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Leonardo Triana

Leonardo Triana

https://bold.pro/my/teacherleodcps
Manassas,VA

Summary

I am a bilingual Spanish teacher with over 19 years of experience in High school, middle and elementary education, specializing in English instruction. I have also taught mathematics, science, and social studies in some of my experiences. I use methodologies such as the communicative approach, project-based learning, active methodology, integrated teaching, technology use, and cultural diversity focus to enrich learning. I am a passionate teacher dedicated to sharing knowledge with my students and nurturing their love for the Spanish language and its culture.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

World Language Spanish Teacher

PWCS Patriot High School
12.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 students by incorporating customs, traditions into lessons through ludic activities.

Other roles:

  • CLT Leader Spanish 3
  • Sponsor of Spanish Honor Society. AATSP American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese member

English Instructor

PWCS Adult Education Center
Woodbridge, VA
08.2023 - Current

Multilevel ELA:

Beginning literacy / Low beginning / High beginning / Low intermediate.

  • Improved classroom engagement by implementing interactive teaching techniques and hands-on learning experiences.

Spanish Teacher

Distrital Cundinamarca High School
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Spanish Teacher for 10º and 11º grade
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected Spanish language content to other subject areas.

K-12 Teacher Coordinator

Eduardo Santos EC
Bogota, Colombia
03.2016 - 11.2018
  • Provide education to children with special needs (students from K to 5º grade) who were receiving treatment in the hospital. My responsibilities included teaching classes in english, spanish, mathematics, science, and social studies, and adapting lessons to meet the individual needs of each student. Additionally, I coached other teachers within this program to improve their instructional practices and support their professional growth.

Early Childhood Coordinator

Play And Childhood Organization
Bogota, Colombia
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Technical and Operational Coordination of Children's Day Tribute.
  • Mentoring Teachers and Psychosocial Workers in Knowledge Management
  • Development and implementation of playful Proposals for Toy libraries staff

English Teacher

Clermont Elementary School
Bogota, Colombia
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • English and math teacher for K, and 1º grade.
  • Kindergarten Homeroom teacher
  • Organize cultural activities

English Teacher

La Salle Elementary School
Bogota, Colombia
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • English, science and math teacher for 2º, 3º, 4º and 5º grade.
  • Fifth grade homeroom teacher.
  • Organization of cultural activities for monthly talent shows.

English Teacher

Claustro Moderno Elementary School
02.2005 - 11.2006
  • English teacher from K to 6th grade.
  • Organize cultural activities.
  • Classroom interdisciplinary projects.

English Teacher

Santa Maria Del Alcazar Elementary School
Bogota, Colombia
02.2003 - 11.2003
  • English teacher from Pre-K to 6th grade.
  • Organize cultural activities.
  • Classroom interdisciplinary projects.

English Teacher

Parroquial San Andres EC
Bogota, Colombia
02.2002 - 11.2002
  • Spanish Teacher from 6º to 11º grade
  • 8º grade Homeroom teacher

Education

Master Of Arts In Education Sciences -

Universidad De San Buenaventura
Bogotá, Colombia
03.2014

Bachelor Of Arts In Spanish And English Languages -

Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
Bogotá, Colombia
07.2002

Skills

  • Project-based learning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Self Motivation
  • Language Arts Core Curriculum
  • Effective Communication
  • Group leadership

Timeline

English Instructor

PWCS Adult Education Center
08.2023 - Current

World Language Spanish Teacher

PWCS Patriot High School
12.2021 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Distrital Cundinamarca High School
08.2019 - 08.2021

K-12 Teacher Coordinator

Eduardo Santos EC
03.2016 - 11.2018

Early Childhood Coordinator

Play And Childhood Organization
01.2012 - 12.2014

English Teacher

Clermont Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2012

English Teacher

La Salle Elementary School
01.2007 - 12.2010

English Teacher

Claustro Moderno Elementary School
02.2005 - 11.2006

English Teacher

Santa Maria Del Alcazar Elementary School
02.2003 - 11.2003

English Teacher

Parroquial San Andres EC
02.2002 - 11.2002

Master Of Arts In Education Sciences -

Universidad De San Buenaventura

Bachelor Of Arts In Spanish And English Languages -

Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
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