PROFILE 

  • English as a Second Language, Science and Mathematics Elementary and Middle School Teacher.
  • Simultaneous and document translation in Spanish and English.

EDUCATION

  • 40 credits in the English Bachelor of Arts degree, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. (May 2000)  
  • Certificate for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, Instituto Anglo Mexicano de Cultura A.C., Mexico City, Mexico. (June 1990)
  • 1 year of Business School.,Universidad Tecnológica de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico. (August 1989)
  • First Certificate in English (FCE), University of Cambridge, Local Examinations Syndicate, Mexico City, Mexico. (1985)
  • General Certificate of Education Examination (Spanish), University of London. Greengates School, Mexico City, Mexico. (1984)

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth grade Science and Math Teacher, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (August 2004-May 2008)
  • Translator for Sin Límites Magazine Vol. 1, 2007, R&D Center, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (March 2008)
  • Maestro Cooperador Algebra I, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (December 2006-May 2007)
  • Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh grade Science and Math Teacher, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (August 2003-May 2004)
  • Fourth, Fifth and Sixth grade elementary Science and Math Teacher, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (August 2002-May 2003)
  • Fourth and Fifth grade elementary Science and Math Teacher, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (August 2001-May 2002)
  • Pre-school English, Science and Math Teacher, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (October 2000-May 2001)
  • Second grade elementary substitute English, Science, and Math Teacher, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (February 2000-April 2000)
  • First grade elementary English, Science, and Math Teacher, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (January 1999-May 1999)
  • First grade elementary English, Science, and Math Teacher, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (August 1997-May 1998)
  • Legal document translation for Bayrón Law Firm. (2002)
  • Simultaneous translator for Bayrón Law Firm, at the Federal Court in Aguadilla, PR. (2001-2002)
  • Multimedia Spanish/English Project. Worked in a Spanish/English educational multimedia project using laserdiscs interfaced with computers to generate bilingual interactive stories. SUNY at Albany, NY. (November 1992-May 1993)
  • TESOL teacher. Kindergarten Teacher at bilingual school, British American School, S.C. Mexico City, Mexico. (August 1990-May 1992)
  • Simultaneous translator for NEC de Mexico. Mexico City, Mexico. (July 1993)
  • Intensive Business English instructor for Executives and Managers. Clorox Co., Mexico City, Mexico. (August 1991-August 1992)
  • Fifth grade elementary English, Science, Math, and Social Studies Teacher at bilingual school, Thomas Jefferson School, Mexico City, Mexico. (August 1988-June 1990)

TRAINING AND CONTINUED EDUCATION 

  • Annual Congress, Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico, San Juan PR (February 2007)
  • Annual Congress, Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico, San Juan PR (February 2006) 
  • Maestro Cooperador Training ,UPR-Mayagüez. (June 2005)
  • Second Residential for Math and Science Teachers (AFAMAC). 15 hours Mayagüez, PR. (April 15-16, 2005)
  • Annual Congress, Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR. (February 15-17, 2005)
  • First Residential for Math and Science Teachers (AFAMAC). 15 hours Mayagüez, PR. (February 4-6, 2005)
  • Graphic and CBL Calculators training (Science on Wheels). 40 hours UPRM, Mayagüez, PR. (June 28 - July 2, 2004)
  • Annual Congress, Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR. (February 26-27, 2004)
  • GLOBE Training Teacher Certification. 40 hours UPRM, Mayagüez, PR. (June 2003)
  • Space Science Workshop at Marshall Space Flight Center. Huntsville, AL. (March 17-19, 2003)
  • Annual Congress, Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico, San Juan P.R. (March 13-14, 2003)
  • From Space to the Caribbean Science Workshop. NASA. UPRM, Mayagüez, PR. (February 15, 2003)
  • Workshop: Emotional and Interpersonal Intelligence, Asociación de Educación Privada de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR. (September 27, 2002)
  • Workshops: Overview of Highscope, What is Active Learning?, Learn-Aid of Puerto Rico. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (August 6 and 7, 2002)
  • Annual Congress, Asociación Educación Privada de Puerto Rico, San Juan PR. (February 27-28, 2002)
  • Workshop: Use of the Internet in the Scientific Research. NETS, Arecibo, PR. (January 18, 2002)
  • Workshops: Time Management, Resilience: The Teacher as a Protective Educator, Manejo Conductual en el Salón de Clase. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (August 1-3, 2001)
  • Official Document Writing Course. UPR-Mayagüez. (February 23, 2001)
  • Multiple Intelligence. National School Services. (January 30, 2001)
  • Evaluation of Academic Progress: Designing Efficient Exams. Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, Santurce, PR. (March 18, 2000)
  • High Scope, W.A.L.K.S., Mayaguez, PR (October 12-14, 2000)
  • From Space to the Caribbean Science Workshop. NASA. UPRM, Mayagüez, PR. (February 19-20, 1999)
  • Congress for Advances in Continued Education. Universidad de las Américas, A.C. Mexico City, Mexico. (August 16-17, 1991)

SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES 

  • Coach for the W.A.L.K.S. team to the Baldwin School Math Bowl, Baldwin School, PR. (April 2007 and April 2008)
  • Math Counts Club and Mentor for State Competition, Puerto Rico. Suzzette Hernández, one of my students, was part of the delegation that represented Puerto Rico at the National Competition in 2007. (August 2005 to May 2008)
  • Space Camp and Aviation Challenge Mentor and Guardian, Fourth to Eighth grade Students. Huntsville, AL. (April 17 – 23, 2005)
  • Annual Science Fair Organizer. W.A.L.K.S. Mayagüez, PR. (February 8, 2005)
  • National Junior Honor Society Committee. W.A.L.K.S. Mayagüez, PR. (October 2004 to May 2008) 
  • Revision Committee for the Education Council Evaluation. W.A.L.K.S. Mayagüez, PR. (August-December, 2004)
  • Annual Science Fair Organizer. W.A.L.K.S. Mayagüez, PR. (January 9, 2004)
  • GLOBE Workshops. W.A.L.K.S. Mayagüez, PR. (August 2003-May 2004)
  • Space Camp and Aviation Challenge Mentor and Guardian, Fourth to Seventh grade Students. Huntsville, AL. (March 16-21, 2003)
  • Invited Scientific Calculator Workshop II for the Fifth and Sixth Grade. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (April 2003)
  • From Space to the Caribbean Student Conference, NASA. Fourth to Sixth Grade. Young Astronauts Club Students. UPRM, Mayagüez, PR. (February 19, 2003)
  • Member of the Promoviendo el Ambiente Committee. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (February 1, 2003 to date)
  • Young Astronauts Club Leader. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (August 2002 to May 2006)
  • Organized visits from UPR-Mayagüez Math, Science, and Engineering Faculty for enrichment activities. (2001 to 2008)
  • Annual Science Fair Organizer. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (January 23-27, 2003)
  • Invited and Hosted Science on Wheels visit for the Elementary School. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (January 23, 2003)
  • Annual Science Fair Organizer. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (February 5-9, 2002)
  • Invited and Hosted Scientific Calculator Workshop I for the fifth and sixth grade. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (August 24, 2002)
  • Member of the Middle States Certification Philosophy Committee. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (1999)

PRESENTATIONS 

  • Classroom activities for solar and lunar eclipses for NASA teachers. San Juan, PR. (July 4, 2003)

AWARDS AND HONORS 

  • Teacher of the Year. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (School year 2005-2006) 
  • Winner of Contest A cuidar nuestra Isla... de ESSO se trata, Research Mentor Category, ESSO Standard Oil Company of Puerto Rico. (May 18, 2004)

  • GLOBE Program Contest. UPRM Chemistry Department - Winner of science expedition to Costa Rica. (April 4-10, 2004)

  • AMGEN award for Science Teaching Excellence, San Juan, PR. (May 10, 2003)

  • Educator of the Year. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (School year 2002-2003)

  • Educator of the Year. W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (School year 2001-2002)

COMMUNITY SERVICE 

  • Team leader for the W.A.L.K.S. team at the Relevo por la Vida yearly activity, organized by the American Cancer Association, Hormigueros, PR. (2006)
  • Coordinated the effort between the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works and W.A.L.K.S. that setup the Adopt a Highway program in W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (2003)
  • Coordinated the effort to reforest the area between W.A.L.K.S. facilities and Route 2 with the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, Mayagüez, PR. (2002)
  • Girl Scout Troop Leader, Troop 182, W.A.L.K.S., Mayagüez, PR. (School year 2001-2002)