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Edel Lozano

Miami,USA

Summary

Highly driven and collaborative educator dedicated to fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment. Proficient in multiple languages, adept at creating customized lesson plans for diverse student needs. Strong ability to build meaningful connections, facilitate open communication, and encourage active participation, resulting in an inclusive classroom experience. Committed to supporting students' linguistic development, teaching with patience, empathy, and effective strategies for successful learning outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Foreign Language Teacher

Academica (Mater Academy East/SLAM Miami)
03.2008 - Current
  • Taught Spanish and Italian languages from beginner level to AP level.
  • Created interactive activities and materials to engage students in learning Spanish and Italian.
  • Assessed student's progress through tests, assignments and projects to evaluate understanding of the material.
  • Encouraged students to practice their conversational skills by speaking in the target language during class sessions.
  • Incorporated cultural elements into lessons such as cuisine, art, literature, customs and holidays.
  • Utilized audio-visual aids such as videos, slideshows, pictures and music to enhance Spanish and Italian classes.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach language fundamentals such as grammar, pronunciation, writing and reading comprehension.
  • Provided individualized instruction for special needs students with various learning styles and abilities.
  • Prepared course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
  • Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
  • Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations and group activities from scratch.
  • Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.

Catholic Priest

Discalced Carmelite Order/Archdiocese of Miami
09.2002 - 04.2008
  • As a priest appointed to the parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe, I served as a parochial vicar.
  • I carried out my priestly ministry by fulfilling my duties as an administrator, religion and ethics teacher at the parish school, and as the clergy in charge of catechesis and adult formation for the Hispanic community.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Spanish-American Literature

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
07.2024

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Spanish Language and Culture

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
08.2019

Bachelor of Theology - Sacred Theology

Teresianum Pontificia Facolta Teologica
06.2000

Skills

  • Reading Strategies
  • Language Assessment
  • Student Engagement
  • Listening Comprehension
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Error correction
  • Instructional technology
  • Grammar instruction
  • Individualized support

Certification

Professional Educator's Certificate (Humanities K-12, Spanish K-12, Italian K-12)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Latin
Full Professional
German
Full Professional

Timeline

Foreign Language Teacher

Academica (Mater Academy East/SLAM Miami)
03.2008 - Current

Catholic Priest

Discalced Carmelite Order/Archdiocese of Miami
09.2002 - 04.2008

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Spanish Language and Culture

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Spanish-American Literature

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Bachelor of Theology - Sacred Theology

Teresianum Pontificia Facolta Teologica

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