SERGIO ANDRÉS VERDEJO OLIVA
English Language Teacher
Sol Y Mar 210, Depto G32 Viña Del Mar
Summary
Experienced academic in teaching English as a foreign language, as well as English phonetics and phonology, including international exam preparation. Over
20 years' experience in higher education. Internationally certified in English at the C2 level of the CEFR. Master’s degree holder, currently a PhD candidate in Linguistics at the University of Concepción.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
ACADEMIC
UNIVERSIDAD DE PLAYA ANCHA
Santiago
1 2022 - Current
- Assistant Professor of University’s English Program (core courses), delivering classes of Elementary English, Basic English, Intermediate English I, and Intermediate English II, at Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Arts.
LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF VIÑA DEL MAR
01.2022 - Current
- Lecturer for the English Teaching Program
- Taught Advanced Basic English, Corrective English Phonetics, English Phonetics and Phonology, and Advanced English Didactics and Methodology
- Also reviewed the programs for Corrective English Phonetics and English Phonetics and Phonology.
LECTURER
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS
Santiago
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Lecturer for the Translation and Interpretation Program
- Taught English IV and English Workshop III.
ACADEMIC
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA SILVA HENRÍQUEZ
Santiago
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Academic in the English Department
- Taught English Phonetics and Phonology I, II, and III, as well as Graduation Seminar in the English Pedagogy program.
LECTURER
DUOC UC PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Lecturer for the Transversal English Program
- Taught Elementary, Basic, and Intermediate English in various technical and professional programs.
INSTRUCTOR
INSTITUTO CHILENO BRITÁNICO DE CULTURA
Santiago
01.2018 - 01.2019
- International exam preparation instructor, particularly Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
LECTURER
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE CHILE
Santiago
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Lecturer for the English program for various faculties, including Social Sciences, Humanities, and Health.
ACADEMIC
UNIVERSIDAD MAYOR
Santiago
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Academic in the Faculty of Education
- Taught English Phonetics and Phonology I and II, Language and Communication in English I and II, and Learning Assessment.
LECTURER
INACAP PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Lecturer in charge of Homogenized English (transversal) courses for different programs, as well as reading comprehension courses applied to Business English for the School of Administration and Business.
ACADEMIC
SANTO TOMÁS UNIVERSITY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Academic in the Faculty of Education
- Taught Applied English Phonetics I and II in the English Pedagogy program.
ACADEMIC
UCINF UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Academic in the Faculty of Education
- Taught Applied English Phonetics I and II in the English-Spanish Translation and Interpretation, and English Pedagogy programs.
ACADEMIC
UDLA UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Academic in the Faculty of Education
- Taught English Phonetics and Phonology I, II, and III in the English Pedagogy program
- Also responsible for redesigning the curriculum for these subjects.
LECTURER
EATRI PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Lecturer for the English-Spanish Translation and Interpretation, and English-Spanish Liaison Interpretation programs
- Taught English Language I, II, III, and IV.
Education
Ph.D. - Linguistics
University of Concepción
Concepción, Chile 03.2020 - Current
Master’s in Linguistics - Linguistics
University of Santiago De Chile
Santiago 03.2013 - 12.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Chilean-British Institute
Santiago 03.2000 - 01.2005
Skills
Student Engagement
Academic administration
Teaching Excellence
Educational leadership
Course design
Online Teaching
Academic Writing
Certification
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 2016, 2018, 2019, BAND 8 (C1)
Affiliations
- Chilean Linguistics Society (SOCHIL)
- International Phonetic Association (IPA) – 2019 - 2021
Others
- SPEAKING EXAMINER - CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH – 2023 TO PRESENT
- Speaking Examiner and Invigilator for Main Suite exams (B1, B2, C1) for Exam Center CL003
Timeline
LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF VIÑA DEL MAR
01.2022 - Current
LECTURER
UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS
01.2022 - 01.2023
Ph.D. - Linguistics
University of Concepción
03.2020 - Current
ACADEMIC
UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA SILVA HENRÍQUEZ
01.2020 - 01.2022
LECTURER
DUOC UC PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
01.2019 - 01.2022
INSTRUCTOR
INSTITUTO CHILENO BRITÁNICO DE CULTURA
01.2018 - 01.2019
LECTURER
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DE CHILE
01.2018 - 01.2019
ACADEMIC
UNIVERSIDAD MAYOR
01.2017 - 12.2017
LECTURER
INACAP PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
01.2017 - 01.2018
ACADEMIC
SANTO TOMÁS UNIVERSITY
01.2015 - 01.2016
Master’s in Linguistics - Linguistics
University of Santiago De Chile
03.2013 - 12.2015
ACADEMIC
UCINF UNIVERSITY
01.2009 - 01.2011
ACADEMIC
UDLA UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 01.2010
LECTURER
EATRI PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
01.2005 - 01.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching English As A Second Language
Chilean-British Institute
03.2000 - 01.2005
ACADEMIC
UNIVERSIDAD DE PLAYA ANCHA
1 2022 - Current
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 2016, 2018, 2019, BAND 8 (C1)
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), 2013, 990
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), 2011, PASS C (C2)
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