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ISABEL GARRIDO

CUENCA,Provincia del Azuay
ISABEL GARRIDO

Summary

Motivated individual keen to support English language learners to reach their goals. Shares strong conversational and written language expertise. Excellent problem-solver and comfortable using range of apps and software platforms. Dynamic English as a Foreign Language Teacher with aninnovative teaching approach. Drives class engagement through interactive exercises, role plays and multimedia content. Adapts learning materials to meet diverse needs. An enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behaviour. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

COLEGIO ALEMAN STIEHLE DE CUENCA
CUENCA, Azuay

TEFL AND IB SUBJECTS TEACHER
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided tailored feedback to students and parents, identifying constructive areas for improvement.
  • Planned and delivered specific lessons to designated classes and age groups.
  • Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.
  • Prepared tests, examination papers and exercises to gauge student performance.
  • Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
  • Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback by school management.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.

UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PARTICULAR ALBORADA
Cuenca, Azuay

TEFL AND CLIL AREA ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
09.2019 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Recognised individual training needs and designed tailored activities to meet specified development goals.
  • Assessed programme performance to make continual course and resource improvements.
  • Supported learners with programme-related questions and concerns to maintain educational progress.
  • Modelled effective training techniques to exceed attainment targets.
  • Developed improved resources to support department learning goals.
  • Set assessments and deliver constructive feedback to improve learner development.
  • Coordinated educational event planning to increase engagement with learning schemes on offer.
  • Updated learning programmes to reflect curriculum changes and updates.
  • Assisted teachers with planning, facilitating and delivering education programmes.
  • Improved Learning Management Systems to increase engagement with resources.

CEDEI SCHOOL AND CEDEI FOUNDATION
Cuenca, Azuay

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC COORDINATOR AND TEACHER
01.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Oversaw international teacher training and monitored foreign teachers' performance through routine lesson observations.
  • Set up and provided academic and administrative support to foreign teachers and their classes daily.
  • Identified additional special student needs including academic and psychological, implementing effective action to increase engagement and attainment.
  • Supported teachers and coworkers in other varied tasks including translations, and documentation, transactions, academic portfolio creation, academic curriculum renewal and implementation, and others to promote effective workflow.
  • Increased learning engagement among all types of students.
  • Supported the teachers' team plan for lessons, utilise digital materials effectively and accurately track advacement and performance.

UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PARTICULAR BORJA
CUENCA, Azuay

Primary School English Teacher
10.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviour with afirm and fair style.
  • Evaluated curriculum and procedures to reach high-quality standards.

Education

UNIVERSIDAD DEL AZUAY
Cuenca, Provincia del Azuay

Bachelor of Arts from International Studies bilingual mention in foreign trade
09.2013 - 10.2018

University overview


  • Continuing education in several areas such as foreign trade, cross-cultural communication, diplomacy, human rights, model of united nations, stock exchange, international relations, international affairs, customs, and management.
  • Elected to Student Council representative for Universidad del Azuay in 2015
  • Member of Foreign Trade Students Club

UNIVERISIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE LA RIOJA
Cuenca, Provincia del Azuay

Master of Arts from Teaching English as a Foreign Language
09.2020 - 10.2021

University overview

Skills

  • English speaking coaching
  • General English curriculum
  • Placement testing and induction
  • Google Classroom
  • elearning
  • Lesson design
  • Activity-based learning

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

TEFL AND IB SUBJECTS TEACHER
COLEGIO ALEMAN STIEHLE DE CUENCA
09.2021 - Current
UNIVERISIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE LA RIOJA
Master of Arts from Teaching English as a Foreign Language
09.2020 - 10.2021
TEFL AND CLIL AREA ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PARTICULAR ALBORADA
09.2019 - 07.2021
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC COORDINATOR AND TEACHER
CEDEI SCHOOL AND CEDEI FOUNDATION
01.2018 - 08.2019
Primary School English Teacher
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PARTICULAR BORJA
10.2017 - 01.2018
UNIVERSIDAD DEL AZUAY
Bachelor of Arts from International Studies bilingual mention in foreign trade
09.2013 - 10.2018
ISABEL GARRIDO