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Miriam Mercado

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic Adult Educator with a proven track record at Chicago City Colleges, specializing in ELL teaching methodologies and cross-cultural relationship building. Developed tailored curricula enhancing critical thinking and language skills, achieving significant student advancements. Fluent in Spanish, excels in curriculum development, student-centered learning, language-level placement and strong detail-oriented organizational strategies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Educator

Chicago City Colleges
05.2001 - Current


  • Develops and teaches tailored curricula to address the diverse needs of adult language learners, teaching courses from beginning to advanced levels, with a focus on transition-level courses.
  • Enhances students' critical thinking skills by designing real-life language tasks involving speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks.
  • Adapts traditional teaching techniques for non-traditional settings like online Zoom courses and hybrid platforms.
  • Counsels students in academic and personal decisions.
  • Serves as an advocate for adult language learners, assisting them in navigating cultural expectations and educational opportunities within the college community.
  • Participates in regular admissions processes and attendance reports for students in ELL courses.

English 101 Instructor

University of Illinois, UIC
01.2022 - 12.2023


  • Instructed undergraduate native and non-native students in academic reading and writing skills.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with students who struggled, and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Provided personal instruction via tutoring in the academic writing center.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Citizenship Instructor

World Relief
08.2000 - 05.2001


  • Tested and evaluated students on Citizenship materials to prepare them to pass the .....interview.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps in a classroom environment with varying language levels.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Theology

Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Sullivan High School
Chicago, IL
06-1996

Skills

  • ELL teaching methodologies
  • Organizational skills
  • Cross-cultural relationship building
  • Curriculum development
  • FLUENT IN Spanish
  • Student registration, placement and orientation

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in activities for overall physical, mental and spiritual well-being
  • Works to cultivate an honest and vibrant faith community in a micro-church setting
  • Travels to diverse settings to interact with locals and increasingly become a global citizen

Timeline

English 101 Instructor

University of Illinois, UIC
01.2022 - 12.2023

Adult Educator

Chicago City Colleges
05.2001 - Current

Citizenship Instructor

World Relief
08.2000 - 05.2001

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

University of Illinois At Chicago

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Theology

Moody Bible Institute

High School Diploma -

Sullivan High School

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