Diana Patricia Ruiz Trujillo
Christchurch,Canterbury
Summary
Goal-minded English Teacher with experience directing students in essay writing and reading comprehension. Delivers exciting, meaningful classroom lectures to engage students. Upbeat attitude and smooth communicator when interacting with parents, students, fellow teachers and school administrators. Accomplished English Teacher designing English lesson plans to inspire and engage students. Highly adept in meeting English and Spanish course material requirements while focusing individual attention on students to promote success. Expert in promoting student reading, writing, listening and grammar skills in and out of classroom to develop creativity and enrich lives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher/tutor of Primary Schoolers
Mega Sentidos Special Needs institute
, Bogotá, Colombia
04.2020 - Current
- Organising schedules.
- Planning institutional events.
- Providing leadership and support to other tutors.
- Developing institute curricula and creating instructional materials for tutors to use in their sessions.
- Coordinating fundraising efforts to ensure that
Mega Sentidos has adequate resources to improve facilities and purchase new equipment. - Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
English Teacher Volunteer
English Language Partners
, Christchurch, New Zealand
07.2018 - Current
- Creating curricula to teach English to non-native speakers (TESOL).
- Managing and implementing a communicative approach
to enable students to interact with English on a daily basis. - Developing and implementing programs to improve
the cognitive performance of children in areas such as: concentration, organisation and self-management, reading
comprehension, problem solving.
Radio Broadcaster
Plains FM
, Christchurch, New Zealand
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Hosted a radio show for International Students living in New Zealand.
- The show created an environment where the migrant community can tell their own stories.
- Due to the popularity and high impact of the show, Plains FM sponsored the show "Speak-up 4eigners" for a year.
English & Spanish Teacher
Colsubsidio's Educational Program
, Bogotá, Colombia
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Taught Spanish to adults between 18 and 24 years old through projects created on their own.
- Trained adults to pass national regulatory tests in order to get their high school certificates.
- Achievement: At the end of the term, students were
able to write a book about their lives in order to
leave a legacy for the other generations.
Language Teacher
Public School
, San José De Castilla
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Coordinated the bilingual program in 7°, 8° and 9°
- Classroom coordinator and language sectional teacher.
- Organize multicultural events aiming to improve the average English level.
English Teacher
La Amistad Public School (Secondary)
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Teaching English to 7°, 10° and 11° students which means levels A1, A2
and B1. - To participate in local spelling Bee competitions against other public schools.
Literature Teacher
Pedagogical Experimental School
, Bogotá, Colombia
08.2012 - 12.2013
- Coordinate several projects in level 12 and 13 related to reading
comprehension methods and poetry as social expression. - Guide and enlighten student’s learning process through literature.
- Achievements: The creation of a new environment where students were allowed to celebrate poetry and gather together in order to understanding different social issues in Colombia.
- Participate in local writing tournaments such us Reading and Writing in 2013.
Grade Saber Pro Exam Grader
ICFES
, Bogotá, Colombia
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Reading and scoring 100 exams per day (minimum) Sending
reports to the project managers of other examiners on my watch. - Achievements: Leading a new group of examiners thanks to an accurate performance during the scoring process.
- Accurately graded tests and assignments according to criteria established by the instructor.
Magazine Editorial Assistant
National Pedagogical University
, Bogotá, Colombia
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Proof reader of new articles.
- Organised data bases of articles and authors.
- Planned and managed schedules for the committee meetings.
- Achievements: Coordinated executive meetings for
edition number 32 to 37. - Got to include important research papers about education.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education - TESOL And TEFL
National Pedagogical University of Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia2012
Diploma - Business Management Enterprise Course Level 7
Abacus Institute of Studies
Christchurch, New Zealand2018
Diploma - General English Course
Christchurch College of English Limited
Christchurch, New Zealand2017
Diploma - Intermediate English Business Course
ILAC International Language Academy of Canada
Toronto, CanadaDiploma - French A1
Alliance Françoise Colombie
Bogota, Colombia02.2023
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Management and Organisation
- Relationship Building and Rapport Skills
- Language Skills: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French
- Detail Oriented
- Dedicated and Committed
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Language Arts Core Curriculum
- Student-Centered Learning
Hobbies
- Indoor climbing
- Cycling
- Dance classes
- Painting
- Hiking
- Going for runs
- Visiting art galleries, local events and museums
- Going to the movies
- Doing volunteer jobs
- Reading novels and poetry
- Watching series at home
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Portuguese
Professional
Referees:
- Referees are available upon request.
Timeline
English Teacher/tutor of Primary Schoolers
Mega Sentidos Special Needs institute
04.2020 - Current
English Teacher Volunteer
English Language Partners
07.2018 - Current
Radio Broadcaster
Plains FM
07.2018 - 03.2020
English & Spanish Teacher
Colsubsidio's Educational Program
01.2016 - 07.2016
Grade Saber Pro Exam Grader
ICFES
12.2015 - 01.2016
Language Teacher
Public School
01.2015 - 12.2015
English Teacher
La Amistad Public School (Secondary)
01.2014 - 12.2014
Literature Teacher
Pedagogical Experimental School
08.2012 - 12.2013
Magazine Editorial Assistant
National Pedagogical University
02.2010 - 02.2011
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education - TESOL And TEFL
National Pedagogical University of Colombia
Diploma - Business Management Enterprise Course Level 7
Abacus Institute of Studies
Diploma - General English Course
Christchurch College of English Limited
Diploma - Intermediate English Business Course
ILAC International Language Academy of Canada
Diploma - French A1
Alliance Françoise Colombie
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