Juan Herrera
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated and bilingual educator with over 17 years of experience in teaching English and Spanish across various educational levels, including elementary, middle, high school, and college. Currently serving as a Spanish teacher at a high school and bringing significant experience as an English teacher at La Salle University. Holding a bilingual endorsement, expertise lies in curriculum development and innovative lesson planning that fosters student engagement and enhances language proficiency. With a diverse teaching background, equipped to effectively support students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, promoting their language skills and cultural understanding. Committed to continuous professional growth, staying updated with the latest advancements in education while creating impactful learning experiences for students.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Chicago High School For The Arts
01.2024 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by doing the Latin Show Case in October 2024
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
World Languages/Spanish teacher
The Ancona School
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Leading the Spanish curriculum focused on cultural connections, having classes where students can practice Spanish through stories, games, activities, songs, projects, and tasks
- Teaching Spanish from PrePrimary to eighth grade
- Create the Spanish program focused on improving their communicative skills and creating connections between the language and the culture
- Developed spaces where the students work on projects to practice and understand the language
- Teach optional classes such as social responsibility projects, Grown Minds, and meditation
- Plan and organize the international cultural and Spanish Trip for the eight graders
- Plan and organize the activities and events for Hispanic Heritage Month
- Teaching Spanish from prekindergarten to eighth grade through storytelling methods
- Following the Spanish curriculum from FunFluency in the school
- Creating a space where students can understand and practice their second language through stories, games, and activities
- Teaching Students from levels A1 to level B1
- Perform educational consulting and support in connection with big shoulders
- Participate in the virtual extend day program (Spanish classes)
- Teach English with a communication and cultural approach, preparing them for their University proficiency English test
- Leading, supporting, and supervising the educative process in English and Spanish
- Leading tutoring and cultural activities
- Design didactic and curricular material
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with students in regards to feedback on student performance on a consistent basis throughout the course
- Review, create, and direct the processes for developing and implementing new techniques, tactics, and procedures in the Education
Spanish Teacher
St. Ann School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Spanish/ English Teacher
La salle
03.2015 - 12.2020
Military Officer
Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
01.2008 - 01.2019
- As a military officer, demonstrated exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, ensuring the successful execution of training programs and the development of military doctrine
Education
No Degree - ESL Endorsement
Truman College
Chicago, IL02-2026
Maestría - Lingüística Aplicada a la Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana de México (UNINI México)
01.2021
TESOL Certicate Course -
International Open Academy
01.2021
Master TELF/TESOL Course 150 hours -
Global Training language training
01.2021
Master - coaching and Neurolinguistics Programming NLP in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Euroinnova Business School
01.2019
Bachelor's degree - Basic Education with Emphasis in Physical Education in Recreation and Sports
Universidad de Cundinamarca
01.2007
Skills
- Organization Skills
- Leadership
- Problem solver
- Creativity
- Classroom management
- Native spanish fluency
- Strong communication skills
- Classroom instruction
- Adaptability to change
Certification
Bilingual Education Teacher - Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Chicago High School For The Arts
01.2024 - Current
World Languages/Spanish teacher
The Ancona School
08.2021 - 12.2023
Spanish Teacher
St. Ann School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Spanish/ English Teacher
La salle
03.2015 - 12.2020
Military Officer
Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
01.2008 - 01.2019
Maestría - Lingüística Aplicada a la Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana de México (UNINI México)
TESOL Certicate Course -
International Open Academy
Master TELF/TESOL Course 150 hours -
Global Training language training
Master - coaching and Neurolinguistics Programming NLP in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Euroinnova Business School
Bachelor's degree - Basic Education with Emphasis in Physical Education in Recreation and Sports
Universidad de Cundinamarca
No Degree - ESL Endorsement
Truman College
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