Christian Corujo
Calgary,AB
Summary
Passionate Spanish/Italian Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of __________. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION & CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
04.2021 - Current
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing, and auditory understanding of Spanish through literature (Poetry, Novels & Films)
- Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Gathered real-time data through traditional assessments with quizzes, exams and essays.
- Analyzed world literature delving into language culture to learn proper grammar and syntax.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
DELE Examiner
CERVANTES INSTITUTE
05.2018 - Current
- Administered oral and written test to students.
- Worked one-on-one with students to assess their reading, reading comprehension, and also their oral skills.
DELE Exam Preparation
BISHOP PINKHAM SCHOOL
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Summarize the main point of a topic.
- Help student to understand the key points of a text within a time-frame.
- Review grammar elements
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
Italian Language TA
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation.
- Review materials
- Review assignments
- Play interactive games to better oral skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Second Language Specialization - Secondary Route
WERKLUND SCHOOL oF EDUCATION
Calgary, AB04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Italian Studies/Spanish Studies
UNIVERSITY oF CALGARY
Calgary, AB06.2019
DELE Certified Examiner - Language Examiner
CERVANTES INSTITUTE
02.2018
Exchange Program - Italian Literature
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM
Bologna, Italy09.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Project-based Learning
- Cultural Competence
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Proficient in Spanish & Italian language/literature
- Technology Integration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION & CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
04.2021 - Current
DELE Examiner
CERVANTES INSTITUTE
05.2018 - Current
DELE Exam Preparation
BISHOP PINKHAM SCHOOL
03.2018 - 05.2019
Italian Language TA
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Second Language Specialization - Secondary Route
WERKLUND SCHOOL oF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Italian Studies/Spanish Studies
UNIVERSITY oF CALGARY
DELE Certified Examiner - Language Examiner
CERVANTES INSTITUTE
Exchange Program - Italian Literature
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM
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