DANIELA A PALACIOS ORTEGA
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHER
Robenson County,NC
Summary
Energetic ESL Instructor experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over 4 years of classroom experience at elementary school levels. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods. Committed to finding new methods to get better results to improve the multilingual program.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Peterson Elementary School
Red Springs, North Carolina
8 2023 - Current
- Planned and developed English as a Second Language (ESL) lessons for students from Kindergarten to 4th grade.
- Utilized digital platforms to generate reports and assess student performance across the four language skills: listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
- Organized meetings with Hispanic families to provide guidance on how to support their children's learning process effectively.
- Created strategies to help students adapt to the new educational model in the United States.
- Reinforced vocabulary aligned with science, social studies, math content, as well as reading and writing skills in English.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to implement accommodations and modifications for multilingual program students.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
ESL Teacher
Innova Schools
Bogota, Colombia
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Worked with Project-Based Learning method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects
- Planned and delivered engaging activities using a variety of Educational Platforms to drive fun, spontaneous, and creative interactions with students
- Assessed students to determine skill level, areas of excellence, and areas for improvement, thereby personalizing each teacher-student interaction to drive students' individual development needs
- Built positive relationships with School's community, families, and legal guardians to involve them in the educational process
- Organized extracurricular language clubs, offering students additional opportunities for language practice and cultural exchange.
ESL Teacher
Colegio Corazonista
Bogota, Colombia
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Delivered a Cambridge test preparation with an average of 30 students divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Created and implemented lesson plans focused on improving overall English proficiency
- Encouraged students to use English in their daily lives to increase proficiency
- Worked with students to help them catch up or tackle topics they are struggling with
- Established positive relationships with students and provided tutoring when necessary
ESL Teacher
Centro de Idiomas Universal
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked with teenagers and adults divided into beginners, intermediate and advanced
- Planned and delivered a variety of activities designed to promote cognitive, physical, and social development
- Applied different strategies to motivate students to participate in virtual classes
- Observed and evaluated every student´s academy performance, progress, behavior, and social development
Education
B.A - HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES
Universidad Libre De Colombia
Skills
-Proficient in the use of Interactive Educational Software
-Excellent Communication Skills
-Microsoft Office Suite
-Multitasking Abilities
-Activity Planning
-Conflict Resolution
-Remote Teaching
-PBL proficient
-Organization
-Teamwork
References
Available upon request
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Innova Schools
01.2021 - 02.2023
ESL Teacher
Centro de Idiomas Universal
02.2020 - 10.2020
ESL Teacher
Colegio Corazonista
02.2018 - 11.2022
ESL Teacher
Peterson Elementary School
8 2023 - Current
B.A - HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES
Universidad Libre De Colombia
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