Maira Lopez Lira Herbert
ESL/Language Arts Teacher
Tlalpan, Mexico City,CMX
Summary
Accomplished ESL Teacher with a proven track record at Universidad Del Valle De Mexico, enhancing student conversational abilities and classroom engagement through innovative lesson planning and individual instruction. Expert in online teaching and classroom management, I've significantly improved learning outcomes by adopting interactive teaching methods and empathetic support, achieving notable increases in student test scores.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
ESL Teacher/Language Arts
Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
Customer Care Professional
American Express Company Mexico
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues by readily offering assistance and support when needed, demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
- Conducted proactive outreach to customers with outstanding issues, working diligently to resolve their concerns in a timely manner.
- Reduced customer churn rate with effective problem-solving skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Online ESL Teacher
Marymount School Cuernavaca
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Strengthened overall class performance by regularly assessing student progress using both formative and summative assessments to adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Communicated with students using Zoom, Teams, Meet, Skype, online learning platforms, webcams and headphones.
- Adapted teaching methods according to each student''s unique learning style, leading to improved retention rates and higher test scores.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating interactive group activities and role-playing exercises.
- Combined students' personal interests with lesson objectives to create student-specific activities.
- Participated actively in course discussions, promoting students to participate and interact with one another.
- Identified, selected, and modified instructional resources to meet needs of each individual student.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students with diverse backgrounds through the incorporation of global literature and multimedia resources.
- Wrote, prepared and submitted weekly lesson plans and created and designed homework, quizzes and exams to test abilities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Provided instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
- Boosted reading comprehension levels for struggling students through targeted tutoring and personalized lesson plans.
12th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Williams School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives, broadening students'' understanding of subject material through experiential learning.
- Maintained open lines of communication with families through regular conferences, newsletters, phone calls, and emails.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary units, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students could succeed academically.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, monitoring individual growth and providing feedback for improvement.
- Promoted a safe and positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent discipline.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
UNITEC
Mexico City, Mexico 05.2001 -
Teacher's Diploma - English Language Arts
The Anglo
Mexico City 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Colegio Simón Bolívar
Mexico City, Mexico 05.2001 -
Skills
Empathy and patience
Online Teaching
Classroom Management
Teaching strategies
Interactive Teaching
Individual Instruction
Building rapport
Teaching English
Testing and grading
Communicative Approach
Positive Reinforcement
Lesson Planning
Student needs assessment
Certification
Certificate of Advanced English, University of Cambridge
Timeline
ESL Teacher/Language Arts
Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
05.2022 - 04.2024
Customer Care Professional
American Express Company Mexico
12.2021 - 04.2023
Online ESL Teacher
Marymount School Cuernavaca
08.2019 - 06.2022
12th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Williams School
08.2016 - 06.2018
T.K.T. University of Cambridge
01-2015
Certificate of Advanced English, University of Cambridge
05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Law
UNITEC
05.2001 -
Teacher's Diploma - English Language Arts
The Anglo
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Colegio Simón Bolívar
05.2001 -
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