MANUEL FELIPE RODRÍGUEZ MUNOZ
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
- Bilingual English/Spanish language specialist with extensive experience in teaching, localization, and interpretation services across diverse industries, including aviation, business, legal, medical, and financial sectors. With a proven track record in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction, I possess advanced expertise in curriculum development, student engagement, and assessment. My work spans diverse fields, where I have applied my deep linguistic and cultural knowledge to facilitate communication and understanding, ensuring accuracy and clarity in high-stakes contexts. Keen when using modern technology for teaching and language services, I bring a strong command of language to every professional setting, driving positive outcomes in both educational and corporate environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
TEFL Preparer and Foreign Language Instructor
Semper Lingua LLC
San Antonio, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the learning and certification process of students (military members and civilians) to become certified in foreign language abilities English and Spanish.
- Helped dozens of learners to become proficient in English as a foreign language.
- Assisted a large number of test takers to be better prepared when taking tests for English language proficiency such as TOEFL, IELTS, Michigan and others.
- Attained a success rate of 93 percent when test takers -prepared by me- attempted to become certified as proficient in the English language via TOEFL, IELTS and other widely known tests.
Elite Language Instructor
Centro de Educación Bilingüe del Cauca para el proyecto
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Conducted and structured language courses aimed to high profile professionals which included: business managers, marketing specialists, several types of engineering careers such as (electronic, computer, civil, physics and others) lawyers, legal advisors, accountants, physicians and other health professionals.
- Strategized content towards high school, university student or alumni who is looking to push his or her career forward through the mastering of communicative abilities in foreign languages English, Spanish
- Supported trainees to reach their short and long term objectives, whether it involves the attainment of a desired score in an English proficiency test or being admitted into an academic master’s or doctorate program demanding certain foreign language abilities language.
Educational Advisor
EF Education First
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided advice and guidance to customers seeking options to study languages abroad based on their abilities, interests and academic objectives
- Assisted in in Branding Venues and Marketing events directed to several target audiences: High Schools, Universities as well as Domestic and International companies.
- Involved in signing commercial and cooperation agreements between EF Education First and companies within regional and National range.
- Conducted marketing activities which helped increase the available costumer database.
- Implemented a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) practices with both, inbound and outbound students leading to a 87% increase in engagement.
Senior Language Instructor
Cambridge Language Centers
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Promoted and executed English, Spanish Language Learning Techniques to students of all ages and knowledge levels.
- Helped them attain their diverse goals through creative methods and innovative teaching techniques.
- Continuously obtained a +90% approval rate on assessments filled out by students. 85% of whom acquired sufficient proficiency (score 86 or more) to be elected in study abroad programs.
- Managed to significantly lower the drop-out to 15% within students of the institute.
Online/Virtual Languages Instructor
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided online English lessons to SENA students based on virtual language teaching platforms, combined with previous experience on the matter.
- Designed academic programs and material for helping students grasp the English/Spanish language according to their job profile or professional requirements.
- Heavily participated in the design and implementation of Special English courses aimed at supporting the language learning process of SENA students enrolled in academic programs such as Web Design, Customer Service, Hotel Management, International Trade, among others.
Advanced English Instructor
E.L.S English Language Services
Popayan, Colombia
11.2001 - 12.2005
- Developed and delivered engaging English lessons to students of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.
- Collaborated with other instructors to create innovative curriculum for English classes.
- Assessed student progress by providing frequent feedback through written reports and verbal evaluations.
Education
Masters in Management - Business Management
Montpellier Business School
Montpellier, FR12-2016
Master’s Degree - Marketing and Management
Universidad ICESI
Cali, Colombia08-2016
Bachelor´s Degree - Economics and International Business
Universidad ICESI
Cali, Colombia08-2009
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Pronunciation Coaching
- E-Learning Platforms
- Professional Development
- Interactive Whiteboards
- Multilingualism
- Translation and Interpretation
- Communication Skills
- Grammar Instruction
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TEFL Preparer and Foreign Language Instructor
Semper Lingua LLC
12.2023 - Current
Elite Language Instructor
Centro de Educación Bilingüe del Cauca para el proyecto
02.2015 - 01.2018
Educational Advisor
EF Education First
02.2014 - 06.2014
Senior Language Instructor
Cambridge Language Centers
02.2011 - 02.2014
Online/Virtual Languages Instructor
SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
02.2011 - 06.2012
Advanced English Instructor
E.L.S English Language Services
11.2001 - 12.2005
Masters in Management - Business Management
Montpellier Business School
Master’s Degree - Marketing and Management
Universidad ICESI
Bachelor´s Degree - Economics and International Business
Universidad ICESI