Natalia Giacosa
Buenos Aires
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary School Form English Teacher
Villa Devoto School
11.2010 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared students to sit for Starters test.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with academic goals.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Provided guidance and mentoring regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
English Language Tutor- Examiner
Instituto Warrington
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Prepared them to sit for Cambridge Exams ( CAE)
English as a Second Language Tutor
University Of Buenos Aires
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Built opportunities for real-world language use and learning outside classroom or formal learning environment.
- Assigned sight words and extended vocabulary using phonetic instruction.
- Designed engaging instructional materials and activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Assessed student proficiency and designed lesson plans to target weak areas.
English Language , Literature and Science Teacher
Florida Day School
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Junior 3 y Junior 5 English as a Second Language Teacher
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Prepared project- based lessons
- Prepared engaging activities to be completed on an interactive board
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Led classroom discussions to analyze literature critically.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Prepared activities differentiated by readiness, interest and choice of final product
Education
Teacher Training College - Teaching English As A Second Language - Professor
CONSUDEC
Buenos Aires 03.2001
Skills
- Exam Online Instruction
- Student Support
- Distance Learning
- Substitute Teaching
- Creative Writing
- Differentiated Instruction
- Google Classroom
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Standardized Testing
- TEFL Certification
- Organizational Ability
- Classroom Management
- ESL Certification
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Knowledgeable About technology
- Grammar Principles
- Argentine Teaching Certification
- Student-Centered Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Education
- Grammar Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Teaching Strategies
- Flipped Classroom
- Pronunciation Coaching
- Drama Techniques
- Multicultural Awareness
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Conflict Resolution
- Vocabulary Expansion
- Test Preparation
- Collaborative Learning
- ESL Methodologies
- Text Analysis
Date of birth
09/28/73
Country of Birth
Argentina
Marital Status
Divorced
Address
José Cubas, 2362, 5
Cuil Cuit
27-23 464 498-5
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
English as a Second Language Tutor
University Of Buenos Aires
09.2021 - 12.2021
English Language Tutor- Examiner
Instituto Warrington
03.2021 - 12.2022
Primary School Form English Teacher
Villa Devoto School
11.2010 - Current
English Language , Literature and Science Teacher
Florida Day School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Teacher Training College - Teaching English As A Second Language - Professor
CONSUDEC
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