Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL
Hobbies and Interests
Publications
INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL
Timeline
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Bernardita María Bettancourt Mujica

Bernardita María Bettancourt Mujica

English Teacher
Santiago

Summary

Education professional with comprehensive background in teaching English to non-native speakers. Brings strong ability to develop and implement dynamic lesson plans tailored to students' needs. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics, and focused on achieving positive educational outcomes through effective communication and sensitivity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of English Department

Colegio San Ignacio El Bosque
Santiago, Chile
03.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Teacher of English

Colegio San Ignacio El Bosque
Santiago, Chile
03.2010 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management practices.
  • Boosted student engagement with collaborative group projects, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
  • Contributed to the school community by actively participating in faculty meetings, professional development workshops, and curriculum review committees.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

Evaluator of Open Questions

MIDE UC
Santiago, Chile
12.2013 - 12.2014

Read and evaluate open questions for the Pedagogical Excellence Assignation for Teachers of English (Ministry of Education)

Translator

Macrotel Ltda.
10.2011 - Current

Translate User Manuals of electric and electronic products (Spanish-English, English-Spanish)

Teaching Assistant for the Spanish Department

Mount Holyoke College
Massachussetts, USA
08.2008 - 05.2009
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Teacher of English

Colegio Silva Henríquez – Fundación Belén Educa
Santiago, Chile
08.2009 - 12.2009

Teach English to students from 7th to 10th grade

Teaching Assistant - Language IV

Universidad Alberto Hurtado
Santiago, Chile
03.2008 - 07.2008

Professor: Lisa Lupiani

  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
  • Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.

Education

English Pedagogy - Primary And Secondary Education

Universidad Alberto Hurtado
Santiago, Chile
12-2009

Psychology and Education

Mount Holyoke College
Massachusetts– U.S.A.
05-2009

Primary Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile
Santiago, Chile
01-2006

Secondary Education

Colegio Del Sagrado Corazón Apoquindo
Santiago, Chile
12-2002

11th Grade

Wayzata High School
Minnesota, U.S.A
06-2001

Elementary Education

Colegio San Esteban Diácono
Santiago, Chile
01-1997

Skills

  • English language learners
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Student engagement
  • Teacher evaluation
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • March 2018: Edu 1st. The power of Visible Thinking (VESS)
  • December 2016: British-Chilean Institute. CAE (Certificate of Advanced English) Certified English Level C1 with the highest score.
  • September-November 2016: December 2016: British-Chilean Institute. CAE course (Certificate of Advanced English)
  • January 2013 Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Facultad de Educación, “Aprendizaje en la nube: Google Apps to communicate, share and produce”

INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Hobbies and Interests

Dancing (Ballet and Contemporary Dance), handcrafting

Publications

  • October 2009 “ESL/EFL TEACHING AND LEARNING” Dissertation at the “17th National Convention for EFL Teaching Students”. Valparaíso.
  • September 2008 “TEACHING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE” Article published in Tesol Chile Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 05 – Spring 2008.

INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL

  • Date of birth: September 12th, 1984
  • Nationality: Chilean
  • Digital Competence: Proficient user of Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Apps, Canva
  • Married, 3 children

Timeline

Head of English Department

Colegio San Ignacio El Bosque
03.2024 - Current

Evaluator of Open Questions

MIDE UC
12.2013 - 12.2014

Translator

Macrotel Ltda.
10.2011 - Current

Teacher of English

Colegio San Ignacio El Bosque
03.2010 - Current

Teacher of English

Colegio Silva Henríquez – Fundación Belén Educa
08.2009 - 12.2009

Teaching Assistant for the Spanish Department

Mount Holyoke College
08.2008 - 05.2009

Teaching Assistant - Language IV

Universidad Alberto Hurtado
03.2008 - 07.2008

English Pedagogy - Primary And Secondary Education

Universidad Alberto Hurtado

Psychology and Education

Mount Holyoke College

Primary Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile

Secondary Education

Colegio Del Sagrado Corazón Apoquindo

11th Grade

Wayzata High School

Elementary Education

Colegio San Esteban Diácono
Bernardita María Bettancourt MujicaEnglish Teacher