Margarita Vélez Correal
Foreing language educator
Seville,SE
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Literary Texts Correction and Translation
Free lance
05.2023 - Current
- Repeated and restructured complex translations to optimize understanding.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Reviewed, proofread, and edited three published novels.
- Reviewed, proofread, and edited 2 short narration books.
- Adapted translations to cater to specific target audiences while preserving the author's intent and literary style.
Teacher
Cheshire Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2022
- Designed multiple task-oriented activities to facilitate language acquisition.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to their needs.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans, and supplemental materials to support student
- Implemented, planned, and directed more than 10 international educational trips from th United States to Spain. Between 30 and 40 students per trip.
- Work closely with the College Board to prepare students to take the Spanish AP exam and obtain university credits.
Adjunct Professor Spanish Language and Literature
UConn
09.2009 - 06.2021
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Used variety of learning modalities and authentic support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Conducted ongoing program assessment, enrollment, and retention tracking.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class to comply with the University of Connecticut course objectives.
English Teacher
Treehouse Academy Centro Preparador Oficial de Exá
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
M.D. - Literary Texts Edition
06.2021 - 04.2022
Master in proofreading, correcting,and styling literary works in Spanish before they are published.
Master of Science - Curriculum Desing And Instruction
08.2018
Research in Foreign Language instruction , development, and implementation of curriculum changes with the aim of increasing student performance and potential.
- GPA Conversion : 10/10
Bachelor of Science - Foreing Language Education For The Seconday Grades
06.2001 - 05.2005
Comprehensive education that combines instruction in linguistics, literature, and sociolinguistics with didactic training in language teaching. In-depth studies on methodological trends for language teaching, such as Integrated Content Learning and Foreign Languages.
Master - TESOL / TEFL Certification
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Awarded teaching TESOL certification
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish-English
- Mastered in curriculum design and instruction of Foreign languages
- Differentiated instruction and assessment expert
- College Board Certified to teach AP Spanish and Literature
- International Trips developer
- IEP Design
- Deep cultural understanding
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Certified Professional Educator 3151236702
- State of Connecticut Professional Educator License C102017000846
- UConn ECE Program Certified
- College Board AP Spanish Teacher Certification
Summary
Bilingual Foreign Language teacher with 17 years of experience teaching in the United States. Expert in curriculum design and instruction. Coordinator and director of educational trips for North American students to Spain. Expert in linguistics, style editing, and correction of literary texts.
Accomplishments
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Henry Barnard Award Recipient, given by the State of Connecticut.
Margaret Smirnoff Foundation scholarship recipient.
International GPA Conversion equivalent to 10 in Spain.
Collaborated and participated as a speaker in the development of Don Quixote in the Modern World Conference, Southern Connecticut State University.
Affiliations
- REDIPE Red Iberoamericana de Pedagogia
- Ateneo of Sanlucar- Board of directors
Memberships
REDIPE Red Iberoamericana de Pedagogía
ATENEO de Sanlucar de Barrameda Board of directors
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Reading, writing, traveling, music, cultures
Timeline
English Teacher - Treehouse Academy Centro Preparador Oficial de Exá
09.2024 - 01.2025
World TESOL Academy - - Master, TESOL / TEFL Certification
01.2024 - 08.2025
Literary Texts Correction and Translation - Free lance
05.2023 - Current
San Anastasio International - M.D., Literary Texts Edition
06.2021 - 04.2022
Adjunct Professor Spanish Language and Literature - UConn
09.2009 - 06.2021
Teacher - Cheshire Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2022
Southern Connecticut State Univeristy - Bachelor of Science, Foreing Language Education For The Seconday Grades
06.2001 - 05.2005
University of Saint Joseph - Master of Science, Curriculum Desing And Instruction
Work Availability
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