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Sofia Balarezo
English/Spanish Teacher
Cuenca
Summary
Patient English Language Teacher with 7 years of experience preparing English classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments and handouts. Diligent individual dedicated to meeting learning needs of each individual student. Comfortable managing classrooms of 2 to 10 students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Teacher
Pasos School
Cuenca
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Used SCANTRON answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade and compute homework and tests.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Sponsored several student activities and clubs, dedicating over 10 hours per week outside regular school hours.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Planned lessons for classroom of 25 students.
- Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
- Kept online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic via Zoom platform.
English Language Teacher
Bilingüe School
Cuenca
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Used answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade and compute homework and tests.
- Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
- Followed the school program as it was based on the Cristian Religion.
Client Service Representative
Seguros Unidos S.A.
Cuenca
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Educated clients on account services and resolved client inquiries regarding statement information and account balances.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with operations staff to resolve service problems and boost client satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping with proactive attention to client information updates.
- Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Managed all the income from the company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Unidad Educativa Rosa De Jesus Cordero
Cuenca - Ecuador 01.2011 - 07.2023
Specialist in School Psychology - Educational Psychology
Universidad Del Azuay
Cuenca - Ecuador 09.2011 - Current
Skills
Special education
Software
Canva
Excel
Certification
C1 English Level
Timeline
C1 English Level
09-2019
English Language Teacher
Pasos School
08.2019 - 10.2022
English Language Teacher
Bilingüe School
01.2017 - 03.2018
Client Service Representative
Seguros Unidos S.A.
01.2016 - 09.2016
Specialist in School Psychology - Educational Psychology
Universidad Del Azuay
09.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Unidad Educativa Rosa De Jesus Cordero
01.2011 - 07.2023
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