Luz-Maria Denise Garcelon Bustos
Director of IB Programming at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CIS Team Evaluator
Council of International SchoolsNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
IB Examiner - Spanish B HL & SL
International BaccalaureateOct, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
NYS Certification - Spanish
New York State
Experience
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Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of IB Programming
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Aug 2021 - Present
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United Nations International School
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United States
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Education Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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IB DP Coordinator
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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
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Spanish Teacher
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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.
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Student Engagement Team Leader
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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
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UNIS-UN Faculty Advisor
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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.
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Production Coordinator
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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.
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United Nations International School
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United States
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Education Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Spanish Teacher
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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.
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Santiago College
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Chile
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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IB DP Coordinator
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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
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English Teacher
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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
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Education
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Teachers College of Columbia University
Master's degree, Master's in the Teaching of English -
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish Language Teacher Education -
University of Technology, Sydney
Bachelor of Education - BEd, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching -
Santiago College
High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate -
American School of Honduras
Primary School