DAVID ABRAMOVICI POLO
Mathematics Teacher And Psychologyst
Monterrey, Nuevo León
Summary
Dedicated educator and psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience specializing in fostering multicultural understanding and appreciation. Passionate about the transformative power of education as a fundamental pillar that shapes individuals into responsible and engaged adults. Committed to inspiring children and adolescents to make a lasting impact on their development, enabling them to thrive as positive contributors to their communities and the world. Expertise in creating inclusive learning environments that celebrate diversity and promote personal growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
MS/HS Mathematics
American Institute of Monterrey AIM Campus Huasteca
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Mathematics for 9th, 10th & 11th grades.
- Designed the support and academic material for the daily lessons.
- Communication with parents on the students’ progression.
- Extra support and tutoring for students from 6th grade to 11th grade.
Mathematics
Colegio Necali (EuroAmerican Campestre)
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Mathematics for 4th, 5th, and 7th grade.
- Designed the support and academic material for the daily lessons.
- Actively communicated with parents on the students’ progression each bimester.
- Participation in the Math Olympiad for 7th grade.
Private Practice
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Mathematics tutoring from 4th grade to 12th grade
- Science tutoring from 6th grade to 10th grade
- Private psychotherapy, adolescents and adults.
- Develop organizational and learning skills with students from 4th grade to 12th grade.
PYP & MYP Mathematics
Instituto Anglo Británico
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Instructed students in PYP 5th grade and MYP II mathematics 7th grade.
- Designed units of inquiry based on achieving learning standards of the IB curriculum and criterion.
- Evaluated students’ progression of alternative learning skills through designed plans of skill implementation.
- Worked closely with students through formative assessments to evaluate individual student development and goals.
- Developed hands on learning tasks for students to investigate statements of inquiry at their own pace and ability.
- Designed summative assessments that reflect the MYP learning criterion of the unit of inquiry.
Private Tutoring and Psychotherapy sessions
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Private Mathematics Tutoring to students from 3rd grade up to 10th grade.
- Private mentoring and psychotherapy sessions to kids from 5th grade to 9th grade.
- Design practice activities to evaluate progression with the students.
MYP Mathematics
Del Mar Academy
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Instructed students in MYP I and MYP II mathematics, with 4 months experience teaching MYP III physics.
- Instructed 4th and 5th grade students in Mathematics during their transition from Montessori to MYP.
- Designed units of inquiry and differentiation tests for each class.
- Worked with students that presented a learning disability.
- Applied strategies to improve behavior with students.
- Translated exams from Spanish to English and vice versa.
- Provided psychology work (tutoring and mentoring) with students that were going through hard times in their personal, familiar or school environment.
- Evaluated students’ progression of alternative learning skills through designed plans of skill implementation.
- Worked closely with students through formative assessments to evaluate individual student development and goals.
- Designed tools to evaluate student’s progression. (Unit exams, Quizzes, Summative Assessments, Based learning Projects)
- Actively communicate with parents on the students’ progression each trimester in English and Spanish.
MYP Mathematics
Instituto Anglo Británico
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Instructed students in MYP I and MYP II mathematics.
- Designed units of inquiry based on achieving learning standards of the IB curriculum and criterion.
- Evaluated students’ progression of alternative learning skills through designed plans of skill implementation.
- Worked closely with students through formative assessments to evaluate individual student development and goals.
- Developed hands on learning tasks for students to investigate statements of inquiry at their own pace and ability.
- Designed summative assessments that reflect the MYP learning criterion of the unit of inquiry.
- Tutored and mentored 9th grade students during the school year.
- Actively communicated with parents on the students’ progression each bimester.
Preparatoria No. 15 Unidad Madero, (High School No. 15 Madero Campus)
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Led vocational and educational orientation for the 3rd and 4th semester students.
- Instructed students in the 10th-11th grade mathematics, probability and statistics, English, Spanish.
- Planned lessons to meet the learning goals of the Mexican state curriculum.
- Prepared students for college entrance standard exams.
- Designed exams and formative assessments to evaluate the student progression.
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Worked as part of team to create diagnostic tests to measure effectiveness of math curriculum in primary schools in Monterrey and Veracruz, Mexico.
- Captured and analyzed data to make suggestions on implementation of a new math program.
- Designed a proposal based on the evidence gathered throughout study.
Psychological services clinic
Vocational Orientation Department of the Faculty of Psychology of the U.A.N.L.
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Applied psychometric tests to students and families within the university.
- Analyzed and interpreted data for the Faculty of Psychology.
- Organized and led focal interviews with students and parents.
- Provided psychological intervention for students.
- Profiled selections for exchange students and new psychology students.
Regional Hospital of Monterrey ISSSTE (Hospital Regional Monterrey ISSSTE)
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Ran therapeutic interviews and sessions with a psychoanalytical focus to patients and their relatives.
- Took courses of clinical psychology, thanatology and psycho-oncology.
- Delivered psychotherapy to terminal patients and with chronic diseases.
- Apply psychometric tests to patients and their relatives.
- Prepared and ran courses for families with a focus of how to handle difficult situations they were dealing with.
Education
Master’s Degree - Teaching with a Focus in Secondary Education
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León, Faculty of Psychology
Monterrey, México01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Monterrey, México06.2013
Chemical Engineer - undefined
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ITESM
06.2008
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
Diplomado en Competencias Docentes, Certification of Competence in Teaching, Secondary School June 2015 – December 2015.
References
- María José, Fernandez, Counselor and Administrative Department, +52 81 1916 9815, American Institute of Monterrey AIM Campus Huasteca, Santa Catarina, Nuevo León
- Annabeth, Jensen, Montessori Department Coordinator, +1 971 246 1745, Del Mar Academy, Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Arturo Emerson, García Martínez, Former MYP Coordinator, +52 1 81 2732 4868, Instituto Anglo Británico, Av. Isidoro Sepúlveda 555, Apodaca, Nuevo León
- Zandra, Vela, Ex-Middle School Principal (recently retired), +52 1 81 1113 7757, Colegio Necali, Av. Alfonso Reyes 717, San Agustín Campestre, San Pedro Garza García, N.L., 66270
Timeline
MS/HS Mathematics
American Institute of Monterrey AIM Campus Huasteca
08.2023 - 08.2024
Mathematics
Colegio Necali (EuroAmerican Campestre)
08.2022 - 07.2023
Private Practice
07.2021 - 08.2022
PYP & MYP Mathematics
Instituto Anglo Británico
08.2020 - 07.2021
Private Tutoring and Psychotherapy sessions
08.2019 - 06.2020
MYP Mathematics
Del Mar Academy
08.2018 - 07.2019
MYP Mathematics
Instituto Anglo Británico
02.2017 - 07.2018
Preparatoria No. 15 Unidad Madero, (High School No. 15 Madero Campus)
08.2014 - 12.2016
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
08.2013 - 11.2013
Psychological services clinic
Vocational Orientation Department of the Faculty of Psychology of the U.A.N.L.
08.2012 - 06.2013
Regional Hospital of Monterrey ISSSTE (Hospital Regional Monterrey ISSSTE)
08.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Chemical Engineer - undefined
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ITESM
Master’s Degree - Teaching with a Focus in Secondary Education
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León, Faculty of Psychology