Silvia Calderon
EDMONDS
Summary
Dedicated Spanish Teacher committed to providing students with warm, nurturing environments. Focused on helping learners of all skill levels advance through skilled group instruction and personalized support. Well-organized in handling all recordkeeping requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Global Idea School
Redmond, WA
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Evaluated and refined assessment tools to ensure alignment with educational standards and student needs.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance Spanish language acquisition for elementary students.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through consistent practice and constructive feedback.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension with targeted literacy strategies and assessments.
- Implemented project-based learning units connecting language with cultural identity.
- Organization of Language Day- coordinated the schoolwide celebration of Language Day, designing instructional activities.
Spanish Teacher
Colegio San Pedro Claver
Colombia, Bucaramanga
01.2013 - 07.2024
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
- Evaluated student performance using standardized tests such as AP exams or proficiency assessments.
- Provided tutoring services after school hours for those who needed extra help mastering certain concepts.
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
Primary School Teacher
Colegio Versalles
Colombia, Bucaramanga
02.2012 - 11.2012
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that engaged students in active learning activities.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises in the classroom setting.
- Provided individual assistance to students who needed extra help with assignments.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Spanish Teacher
colegio Santa Teresita
Floridablanca, Santander
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with teaching methodologies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
- Created supplementary materials to reinforce key language concepts.
Education
MBA - Master's Degree in Education For Innovation
Universidad Javeriana
Bogota06-2026
Diploma in Ignatian Pedagogy And Educational Innovation - Education
Universidad Javeriana
Bogota10-2020
Bachelor's Degree in Literature And Spanish Language -
Universidad Industrial De Santander
Bucaramanga06-2010
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Creative lesson planning
- Performance Assessments
- Hands-on learning
- Project-based learning
- Standardized Testing
- Native spanish fluency
- Adaptability to change
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Global Idea School
01.2026 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Colegio San Pedro Claver
01.2013 - 07.2024
Primary School Teacher
Colegio Versalles
02.2012 - 11.2012
Spanish Teacher
colegio Santa Teresita
02.2011 - 11.2011
Diploma in Ignatian Pedagogy And Educational Innovation - Education
Universidad Javeriana
Bachelor's Degree in Literature And Spanish Language -
Universidad Industrial De Santander
MBA - Master's Degree in Education For Innovation
Universidad Javeriana