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Claudia García

Claudia García

Montevideo

Summary

I am an English Language teacher with over twenty years of experience, specializing in instructing children, teenagers, and adults. In December 2020, I obtained the Alianza Teaching Diploma from Alianza Cultural Uruguay Estados Unidos, which has deepened my expertise and rekindled my passion for teaching. As a versatile educator, I employ a diverse range of techniques and learning tools to create engaging lessons that effectively lower students' emotional barriers, enhancing their comprehension and language output. . I have excellent communications and adaptability skills that enables achievement of positive outcomes.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher. Adults and Teenagers. Ceibal Rt

Alianza Cultural Uruguay - United States
02.2024 - Current
  • Educating students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Providing targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
  • Enhancing students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
  • Increasing student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Promoting critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Developing a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged a fun learning experience, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.

English Language Teacher

Berlitz Language Institute
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Remote English Language Teaching in charge of over 35 groups of students aged 8 to 12 years old.

Retail Sales Account's Executive

Digistar LTDA.
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Identify and close business deals
  • Seek and develop new commercial opportunities, increase existing revenue and provide top level customer service to current accounts and new ones.

Imports and Corporate Sales

Mafedal S.A.
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Carried out a research on a new brand of toys (Minecraft) for teenagers
  • Full-scope of responsibilities for the import, marketing campaigns and sales of this new line of products.

Human Resource Supervisor

Delsinor S.A. / Erebil S.A.
01.2001 - 01.2013
  • Supervised the Human Resource Area of the Company, processing invoices, accounts payable and receivable tasks
  • Managed and oversaw the daily operations of the accounting department.

Concessions Manager

Todomusica S.A.
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Responsible for the concession of all over sea's brands represented by Melcorey S.A to TODOMUSICA.


Company Shareholder

Melcorey S.A.
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • In charge of Import and wholesale of musical instruments
  • Attend trade shows in U.S.A
  • To negotiate business terms.

A&R Assistance and Import & Export Manager

WEL S.A. (Palacio de la Música)
01.1988 - 01.1997
  • Responsible for publicity and promotion campaigns of the albums released by the company's labels.

Education

Teaching Diploma - English Teacher

Alianza Cultural Uruguay - United States
12.2020

Skills

  • One on one teaching
  • Exam Preparation
  • Online Teaching
  • Classroom management
  • Student Engagement
  • Interactive Teaching
  • Cooperative Learning

Strengths

  • Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to understand and appreciate diverse cultural and social backgrounds, fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes respect and understanding among students.
  • Effective Communication Skills: Strong ability to convey complex language concepts in clear, accessible ways, using varied instructional methods to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility: Skilled at adjusting lesson plans and teaching strategies to meet the varying needs and proficiency levels of students, ensuring engagement and progress.
  • Assessment and Feedback Expertise: Proficient in developing and implementing assessments that accurately measure student progress, along with providing constructive feedback to enhance language acquisition.
  • In addition to my work with general ESL students, I also teach special needs students, adapting my approach to meet their unique learning requirements. I use differentiated instruction techniques, such as visual supports and interactive activities, to create an engaging and accessible learning environment. This experience has deepened my understanding of diverse learning styles and has strengthened my commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive.

EDUCATION

STUDIES (ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL)


RICHARD ANDERSON SCHOOL

Elementary School 1974 1980

High School 1981 1985

LICEO NRO.3 DÁMASO ANTONIO LARRAÑAGA


5TH GRADE - 1986

KING WILLIAM HIGH SCHOOL, VIRGINA, U.S.A.


11TH. GRADE – 1986 - 1987

LICEO NRO. 1 JOSÉ ENRIQUE RODÓ Y LICEO NR.10

6TH GRADE COMPLETED. 1995


CERTIFICATIONS:


INSTITUTO DICKENS Oxford Preliminary Certificate 1983

CRANDON COLLEGE Executive Bilingual Secretary 1984 - 1986

INSTITUTO ANGLO Cambridge First Certificate Examination 1984

ALIANZA URUGUAY/ESTADOS UNIDOS Michigan Proficiency in English Examination 1984

TALLER DE COMERCIO INTERNACIONAL 1995

INSTITUTO MAGISTERIAL International Trade’s Operator 2013

ALIANZA URUGUAY /ESTADOS UNIDOS – Alianza Teacher’s Diploma 2020

References

  • Arq. Mag. Lucía Pin, 29025160 int 168, Directora, Servicios Educativos, Alianza Uruguay - Estados Unidos
  • Almary Bengoechea, 097337453, Director, Berlitz Uruguay
  • Adrián Paikes, 094 401 505, Director, Electrónica Profesional


Timeline

ESL Teacher. Adults and Teenagers. Ceibal Rt

Alianza Cultural Uruguay - United States
02.2024 - Current

English Language Teacher

Berlitz Language Institute
01.2021 - 01.2023

Retail Sales Account's Executive

Digistar LTDA.
01.2016 - 01.2018

Imports and Corporate Sales

Mafedal S.A.
01.2014 - 01.2016

Human Resource Supervisor

Delsinor S.A. / Erebil S.A.
01.2001 - 01.2013

Concessions Manager

Todomusica S.A.
01.2000 - 01.2001

Company Shareholder

Melcorey S.A.
01.1997 - 01.2000

A&R Assistance and Import & Export Manager

WEL S.A. (Palacio de la Música)
01.1988 - 01.1997

Teaching Diploma - English Teacher

Alianza Cultural Uruguay - United States
Claudia García