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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Alexandra Curonisy Velarde

Miraflores

Summary

An experienced Languages Teacher and Academic Advisor, with a native command of both English and Spanish, with professional experience in bilingual schools as well as in language institutes. I enjoy working in a busy environment and relish the challenge of managing a diverse workload. I can establish a supportive relationship with not only students but also their parents and fellow teachers all with the aim of promoting and reinforcing a student’s independence and self-esteem. Fundamentally committed to good practise and innovation and very much a team leader and player. Always engaged in continuous learning to broaden my knowledge and experience, confident, passionate, and enthusiastic about working with children, teenagers, and colleagues. Passionate secondary school teacher with significant experience in developing and implementing engaging curriculum across various subjects. Skilled in creating inclusive learning environments that encourage student participation and foster academic growth. Successfully enhanced student performance through innovative teaching methods and individualized support. Committed to continuous professional development and collaboration with colleagues to improve school-wide educational standards.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English A - Language and Literature teacher IB Diploma

Colegio Altair IB School
04.2021 - Current
  • Language and Literature IB MYP teacher
  • Personal Project and Extended Essay Supervisor

English B IB Diploma Examiner

International Baccalaureate
11.2014 - Current
  • Company Overview: http://www.ibo.org/jobs-and-careers/become-an-examiner-or-assessor/
  • Http://www.ibo.org/jobs-and-careers/become-an-examiner-or-assessor/

English B IB Diploma C2 Proficiency and C1 Advanced Cambridge teacher

Colegio Lord Byron IB School
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Academic Advisor for 2023

Academic Advisor

Books & Co
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Company Overview: Book distributor for BOOKS GROUP Peru-Chile-Ecuador
  • Book distributor for BOOKS GROUP Peru-Chile-Ecuador

Head of the English Department and C2 Proficiency Cambridge teacher

Colegio Lord Byron IB School
09.2018 - 12.2018

Head of the English Department, English B IB Diploma teacher

Colegio León Pinelo IB School
02.2015 - 12.2017

Head of the English Department, IGCSE, MYP, DP, Career-Related Certificate English teacher and English B teacher

Casuarinas International College IB School
02.2013 - 12.2014

English Coordinator: Nursery and Elementary Levels

Colegio León Pinelo IB School (Centro de Idiomas de la Universidad del Pacífico)
03.2012 - 12.2012

English Teacher all levels

Centro de Idiomas de la Universidad del Pacífico
01.2007 - 12.2012

PYP Tutor and Homeroom Teacher: Elementary

Colegio Altair IB School
02.2009 - 12.2011

PYP Tutor and Homeroom Teacher: Elementary

Peruvian North American Abraham Lincoln School IB School
02.2007 - 01.2009

Mental Health Project Volunteer

CEDAPP (Centro de Desarrollo y Asesoría Psicosocial)
03.2006 - 12.2006

English Teacher: Pre-school, Elementary and High School

Colegio Regina Pacis
01.2006 - 12.2006

Tutor, English, and Social Studies Teacher: High School

Colegio Villa Caritas
02.2005 - 12.2005

Educational Advisor

Libex Perú S.A
02.2005 - 12.2005

English Teacher: Elementary School

Colegio María Reina
02.2002 - 02.2003

English Teacher: Elementary School

Colegio Cristo Salvador
04.2001 - 12.2001

English Teacher: all levels

Asociación Cultural Peruano Británica
03.1996 - 12.1996

Education

Master’s Degree - Psychological Intervention in Development and Education

Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Mexico
12-2026

Licentiate Degree - Education, English

Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal (EUDED)
01.2019

Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Universidad del Pacífico
01.2006

Bachelor’s Degree - Education

Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal
01.2006

General Studies - College of Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
01.1997

Junior – Senior School -

San Silvestre School
01.1992

Skills

  • Project-based learning
  • Creative writing
  • Literary analysis
  • Oral communication
  • Online teaching
  • Reading comprehension

