Yvan Torres Velasquez
ESL/ Digital Literacy instructor
San Francisco
Summary
Dedicated language teacher with a decade of experience in curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and student career preparation. Seeking a role as an ESL, grammar, or linguistics instructor for adults. Skilled in developing ESL programs, motivating students and teachers, and creating engaging learning environments. Proficient in curriculum design to promote cognitive and social growth, as well as in evaluation and assessment tools development. Multilingual in Spanish, English, and German with translation and interpretation experience. Proven literacy professional adept at advancing reading and writing skills across diverse student populations through effective program design and implementation. Strong team collaborator with excellent communication and pedagogical skills adaptable to evolving educational landscapes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Digital Literacy Instructor
Community Living Campaign
04.2018 - Current
- Applied teaching strategies to keep students on task, focused, scheduled, and responsive
- Conducted and facilitated training sessions, both in-person and virtually, to diverse groups of students
- Interacted with participants as a mentor, group facilitator, and advocate
- Demonstrated flexibility in responding to immediate learner needs and interests
- Addressed several learning styles such as: visual, aural, verbal, social, logical, spatial
- Empowered students through life and career transition
ESL Adult Digital Literacy Instructor
Various Locations
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted group digital skill assessments of students and developed course materials in collaboration with course coordinator to effectively meet individualized student's needs
- Tailored teaching style to meet diverse developmental and linguistic needs of a range of classes and students
- Taught weekly computer literacy classes of 10 adult students and developed appropriate lesson plans and curriculum
- Taught one-on-one ESL and computer-literacy lessons to adult learners; developed personal curriculum and materials to varying student linguistic needs
- Empowered students through life and career transitions with ease, joy, confidence, and creativity by giving them the language skills they needed to succeed
- Worked with small groups of students during lesson times to either support their normal English lesson, or extend their understanding of specific topics.
Freelance ESL instructor
Various Contract Positions
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Delivered high-quality lessons tailored to the diverse needs of students
- Developed and implemented engaging and inclusive curriculum plans
- Made a meaningful impact in students' lives
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to foster a positive and encouraging classroom atmosphere
- Promoted the acquisition of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills across content areas
- Provided instruction aligned with the school's strategic goals
- Evaluated students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals
- Achieved a 96% retention rate amo
Language teacher, Chair of English Department
Military Academy of Chorrillos
01.2001 - 12.2008
- Taught English courses for classes of 25 to 40 students and effectively adapted teaching methods to meet individual student needs
- Led English classes for students applying for prestigious West Point Academy scholarship; 30% were accepted into program
- Managed TOEFL testing process for all students in school
- Interpreted from Spanish to English for international military personnel visiting the Academy
- Conducted seminars for ESL teachers on effective ESL teaching methods and approaches
- Led ESL classes for university students, at all levels, in classes of 25 students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English/German)
University Ricardo Palma
Lima, Peru12-1996
Licentiate - Translation and Interpretation (One year post-graduate Program)
Ricardo Palma University
12.1996
Diploma - ESL Education
ICPNA
12.1996
Diploma - ESL Education
ICPNA
12.1993
Skills
- Mentoring
- Translation
- Linguist Experience
- Teaching
- Research
- Tutoring
- Classroom Management
- Interpretation
- Case management
- Microsoft Excel
- Curriculum Development
- Presentation Skills
- Grammar instruction
Timeline
Bilingual Digital Literacy Instructor
Community Living Campaign
04.2018 - Current
ESL Adult Digital Literacy Instructor
Various Locations
01.2018 - Current
Freelance ESL instructor
Various Contract Positions
01.2012 - 12.2017
Language teacher, Chair of English Department
Military Academy of Chorrillos
01.2001 - 12.2008
Licentiate - Translation and Interpretation (One year post-graduate Program)
Ricardo Palma University
Diploma - ESL Education
ICPNA
Diploma - ESL Education
ICPNA
Bachelor of Science - Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English/German)
University Ricardo Palma
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