ELIA LOPEZ REDES

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Versatile and innovative English teacher with over 20 years of experience. Skilled, committed, ESL instructor who uses effective and efficient methods of teaching, while focusing on the individual needs of each student. ESL teacher specializing in English courses for students of all levels. Teaching experience ranges from elementary school students to adult professionals. Also offers English lessons for business, travel and conversation. Incorporates aspects of culture and history into each lesson. Patient, equipped with the knowledge that learning a language takes time and practice. Adaptable, versatile, positive and reliable teacher. Skills

Proficient speaker of English Patient and encouraging Certified ESL instructor Proficient at developing rapport Creative learning strategies 20 years of experience teaching english Certifications

CELTA. Pass B. British Council (2013)

IELTS (2013)

Education and Training

Law 2001

Law School Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico

Master of Arts: Social Studies 2003

Autonomous University of Sinaloa Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico United States and Canada Studies

Employment experience

English teacher (1997 - 2016)

Language Institute. Autonomous University of Sinaloa. Created daily lesson plans for multi-level adult ESL classes. Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill- building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening. Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive. Supplementary materials in English for all students. Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management. Conducted small groups and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs. North America Programs Coordinator (2012-2016)

Autonomous University of Sinaloa. Promoted the internationalization of the University through the establishment of relations and agreements of collaboration and cooperation with foreign institutions, particularly in the North American region, to enable it to increase its capacity and academic competitiveness and to give recognition to the quality of its human and material resources. Represented the University in the United States and Canada for the establishment and development of international relations. Promoted the academic, artistic, cultural and sports activities carried out or in which the Institution participates at an international level, particularly in the United States and Canada. Managed the subscription of agreements of collaboration and academic, scientific and technological cooperation with universities, institutes and research centers in North America. Organized and coordinated cultural and social events for international students.

Vice principal (2011-2012)

Faculty of International Studies and Public Policy. Autonomous University of Sinaloa. Collaborated with department faculty members to redesign a two year-round -standard curriculum of the following minors: Tourism Management, International Studies and Public Policy. Collaborated in the process of accreditation of the degree in International Studies at the Association of the Accreditation and Certification of Social Sciences. Participation in the training session to prepare the Tutorial Action Plan. (Tutoring Program for college students) Organized recruitment and admission events for prospective students.

English teacher (2006-2013)

Faculty of International Studies and Public Policy Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and discussions. Inspired students to translate their academic interests into the real world taking positive actions. Initiated though-provoking classrooms discussions to help students develop their critical thinking abilities. Engaged in cultural immersion programs with students.

Business English teacher (2006-2009)

Faculty of International Studies and Public Policy Taught lessons encompassing a range of skills-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.

English teacher (2004-2005)

Darwin Institute (High School)

Planned and supervise class projects and field trips. Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management. Completed ongoing staff training sessions.

English teacher

Jean Piaget Bilingual Institute (Elementary School) (2003-2004) Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth. Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors. Created daily lesson plans for activities. Monitored educational progress by keeping detailed individual chart files.