ALEXANDRA MAPURA
Montréal,Quebec
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Spanish and English teacher and freelance translator with a Master’s in Applied Linguistics and bachelor’s degrees in English Literature and Bilingualism studies. Very passionate about languages, translation, poetry, and cultures. Sociable, patient, enthusiastic, and creative. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
College Teacher
Champlain Regional College Saint-Lambert
Longueuil
02.2024 - Current
- Developed course curriculum and lesson plans for Cegep students.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments and exams.
- Conducted lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and laboratory sessions.
- Created online content and web-based resources to support student learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Evaluated student progress through tests, quizzes and assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking by facilitating discussions among students.
Teaching Assistant
TECC Summit School
Montreal East, QC
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Teaching Assistant
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted History of English Language course
- Worked closely with the professor to ensure all the materials are ready to deliver the lessons to students
- Graded essays, quizzes, and exams
- Assisted students during office hours.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Spanish Teacher
Collège International J. de la Fontaine
Montreal, Canada
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Guided Spanish Lessons in-person and online environment.
- Designed effective eLearning Course materials and resources for the lessons.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
- Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
- Worked closely with the other teachers to ensure all curriculum avenues were met and delivered lessons to students.
Teaching Assistant
Summit School
Montreal, Canada
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Worked closely with the teacher to provide a supportive, expert environment that meets each student’s needs and fosters learning, personal growth, well-being, and independence
- Worked closely with the teacher to ensure all curriculum avenues were met and delivered lessons to students
- Created and maintained a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that was consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
Spanish Teacher
Langmobile Montreal
Montreal, Canada
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Guided Spanish Lessons in-person and online environment.
- Designed effective eLearning Course materials and resources for the lessons
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
- Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
Spanish and English Teacher
I.E Kennedy School
, Colombia
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared informative classroom lectures on English and Spanish.
- Designed Instructional and Assessment material and Lesson Planning.
- Integrated media content in class to improve listening skill, speaking skill and vocabulary.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Required spoken and written student responses to contexts to increase reading comprehension.
- Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
- Met parents and school governors and presented informative documentation about students’ progress
- Provided support to students who required extra guidance
- Worked closely with the parents, other teachers, and school governors.
English Project Developer
I.E Hans Drews Arango
, Colombia
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Designed a new curriculum to integrate English as a Foreign Language
- Developed a new English Area Plan for primary courses
- Implemented the English Standards, the Suggested Curriculum, and the Basic English Learning rights developed by the Colombian National Minister of Education.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Concordia University
Montreal, QC11-2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Concordia University
07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingualism, Education
Technological University of Pereira
07.2019
English as a Second Language Courses -
Northern Virginia Community College
08.2017
Skills
- E-learning instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Multicultural Awareness
- Classroom Technology
- Curriculum development
- Digital Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Moodle, Canva, Prezi, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
- Modern teaching methods, translation, languages, literature, music, and cultures
- Document Translation
- Editing Skills
- Strong collaboration skills and teamwork
- Sociable, patient, enthusiastic, and creative
- Languages: English, Spanish, Basic French
Timeline
College Teacher
Champlain Regional College Saint-Lambert
02.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
TECC Summit School
09.2023 - 02.2024
Teaching Assistant
Concordia University
01.2023 - 04.2023
Teaching Assistant
Summit School
08.2021 - 01.2022
Spanish Teacher
Collège International J. de la Fontaine
01.2021 - 01.2023
Spanish Teacher
Langmobile Montreal
01.2020 - 01.2021
Spanish and English Teacher
I.E Kennedy School
01.2018 - 01.2019
English Project Developer
I.E Hans Drews Arango
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingualism, Education
Technological University of Pereira
English as a Second Language Courses -
Northern Virginia Community College
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