombia
- Exchange Teacher Program Scholar, 2007 - 2008, Fulbright Colombia, Host Institution: Eastern Washington University, WA., U.S.A.
- Language and Methodology Course for Primary Teachers, 1997, IDEP.- University of New Mexico (U.S.A)
References
Dr. Barbara Levin
Relationship: Coordinator
Email: BBLEVIN@uncg.edu
Dr. William Markham
Relationship: Mentor and co-worker
Email: WTMARKHA@uncg.edu
Professor Claire Gimble
Relationship: Supervisor
Email: cgimble@forsythtech.edu
Timeline
ESOL TEACHER
Forsyth Tech Community College
01.2024 - Current
PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND VOLUNTEER ESOL TEACHER
Real World English
01.2022 - Current
ESL Teacher
Guilford County School District
08.2021 - Current
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT AND ENGLISH TEACHER
El Minuto De Dios School
02.1994 - 06.2007
SECRETARY OF EDUCATION OF BOGOTÁ
Secretary of Education of Bogotá
02.1992 - 08.2021
SPECIALIST IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION -
Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana UNICA
MASTER IN LINGUISTICS OF SPANISH -
Instituto Caro y Cuervo, Seminario Andrés Bello
B.A. IN PHILOLOGY AND LANGUAGES - SPANISH-ENGLISH
Universidad Nacional de Colombia