Mauricio

Very capable Languages teacher
47 years oldOther education positionsCome from Colombia Living in Colombia - Bogota
Language: Portuguese, Spanish, English
Mandarin: not at all

As a dual certified teacher with 20 years teaching experience, I will bring an abundance of knowledge, passion, and dedication to your school and classroom. I create positive and engaging learning environments where students are encouraged to take risks in order to grow, learn and become better people.

Portuguese teacher
Rochester School
Aug 2019 - Now(5 years)

Plan and deliver lesson plans aligned with the school´s standards andincorporated various Language teaching methods. Coordinate student activities and trips to cultural institutions to foster a greaterlearning experience. Assign homework and administered exams to help students understand thecourse material and challenge their thinking process. Communicate student progress to their parents. Offer after-school tutoring for students who need extra assistance.

Portuguese teacher
Marymount School
Jul 2016 - Jun 2019(3 years)

Collaborate with the IB Coordinators to develop, implement and deliverMarymount’s Curricular goals, aligned to the school’s strategic planning. Collaborate to ensure that at all times the school’s curriculum provides a safe,supportive learning environment for students, teachers and all other membersof the community. Promote a culture where diversity and inclusion are encouraged and studentslearn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, exerciseleadership, actively build community and strive for academic excellence. Engage with leadership, colleagues, students and the school community to createa dynamic, aspirational and innovative culture – a professional learningcommunity grounded in collaboration, focused on improving learning outcomes,and driven by data-informed decision-making.

University of Minas Gerais - Brazil
, Educational Design
Feb 1998 - Dec 2001(4 years)

Bachelor of Portuguese and English Languages and Literature

teamworkpassion for teachingPatienteAdaptabilityCommunicationTeam playerContinuous learnerCreativityLeadershipOrganizationInnovativeCommitmentTechnologyEffective disciplineEngaging personalityFlexibility