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Cooking, dancing, swimming, traveling, sports practicing
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Henry A. Quintana

Henry A. Quintana

High School Teacher
Houston,TX

Summary

Successful professional with experience in the educational field as a teacher and trainer in communities. Knowledge and participation in environmental education and community development projects. High vocation to work in contact with people and in territory.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Science and Computational Thinking Teacher

K-School Learning Studio
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
08.2024 - Current

Teaching Natural Sciences and Computational Thinking in English to children from 4th to 7th grade of primary education.

Developing classes with project-based methodology,
gamification and collaborative work.

Lesson planning, preparation of teaching materials,
research, interaction and solution of requirements with authorities, parents, teachers and
students, teamwork and development of soft skills.

Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Census Takers Supervisor

Instituto Nacional De Estadísticas Y Censos (INEC)
Ibarra, Provincia de Imbabura
11.2022 - 12.2022

Management of Qfield and Interviewer systems for field work.

Assignment of dwellings to be censused and management of cartography.

Coordination of the daily work of the census takers.

Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Natural Sciences Teacher and Projects Tutor

GAD Otavalo, UEMOVA
Otavalo, Provincia de Imbabura
08.2019 - 07.2021

Teaching Natural Sciences to students from 8th to 10th year of basic education.

Development of the integrative project of vermicomposters and homemade agroecological inputs: environmental workshops, practical activities, gamification and collaborative work.

Lesson planning, preparation of teaching materials,
research, interaction and solution of requirements with authorities, parents, teachers and students, teamwork and development of soft skills.

Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Project Assistant / Environmental Trainer

Reserva Tesoro Escondido
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
07.2018 - 08.2019

Assistance in the environmental education project: training for parabiologists regarding teaching methodologies, lesson planning and group management techniques.

Planning field trips with participants in the environmental education program to the reserve: experience-based learning.

Administrative assistant: office assistance, handling invoices and financial reports, interaction with foreign volunteer students.

Collaboration in the design and content structure of the environmental education book for the conservation of the harpy eagle.

Training and assistance for the community tourism project, La Cristóbal community.

Management of social networks and advertising: design of posts for Facebook, brochures, posters or flyers.

Maintained a high level of accuracy in all project documentation, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Conference Speaker

GAD Parroquial
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
10.2018 - 10.2018

Speaker at the Second Binational Forum on Conservation, Biodiversity and Environmental Education.
Topic: “Community empowerment through environmental education in the area“.

SGP Teacher

U.E. Madre María Berenice - Enseña Ecuador
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
09.2015 - 07.2016

English and Social Studies teacher.

Lesson planning, preparation of teaching materials,
research, interaction and conflict resolution with
authorities, parents, teachers and students,
teamwork, development of soft skills.

Classroom host for the reception and class monitoring
of donors.

Increasing educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Thesis Technician

GAD Parroquial Píntag
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
08.2014 - 03.2015

Project Development: Sustainable Tourism Development Plan.

Citizen participation workshops for information gathering.

Use of the logical framework matrix for tourism development projects.

Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.

Biodiversity Management Area Assistant

Vivarium De Quito
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha
06.2010 - 07.2010

Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards across all locations within the designated area.

Care and feeding of reptiles and amphibians in the areas of:
captivity, customer service and vipers; maintenance of
terrariums, fish tanks, breeding facilities, facilities.

Guidance and environmental education.

English Tutor

Freelancer
Quito, Provincia de Pichincha

Private English classes for students
from colleges, schools and higher institutes.

Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.

Customer Service Executive

Cabrita Café
Otavalo, Provincia de Imbabura

Monitored key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement in service quality.

Customer service.

Preparation and sale of specialty drinks, desserts and snacks in a cafe.

Teamwork.

