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MARIA LUISA VARGAS VENEGAS

MARIA LUISA VARGAS VENEGAS

San José,,Costa Rica

Summary

Dedicated preschool and elementary education teacher with over 20 years of experience. Well versed working with the different programming and best practices Lincoln School utilizes to address the various needs, interests and goals of students and teachers. Recognized for my ability to identify the different needs of students by implementing inclusive and effective learning practices. Dependable Dean of Students offering 1.5 year background implementing and organizing school-wide events and initiatives. Expertise in crisis intervention. Personable and fair professional with superior knowledge of educational and administration. Certified in Exceptional Needs and Child Protection.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Dean of Students

Lincoln School
Heredia, Costa Rica
12.2022 - Current

LRC Teacher

Lincoln School
Heredia, Costa Rica
08.2020 - 12.2021

Preschool & First Grade Teacher

Lincoln School
Heredia, Costa Rica
08.2012 - 08.2020

Floater Teacher

Little Blessings Preschool
Parker, Colorado
08.2009 - 05.2011

Kindergarten Teacher

BEPS International School
Brussels, Belgium
01.2003 - 06.2003

Preschool Assistant & PreK Teacher

Country Day School
Alajuela, Costa Rica
08.1993 - 01.2001

Preschool Assistant

Country Day School
Alajuela, Costa Rica
08.1993 - 07.1999

Education

M.D. - Leadership

Framingham University
04.2024

Exceptional Need Certificate -

Office of Overseas Schools Special Education
03.2024

Education For All Disability, Diversity & Inclusion -

University of Cape Town
04-2022

Curso de Formación Continua en Educación Inclusiva Fundameco -

Costa Rica
10-2021

Coaching in Education: Addressing the Need of Deep Communication -

Norwegian University of Science And Technology
03-2021

Montessori Teacher Certificate -

Kennesaw State University
07.2015

Creche Management Diploma -

Portobello University
07.2010

Bachelor in Preschool Education -

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
03.2000

Skills

  • Inclusive Classroom
  • Leadership Skills
  • Student security
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Effective Communication
  • Crisis Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Student Engagement

Affiliations

Exchange Leader Modena, Italy

July 1992 -July 1993

Village Leader Germany

July 1995

Staff Village Costa Rica

December - January 1995

External Staff Village Costa Rica

December - January 1996

Board Member

2000 - 2001

Children Committee Member

1996 - 2001

CISV Mom of participants for Village & JC

2014

2018

References

  • Maria Fernanda Cardona, First Year Success Advisor, Texas Tech University Costa Rica, Maria.Cardona@ttu.edu, 2519-9900
  • Cynthia Cañas, Board President of CISV Costa Rica, cycaes@gmail.com, 8383-4386
  • Verónica Aragón, Lincoln School, varagon@lincoln.ed.cr, 2247-6600 ext 766

Timeline

Elementary Dean of Students

Lincoln School
12.2022 - Current

LRC Teacher

Lincoln School
08.2020 - 12.2021

Preschool & First Grade Teacher

Lincoln School
08.2012 - 08.2020

Floater Teacher

Little Blessings Preschool
08.2009 - 05.2011

Kindergarten Teacher

BEPS International School
01.2003 - 06.2003

Preschool Assistant & PreK Teacher

Country Day School
08.1993 - 01.2001

Preschool Assistant

Country Day School
08.1993 - 07.1999

M.D. - Leadership

Framingham University

Exceptional Need Certificate -

Office of Overseas Schools Special Education

Education For All Disability, Diversity & Inclusion -

University of Cape Town

Curso de Formación Continua en Educación Inclusiva Fundameco -

Costa Rica

Coaching in Education: Addressing the Need of Deep Communication -

Norwegian University of Science And Technology

Montessori Teacher Certificate -

Kennesaw State University

Creche Management Diploma -

Portobello University

Bachelor in Preschool Education -

Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
MARIA LUISA VARGAS VENEGAS