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Verónica Rosalía Piedra Carrión

Verónica Rosalía Piedra Carrión

EFL Teacher
Cuenca

Summary

Experienced and passionate EFL Teacher. Specialized in creating and adapting a comprehensive curriculum that meets students' requirements and standards. Able to act as a facilitator of lifelong learning experiences while allowing students to share their own passions and curiosities through the use of authentic language. Familiar with many renowned educational philosophies accompanied by ICT's tools, and committed to continually advancing as a teacher to positively impact students' lives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

English Teacher

Instituto Universitario De Idiomas, Universidad De Cuenca
03.2023 - Current

- English teacher at different levels

- Design and preparation of materials

- Evaluation


English Teacher

Centro de Idiomas de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca (Servicios Profesionales)
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • English Teacher at different levels
  • Preparation of activities and materials.
  • Evaluation

Assistant Professor of English

Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad de Cuenca
09.2018 - 02.2023
  • - ICT's for English Teachers: This subject aims to provide technological resources and to develop digital skills in future English language teachers.
  • - History of the Language: Through the study of this subject, students would learn about the development of the target language.
  • - Introduction to TEFL: The aim of this subject was to analyze, learn, and apply the different theories and approaches to English teaching as a foreign language.
  • - Reading and Writing II: The purpose of the subject was to develop the ability to comprehend and create different types of texts.
  • - Masterpieces of English Literature II: The purpose of this subject was to develop students' awareness and knowledge about different relevant authors of English poetry and their influence on society.
  • - Etymology: The aim of this subject was to teach students the roots and origins of the English lexicon.
  • - Thesis Director of approximately ten graduation works; and thesis revisor.
  • - Pre-service Practicum Supervisor
  • - Community Service Work at CAI (Centro de Infractores Adolescentes) and Fundacion Alianza en el Desarrollo.
  • - Created and designed syllabi and materials for a complete semester of the different courses mentioned above.

English Teacher

Instituto Universitario de Idiomas de la Universidad de Cuenca
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • - English teacher at different course levels.
  • - English teacher in the Tourism Major.
  • - Designed and prepared material and exams for the corresponding courses.

English Teacher

Instituto de Idiomas de la Universidad del Azuay (Servicios Profesionales)
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • - English teacher of an intensive course: Intermediate 1
  • - English teacher of an intensive course: Elementary 2
  • - Designed, prepared, and adapted material and communicative activities to meet students' interests and needs.

English Teacher

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana
04.2015 - 03.2018
  • - English Teacher at different course levels.
  • - Planning and elaboration of activities and material.
  • - Design and elaboration of exams.
  • - Translations
  • - Tutoring sessions

Education

Magíster en Lingüística Aplicada - Enseñanza de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera

Universidad de Cuenca
06.2018

Licenciada en Ciencias de la Educación - Lengua y Literatura Inglesa

Universidad de Cuenca
10.2012

Certificate - EFL Teaching

CELTA Cambridge (Kaplan School)
Dublin
05.2001 -

Skills

Lesson planning

Student support

Classroom management

Team teaching

Virtual teaching

Training

  • Advanced English Course, Kaplan (London, England) September 2017 — October 2017
  • CELTA (Cambridge), Kaplan (Dublin, Ireland) November 2017 — December 2017

Timeline

English Teacher

Centro de Idiomas de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca (Servicios Profesionales)
04.2023 - 12.2024

English Teacher

Instituto Universitario De Idiomas, Universidad De Cuenca
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Professor of English

Facultad de Filosofía, Letras y Ciencias de la Educación de la Universidad de Cuenca
09.2018 - 02.2023

English Teacher

Instituto Universitario de Idiomas de la Universidad de Cuenca
04.2018 - 08.2018

English Teacher

Instituto de Idiomas de la Universidad del Azuay (Servicios Profesionales)
12.2017 - 05.2018

English Teacher

Universidad Politécnica Salesiana
04.2015 - 03.2018

Certificate - EFL Teaching

CELTA Cambridge (Kaplan School)
05.2001 -

Licenciada en Ciencias de la Educación - Lengua y Literatura Inglesa

Universidad de Cuenca

Magíster en Lingüística Aplicada - Enseñanza de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera

Universidad de Cuenca
Verónica Rosalía Piedra CarriónEFL Teacher