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ALBA FIGUEROA

ALBA FIGUEROA

English Teacher

Summary

Professional English educator with track record of fostering student engagement and academic success. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and integrating technology to enhance learning experiences. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs. Known for effective communication, patience, and results-driven approach.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

English Instructor

Recrea Inglés
06.2023 - Current
  • Taught English as a foreign language to middle school students from public schools in a program sponsored by the state government, using textbooks and platforms provided as well as a combination of different communicative activities in order to closely follow up students' learning and production.

English Language Teacher

English House
02.2022 - 06.2024
  • Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
  • Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.

English Language Teacher

Colegio Guadalajara Del Sagrado Corazón
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, listening and speaking, working with English academy teachers on language arts project design.

* Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.

* Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.

Head English Teacher

Colegio Cervantes Bosque AC
05.2015 - 06.2021
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.

English Teacher / English Coordinator's Assistant

Colegio Guadalajara del Sagrado Corazón
02.2013 - 04.2015
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Reached out to publishing houses to evaluate available curriculums and associated teaching materials.

Middle and High School English Coordinator

Educación Newland de Occidente S. C
11.2011 - 08.2012

* Conducted teacher observations and provided feedback based on performance.

  • Resolved issues associated with education between internal departments.

Elementary English Teacher

Instituto Miguel Ángel de Occidente
08.2008 - 10.2011
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

English as a Foreign Language Teacher

Interlingua
02.2005 - 07.2008


  • Taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.

Elementary School English Teacher

Centro de Desarrollo Integral Arboledas A.C
08.2003 - 08.2004
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Education

Spanish Teaching as a Foreign Language Certification. -

Vancouver Language Centre
05.2001 - 01.2002

Improving Reading Comprehension of Students - undefined

Dreeben School of Education, University of the Incarnate Word

Literacy and Children’s Literature. - undefined

Dreeben School of Education, University of the Incarnate Word

Teacher Education Research Grant Project - undefined

UIW Mexico

Designing of Teaching Material for Spanish Teaching -

Universidad De Guadalajara
01.2000 - 07.2000

Accounting Administrative Certification Course. -

Vanguardia Educativa
03.2021 - 09.2021

BA - English Teaching As A Foreign Language

Universidad De Guadalajara
08.1999 - 07.2003

MA - Education And Innovation in Teaching Practice

Universidad Virtual Del Estado De Guanajuato
09.2014 - 08.2017

Certificate - TESOL

International Open Academy
01.2022 - 01.2022

Certificate - ELE (Español Como Lengua Extranjera)

International Open Academy
12.2022 - 12.2022

Skills

    Spanish (native)

English (C1)

Problem-solving skills

Organizational ability

Responsibility and commitment

Team player

Training development aptitude

Recordkeeping strengths

Self-Motivated

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with the English teachers academy in the development of various projects.

Timeline

English Instructor

Recrea Inglés
06.2023 - Current

Certificate - ELE (Español Como Lengua Extranjera)

International Open Academy
12.2022 - 12.2022

English Language Teacher

English House
02.2022 - 06.2024

Certificate - TESOL

International Open Academy
01.2022 - 01.2022

English Language Teacher

Colegio Guadalajara Del Sagrado Corazón
08.2021 - 04.2024

Accounting Administrative Certification Course. -

Vanguardia Educativa
03.2021 - 09.2021

Head English Teacher

Colegio Cervantes Bosque AC
05.2015 - 06.2021

MA - Education And Innovation in Teaching Practice

Universidad Virtual Del Estado De Guanajuato
09.2014 - 08.2017

English Teacher / English Coordinator's Assistant

Colegio Guadalajara del Sagrado Corazón
02.2013 - 04.2015

Middle and High School English Coordinator

Educación Newland de Occidente S. C
11.2011 - 08.2012

Elementary English Teacher

Instituto Miguel Ángel de Occidente
08.2008 - 10.2011

English as a Foreign Language Teacher

Interlingua
02.2005 - 07.2008

Elementary School English Teacher

Centro de Desarrollo Integral Arboledas A.C
08.2003 - 08.2004

Spanish Teaching as a Foreign Language Certification. -

Vancouver Language Centre
05.2001 - 01.2002

Designing of Teaching Material for Spanish Teaching -

Universidad De Guadalajara
01.2000 - 07.2000

BA - English Teaching As A Foreign Language

Universidad De Guadalajara
08.1999 - 07.2003

Improving Reading Comprehension of Students - undefined

Dreeben School of Education, University of the Incarnate Word

Literacy and Children’s Literature. - undefined

Dreeben School of Education, University of the Incarnate Word

Teacher Education Research Grant Project - undefined

UIW Mexico
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