LUISA FERNANDA GARCÍA GARCÍA
Comfenalco Bilingual School
Columbus,USA
2
Languages
1
Certification
4
Years of experience
Detail-oriented language graduate with expertise in teaching English as a second language. Strong classroom management skills enhance cultural sensitivity and enrich learning experiences. Committed to ongoing professional development and research to drive productivity and uphold company standards. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a proven ability to motivate students and facilitate academic success.
Work History
Teacher
2 Years 4 Months- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced classroom engagement using interactive teaching methods, including group projects and hands-on activities, leading to increased student participation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to support effective communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for academic success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child’s educational journey.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Au Pair
2 Years- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines that promoted stability and security for children.
- Built strong bonds with host family, fostering lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Organized educational trips to local museums, parks, and zoos, stimulating children's curiosity about the world.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
Teacher
1 Year 6 Months- Collaborated with teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and prepared students for Saber Pro test in 11th grade.
- Organized extracurricular activities, including clubs and field trips, to enhance students’ learning experiences beyond the classroom.
- Guided students through college application process, increasing the number of students accepted into their first-choice institutions.
Education
TEFL - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
(TEFL) Certificate is an internationally recognized entry-level credential for teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in schools and communities.
Bachelor's Degree - Modern Languages
- Scholarship Recipient
- This degree signifies foundational knowledge in linguistics, language acquisition, and pedagogy, equipping graduates with the skills to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. It includes practical teaching experience and prepares graduates for certification to teach in various educational settings.
- GPA: 4.3
Skills
Classroom Management
Critical Thinking
Lesson Planning
Student motivation
Behavior Management
Classroom Instruction
Collaborative learning
Curriculum Implementation
Creative lesson planning
Technology integration
ESL- English as Second Language
Digital Learning Tools
Bilingual Communication
Performance Assessments
Cultural awareness
Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 70 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 70 students.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Certification
- TESOL Certified- LADO Istitute- 2020
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Native or Bilingual
English - Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Comfenalco Bilingual School
02.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Au Pair
Au Pair in America
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Teacher
University of Quindío
06.2018 - 12.2019Read More
The University of Quindío
Bachelor's Degree from Modern Languages
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LADO Institute
TEFL from Teaching English As A Foreign Language
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