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Andrew Arana

English Teacher
Tibas, San José, Costa Rica

Summary

Profesor dedicado con 18 años de experiencia en educación, comprometido con la creación de entornos de aprendizaje inclusivos y efectivos. Con un estilo adaptable y cercano, experto en preparación de exámenes y evaluaciones continuas, orientado a maximizar el potencial de cada estudiante mediante estrategias instruccionales diversas y sólidas técnicas de gestión de aula.

Como CEO y Fundador de CorpLingua, además de Director Académico, Andrés Arana ha impulsado la innovación en la enseñanza de lenguas y la lingüística aplicada en contextos internacionales. Con más de quince años de experiencia en Asia, Europa y Latinoamérica, ha diseñado programas académicos que integran excelencia pedagógica con objetivos de formación profesional.

Su liderazgo ha permitido consolidar a CorpLingua como referente en la formación lingüística y la gestión educativa, fortaleciendo la productividad académica, la cohesión multicultural y la proyección global de estudiantes y profesionales.

En busca de continuar desarrollando proyectos académicos de alto impacto, aplicando habilidades interpersonales, gestión del tiempo y resolución de problemas, contribuyendo al crecimiento de instituciones educativas y a la formación integral de sus estudiantes.

Overview

10
10
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Maestro de Secundaria

KAMUK SCHOOL (San Jose, Costa Rica)
06.2022 - 12.2023

Asignaturas y Niveles
(7.º–10.º grado: Inglés/Artes del Lenguaje y Literatura “National Geographic” | Gramática “National Geographic – MyELT Plataforma Digital” | Evaluación: Comprensión auditiva, producción escrita, comprensión lectora y expresión oral)

Responsabilidades y Logros

  • Planificación semanal y mensual de clases, seguimiento periódico de progreso, asistencia, exámenes, cuestionarios, proyectos, evaluaciones finales y valoraciones conforme a los estándares del Ministerio de Educación.
  • Diseño de currículo integral de inglés para múltiples grupos.
  • Planificación de lecciones dinámicas para aumentar la comprensión de libros y conceptos literarios.
  • Preparación e implementación de planes de clase que cubren los temas requeridos.
  • Dirección de actividades grupales diversas e interesantes para involucrar a los estudiantes en el material del curso.
  • Coordinación de actividades para fomentar el interés por la lectura.
  • Uso de estrategias multimedia y tecnología para transmitir información de manera innovadora y atractiva.
  • Desarrollo de un currículo dinámico con juegos interactivos, recursos audiovisuales y plataformas virtuales como MyELT, Cloud Campus y Google Classroom.
  • Participación en oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para mantenerse actualizado en mejores prácticas de enseñanza y fortalecer habilidades pedagógicas.
  • Elaboración e implementación de planes de gestión de conducta para atender necesidades de los estudiantes.
  • Creación y mantenimiento de un ambiente de aula seguro y ordenado, propicio para el aprendizaje.
  • Promoción de una cultura de inclusión, respeto y colaboración en el aula.
  • Implementación de diversas estrategias instruccionales para atender las necesidades de estudiantes con perfiles diversos.
  • Construcción de evaluaciones formativas y sumativas para medir el progreso académico.
  • Orientación y mentoría a estudiantes en temas académicos, sociales y emocionales.
  • Producción de planes de clase y actividades atractivas para ayudar a los estudiantes a alcanzar los objetivos de aprendizaje.
  • Estímulo a los estudiantes para asumir un rol activo en su aprendizaje y éxito académico.
  • Monitoreo del progreso estudiantil y retroalimentación constante a estudiantes y padres.
  • Apoyo en el desarrollo de habilidades y estrategias para que los estudiantes se conviertan en aprendices independientes y exitosos.

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

Knowledgeable About [NatGeo/Cloud Campus/Google Apps]

Parent Communication

Lesson Planning

Problem-Solving Skills

Language 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

Maestro de Secundaria

KAMUK SCHOOL (San Jose, Costa Rica)
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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