Ana Cecilia Herrera
San Martín Texmelucan Puebla
Summary
Adept at fostering student engagement and language proficiency, I leveraged innovative teaching strategies at Colegio Upaep to enhance cultural awareness and academic growth. Fluent in Spanish, my approach combines pronunciation coaching with interactive learning, significantly improving students' language skills. My collaborative spirit and problem-solving abilities contribute to dynamic educational environments. Dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Universidad Autónoma De Puebla
Puebla
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
English Teacher
Universidad Centroamericana
Puebla
09.2023
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
English Teacher
Harmon Hall
San Martín Texmelucan
08.2016
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Sales Assistant
Telcel Call Centre
Puebla
05.2013
- Managed high call volumes while providing exceptional customer support and maintaining professional composure.
- Handled escalated calls professionally, effectively resolving complex issues and ensuring client satisfaction at all times.
- Mastered multiple software systems for seamless navigation during calls, improving efficiency and reducing hold times for customers.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
Online Spanish Teaching Assistant
Immersion Language Learning
Omaha
03.2024 - Current
- Supported students'' language development by designing and implementing targeted learning activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities related to Spanish culture, such as cooking classes, film screenings, and field trips, enriching the overall learning experience of students.
- Utilized authentic materials from various Spanish-speaking countries to expose students to diverse perspectives and cultural nuances within the language.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
English and Spanish Teacher
Colegio Upaep
San Martín A Texmelucan
07.2017 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
Spanish Tutor
Spanish Institute of Puebla
Puebla
03.2012 - 12.2020
- Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through regular conversational practice and interactive activities.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methodologies to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom effectively.
- Created fun and challenging lesson plans to help students enjoy learning process.
- Immersed students in conversational and written Spanish during tutoring sessions.
- Expanded students'' vocabulary acquisition through engaging exercises and games focused on word usage.
- Incorporated authentic materials such as news articles, films, music, podcasts into lessons to expose students to native speakers'' context.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
Education
Bachelor Of English And Spanish Teacher - Foreign Languages Education
Universidad Autónoma De Puebla
Puebla06.2016
Skills
- Fluent Spanish
- Student Engagement
- Teaching experience
- Teaching strategies
- Cultural Awareness
- Online Teaching
- Language Assessment
- Pronunciation coaching
- Reading Comprehension
- Listening Comprehension
- Error Correction
- Feedback provision
- Language games
- Advanced Grammar
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Certification
TKT
APTIS
CENNI
Google Educator Level 1 and 2
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Online Spanish Teaching Assistant
Immersion Language Learning
03.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Universidad Centroamericana
09.2023
English and Spanish Teacher
Colegio Upaep
07.2017 - Current
English Teacher
Harmon Hall
08.2016
Sales Assistant
Telcel Call Centre
05.2013
Spanish Tutor
Spanish Institute of Puebla
03.2012 - 12.2020
English Teacher
Universidad Autónoma De Puebla
Bachelor Of English And Spanish Teacher - Foreign Languages Education
Universidad Autónoma De Puebla