Mateo Buitrago Vasco
Hurstville,NSW
Summary
Dynamic ELICOS Teacher fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, with extensive experience at Institute of Intellect Blending and American Spaces. Proven expertise in curriculum development and professional development, enhancing learning outcomes through technology integration and effective communication. Developed engaging materials that significantly improved student engagement and promoted cultural understanding in diverse classrooms. Experienced in teaching children, teenagers, and adults across various proficiency levels.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELICOS Teacher
Institute of Intelect Blending IIB
Sydney , NSW
09.2024 - Current
- Developed instructional materials for starter, intermediate, pre-intermediate, EAP, and upper intermediate courses.
- Conducted professional development courses for English teachers to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Led content creation initiatives using LMS platforms to improve course delivery in college.
ELICOS Teacher
Ready Teacher
Sydney, NSW
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Encouraged self-expression among learners through oral presentations or role plays.
- Adapted teaching methods based on each student's unique needs and abilities.
ELICOS Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano (CCA Manizales) American Spaces
Manizales, Caldas- Colombia
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Delivered diverse English courses across elementary to upper-intermediate levels.
- Developed engaging teaching materials to enhance learning outcomes.
- Taught English to kids, adolescents, and adults, tailoring approaches to individual needs.
- Collaborated with MAKE and STEM groups to integrate science instruction using American Embassy resources.
English Teacher
UN-Volunteer
South Africa
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted engaging English classes for 5th graders, concentrating on techniques for writing paragraphs and analyzing newspaper content
Foreign Language Teacher
W.E.S (World English School)
Chinchiná, Caldas-Colombia
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed Spanish curriculum integrating cultural contexts for English speakers.
- Created emergency virtual curriculum in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
- Taught English courses to elementary, teenage, and adult learners.
- Led development of kids' English curriculum to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
English Teacher
Caldas University
Manizales, Caldas-Colombia
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Contributed to research seedbed by teaching English to Alumni and enhancing cultural understanding of English language.
Camp Couselor and English Teacher
YMCA-Ministry of Education Colombia
Bucaramanga, Santander-Colombia
10.2016 - 10.2016
- Developed weekly English lesson plans tailored to various age groups during camp.
- Facilitated English language acquisition through immersive teaching methods.
Education
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Arizona State University
Arizona05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teaching
Caldas University
Manizales01-2021
AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT For Teaching
Wharton Online: University of Pennsylvania
OnlineEarly Childhood Education
Australian Learning Group
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Curriculum development
- Cultural integration
- Learning management systems
- Assessment strategies
- Professional development
- Effective communication
- Creative problem solving
- Technology integration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional
Certification
- First aid in academic settings
- Use of AI in education
- Child and teenage protection
- TESOL
Accomplishments
- Revelation of the year: American Spaces 2021
- Jack of all trades, positive sense: American Spaces 2022
- Created a curriculum to teach ELE (Spanish as a foreign language)
- Developed an emergency virtual curriculum during COVID
Affiliations
- Netflix
- Sports
- Gym
- Writing
- Reading
- Cooking
References
- Aaron Jolly, UTS teacher and ELICOS director of studies, Aaron@iib.edu.au
- Diana Lorena Cardona: Former Director and currently Academic Coordinator CCA Manizales- American Spaces - Written Reference +573108472828
- Daniela Nino Cuervo: 0412512127, educator
Timeline
ELICOS Teacher
Institute of Intelect Blending IIB
09.2024 - Current
ELICOS Teacher
Ready Teacher
07.2024 - 09.2025
English Teacher
UN-Volunteer
12.2021 - 04.2022
ELICOS Teacher
Centro Colombo Americano (CCA Manizales) American Spaces
03.2021 - 08.2023
Foreign Language Teacher
W.E.S (World English School)
03.2018 - 06.2020
English Teacher
Caldas University
03.2017 - 08.2017
Camp Couselor and English Teacher
YMCA-Ministry of Education Colombia
10.2016 - 10.2016
Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teaching
Caldas University
AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT For Teaching
Wharton Online: University of Pennsylvania
Early Childhood Education
Australian Learning Group
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