Andrew Arana
English Teacher
Tibas, San José, Costa Rica
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering 18 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. Focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Middle and High School English Teacher
KAMUK SCHOOL
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Subjects and Grade Levels: (7th-10th grade: English/Language Arts Literature “National Geographic” | Grammar “National Geographic-MyELT Digital Platform” | Evaluation: Listening, Written Production, Reading Comprehension and Oral Expression)
- Provided weekly-monthly lesson plans, periodic progress, attendance, tests, quizzes, projects, final exams, evaluations and assessments according to national Ministry of Education standards.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed a dynamic curriculum developing innovative and interactive games, audio visuals and creative virtual platforms such as, MyELT, Cloud Campus and Google Classroom
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
English Teacher/ IB English Teacher
COLEGIO INTERNACIONAL SEK
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Subjects and Grade Levels: (7th, 8th and 9th grade: Hybrid Learning Format English/Language Arts “Great Writing” | Grammar “Cambridge” | Comprehension)
- Provided periodic progress, attendance, tests, quizzes, projects, final exams, and assessments according to national Ministry of Education standards
- Developed a dynamic curriculum utilizing interactive games, audio visuals and innovative virtual platforms
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Primary School Teacher/Secondary School English Teacher
SAINT GREGORY SCHOOL
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Subjects and Grade Levels: (6th, 7th, 8th and 10th grade: 100% Virtual Online English/Language Arts “Perspectives” | Vocabulary | Grammar | World History | National Geographic English Language Arts “Pathways”)
- Facilitated and fulfilled institution’s academic curriculum
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Utilized organized, methodical and technical approach to teaching concepts.
- Developed dynamic curriculum utilizing interactive games, audio visuals and innovative virtual platforms
- Scheduled and coordinated student activities throughout school year.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation
Corporate Business English Language Instructor
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Developed and facilitated a career-based/corporate business English related curriculum for each entity contracted and/or provided additional conversational English tutoring
- Collaborated with executive staff members to establish clear learning objectives and execute detailed needs assessment(s)
- Instructed ESP (English for Specific Purpose) classes through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in English
- Created, administered, and graded exams to evaluate student progress.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Successfully improved Spanish-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records with various software programs.
- Created hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for corporate-language pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
Chairman and CEO/Bilingual Interpreter
INFINITY TRANSLATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
10.2006 - 12.2018
- Coordinated and developed interpretation/translation communication platform for federal and state agencies, including but not limited to Mississippi Department of Corrections, Head Start agencies, etc
- Developed and Facilitated Second Language Career Development Education Program for Procurement Contracts Facilitated medical Spanish terminology workshops for local hospitals and clinics (UMMC, Baptist Medical Center, Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center, etc.)
- Provided on-site and remote interpretation Translated Documents such as, medical, legal, education, books, DVDs, etc.)
- Facilitated communication between federal and state law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Offered language instruction and training to help clients improve language skills.
- Compiled and analyzed metrics for detailed reporting and informed business planning.
- Oversaw restructuring of financial systems, resulting in increased profitability and operational output.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of corporate governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times.
- Recruited, developed and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals.
- Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
- Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
- Established and maintained risk management system to identify and minimize potential risks.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.
- Assisted in development of terminology glossaries and other resources to help grow vocabulary in source and target languages.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients to boost possibility of future collaborations.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Monitored progress of translation projects and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
- Interpreted spoken and written languages other than English and vice versa.
- Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
- Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.
- Translated other language books into English.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Maximized quality control of translated documents.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
- Translated website content from other languages to English.
- Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
ADMINISTRATION INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC.
10.2006 - 12.2017
- Provided interpretation for agency staff client services department involving student and family issues and resolving complex situations
- Translated legal documents, calendars, and educational center announcements, etc
- Administered academic assessments to 3–5-year-old students transitioning to bilingualism statewide Instructed ESL classes through lectures, discussions, and STEM curriculum
- Provided professional development training to agency staff for cross-cultural understanding and diversity inclusion
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words
- Worked with other translators to facilitate real time conversations
- Listened to recordings and translated confidential information
- Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for leaders
- Played key role in international business efforts, working with sales and client groups to optimize collaboration
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
INTERNATIONAL OPEN ACADEMY
Mississippi 01.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - ADVANCED-SUPERIOR SPANISH | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE
ALICANTE, SPAIN 12.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
HARRIS UNIVERSITY
BRADENTON, FL 01.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
Classroom Management
undefinedLanguage Competencies
5, 5, 3
Volunteer And Leadership Experience
- Academic Director: 80+ international professors - Beijing, China | San Jose, CR
- Customer Service Supervisor | Chemicals and Paper Supervisor | WALMART STORES, INC. (Canton and Clinton, Mississippi)
- Music Ministry Director | Iglesia Hispana de Clinton (Clinton, Mississippi)
Core Aptitudes
I am consistent in improving the standard of second-language learning to students from 4 years of age, adults and Business English Affiliates. Fully up-to-date with the latest research in effective teaching strategies applicable to STEM, ESL and International Corporate Language Learning.
Timeline
Middle and High School English Teacher
KAMUK SCHOOL
06.2022 - 12.2023
English Teacher/ IB English Teacher
COLEGIO INTERNACIONAL SEK
02.2021 - 12.2021
Primary School Teacher/Secondary School English Teacher
SAINT GREGORY SCHOOL
03.2020 - 02.2021
Corporate Business English Language Instructor
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
05.2018 - 02.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
INTERNATIONAL OPEN ACADEMY
01.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - ADVANCED-SUPERIOR SPANISH | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE
12.2009 - 12.2011
Chairman and CEO/Bilingual Interpreter
INFINITY TRANSLATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
10.2006 - 12.2018
ADMINISTRATION INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC.
10.2006 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
HARRIS UNIVERSITY
01.2005 - 12.2009
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