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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Martha Lucía Nicaragua Guerrero

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Summary

Competent college-level teacher bringing proven success as High-Ed Educator over successful career. Effectively interest students in subject matter to drive home information and broaden horizons. Polished speaker and presenter with excellent recordkeeping and tutoring skills.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EFL Instructor

Keiser University International Language Institute. KUILI
11.2022 - Current
  • Fostered a supportive classroom environment, offering one-on-one assistance during office hours and after class sessions.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessment results for timely reporting to administration.
  • Conducted focused exam preparation workshops on grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
  • Promoted active participation from all students by utilizing group work, peer review, and interactive activities.
  • Implemented formative assessments throughout course progression, allowing for targeted interventions in areas of need.
  • Improved student language proficiency by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials into daily lessons.

EFL Teacher.

UCA Language Institute.
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in EFL teaching methodologies.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students on written and spoken assignments, promoting continuous improvement.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive educational community.
  • Improved students'' language skills by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources in lessons.
  • Enhanced classroom participation through group projects, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed.
  • Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate varied learning styles and preferences.

Adjunct Professor

Universidad Centroamericana. UCA
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Taught English courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

Teaching Practice I

Aldeas SOS Hermann Gmeiner
02.2002 - 09.2021
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

EFL Teacher

Anglo American School.
2013 - 2021
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance and attendance, ensuring timely communication with parents regarding academic progress.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Implemented institutional ESL Curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.

EFL Teacher.

American Nicaraguan School _ ELI - ANS Managua
2009 - 2018
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.

EFL Teacher

English Center Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.

English Language Teacher.

Baptist School
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
  • Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
  • Improved student literacy levels through effective intervention.
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects.

EFL Teacher

Instituto Público San Juan De Oriente.
2006 - 2007
  • Maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive educational community.
  • Enhanced classroom participation through group projects, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments.

Teaching Practice II

UCA
05.2004 - 08.2004
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in high-ed environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Associate of Arts - American English Pronunciation Specialization Cert

Coursera
Mountain View, California
04-2025

Master of Arts - Master Degree in Education With Special Mention in

UENIK - MLK
Managua, Nicaragua
01-2017

Certificate in English For Specific Purposes. - ESP

UCA
Managua, Nicaragua
01-2013

Postgraduate Course in Educational Psychology And - Educational Psychology

UCN- CIECAS
Managua, Nicaragua
01-2012

Skills

  • Fluency building
  • Grammar teaching
  • Speaking practice
  • Teaching strategies
  • Interactive learning
  • Pronunciation coaching
  • Online teaching
  • Feedback provision
  • Curriculum development
  • Recordkeeping
  • Testing and grading
  • Assessment tools
  • Learning management systems

Accomplishments

Received acknowledgement and awards from various institutions for demonstrating excellence in student-centered pedagogy and providing high-quality instructions and fostering students' success in EFL settings.

Certification

  • Online Teaching Workshop, Vidroop - Sept - December 2025
  • Professional Development Course, Gamification New Trend in TEFL - Aug. - Sept. 2017
  • Participant at “Nicatesol Conference”, Nicatesol - December 2013
  • MacMillan Workshop: "Teachers' Magic Bag”., ANS - ELI - March 2012
  • Pearson Workshop: “Longman Academic Day”, Pearson - August 2012
  • Pearson Workshop: “Pearson Academic Day”, Pearson - July 2011
  • 20 hour ANS - ELI Teacher Training Program Certificate, ANS - ELI - 2010
  • Nicatesol Workshop., Nicatesol - 2010
  • XIII Nicatesol Conference., Nicatesol - Sept 1-3, 2005
  • Pearson Education Workshop: “Strategies for Success”, Pearson - 2004
  • McGraw Hill Workshop: “Developing Communicative Competence”, McGraw Hill - August 24, 2004
  • Presenter at XI Nicatesol Conference. “Weaving ELT Diversity into a National Tapestry”, Nicatesol - Sept 4 - 6, 2003
  • Oxford University Press Workshop: “Learning as an Interactive Process”, Oxford University Press - August 14th, 2003
  • Pearson Workshop “ELT Convention 2003”, Pearson - July 22nd, 2003

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

EFL Instructor

Keiser University International Language Institute. KUILI
11.2022 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Universidad Centroamericana. UCA
03.2022 - 06.2023

EFL Teacher.

UCA Language Institute.
03.2020 - 07.2023

EFL Teacher

English Center Academy
01.2012 - 01.2013

English Language Teacher.

Baptist School
01.2005 - 01.2013

Teaching Practice II

UCA
05.2004 - 08.2004

Teaching Practice I

Aldeas SOS Hermann Gmeiner
02.2002 - 09.2021

EFL Teacher

Anglo American School.
2013 - 2021

EFL Teacher.

American Nicaraguan School _ ELI - ANS Managua
2009 - 2018

EFL Teacher

Instituto Público San Juan De Oriente.
2006 - 2007

Associate of Arts - American English Pronunciation Specialization Cert

Coursera

Master of Arts - Master Degree in Education With Special Mention in

UENIK - MLK

Certificate in English For Specific Purposes. - ESP

UCA

Postgraduate Course in Educational Psychology And - Educational Psychology

UCN- CIECAS