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Norma Cortes Leyva

Brampton,Ontario

Summary

A thoroughly seasoned English teacher having numerous experience working with all levels of students and backgrounds. I am very passionate about engaging students to the best of their abilities. As a loyal and dedicated teacher, I always strive to bring out the best of each and every student. Having had both extensive on-the-job experience and formal training in teaching and support functions, I have demonstrated proficiency, a professional attitude and consistent attention to detail. My high level of teaching skills has ensured that all guidelines and job responsibilities have been followed. I have received teacher awards. Throughout my career, I have maintained an excellent performance record, excelling and feel confident that I would flourish in any environment where dedication, consistency and accuracy are valued. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

CULTURLINGUA LANGUAGE SCHOOL
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Present lesson in a comprehensive manner
  • Creating lesson plans and gathering materials as per curriculum
  • Helping students read and comprehend stories and poems
  • Assigning projects and assignments to students
  • Evaluating and grading student’s submissions
  • Taking reading sessions in class
  • Answering students' queries
  • Allocating lectures depending on the course weightage
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Helping students by creating individual lesson plans and taking one-on-one sessions
  • Tracking student’s daily attendance
  • Grading and discussing students' performance
  • Teaching sentence structure and composition rules
  • Ensuring proper usage of grammar rules
  • Training and accompanying students for competitions and debates
  • Use visual / audio means to facilitate learning
  • Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
  • Create and distribute educational content notes, summaries, assignments
  • Assess and record student’s progress and provide grades and feedback
  • Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior.

English Teacher

FREELANCE
02.2010 - 08.2023
  • Present lesson in a comprehensive manner
  • Use visual / audio means to facilitate learning
  • Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
  • Create and distribute educational content notes, summaries, assignments
  • Assess and record student’s progress and provide grades and feedback
  • Provide feedback based on workload and classroom behavior.
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.

English Teacher

INSTITUTO LUIS SILVA
09.2006 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for planning course material and activities
  • Assessing student’s progress
  • Building trusting relationships with students, parents and staff
  • Responsible for teaching English with patience and tact
  • Responsible for creating a supportive learning environment
  • Assisting students meet their learning goals, through compelling and diverse methods
  • Overseeing student’s progress and needs by tracking their assignments and exam grades, in order to provide useful feedback
  • Mentoring projects and conducting extracurricular activities
  • Teaching critical analysis of literary topics and poetry
  • Participating in annual meetings and conferences
  • Attending workshops to upgrade language skills
  • Encouraging classroom discussions and participation.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.

Education

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate -

WORLDWIDE TEACHERS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF WORLDWIDE MASSACHUSETTS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE
Boston, MA

Culinary Arts Chef – Diploma -

GQB CULINARY SCHOOL
Guadalajara,Mexico

High School Diploma -

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Able to work effectively under pressure within extremely tight deadlines
  • Self-motivated and able to work equally well alone and in teams
  • Proven ability to think on my feet and solve problems
  • A quick learner and hands-on individual
  • Easily adapts to changes and learns new concepts quickly
  • Vast experience with a wide range of transferable skills
  • Proficient computer skills: Windows Applications, MS Office (Word), Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet Applications, Email Applications
  • Fluency; Spanish / English, spoken and written
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Adapting to Different Learning Styles
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • Parent Communication

Timeline

English Teacher

CULTURLINGUA LANGUAGE SCHOOL
03.2020 - 08.2023

English Teacher

FREELANCE
02.2010 - 08.2023

English Teacher

INSTITUTO LUIS SILVA
09.2006 - 08.2023

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate -

WORLDWIDE TEACHERS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF WORLDWIDE MASSACHUSETTS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Culinary Arts Chef – Diploma -

GQB CULINARY SCHOOL

High School Diploma -

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Norma Cortes Leyva