Edson Calderón Rodríguez

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

• Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers, ensuring positive experiences.
• Demonstrated empathy in handling difficult situations, fostering trust and loyalty among customers.

• Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
• Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
• Helped learners shape their pronunciation and enhance their oral skills.

• I coordinated different projects:
• I coordinated the English Department of the Coto Campus, Universidad Nacional for two years and a half
• I coordinated a project called CI-UNA at Coto Campus, Universidad Nacional

I was in charge of hiring teachers, leading meetings, buying articles for the office and the project

• I coordinated the English Day at Coto Campus for 3 years in a row
• I hosted a Congress on Social Issues held at Coto Campus, Universidad Nacional
• I coordinated the “Social Events” Committee at Coto Campus for a year
• I was in charge of planning birthday celebrations, the Independence Day, and other important dates
• I coordinated the “Self-evaluation” Team for the accreditation and certification process of the English Teaching Major at Coto Campus, Universidad Nacional for a year
• I coordinated the “Summer Free Courses” at Coto Campus, Universidad Nacional for 2 years
• Presented the Talk: “Useful Tools for Active Classes” as a participant at the I International Congress of Applied Linguistics 2013, Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica
• Presenter at the II Interrnational Congress of Applied Linguistics 2015, with the investigations: “Personality: A Determining Factor in Becoming a Successful Language Learner” and “An Action Plan to Provide Learners with Balanced Input in EFL Classrooms.”
• Participant and presenter at the World Congress of Education in Ireland: name of investigation: “Educating the Educators: Facing the TOEIC” Participant and presenter at the 8th International Congress on Education and Learning in Portugal.

• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

• Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom.
• Improved overall student engagement with interactive and innovative teaching methods.
• Helped them improve their pronunciation.

• Boosted student engagement by creating interactive and dynamic learning environments.
• Promoted learner autonomy by providing resources and strategies for self-guided study outside of class hours.
• Organized cultural immersion activities to enhance language acquisition through experiential learning.
• Taught people from Europe and Asia mainly.

• Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with faculty and reviewing course materials.
• Evaluated faculty performance through regular classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for continuous growth as educators.
• Mentored junior faculty members for improved teaching techniques and professional development.
• Collaborated with other department heads to ensure seamless integration of cross-disciplinary courses within the overall curriculum framework.
• Led assessment efforts to evaluate student learning outcomes and identify areas of improvement within the curriculum.
• Recruited and hired staff members to help implement program initiatives.
• Presented at the GlobalEdu "Sustainability in a Global Environment" Conference with the Workshop: "Tech-Enhanced Sustainable Learning: Integrating Language, Culture, and Environmental Awareness".
• Participated in professional development opportunities related to human resources management and recruiting practices.
• Supported human resources initiatives by assisting with recruitment efforts, employee onboarding processes, and performance evaluations when needed.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
• Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.