Astrid Díaz Cabrera
Summary
Highly motivated researcher committed to making contributions towards an increased understanding of complex social phenomena. Critical thinker with knowledge and experience in conducting critical research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in academia.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher (online)
Miami International Language Academy
2021.11 - 2022.09
- Manage up to 14 students in virtual classroom.
- Create new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Develop activities and integrate technology to diversify instruction.
- Increase EFL students' reading levels by integrating online word games
- Educate students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Facilitate class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Give one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Semantics and Pragmatics
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
2021.01 - 2021.05
- Teach undergraduate courses in semantics and pragmatics.
- Conduct research, and advise student research.
Communicative English Teacher
Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
2016.10 - 2017.06
- Manage up to 15 students in the classroom.
- Teach EFL curriculum to improve students' conversational, writing, reading and listening abilities.
- Administer and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Document student attendance and progress against goals.
- Use positive reinforcement and provide clear feedback to help students succeed.
English for Specific Purposes Teacher
Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
2015.10 - 2016.06
- Teach 30 students majoring in Chemistry.
- Formulate goals and objectives of the course.
- Select and develop effective materials.
- Evaluate the learners' patterns of development.
English Grammar Teacher
Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
2013.10 - 2014.06
- Study, practice, and execute lessons that lead students to master daily standard-aligned objectives.
- Plan, prepare and deliver classical instructional methods and activities.
- Integrate school defined goals and objectives into lesson plans.
- Issue quarterly progress reports and semester report cards.
Education
Ph.D. - Languages, Cultures And Literacies
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, Canada07.2027
Master of Arts - English Language Teaching And Applied Linguistics
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma De Puebla
Puebla, Mexico11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Translation, Interpretation, ELT
Universidad Central Marta Abreu De Las Villas
Villa Clara, Cuba07.2017
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
- Interpreting results
- Well-developed academic writing skills
- ICT literacy skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Works well under pressure
- Effective multitasking
- Exceptionally organized
- Quick learner
- Dependable and responsible
Teaching and Research Interest
- Critical Discourse Studies
- English as an Additional Language
- Language Policy
Publications
- Diaz, A & Flores. E., (2022) . Anaphoric and Cataphoric References: A Contrastive Study Between English and Spanish Newspapers. Lenguas en Contexto. 13. pp. 9-14
- Collaborator in the writing of the book Writing and publishing a scientific paper: Research for professional development by Dr. Rebeca Elena Tapia Carlín (pending publication).
Conference Presentations
- July 28th, 2023. A Critical Examination of the Discourse 'English as a Necessity for Success' and its Reproduction in the Mexican Context. - DNC5ALED Discourses and their impacts on a world of multiple crises.
- March 20th, 2021. Classroom Culture as Ritualized Social Practice: Power Struggles and Learning - 18th Annual ESL/ELF International Conference for ESL Teachers COPEI & ANUPI 2020-21.
- May 20th, 2020. Improving the Use of the Passive Voice in English by Spanish-Speaking Pharmaceutical Scientists - XII International Corpus Linguistics Congress, University of Bergamo, Italy.
- April 3rd, 2020. ICT-Based EFL Learning in Cuban and Mexican Higher Education - Birmingham English Language Postgraduate Conference, Birmingham, England.
Affiliations
- American Association for Applied Linguistics
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
German
Elementary
References
- Dr. Ena Lee, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University (thesis supervisor). E-mail: ena@sfu.ca
- Dr. Michael thomas Witten, Faculty of Languages, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (M.A. thesis supervisor). E-mail: michaelwitten@correo.buap.mx
Timeline
English Teacher (online)
Miami International Language Academy
2021.11 - 2022.09
Semantics and Pragmatics
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
2021.01 - 2021.05
Communicative English Teacher
Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
2016.10 - 2017.06
English for Specific Purposes Teacher
Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
2015.10 - 2016.06
English Grammar Teacher
Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas
2013.10 - 2014.06
Ph.D. - Languages, Cultures And Literacies
Simon Fraser University
Master of Arts - English Language Teaching And Applied Linguistics
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma De Puebla
Bachelor of Arts - Translation, Interpretation, ELT
Universidad Central Marta Abreu De Las Villas
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