KAREN P. DIAZ ARNAUT
ESL-Spanish Teacher
Kyle,Texas
Summary
English as a Second Language Teacher with 10 years’ experience. Specialty areas include communicative English, reading and writing skills for all ages. Spanish Teacher as second and first language. Private ESL/ESP Tutor for professionals to help to increase their vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding. Implements innovative methods to motivate students to learn the English language and understand multicultural challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Instructional Aide SPED Foundational Learning
Science Hall Elementary School
Kyle, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
ESL Teacher/ Language Academy Coordinator
Esc.Preparatoria José María Morelos Y Pavón
07.2017 - 01.2024
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment
- Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses
- Increased student's English test scores through private tutoring and special attention
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Attended teachers meetings and organized cultural and academic events
Professor of English
UNIDEP Universidad del Desarrollo Profesional
02.2014 - 06.2019
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in the material
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
ESL Professor
Tecnologico Nacional De Mexico Campus La Paz
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Planned lessons for classroom of 20 students
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of the English language
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Elementary School Teacher (English)
Escuela Primaria Arturo Oropeza Villegas
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
English Teacher
Secundaria Middle School Abraham Lincoln #32
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for 40 students
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Education
Master of Arts: Education -
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional
La Paz, B.C.S.01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
Tijuana, B.C.01.2010
Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages -
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California Sur - UABCS
La Paz, B.C.S.06.2007
High School Diploma -
Instituto Cuauhtlatóhuac
Tijuana, B.C.06.2003
Skills
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Certified ESL teacher for all levels
- Student-centered learning
- Spanish fluency/ native
- Critical thinking
- Experience with special-needs students
- TKT certification
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Personalized Instruction
- Adult Education
- Student Evaluation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Interactive Teaching
- Language Skills
Certification
- TKT Module 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching. University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations.
- TKT Module 2: Lesson Planning and use of resources for language teaching.
- TKT Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process.
- Zertifikat Deutsch B1
- Cambridge English Level C1 Certificate in ESOL International, Council Of Europe
- CENNI National Certification of Language Qualifications B2+
- Educational Aide I, Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
Teaching Training And Other Courses
- IX State / I International Languages Congress UABC, Tijuana 2009
- MACMILLAN, Competencies for life 2010
- US Embassy/SEP ¨Teaching to Young Learners¨ 2011
- US Embassy /SEP ¨Teaching Techniques and Assessment¨ 2013
- Heritage Isles/Highlands books ¨Lesson Planning course¨ 2015
- Tecnológico Nacional de México ¨Técnicas de Comprensión de Lectura en Inglés¨2015
- Universidad Pedagógica Nacional XXIII Foro interno de Investigación Educativa, 2015
- Morelos High School ¨Spelling bee Contest¨ as a judge. 2016
- ICATEBCS ¨Standard E0217¨ 2017
- ICATEBCS ¨Desarrollo de habilidades para hablaren público¨ 2017
- UNAM/DGIRE ¨Plan de estudios CCH Ingles II¨ 2017
- UNAM/DGIRE ¨Elaboración de Reactivos para medir el aprendizaje escolar¨ 2018
- UNAM/DGIRE ¨Aprendiendo desde la sensibilidad¨ 2018
- UNAM/DGIRE ¨Para acompañar al Adolescente en la Escuela¨, 2019
- UNAM/DGIRE ¨El error como herramienta de Enseñanza- Aprendizaje¨ 2021
- 49th International MEXTESOL Convention ¨Changing Perspectives: Embracing a new generation in ELT¨ 2022
- UNAM/DGIRE ¨ Creando material digital para la práctica docente¨ 2022
- Google workspace for Education, 2023
- ParaEducator course, The Master Teacher, Hays CISD, 2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Literature
Cooking-Culinary art
Traveling
Nature
Quote
“La buena educación es como el perfume de las rosas, se percibe desde lejos.” — Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsTimeline
Instructional Aide SPED Foundational Learning
Science Hall Elementary School
04.2024 - Current
ESL Teacher/ Language Academy Coordinator
Esc.Preparatoria José María Morelos Y Pavón
07.2017 - 01.2024
Professor of English
UNIDEP Universidad del Desarrollo Profesional
02.2014 - 06.2019
ESL Professor
Tecnologico Nacional De Mexico Campus La Paz
02.2014 - 03.2017
Elementary School Teacher (English)
Escuela Primaria Arturo Oropeza Villegas
09.2011 - 06.2014
English Teacher
Secundaria Middle School Abraham Lincoln #32
08.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Arts: Education -
Universidad Pedagogica Nacional
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages -
Universidad Autónoma De Baja California Sur - UABCS
High School Diploma -
Instituto Cuauhtlatóhuac
- TKT Module 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching. University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations.
- TKT Module 2: Lesson Planning and use of resources for language teaching.
- TKT Module 3: Managing the teaching and learning process.
- Zertifikat Deutsch B1
- Cambridge English Level C1 Certificate in ESOL International, Council Of Europe
- CENNI National Certification of Language Qualifications B2+
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