Lorena Calva
Middle And High School Educator
Valparaíso
Summary
Accomplished educator with expertise in curriculum development and translation at Classical Conversations Chile. Spearheaded innovative lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and achieving measurable progress. Fluent in Spanish and English, adept at fostering collaborative learning environments. Proven track record in adapting U.S. curricula for Spanish-speaking regions, demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Homeschool Educator
Independent
Villa Alemana
03.2021 - Current
- Managed record-keeping and documentation requirements, maintaining accurate records of student performance and progress reports.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Developed personalized education plans to address specific goals and challenges for each child.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, resulting in measurable improvements in student progress.
- Organized capstone events each year, such as mock trials, protocol and etiquette events, science fairs, and debates.
- Organized field trips and enrichment activities, enhancing real-world understanding of academic concepts.
- Supported social development through group activities such as co-op classes or community service projects within the homeschool community.
- Planned and prepared each lesson.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Planned credits and classes for high school students.
- Made a smooth transition for Spanish-native speakers to the English curriculum, preparing them for American Literature, British Literature, and Poetry in English.
Foundations Director
Classical Conversations Chile
Villa Alemana
03.2025 - Current
- Planned and prepared lessons each week.
- Taught elementary students math, latin, science, history, geography, English grammar, music theory and history (composers and periods), and fine arts.
- Performed experiments each week and explained the science behind them.
Challenge Director
Classical Conversations Chile
Villa Alemana
03.2022 - Current
- Led conversations with middle and high school students about science, Latin, logic, math, history, geography, and literature.
- Planned and prepared lessons each week.
- Organized mock trials and trained the prosecution and defense team.
- Solved students' questions.
Academic Advisor
Classical Conversations South America
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Translated from English into Spanish home school support material about literature, history, science, pedagogy, and philosophy.
- Trained academic advisors from Chile
- Offered academic support to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
- Adapted the U.S. curriculum to Spanish.
- Uploaded translated material to the curriculum's online website.
- Invested in professional development in classical education.
- Organized online and in-person information sessions about Middle and High School programs from the curriculum.
- Attended trainings on Classical Education in person with the U.S. academic team.
- Collaborated with the U.S. academic team to adapt the curriculum and replace some books that are not available in Spanish.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogy in National And Foreign Languages
Universidad Técnica De Loja
Loja, Ecuador02-2029
Certificate - Classical Learning Cohort
Classical Conversations International
United States07-2023
Certificate - Intermidiate English Proficiency
Becas Chile
Santiago, Chile07-2021
High School Diploma -
Instituto Técnico Superior Consejo Provincial De Pichincha
Quito, Ecuador08-2001
Skills
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- FLUENT IN English
- Curriculum Development
- Translation
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom instruction
- Group instruction
- Liberal Arts and Classical Education Pedagogy
- Testing and grading
- Student records management
- Project-based learning
Timeline
Foundations Director
Classical Conversations Chile
03.2025 - Current
Academic Advisor
Classical Conversations South America
08.2022 - 02.2025
Challenge Director
Classical Conversations Chile
03.2022 - Current
Homeschool Educator
Independent
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogy in National And Foreign Languages
Universidad Técnica De Loja
Certificate - Classical Learning Cohort
Classical Conversations International
Certificate - Intermidiate English Proficiency
Becas Chile
High School Diploma -
Instituto Técnico Superior Consejo Provincial De Pichincha
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