Michelle Alvarado
Educator
Guatemala City
Summary
Mathematics and language educator. Passionate about technology integration and differentiation in and outside the classroom. Life-long learner and student motivation enthusiast. Eager to work with other teachers in sharing and creating a learning community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Instituto Austriaco Guatemalteco
01.2018 - Current
- Mathematics and German (foreign language) classroom teacher
- Responsible for technology tools integration and assessment in grade level.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
Instituto Austriaco Guatemalteco
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Classroom teacher for grades 9, 10 and 11
- Teaching in accordance with Austrian Curriculum in German.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Colegio Interamericano
07.2013 - 12.2017
- Classroom teacher for Pre-Algebra y Algebra I
- Responsible for introducing and implementing the 'Singapore Math' model
- In charge of the competition program 'Math-Counts' for grades 6, 7 and 8.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology And Digital Competence
UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE LA RIOJA
México D. F. 11.2020 - 07.2022
Local Teaching Degree (Profesorado de Enseñanza Media) - Mathematics and Physics
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE DE GUATEMALA
Guatemala City, GU 07.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE DE GUATEMALA
Guatemala City, Guatemala 01.2005 - 03.2011
Skills
Faculty Collaboration
Technology Integration
Language learning sensibility
Subject Expertise: Mathematics and Physics
Course Planning
Instructional Materials Preparation
Other Habilities And Experience
- Participated in the International Congress for German Teachers "Internationale Tagung der Deutschlehrer*Innen 2022" in Vienna, Austria.
- Additional Training: Let's Visit Numberland, Supporting Autonomy and Choice in the Classroom and at Home, Marzano Assessment Tools, National Conference on Singapore Math Strategies, Dialog im Haus der Mathematik PH Wien
Timeline
MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
Instituto Austriaco Guatemalteco
07.2023 - 10.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Technology And Digital Competence
UNIVERSIDAD INTERNACIONAL DE LA RIOJA
11.2020 - 07.2022
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Instituto Austriaco Guatemalteco
01.2018 - Current
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER
Colegio Interamericano
07.2013 - 12.2017
Local Teaching Degree (Profesorado de Enseñanza Media) - Mathematics and Physics
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE DE GUATEMALA
07.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE DE GUATEMALA
01.2005 - 03.2011