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Martha Irene  Cabrera Garcia

Martha Irene Cabrera Garcia

English As A Second Language Teacher
Chandler

Summary

Twenty five years experience as English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher preparing university students of all English levels to succeed in TOEFL exams. Coached, advised and mentored students in their current studies and preparation for future studies at the university level. One-on-one consultations enhanced students’ creativity. Extensive experience as an English Teacher in the state of Jalisco in Mexico. Taught five basic subjects to Sixth grade students and English Course to Middle and High School students, preparing them for either the PET or FCE exams. Bilingual, read, write, and speak Spanish.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
2052
2052
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente ITESO
01.2007 - Current
  • ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara
  • Teach English to university students at all levels, allowing students to successfully pass the Certified English Program and/or TOEFL exam
  • Strengthen students' writing skills through focused lessons on grammar, punctuation, and overall composition techniques.
  • Support English language learners by adapting teaching methods and materials to suit their unique requirements.
  • Promote critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Boost student confidence in speaking abilities through consistent practice and constructive feedback
  • Currently teaching these classes on line

English Teacher

Universidad Panamericana De Guadalajara
01.2000 - Current
  • Teach English to university students at all levels, allowing students to successfully pass TOEFL exam.


  • Promote a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Utilize multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Enhance student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
  • Implement activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Adapt teaching materials for virtual learning platforms, ensuring continuity of education during remote learning periods.
  • Currently teaching classes on line

English Teacher

Colegio Cambridge
01.1991 - 08.2007
  • Taught Spelling (vocabulary), Reading (ability and comprehension), Grammar (structure), Composition (writing techniques) and Speaking (English in public) in English to one group of Sixth grade students with approximately 25 students each.
  • Taught OPPORTUNITIES English Course to three Secondary (Middle and High School) groups with approximately 20 students each, to prepare them for the PET and/or FCE exams.
  • Emphasized Grammar, Writing and Speaking structures to allow them to communicate easily with English speaking people.
  • Taught students songs, games and dance performances emphasizing on the elimination of the fear of speaking in public.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.

Education

Master of Arts - TESOL – Teaching English To Speakers of Other Lang

Plymouth Marjon University
UK - (online)
05.2001 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Arts - In-service Certificate in English Language Teachin

ITESO-Universidad Jesuita De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
05.2001 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education

SEP Secretaria De Educacion Publica
Mexico DF
05.2001 - 03.2017

SEP – CENNI overall proficiency 18 - Bilingual Education

SEP - Cenni
Mexico DF

University of Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Level C2 - undefined

Business courses - Business Administration degree

Cochise Community College
Douglas, Arizona

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Coach/Mentor
  • Grammar teaching
  • Online teaching course
  • Organizational skills
  • Training & Facilitation
  • Listening
  • E-tutoring
  • Customer Focus
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Zoom
  • Teams
  • Canvas
  • Blackboard
  • Quality Oriented
  • Creativity
  • Microsoft Word

Skills

🧠 Language & Communication 🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Education 💻 Digital & Tech Tools

  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Academic and conversational English proficiency
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Lesson planning and curriculum development
  • ESL/EFL instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Google Classroom, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS) – Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard
  • Interactive tools – Kahoot, Quizlet, Padlet
  • Online content creation (worksheets, activities, presentations)

Certification

Master of Arts TESOL

Corporate Sponsored Training

· E-tutoring Training Course, 01/01/12

· Content and Language Integrated Learning, 04/01/11

· La Evaluación Mediada con Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación workshop, 12/01/10

· Mextesol– Diploma – Presenter: Foldables workshop, 06/01/10

· Mextesol– Diploma – Participation in the 1st Regional congress, 06/01/10

· The Secret of Emotionally, Socially & Cognitively Intelligent Communication– Neuro communication course – Diploma, 08/01/10

· Education First Seminars – Learning English through Music and Film, 03/01/10

· Mextesol– Diploma – Presenter: Foldables: A crafty way to teach and learn, 01/01/10

· Mextesol– Diploma – Participation in the 2nd Academic Conference, 01/01/10

· Mextesol– Participation in Mextesol Academic Saturday, 09/01/09

· ANUPI – Speaker in its 6th International Conference – Foldables– a fun way to teach and learn, 10/01/08

· ANUPI – Participation in its 6th International Conference, 10/01/08

· ANUPI – Attended 5th International Congress, 09/01/07

· Towards Effective Teaching in the English Classroom – Moodle Course

· FOLDABLES – gave workshops in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara

· TOEFL Preparation Course

· Teacher Training Course

· Students with Psychological Problems course

· Teacher Update Program, various courses

· The Importance of the Teacher/Student Communication course

· How to Positively Influence the Student course

· Teaching Approach with Students’ individual needs

· Active Learning – Effective Learning, seminar

· Teachers as Self-esteem builders, workshop

· Roles of Teachers and Learners, seminar

· The Relevance of Bilingual Education in Mexico, seminar

· Mind Ability for the student course

· The Joy of Reading course

· Microsoft and Excel courses

· Moodle Course

· Online teaching courses

Timeline

Bachelor's Degree in English Language Teaching

03-2017

Master of Arts TESOL

02-2015

COTE- In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching

05-2011

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente ITESO
01.2007 - Current

Master of Arts - TESOL – Teaching English To Speakers of Other Lang

Plymouth Marjon University
05.2001 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Arts - In-service Certificate in English Language Teachin

ITESO-Universidad Jesuita De Guadalajara
05.2001 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education

SEP Secretaria De Educacion Publica
05.2001 - 03.2017

English Teacher

Universidad Panamericana De Guadalajara
01.2000 - Current

English Teacher

Colegio Cambridge
01.1991 - 08.2007

University of Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Level C2 - undefined

Business courses - Business Administration degree

Cochise Community College

SEP – CENNI overall proficiency 18 - Bilingual Education

SEP - Cenni
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