Meybel Mendoza Salas
English Teacher
Heredia
Summary
English teacher with a major in Elementary Education, experienced in teaching teens and adults in both face-to-face and online settings. Strong background in lesson planning and communicative teaching approaches and design of engaging instructional materials, combined with experience in academic and administrative support, internal departmental processes, student-level reevaluation, and teacher support. Recognized for strong communication skills, creativity, adaptability, research abilities, and teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Academic Support Lead
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
01.2026 - Current
- Provided support to Academic Coordination in student processes and academic tasks.
- Managed administrative and operational responsibilities at Heredia site, contributing to institutional organization and continuity.
- Designed digital and physical instructional materials for institutional and classroom activities.
- Conducted student re-evaluations focused on speaking skills for placement and academic leveling.
- Provided individualized tutoring sessions to help students strengthen their English proficiency.
- Provided instructional support by substituting teachers across multiple levels and institutional programs when required.
- Administered written and oral make-up exams following institutional procedures.
- Assisted in the development of the institutional academic calendar.
Resource Teacher Pyramid
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Taught English as a full-time teacher according to assigned instructional hours.
- Co-developed a Project-Based Learning (PBL) guide designed to support teacher training initiatives in the Teens program.
- Administered oral and written make-up exams as part of the Pyramid (RTP) evaluation processes.
- Provided academic and administrative support by assisting students with re-evaluations, tutoring follow-up, and academic inquiries.
- Participated as part of the teaching team at the National Conference for Teachers (NCTE), serving as an interviewer for one of the conference sessions.
Hourly Teacher
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Taught English to teens and adults in both in-person and virtual settings.
- Delivered lessons aligned with communicative teaching approaches.
- Incorporated role-plays and real-life simulations to enhance speaking practice.
- Integrated educational technology to support engagement and learning outcomes.
Primary School Teacher
Saint Nicholas of Flüe School
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Taught writing, reading comprehension, science, and science laboratory to primary-level students.
- Designed annual and monthly instructional planning for assigned subjects.
- Developed and administered exams, quizzes, and projects aligned with course objectives.
- Created adapted assessments for students with significant curricular accommodations.
- Participated in specialized training for science laboratory instruction, including the use of materials and lab tools.
- Collaborated in the UNESCO committee, supporting the development of institutional activities and projects.
English Teacher
Idiomas Costa Rica
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught adults, teens, and kids in both in-person and virtual modalities.
- Designed evaluations for oral and written tests.
- Develop a structure for tutoring sessions.
- Gaining experience working with adults.
Education
Master's Student
Universidad Latinoamericana De Ciencia Y Tecnólogia
Bachelor's Degree
Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica
05-2024
Bachillerato En Educación Media
Colegio Claretiano
12-2018
Skills
Microsoft windows and office
Educational Digital Tools: Edpuzzle, Wordwall, Baamboozle, Learning Apps, Kahoot, Blooket, Blogspot, Padlet, Canvas, among others
LMS: Canva, Google Classroom, Woot it, and Blackboard
Virtual Tools: Zoom, Teams, Calendly, and Google Meet
Artificial Intelligence Tools for material design, lesson planning, and instructional content
Costumer Service
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication
Online chat support
Teamwork and collaboration
Digital and Instructional Materials
Accomplishments
Recognized for Highest Academic Performance in the English Teaching Major (2023)
Teacher of the Year 2024 at Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
Certification
Universidad para la Paz “Politics4Future - Infusing sustainability and global citizenship into education”
Timeline
Academic Support Lead
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
01.2026 - Current
Resource Teacher Pyramid
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
07.2025 - 12.2025
Primary School Teacher
Saint Nicholas of Flüe School
01.2024 - 07.2024
Hourly Teacher
Centro Cultural Costarricense Norteamericano
07.2023 - 07.2025
English Teacher
Idiomas Costa Rica
04.2022 - 05.2023
Master's Student
Universidad Latinoamericana De Ciencia Y Tecnólogia
Bachelor's Degree
Universidad Nacional De Costa Rica
Bachillerato En Educación Media
Colegio Claretiano