Head of Learning and Development

• Aug 2022 - Present

• Responsible for all aspects of academic quality and teaching delivery, including the effective management and development of teaching and resource, excellent students/client experience and motivational staff leadership. • Assist in the coordination and implementation of new curricular and extracurricular innovations and content. • Develop effective reporting analytics and use data to spot trends. Identifying where key date points could provide valuable insights to support decision-making in the business. • Analyze data for the purpose of improving the pedagogical plan and take actions, providing updates of improvements to the Board of Directors. • Track & listen all inquiries/requests in case management tool and solve them ensuring a positive customer experience. • Actively take part in continuous improvement activities/projects that contribute to meeting all KPIs, by keeping Knowledge Base up to date and support HRBPs, and key stakeholders to ensure that processes run smoothly and in a timely manner. Show less

Project Manager & Academic Consultant

• Aug 2019 - May 2023

• Review and analyze institutions performance data (goals, test scores, graduation rates, performance…) and take actions. • Lead, manage and train the schools’ staff to help them to improve institutions ranking and academic standing. • Proactively identify and respond to the needs of students and/or educational institutions. • Provide guidance to teaching faculty on their needs (curriculum, teaching styles, resources, etc.…) • Observe teachers on the job and then make suggestions as feedback for ways to improve & reach the goal of the institution. • Guiding & supporting the schools throughout the process of implementation of the pedagogical method. • Help & facilitate the necessary resources to achieve the academic results and so the objectives proposed designing an individualized work plan to each center. • Effectively present my ideas and solutions being able to gather, disseminate, train and share best practices. Show less

Bilingualism Coordinator

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2019

• Responsible to monitor plan and follow up school action plan and report to the Board of Directors. • Coordinate study abroad program with UK & USA students: -Design and develop group & individual courses to adapt to the specific requirements of the students -Organize Language Exchange -Schedule classes -Student placement • Train, coach and give feedback from observations • Coordinate all bilingual program related matters • Show & Explain the Educational Project and system to the families of future students • Promote the school through marketing strategies and Innovation Plan (Modelo EFQM) • Teach classes depending on students need/ Project based learning • Coordinate and develop new English Cambridge project at the school as an exam center • Train candidates for Cambridge exams with IML ̈La Zubia” Show less

Group Lead

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

Dual Language Leader & Teacher

• Jul 2014 - Jun 2017

• Lead team meetings and collaborate with colleagues to conduct data analysis, ensuring overall student achievement. • Coach teachers, providing constructive feedback to implement effective instructional strategies to execute best practices. • Collaborate with members from the campus Shared-Decision Making Committee to implement school vision, mission and goal as declared to achieve overall student achievement. • Enhance and augment student learning and progress by effectively implementing proven teaching methods and techniques that include the use of scaffolding, cooperative learning groups, learning centers, inclusion, multisensory-based lessons & activities, technology integration, and differentiated instruction. • Design and implement creative and flexible lesson plans that actively engage the diverse learning styles and abilities of every student including students with ADD/ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and language impairments. • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' diverse needs and interests. • Elected Teacher of the Year for 2016-2017 school year • Assist with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational, sessions. • Integrate technology within the classroom, through use of a Smartboard and ELMO, in addition to creating interactive PowerPoint games for students to increase engagement and interests in core subjects • Collaborate with parents/guardians to discuss individual student progress and to determine priorities and supplemental resources to meet the varied needs of the learner. CONTRIBUTIONS: • Bilingual Spelling Bee Coordinator • University Interscholastic League (UIL) Coach & Coordinator • Organization of the Autumn, Winter and Spring programs • Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) rep. • K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Spanish reading/writing tutor • Grade Chair • School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) rep. • PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Involvement. Show less

Early Childhood Bilingual Program Head & Teacher

• Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

• Early Childhood Bilingual Program Head • Develop weekly plans and implement age-appropriate curriculum/lesson plans to nurture and stimulate all domains of student development • Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment reflective of and conducive to students’ learning and growth • Implement Project-Based Learning methods & workshops for both teachers and students • Internal Communications Coordinator • Organize community events like Grandparents' Day and Peace Day • Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff. Show less

Early Childhood Bilingual Teacher

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2014

Early Childhood Bilingual Program Head

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2014

English Second Language Teacher

• Sep 2010 - Jul 2012