Laura Stafford
Woodruff,SC
Summary
Language teacher with more than 5 years of experience with a Masters Degree on Neuropsychology and Education. Committed and engaging professional, passionate about learning; with strong organizational skills, and multitasking abilities.
Born in Colombia, based in the USA.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
College Professor
University Of Quindio
Quindio, Colombia
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives while learning English as a foreign language.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
Teacher Trainer
University Of Quindio
Quindio, Colombia
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided assistance to primary school teachers by teaching classes and by conducting orientation programs on how to teach English as a foreign language.
Translator and Interpreter
E3 Partners
Colombia
06.2011 - 08.2018
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal words.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of real life conversations.
- Consecutive and/or simultaneous interpreting for North American teams doing social work as volunteer work.
Operations Coordinator
SocialAtom Colombia
Medellin, Colombia
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
- Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Presentation of detailed reports for each accompanying process to each company, logistical preparation of program activities and various administrative activities.
- Support to global startups in their transition of doing business in Colombia.
- Account management for the Atomhouse-Next program that helps businesses transition from working in a co-working space to having their own office.
- Business Development and Community Management of the Atomhouse co-working space in Medellín.
Spanish Teacher Volunteer
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Instructed students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
- Helped students raise grades with comprehensive support for conversational, reading comprehension and oral expression Spanish-language abilities.
- Assisted students with core aspects of Spanish language.
- Immersed students in conversational and written Spanish during tutoring sessions.
Spanish Teacher Volunteer
National Youth Development Agency
Pretoria, South Africa
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
Administrative Assistant
University Of Quindio
Quindio, Colombia
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Education
Master of Arts - Neuropshychology And Education
UNIR
Logroño, Spain05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Foreing Languages (English, Spanish, French)
University of Quindio
Quindio, Colombia12.2015
Skills
- Activity Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Creative Instruction
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Interpersonal Relations
- Online Learning Platforms
- Positive Learning Environment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Trainer
University Of Quindio
04.2018 - 11.2019
College Professor
University Of Quindio
02.2018 - 12.2021
Operations Coordinator
SocialAtom Colombia
10.2016 - 08.2017
Spanish Teacher Volunteer
University Of Pretoria
11.2015 - 12.2015
Spanish Teacher Volunteer
National Youth Development Agency
11.2015 - 12.2015
Administrative Assistant
University Of Quindio
09.2014 - 12.2015
Translator and Interpreter
E3 Partners
06.2011 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Neuropshychology And Education
UNIR
Bachelor of Arts - Foreing Languages (English, Spanish, French)
University of Quindio