Jose Lobo
English Language Arts Teacher
Heredia,Heredia
Summary
Experienced English Language Arts MSHS Teacher with a robust background in fostering student engagement and comprehension through innovative lesson planning and curriculum development. Demonstrates expertise in classroom management, multicultural education insights, and educational technology utilization, enhancing interactive learning experiences. Proven track record in boosting literacy skills and language retention across diverse age groups, supported by TESOL certification and bilingual teaching qualifications. Committed to creating inclusive environments that promote personal growth and achievement, with a focus on adapting teaching approaches to meet individual needs. Career goals include further advancing educational strategies to support student success in dynamic learning settings.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Spanish
1
1
English
Work History
MS and HS, English and Language Arts Teacher
American Baccalaureate School
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Boosted 75% students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Utilized ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
ESL Instructor
Adult Inmigrant Educational Program
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
- Led engaging lessons for improved language retention.
- Developed detailed lesson plans to meet individual learning needs.
- Fostered an encouraging and supportive learning environment, fostering higher student participation.
- Organised extra-curricular activities to enhance conversational skills.
- Planned and delivered specific lessons to designated classes and age groups.
International Spanish Language Teacher
CREX Program / Springfield Public Education Dist.
02.2003 - 06.2014
- Developed engaging lesson plans by incorporating interactive learning tools in Spanish language teaching.
- Fostered cultural understanding for increased student engagement with the incorporation of Spanish traditions into lessons.
- Enhanced students' verbal skills with regular practice sessions and conversation classes in Spanish.
- Utilised multimedia resources to make complex grammatical structures easily understandable for students.
- Facilitated lively class discussions on various aspects of Spanish culture, literature, art, history which enhanced overall comprehension of the subject matter.
- Maintained discipline within classrooms ensuring efficient conduct of lessons without disruptions.
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
- Developed foreign language learning programmes for various ages and abilities.
ELA Teacher
Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica
02.1994 - 12.2002
- Enhanced student comprehension by delivering engaging, innovative lessons on English literature and language.
- Fostered a passion for reading in students through careful selection of literary texts and interactive teaching methods.
- Achieved improved literacy skills amongst pupils with consistent emphasis on grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development.
- Utilised digital technology to deliver online learning during periods of school closure due to pandemic restrictions.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - TEFL/ TESOL
TEFL International Institute
San Jose Costa RicaBachelor of Science - Law School / Bachelor of Laws
University of America
San Jose Costa RicaHigher National Diploma - English for Business
Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje
San Jose Cosra RicaBachelor of Arts / English Language Teacher - Education
University of Costa Rica
San Jose Costa RicaCertificate of Higher Education - English/Spanish Interpreter
Cyracom International
Heredia CRBachelor of Arts - Teaching Certification/license
University of Costa Rica
San Jose CR 05.2001 -
Skills
Lesson planning and curriculum development
Affiliations
- crafting, singing, reading
Timeline
MS and HS, English and Language Arts Teacher
American Baccalaureate School
02.2024 - 12.2025
ESL Instructor
Adult Inmigrant Educational Program
08.2014 - 07.2017
International Spanish Language Teacher
CREX Program / Springfield Public Education Dist.
02.2003 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Certification/license
University of Costa Rica
05.2001 -
ELA Teacher
Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica
02.1994 - 12.2002
Higher National Diploma - English for Business
Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje
Bachelor of Arts / English Language Teacher - Education
University of Costa Rica
Certificate of Higher Education - TEFL/ TESOL
TEFL International Institute
Bachelor of Science - Law School / Bachelor of Laws
University of America
Certificate of Higher Education - English/Spanish Interpreter
Cyracom International