Martha  Alvarez, Spanish Teacher

Martha Alvarez

Spanish Teacher

ETON Institute

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Principal/Supervisor
Experience
38 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :38 years, 7 Months

Spanish Teacher at ETON Institute
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since August 2016
Kindergarden Principal at Ensenada
  • Mexico
  • April 2005 to July 2015

To ensure that all teachers get assessment scheme and mark book in advance with necessary tips to follow.
• To ensure that all results are presented with statistical analysis each term.
• Provide website updates for EYFS that includes circulars, announcements, guideline for parents, academic & extra-curricular activities calendar, teacher profile-entry &
update, HW schedule, test schedule etc.
• EYFS web portal In-charge - to provide parent -teacher log in, upload edited EYFS
resources, provide guideline/training to the teachers for uploads in advance & parents
Log -in response.
To make sure all teachers are aware of school regulations, leave policy, punch in/out, exit pass, school ID for entry exit etc.
• To hold at least once in a week meeting with teachers to update on school plans
• To make sure that event/evaluation dates are planned and informed in advance to the parents.
• To adhere to the photocopy rules set by the school and instruct teachers accordingly.
• To keep effective communication with parents through Website, web portal, diary, circulars and SMS and make sure that everybody is receiving the information.
• To set ground rules for assembly, corridor movement, classroom noise tolerance, what acceptable and not acceptable, recess discipline etc.
• To work closely with school counselor and coordinators to oversee academic, behavioural, psychological development of children in the school.
• To effectively utilize the skill and availability of Eyfs assistant to run school function smoothly.
• To engage parents in a constructive dialogue with respect to discipline, academic progress, behavioural issues and complaints from either party.

To ensure the safety of children all the time and guide staff how to respond to emergency situations e.g. information to school admin office, clinic, parents etc.
• To ensure that weekly plans for parents are uploaded on school website/portal by Wednesday latest.

Professor at Teachers University /Part time at Secretaria de Educacion Publica
  • January 2000 to July 2015

Perform diagnostic evaluation of my students
the plan of classes according to the curriculum
share with my colleagues the experiences gained in the class sessions
periodically evaluate and monitor students who need it
perform exams correspondentes
submit to the Academic Director, partial results and final evaluation
attend training on an ongoing basis to update my profession

Teachers advisor at Secretaria de Educacion Publica
  • Mexico
  • August 1986 to April 2005

Teacher trainer for the Professional Development at Secretaria de Educacion Publica in Mexico.
Follow teachers progress monthly students reports creation if any teacher absent i attend her class also meet students and parents.
Provide the teachers in institutions with the tools to have lots of resources to work with very young learners, kids, teenagers and adults when teaching
Develop and implement innovative courses for teachers
planning of teaching strategies, teaching learning process evaluation, development and learning in young children
reporting and monitoring of each teacher and report to the supervisory

Vocational Guidance / part time at Lazaro Cardenas Juniors High
  • Mexico
  • August 1989 to August 1992
Founder/principal at Colegio Grecia . Nursery/kindergarden principal
  • Mexico
  • April 1991 to July 1992

Be professional, polite and positive in all verbal and non-verbal interactions with staff, parents
and children at all times.
Through regular supervisions identify individual and nursery development needs ensuring
these needs are met through appropriate training.
In conjunction with management team provide information on appropriate training courses
and learning opportunities.
Ensure all staff are aware of how to access training.
Ensure that funding is authorized and relevant paperwork is completed.
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of training through staff member’s evaluation after
training, following agreed actions to improve practice. Organize and implement on the job training within the nursery and kindergarden .
Ensure that trainee staff have experience with different age groups and that appropriate
learning objectives are assessed and evaluated accordingly.
Ensure that areas for development on Individual Development Plans are worked towards
at all times.

kindergarten teacher at Secretaria de Educacion Publica. Rosaura Zapata KG.
  • Mexico
  • October 1984 to July 1986

Curriculum planning committee member to F.S. II and providing for a strong role in the EYFS transition period.
Innovative and creative in planning and setting up the PSED Goals.
Fully responsible in setting up the classroom and maintaining the classroom inventory.
Responsible to prepare a classroom environment for Thematic and Integrated learning on a daily basis.


Combining play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning,
including letter recognition, phonics, numbers and an awareness of science and nature.
• Planning and organizing a range of individual and group activities, including role play,
movement, dance, singing, games, arts and crafts and nature activities.
• Planning the indoor and outdoor environment to provide a positive and safe learning
environment.
• Using creative and practical skills to prepare inspiring learning materials.
• Monitoring and reporting on children's development and identifying those with possible
learning difficulties, consulting other professionals where appropriate.
• Communicating effectively with parents about their children's development.
• Dealing creatively and effectively with any problem situations that may arise.
• Ensuring that the health and safety of children and staff is maintained at all times, both inside
and outside the classroom environment.Responsible for creating a differentiated learning environment based on each child's capability in class.
Assessing and evaluating child's progress based on the EYFS goals and accordingly setting new goals for each child as achieving target based on individual differentiation.
Creating lesson plans based on EYFS themes, keeping in mind the EYFS goals.
Extensive experience with strategies for teaching children with special needs (Behavioral and Academic.)

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Education

Master's degree, Principal/Supervisor
  • at Cetys Universidad
  • July 2007

Master in Education. Cetys Universidad. Mexico Universidad Pedagogica Nacional.

Master's degree, Education
  • at Cetys Universidad
  • June 2007

Specialties & Skills

Spanish
Microsoft PowerPoint
Team Supervision
Teaching Adults
Teaching
Human resources
Teacher training
teach spanish, HR management. Teams leader
Leadership/ training, Fast learner, bilingual, team bulding
Leadership/ training, Fast learner, bilingual, team bulding
Bilingual spanish

Languages

Spanish
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Bacheloors certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 1999

Hobbies

  • Read, walk, share and learn from others
    Worked and support childrend development, traiing teachers along 30 years of experience