DIANA PATRICIA SALAZAR MUÑOZ
Raleigh
Summary
Licensed educator with more than 15 years of experience teaching Spanish, English, and multilingual learners in the United States and Colombia. Native Spanish speaker with extensive experience designing engaging, student-centered language instruction that promotes communication, literacy development, and cultural competence. Currently teaching in a U.S. public school and recognized for excellent evaluations, strong student growth, and collaborative leadership. Skilled in curriculum development, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and language acquisition. Seeking opportunities as a Spanish Teacher or World Languages Educator in a school district committed to academic excellence and global learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Teacher
Durham Public Schools
North Carolina
01.2022 - Current
- Provide language instruction and academic support to approximately 60 English Learners in grades K–5.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to support student achievement and language development.
- Consistently exceed annual student growth goals.
- Earn excellent performance evaluations for instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Analyze student data and implement targeted interventions to support academic success.
English Teacher & IELTS Instructor
Colegio Bilingüe José Allamano
Colombia
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Taught English language courses to middle and high school students.
- Prepared students for IELTS examinations.
- Developed engaging lessons focused on communication and academic language proficiency.
English Teacher
Colegio De La Salle
Colombia
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught English language courses to middle and high school students.
Spanish/English Teacher & Bilingualism Coordinator
Colegio Bilingüe José Allamano
Colombia
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Coordinated bilingual education initiatives and supported curriculum implementation.
- Mentored teachers and promoted language-learning best practices.
Spanish & English Teacher
Colegio Luigi Pirandello
Colombia
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Taught Spanish and English to elementary and middle school students.
- Developed literacy and communication skills through engaging language instruction.
Education
Master of Education - Neuropsychology and Education
Universidad Internacional De La Rioja (UNIR)
Spain09-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, English, and French
La Salle University
Bogotá, Colombia01-2008
Skills
- Spanish Language Instruction
- World Languages Education
- Language Acquisition
- Literacy Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Educational Technology
- Assessment & Progress Monitoring
- Family Engagement
- Cross-Cultural Communication
Certification
- North Carolina Professional Educator License
- IELTS Certification – C1 English Proficiency
- Montessori Method Training
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Native
English – C1 Professional Proficiency
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Durham Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
English Teacher & IELTS Instructor
Colegio Bilingüe José Allamano
01.2020 - 01.2022
English Teacher
Colegio De La Salle
01.2018 - 01.2019
Spanish/English Teacher & Bilingualism Coordinator
Colegio Bilingüe José Allamano
01.2015 - 01.2016
Spanish & English Teacher
Colegio Luigi Pirandello
01.2007 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, English, and French
La Salle University
Master of Education - Neuropsychology and Education
Universidad Internacional De La Rioja (UNIR)