Luz-Maria Denise Garcelon Bustos

Director of IB Programming at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Español Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Inglés Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • CIS Team Evaluator
    Council of International Schools
    Nov, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • IB Examiner - Spanish B HL & SL
    International Baccalaureate
    Oct, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • NYS Certification - Spanish
    New York State

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of IB Programming
      • Aug 2021 - Present

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • IB DP Coordinator
      • Sep 2015 - Aug 2021

      Served as an IB DP Coordinator, preparing students and promoting their academic success through the organization of International Baccalaureate exams, evaluations, and workshop coordination. In addition, I supervised daily program and process operations, administrative oversight of budgets, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. ➟ Coordinate professional development for teachers to enrich teaching/learning aligning with requirements and philosophies.➟ Oversee 60 teachers and 240 students for workshop coordination for IB students and directed various programs based on core curriculum model elements. ➟ Develop engaging and intuitive IB workshops for parents and students to support continuing education goals.➟ Lead the IB Self Study Evaluation with Leadership Team to conceive of and deliver new strategic plan for school for a five-year period. Show less

    • Spanish Teacher
      • Sep 2012 - Aug 2021

      ➟ Develop and deliver comprehensive curriculum and lesson plans and instruct 6th to 12th grade students in Spanish. ➟Present annually on EdTech at NYSAIS Teaching with Technology in New York since 2014.

    • Student Engagement Team Leader
      • Sep 2015 - Jun 2017

      Throughout my time as a Student Engagement Team Leader I developed and implemented the Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) IB program involving a range of activities that counterbalanced academic pressures. In addition, I served as an 11th grade advisor, teaching bi-weekly development skills course to effectively build personal and professional development skills related to IB Learner Profile, bullying, people management, friendship, and time management. ➟ Planned, organized, and led curriculum focused assemblies and advisories for 11th and 12th grade students.➟ Collaborated in the organization of prom and other extracurricular events to promote student involvement. Show less

    • UNIS-UN Faculty Advisor
      • Sep 2014 - Feb 2016

      At the UN I delivered advisory to students on best practices for organization annual conference with over 600 international students attending the General Assembly of the United Nations New York Headquarters. ➟ Led Executive Committee meetings and built relationships to provide inroads for UNIS students and staff at the United Nations.➟ Liaised with UN representatives and student delegations to effectively organize conference.

    • Production Coordinator
      • Feb 2001 - Jul 2016

      In this role I oversaw commercial budgets while coordinating union and non-union jobs for key brand names such as Maybelline, Tiffany’s, Dove, and Sesame Street. In this role I oversaw commercial budgets while coordinating union and non-union jobs for key brand names such as Maybelline, Tiffany’s, Dove, and Sesame Street.

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Spanish Teacher
      • Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

      During my time as a Spanish Teacher I managed classrooms of diverse students from Kindergarten through 4th grade to deliver curriculum, lesson plans, and coursework as assigned by Teacher. ➟ Fostered a safe and productive classroom environment to optimize engagement, knowledge retention, and scholastic success of all students. During my time as a Spanish Teacher I managed classrooms of diverse students from Kindergarten through 4th grade to deliver curriculum, lesson plans, and coursework as assigned by Teacher. ➟ Fostered a safe and productive classroom environment to optimize engagement, knowledge retention, and scholastic success of all students.

    • Chile
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • IB DP Coordinator
      • Mar 2009 - Dec 2010

      As an IB DP Coordinator, I equipped students to pass IB examinations in addition to leading professional development for teachers of every subject. I also oversaw workshop coordination for 11th and 12th grade students and directed various programs based on core curriculum model elements.➟ Partnered with colleagues and leadership to conceive of and deliver new strategic plan for school for a five-year period.➟ Arranged IB workshops for teachers at Santiago College and other IB schools.➟ Provided students with on-point consultation and assistance in selecting and applying to chosen universities. Show less

    • English Teacher
      • Sep 2006 - Dec 2010

      Here I instructed higher level, mixed, and standard classes in English in preparation for IB external and internal assessments including Personal Project and MYP. I also acted as a homeroom teacher including managing all parent communication, professional development, coordinating academic counseling, and facilitating the college application process.➟ Performed classroom analysis to measure student performance and guide instructional decisions that aligned with individualized student needs, course learning objectives, and core assessments. ➟ Delivered feedback to students and families on progress, improvement opportunities, and course specifics. Show less

Education

  • Teachers College of Columbia University
    Master's degree, Master's in the Teaching of English
    2013 - 2015
  • Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish Language Teacher Education
    2002 - 2006
  • University of Technology, Sydney
    Bachelor of Education - BEd, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
    2005 - 2005
  • Santiago College
    High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate
    1992 - 2000
  • American School of Honduras
    Primary School
    1987 - 1991

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