Education

Master in Education, Management And Leadership - Education, Educational Administration

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar
Quito, Ecuador
09.2021 - 08.2023

Certificate of Technical Studies B2 - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Next Institute
Online
02.2022 - 06.2022

Certificate - Curriculum Planning With The New Guidelines 21-22

Centro CICEI
Ibarra, Ecuador
07.2021 - 07.2021

Certified - Curriculum Planning And Virtual Education

Centro CICEI
Ibarra, Ecuador
08.2020 - 08.2020

Pedagogical Advisory - Processes, Classroom Mgmt., Conflict Resolution

Muyuyana-GAD
Otavalo, Ecuador
08.2019 - 02.2020

Certificate - Environmental Education With Ethnic Groups

Biotropical Institute
Ibarra, Ecuador
10.2018 - 10.2018

Master in Territorial Planning/Environmental Mgmt - Territorial And Tourism Planning

Universidad De Barcelona
Barcelona
09.2015 - 08.2017

Ecotourism Engineer - Tourism And Travel Management

Escuela Superior Politécnica De Chimborazo - ESPO
Riobamba
09.2016 - 08.2017

Certificate - Using Game As A Tool To Develop Content in Class

Cambridge University Press
Online
09.2015 - 09.2015

High School Diploma -

Liceo Municipal Técnico "Fernandez Madrid"
Quito, Ecuador
09.1997 - 08.2008

Skills

Soft skills

Classroom management

Educational leadership

Positive role model and mentor

Subject expertise

Communication: able to clearly communicate what is required and progress in relation to work

Teamwork: contribute with ideas to achieve common objectives

Adaptability: flexible to new environments

Active listening: attention and genuine interest in what others have to say

Negotiation: ability to reach mutually beneficial agreements between the parties

Hard skills

Design: Canva- Prezi

Microsoft office: Word-Power Point-Excel (basic)

Audio and video editing: CapCut

Artificial Intelligence: ChatGPT-MagicSchoolAI-Gamma

Virtual work: Google drive-classroom

Cooking, dancing, swimming, traveling, sports practicing

I combine all these activities with my learning from community work. At home I prepare ancestral recipes inherited by wise people from the villages I have had contact with.

Sports, swimming, dancing; these are interests that help me keep my body healthy and my mind focused on being a better human being.

Timeline

Science and Computational Thinking Teacher

K-School Learning Studio
08.2024 - Current

Census Takers Supervisor

Instituto Nacional De Estadísticas Y Censos (INEC)
11.2022 - 12.2022

Certificate of Technical Studies B2 - English-as-a-Second-Language Education

Next Institute
02.2022 - 06.2022

Master in Education, Management And Leadership - Education, Educational Administration

Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar
09.2021 - 08.2023

Certificate - Curriculum Planning With The New Guidelines 21-22

Centro CICEI
07.2021 - 07.2021

Certified - Curriculum Planning And Virtual Education

Centro CICEI
08.2020 - 08.2020

Natural Sciences Teacher and Projects Tutor

GAD Otavalo, UEMOVA
08.2019 - 07.2021

Pedagogical Advisory - Processes, Classroom Mgmt., Conflict Resolution

Muyuyana-GAD
08.2019 - 02.2020

Conference Speaker

GAD Parroquial
10.2018 - 10.2018

Certificate - Environmental Education With Ethnic Groups

Biotropical Institute
10.2018 - 10.2018

Project Assistant / Environmental Trainer

Reserva Tesoro Escondido
07.2018 - 08.2019

Ecotourism Engineer - Tourism And Travel Management

Escuela Superior Politécnica De Chimborazo - ESPO
09.2016 - 08.2017

SGP Teacher

U.E. Madre María Berenice - Enseña Ecuador
09.2015 - 07.2016

Master in Territorial Planning/Environmental Mgmt - Territorial And Tourism Planning

Universidad De Barcelona
09.2015 - 08.2017

Certificate - Using Game As A Tool To Develop Content in Class

Cambridge University Press
09.2015 - 09.2015

Thesis Technician

GAD Parroquial Píntag
08.2014 - 03.2015

Biodiversity Management Area Assistant

Vivarium De Quito
06.2010 - 07.2010

High School Diploma -

Liceo Municipal Técnico "Fernandez Madrid"
09.1997 - 08.2008

English Tutor

Freelancer

Customer Service Executive

Cabrita Café
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