HELEN SUGDEN JOY
ESOL Professional
Coyoacan
Summary
Passionate language educator with a strong foundation in English language instruction, showcasing exceptional classroom management, lesson planning, and curriculum development skills. Recognized for effective communication, flexibility, and teamwork, driving student success while adapting to diverse learning needs. Also a competent editor, with a track record of producing high-quality content that emphasizes grammatical precision and clarity. Committed to fostering collaboration and adaptability, achieving project goals within tight deadlines while enhancing manuscript readability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Editor and Author
Richmond Publishing
Mexico City
08.2025 - Current
- Freelance editor and author of young learner material and Cambridge exam preparation resources.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
Volunteer ESOL Teacher
Local Good Center
Plano, Texas
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Volunteer ESOL teacher to multilingual adult learners of all ages and levels.
- Provided individualized support for students with diverse needs, tailoring instruction to accommodate varying language levels and learning styles.
- Mentored new volunteers in effective ESOL instructional strategies to ensure their success within the community.
Secondary and High School English Coordinator
Modern American School
Mexico City
08.2012 - 09.2023
- Secondary and High School English Coordinator: Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with teachers and administrators for continuous improvement.
- In-service teacher training and development: Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise and guidance regarding effective classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated teacher performance via classroom observations and assessments, providing constructive feedback for ongoing improvement.
- Attention to parents
- Teacher of English to grades 7, 9 and 12.
Volunteer Teaching Aide
Blue Valley School District
Kansas City, Kansas
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Volunteer Teaching Aide for middle and high school ESOL departments
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
Teacher of English
Modern American School
Mexico City
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Teacher of English to grades 9 and 12 (Cambridge English Exam Preparation for Cambridge: First, Advanced and Proficiency).
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management practices.
- Contributed to the school community by actively participating in faculty meetings, professional development workshops, and curriculum review committees.
Head of Secondary
The Churchill School (IB World School)
Mexico City
12.2009 - 07.2011
- Head of Secondary (210 students)
- Leading a team of 23 teachers in pursuit of academic excellence
- Attention to parents
- In-service teacher training and development
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Teacher of English to all three grades of secondary
Branch Manager
The Anglo Mexican Foundation
Mexico City
07.2004 - 12.2009
- Budgeting and financial planning for a small school with 750 students and 35 teachers.
- Attention to clients: Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
- Maintaining client base: Enhanced student experience by collaborating with teaching staff to develop engaging academic programmes.
- Product promotion and sales
- Production workflow monitoring
- Promoted a positive school culture by emphasizing respect, responsibility, and collaboration among students and staff members alike.
- In-service and pre-service teacher training
- Oral Examiner FCE, CAE CPE
Senior Academic Supervisor
The Anglo Mexican Foundation
01.2001 - 07.2004
- Design and production of in-service teacher training courses, as well as English courses for beginner adults, children and adolescents
- Exam design and preparation
- In-service and pre-service teacher training
Academic Supervisor
Instituto Anglo-Mexicano de Cultura
10.1999 - 12.2000
- In-service teacher training
- Administration and coordination of courses
- Attention to clients
Teacher of English
Instituto Anglo-Mexicano de Cultura
Mexico City
09.1998 - 09.1999
- Teacher of English to children and adults from beginner to upper advanced levels.
- Enhanced overall classroom performance by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to students' needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management practices.
Senior Teacher
BKC International House
09.1997 - 06.1998
- Senior Teacher and member of the Educational Management Team. On hand to offer help and advice to colleagues, liaise between staff and management and compile extra teaching resources.
- English teacher to both children and adults from beginner to upper-intermediate level.
Education
Master of Science - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
University of Aston
United Kingdom02.2006
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University of Cambridge
United Kingdom01.2002
DELTA - Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom12.2000
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom04.1999
B.A. (Hons) - French and Spanish
University of Hull
United Kingdom07.1995
Skills
- Languages: Spanish 100%, French 85%, Portuguese 35%
- Translation (Spanish into English)
- Content development and curricula design
- Collaborative editing
- Deadline driven
- Content management
References
Upon request
Timeline
Freelance Editor and Author
Richmond Publishing
08.2025 - Current
Volunteer ESOL Teacher
Local Good Center
09.2024 - 05.2025
Volunteer Teaching Aide
Blue Valley School District
08.2019 - 03.2020
Secondary and High School English Coordinator
Modern American School
08.2012 - 09.2023
Teacher of English
Modern American School
08.2011 - 07.2012
Head of Secondary
The Churchill School (IB World School)
12.2009 - 07.2011
Branch Manager
The Anglo Mexican Foundation
07.2004 - 12.2009
Senior Academic Supervisor
The Anglo Mexican Foundation
01.2001 - 07.2004
Academic Supervisor
Instituto Anglo-Mexicano de Cultura
10.1999 - 12.2000
Teacher of English
Instituto Anglo-Mexicano de Cultura
09.1998 - 09.1999
Senior Teacher
BKC International House
09.1997 - 06.1998
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University of Cambridge
DELTA - Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults
University of Cambridge
B.A. (Hons) - French and Spanish
University of Hull
Master of Science - TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
University of Aston
University of Cambridge