Leonardo González Torres
Ridgewood,NY
Summary
Highly organized and experienced bilingual Spanish native teacher, soccer coach and writer proficient in theater, Spanish and creative writing. 13 years of experience teaching children, teens and undergrad students and private schools and universities in Chile, Mexico, Spain and United States. Passionate about learning new methods of teaching, travel abroad, working with the community and service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Soccer Coach
Future Stars Futbol
05.2023 - Current
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies, including proper warm-up routines and strength conditioning programs.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and individualized coaching sessions.
- Expanded the soccer program''s reach in the community by organizing outreach events and clinics for potential players and their families.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Hispanic Studies, University of Houston
08.2019 - Current
- Undergraduate courses: SPAN 1502 Elementary Spanish II – Spring 2020, SPAN 1501 Elementary Spanish I – Fall 2020, Spring 2020 (online), SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II – Summer 2021 (online), SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I – Fall 2021, SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I – Spring 2022, SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II – Fall 2023, SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II – Spring 2024 – SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I – Summer 2024.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lectures.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout the semester.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Mentored new graduate teaching assistants, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management strategies.
- Participated in curriculum development meetings with faculty members, offering insights from a teaching assistant perspective to improve course design.
- Taught Spanish 1501, 1502 and Spanish 2311, 2312 college-level courses for over 28 students.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques that catered to various learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement during lessons.
- Created and maintained course websites and materials to provide students with easy access to course materials and resources.
Children’s soccer Coach
City And Country School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
Spanish Teacher's Assistant
Montesori Leport School (Primary Level)
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Theater and Spanish Instructor
One World Project (Middle School)
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Children’s Soccer Coach
Park Slope United FC
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Theater Instructor (from Primary to Highschool)
Francisco de Miranda K-12 School
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Special program created: The Theater Workshop for children with special abilities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Ph.D. Candidate - Spanish
University of Houston
Houston, Texas08.2024
MFA - Creative Writing Spanish
New York University
New York, New York01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
Santiago, Chile05.2010
Skills
Assignment Grading
Research expertise
Tutoring and mentoring
Organization
Cultural Sensitivity
Collaborative Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Classroom Organization
Translationandinterpretationskills
- English, Spanish
- Spanish, English
Readingskills
- English
- Spanish
Athleticexperience
- Children’s Soccer Coach, Future Stars, New York, New York, 2023 -.
- Children’s Soccer Coach, Park Slope United, Brooklyn, New York, 2017-2018
- Soccer Player, New York University, New York, New York, 2014-2016
- Children’s Soccer Coach, City and Country School, New York, New York, 2018-2019
Personalskillsandcompetences
- Learning environments: Blackboard, VHL Central
- High computer proficiency: Microsoft Office
Undergraduatecourses
- SPAN 1502 Elementary Spanish II, Spring 2020
- SPAN 1501 Elementary Spanish I, Fall 2020, Spring 2020
- SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II, Summer 2021
- SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I, Fall 2021
- SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I, Spring 2022
- SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II, Fall 2023
- SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II, Spring 2024
Publications
- Etnografía teatral: Nanas, LASA 2016, New York, New York, 2016
- Ormandy, a dreamer. Acercamiento de lo desconocido, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia, May 2018
- Intimidades puestas en escena, UCLA, California, UCLA, November, 2018
- Ella y los cerdos, UCLA, California, UCLA, April, 2019
- La Leva (perfoconferencia en homenaje a Pedro Lemebel), Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, May, 2019
Timeline
Children’s Soccer Coach
Future Stars Futbol
05.2023 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Hispanic Studies, University of Houston
08.2019 - Current
Children’s soccer Coach
City And Country School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Theater and Spanish Instructor
One World Project (Middle School)
04.2017 - 01.2018
Spanish Teacher's Assistant
Montesori Leport School (Primary Level)
03.2017 - 01.2018
Children’s Soccer Coach
Park Slope United FC
03.2017 - 01.2018
Theater Instructor (from Primary to Highschool)
Francisco de Miranda K-12 School
01.2012 - 05.2014
Ph.D. Candidate - Spanish
University of Houston
MFA - Creative Writing Spanish
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
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