Elkin Barrera Alvarado
Denver,USA
Summary
Innovative educator specializing in bilingual instruction and curriculum development. Fosters critical thinking and collaboration among students through personalized learning strategies. Enhances student achievement by implementing effective teaching methods and maintaining high educational standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
McMeen Elementary School
Denver, USA
07.2018 - Current
- My major responsibility as a 1st grade teacher is to design lesson plans according to each student's individual ability and skill level.
- Taught a variety of subjects in Spanish and English, including core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, Spanish, ELD, science, and social studies.
- Organized and developed grade-level curriculum and instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to enhance support for student progress and address individual needs.
International Teacher / Spanish Immersion Teacher
Oaklawn Language Academy
Charlotte, USA
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Designed, developed, and implemented common core curriculum aligned with student needs and educational standards.
- Develop lesson plans and include education based lessons on individual students' abilities.
- Fostered relationships with students and families, enhancing student engagement and achievement.
- Use a wide array of instructional strategies such as lectures, group discussions, small groups one on one conferences and inquiry to facilitate understanding.
- Prepare and administer tests to evaluate students' understanding of concepts introduced in class.
- Prepared and administered assessments to evaluate and support students' understanding of class concepts.
Head of the English Department - English, Spanish and Art Teacher
Instituto Tecnico La Cumbre
Floridablanca, Colombia
01.2003 - 07.2013
- Led English department by modeling best practices in teaching, implementing curriculum, monitoring student achievement and teacher effectiveness, and ensuring fair assessment procedures.
- Ensure continued innovation in the teaching of English.
- Promoted digital tools in English curriculum to support interactive learning.
- At that School, I taught English (from 5th to 11th grade), Spanish and Art.
- I educated students typically from fifth through eleventh grade.
- Facilitated student mastery of foundational concepts from elementary school, preparing them for advanced curriculum in higher grades.
- Conducted regular faculty meetings with published agendas to enhance collaboration and communication among subject teachers.
Head of the English Department - English and Spanish Teacher
Instituto Comunitario Minca
Floridablanca, Colombia
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Plan and teach English as a Second Language from elementary to high school students with various levels of English proficiency.
- Ensured high educational standards by implementing effective teaching strategies.
- Created student-centered learning environment that fostered collaboration and increased student participation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate students' progress, ensuring tailored support for diverse learning needs.
- Developed parent involvement activities and conducted staff development workshops on foreign language acquisition to enhance student engagement.
Education
Specialist in the Teaching of English -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
01-2011
Course in teaching at University level -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
01-2005
Bachelor's degree - Foreign Languages
Universidad Industrial de Santander
01-2000
Master's Degree in The Teaching of Mathematics in Early Childhood And Elementary Education - Elementary Education
UNIR - Universidad De La Rioja
La Rioja - Spain 04-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Personalized learning
- Technology integration
- Bilingual instruction
- Educational software use
- Creative lesson design
- Classroom events coordination
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
References
- Mr. David Adams, Principal of the school, Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences, Denver, CO, USA, +1(720)-423-9682, David_Adams@dpsk12.org
- Mr. Will Thompson, Senior Team Lead, McMeen Elementary School, Denver, CO, USA, +1(303)-472-1284, William_thompson2@dpsk12.org
- Mrs. Mary Frazer Bayes, Math Facilitator, Oaklawn Language Academy, Charlotte, NC, USA, +1(330) 242-0959, mary.frazer@cms.k12.nc.us
Professional Development
- DPS - Denver Public Schools ELA Certification Program, Denver, CO, USA
- Extra credits earned in the subjects of Math, Spanish and Social Studies, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Certification
- Professional Teacher License
Endorsed In: Endorsement Issued:
Elementary Education
English Language Arts
Spanish (K-12)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
McMeen Elementary School
07.2018 - Current
International Teacher / Spanish Immersion Teacher
Oaklawn Language Academy
08.2013 - 06.2018
Head of the English Department - English, Spanish and Art Teacher
Instituto Tecnico La Cumbre
01.2003 - 07.2013
Head of the English Department - English and Spanish Teacher
Instituto Comunitario Minca
01.2000 - 12.2002
Specialist in the Teaching of English -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Course in teaching at University level -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Bachelor's degree - Foreign Languages
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Master's Degree in The Teaching of Mathematics in Early Childhood And Elementary Education - Elementary Education
UNIR - Universidad De La Rioja