MAIRENE Puente
Montross
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Westmoreland High School
08.2023 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
English Teacher
Atahualpa School
12.2017 - 07.2023
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- 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.
Bilingual Secretary
Universidad De Los Andes
09.2012 - 04.2017
- Managed inventory of office supplies while adhering to budget constraints, ensuring availability without overspending resources or time spent tracking items down.
- Managed correspondence with international clients, fostering strong professional relationships across language barriers.
- Developed rapport with vendors who provided translation services for company projects that required additional expertise or specialization.
- Coordinated schedules and managed appointments for executives, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
English Teacher
Liceo Alberto Carnevali
09.2006 - 07.2012
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- 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.
English Teacher
Colegio Martin Lutero
09.2005 - 07.2006
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia resources to enhance lessons and cater to different learning styles.
- Increased students' test scores with strategic review sessions and personalized feedback.
Education
Magister en Educación - Mención Informática y Diseño Instruccional
Universidad De Los Andes
01.2016
Licenciada en Educación - Mención Lenguas Modernas
Universidad de los Andes (ULA)
01.2009
Licenciada en Idiomas Modernos - inglés y francés con la opción de Organizaciones Internacionales
Universidad de Los Andes (ULA)
01.2006
Skills
- Native Spanish fluency
- Adaptability to Change
- Cultural immersion
- Cultural Awareness
- Creative Lesson Design
- Language Immersion Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Decision-Making
- Technology Integration
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/11/1981
- Nationality: Venezolanan
- Marital Status: Casada
Certification
- Environmental Education Certification – North American Association for Environmental Education.
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop Certificate - [State] Certified Providers.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Student Assessment Practices Certificate – Educational Testing Service (ETS) or Professional Development Organizations.
- Safe Schools Training Certificate - Various Safety Organizations.
- Adolescent Literacy Workshop Certificates – Literacy Associations or Professional Development Providers.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - [State] Department of Education.
- Bullying Prevention Training Certificate – Anti-Bullying Programs or State Departments of Education.
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Westmoreland High School
08.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Atahualpa School
12.2017 - 07.2023
Bilingual Secretary
Universidad De Los Andes
09.2012 - 04.2017
English Teacher
Liceo Alberto Carnevali
09.2006 - 07.2012
English Teacher
Colegio Martin Lutero
09.2005 - 07.2006
Licenciada en Educación - Mención Lenguas Modernas
Universidad de los Andes (ULA)
Licenciada en Idiomas Modernos - inglés y francés con la opción de Organizaciones Internacionales
Universidad de Los Andes (ULA)
Magister en Educación - Mención Informática y Diseño Instruccional
Universidad De Los Andes
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