Luz Lozada
Katy
Summary
Experienced educator with 15 years of teaching English and Spanish as a second language. I am a Mexican/American Citizen, I have lived most of my life in Mexico City, and I am a native Spanish speaker. My expertise lies in classroom management, curriculum development and fostering positive student relationships.
Expert in English'Spanish translation, always pay attention to detail and my experience have made me a good problem-solver. I have strong linguistic skills and a deep understanding of Hispanic culture. I´m always focused on achieving high quality results and meeting deadlines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Bloom Academy Charter School
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Improved students'' reading comprehension with targeted literacy strategies and assessments.
- Enhanced language acquisition by incorporating visual and auditory aids in lessons.
- Implemented formative assessment strategies to track student progress and inform instructional adjustments as needed.
- Provided individualized support for struggling students, helping them overcome language barriers and achieve academic success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected Spanish to other subjects.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in an inclusive classroom setting.
- Organized cultural events and field trips to enhance students'' understanding of Hispanic culture and traditions.
- Continuously refined curriculum materials based on ongoing evaluation of student performance data, ensuring alignment with state standards and district goals.
- Achieved higher student engagement through the use of interactive activities and games.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
Middle School English as a Second Language Teacher
Instituto Asuncion De Mexico
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum, resulting in improved student performance.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
Elementary English as a Second Language Teacher
Colegio Ofarrill
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
- Advised school administration on the selection of appropriate ESL resources and materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Translator
Grupo Moravi
06.2009 - 08.2013
- Translated documents from English to Spanish.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Specialized in translating complex pharmaceutical documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity for costumers.
- Improved accessibility of educational content by translating academic papers and textbooks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy
Colegio Superior De Gastronomia
Mexico CityHigh School Diploma -
Colegio Ciudad De Mexico
Mexico CityBachelor of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language
Lambton College
CanadaMaster of Science - Master of Education
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12-2022
Skills
- Native Spanish Fluency
- Language assessment
- Writing instruction
- Feedback and evaluation
- Advanced grammar and spelling in Spanish
- Continuous professional development
- Problem solver
- Attention to details
Timeline
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Bloom Academy Charter School
07.2021 - 08.2024
Middle School English as a Second Language Teacher
Instituto Asuncion De Mexico
08.2018 - 06.2021
Elementary English as a Second Language Teacher
Colegio Ofarrill
08.2016 - 07.2018
Translator
Grupo Moravi
06.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Gastronomy
Colegio Superior De Gastronomia
High School Diploma -
Colegio Ciudad De Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language
Lambton College
Master of Science - Master of Education
University of The Incarnate Word
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