Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student (children and/or adult) learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding standards.
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Marcela Lazcano
English Teacher
Valparaiso
Summary
Overview
30
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
1
Certificate
Work History
Eclass AcademySantiago
English as a Second Language Teacher
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
School of Merchant Marines OTECValparaiso
English Teacher
10.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Planning
- Development
- Execution of English classes
- Classes for adults
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Curauma Language SchoolValparaiso
English Teacher
03.2014 - Current
Job overview
- English teacher for preschool and elementary education
- Planning
- Development
- Execution of English classes
- Students with special needs
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
School Nueva Era 21st CenturyValparaiso
Head Teacher, English Teacher
03.2012 - 03.2014
Job overview
- English teacher for students from first to fourth grade High School
- Study trip to Bariloche, Argentina
- Planning, development and execution of English Classes
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material, among other duties.
Pan American SchoolValparaiso
English Teacher
03.2008 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Planning
- Development
- Execution of English classes for intermediate level students
Sek Pacific International SchoolValparaiso
Social Science and English Teacher
03.1998 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Planning
- Development
- Execution of classes for preschool and elementary school
- Head Teacher to second grade
Price WaterhouseSantiago
Translator English - Spanish /Spanish Interpreter
12.1995 - 12.1997
Job overview
- Translation of specific written documents
- Interpreter for company executives
- Checking proof reading of document
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations.
- Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
- Prepared comprehensive glossaries and terminology databases to facilitate analysis.
- Used translation software to verify complex terms and expedite communication process.
- Maximized quality control of translated documents.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
Forrest City, High SchoolForrest City, Arkansas .
Spanish assistant teacher
10.1994 - 10.1995
Job overview
- Planning Spanish classes
- Development
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Distributed tests, assignments and handouts per teacher specifications.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Execution of Spanish classes for High School students.
Education
University of Playa AnchaValparaiso, Chile
BS from English Pedagogy
03.1990 - 05.1995
University Overview
- Professional development completed in English Language Teaching
- Received Amity Scholarship in 1994.
Skills
Writing coursework
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Certification
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Work Preference
Important To Me
Career advancementWork from home optionWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
English as a Second Language Teacher
Eclass Academy
06.2024 - Current
English Teacher
School of Merchant Marines OTEC
10.2015 - Current
English Teacher
Curauma Language School
03.2014 - Current
Head Teacher, English Teacher
School Nueva Era 21st Century
03.2012 - 03.2014
English Teacher
Pan American School
03.2008 - 03.2011
Social Science and English Teacher
Sek Pacific International School
03.1998 - 12.2007
Translator English - Spanish /Spanish Interpreter
Price Waterhouse
12.1995 - 12.1997
English Teacher
03-1995
Spanish assistant teacher
Forrest City, High School
10.1994 - 10.1995
University of Playa Ancha
BS from English Pedagogy
03.1990 - 05.1995
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