Certification

  • GCE (General Certificate of Education), French O Level, 1990
  • GCE (General Certificate of Education), French Literature - Subsidiary Level, 1992
  • GCE (General Certificate of Education), Spanish - Advanced Level, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), Mathematics, 1991
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), Biology, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), Economics, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), First Language English, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), History, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), English Literature A Level, 1992
  • CEELT (Cambridge Examinations in English for Language Teachers), 2000, Level 1

References

  • Mrs. Yolanda Meneses, Head of High School and IB Diploma Coordinator at Colegio Altair, ymeneses@altair.pe
  • Mrs. Maria Isabel Acosta, Former Head of the Psychopedagogical Department at Colegio Altair, macosta@altair.pe
  • Mr. José González, General Manager at Books & Co SAC, jose@bookscompany.pe
  • Mrs. Pilar Cervantes, Head of Abraham Lincoln School, former Headmistress at Colegio Leon Pinelo, pcervantes@abrahamlincoln.edu.pe
  • Dr. Graham Gisby, Headmaster at St. George’s College, former Headmaster at Casuarinas International College, graham.gisby@gmail.com

Personal Information

Passport Number: 123327484

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English B IB Diploma C2 Proficiency and C1 Advanced Cambridge teacher

Colegio Lord Byron IB School
03.2022 - 12.2022

English A - Language and Literature teacher IB Diploma

Colegio Altair IB School
04.2021 - Current

Academic Advisor

Books & Co
01.2019 - 12.2021

Head of the English Department and C2 Proficiency Cambridge teacher

Colegio Lord Byron IB School
09.2018 - 12.2018

Head of the English Department, English B IB Diploma teacher

Colegio León Pinelo IB School
02.2015 - 12.2017

English B IB Diploma Examiner

International Baccalaureate
11.2014 - Current

Head of the English Department, IGCSE, MYP, DP, Career-Related Certificate English teacher and English B teacher

Casuarinas International College IB School
02.2013 - 12.2014

English Coordinator: Nursery and Elementary Levels

Colegio León Pinelo IB School (Centro de Idiomas de la Universidad del Pacífico)
03.2012 - 12.2012

PYP Tutor and Homeroom Teacher: Elementary

Colegio Altair IB School
02.2009 - 12.2011

PYP Tutor and Homeroom Teacher: Elementary

Peruvian North American Abraham Lincoln School IB School
02.2007 - 01.2009

English Teacher all levels

Centro de Idiomas de la Universidad del Pacífico
01.2007 - 12.2012

Mental Health Project Volunteer

CEDAPP (Centro de Desarrollo y Asesoría Psicosocial)
03.2006 - 12.2006

English Teacher: Pre-school, Elementary and High School

Colegio Regina Pacis
01.2006 - 12.2006

Tutor, English, and Social Studies Teacher: High School

Colegio Villa Caritas
02.2005 - 12.2005

Educational Advisor

Libex Perú S.A
02.2005 - 12.2005

English Teacher: Elementary School

Colegio María Reina
02.2002 - 02.2003

English Teacher: Elementary School

Colegio Cristo Salvador
04.2001 - 12.2001

English Teacher: all levels

Asociación Cultural Peruano Británica
03.1996 - 12.1996
  • GCE (General Certificate of Education), French O Level, 1990
  • GCE (General Certificate of Education), French Literature - Subsidiary Level, 1992
  • GCE (General Certificate of Education), Spanish - Advanced Level, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), Mathematics, 1991
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), Biology, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), Economics, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), First Language English, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), History, 1992
  • IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), English Literature A Level, 1992
  • CEELT (Cambridge Examinations in English for Language Teachers), 2000, Level 1

Master’s Degree - Psychological Intervention in Development and Education

Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana

Licentiate Degree - Education, English

Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal (EUDED)

Postgraduate Diploma - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Universidad del Pacífico

Bachelor’s Degree - Education

Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal

General Studies - College of Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Junior – Senior School -

San Silvestre School
Alexandra Curonisy Velarde