Sherry M. Perez Email: sherry.perez@pearsoned.com
I am a professional, qualified and experienced ESL/EFL teacher, Academic Consultant and Teacher Trainer. I completed a four-year program in teaching English as a foreign/second language at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico. I started teaching in 1988 and gained experience with kids, young adult and adult students. I have given seminars and workshops, at several academic events. I have also trained teachers since 1995.
CAREER
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position that will allow me to grow professionally and a chance to contribute with my educational and job experience.
EDUCATION:
I completed a four-year program at the University of Guadalajara. I have a B. ED in Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language. Graduated 1994. I conducted my social services at Proulex (Programa Universitario de Lenguas Extranjeras) developing video lesson plans among other materials. Got my diploma as a Teacher Trainer from the DELEM-SEMS-PROULEX Program of The University of Guadalajara.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
10/2006 – Present
CEICREA, Centro de Estudios e Investigación de Creatividad Aplicada
Educational Cosnultant
· Collaborate giving seminars and workshops in Spanish to SEP teachers with Julian Betancourt, Director of the Program.
· Developed presentations on different educational topics such as: “El Aprendizaje y las Inteligencias Múltiples“y “Aprendizaje Efectivo con Gimnasia Cerebral”, “El niño especial”.
· Developed MI tests for teens and young learners “Identificación de las Inteligencias Múltiples“.
7/2006 – Present
DELEI, Diplomado en la Enseñanza de Lenguas Extranjeras: Especialidad en Inglés Universidad de Guadalajara.
Teacher Trainer
· Collaborate giving video conferences on ELT topics.
· Responsible for teaching and evaluating trainees- online course.
3/2001 – Present
Pearson Educación de México S.A. de C.V.
Academic Consultant and Teacher Trainer
· Participate giving seminars and workshops, at several events.
· Academic Consultation at all levels (pre-school to university) at several Institutions. Attending various areas in Mexico.
· Conduct textbook evaluation and selection for different Institutions.
· Developed Presentations and Training Packs for Consultants’ use ( Longman ASIA).
· Editor for Classroom Link and have written several articles.
· Trained sales representatives on textbook pedagogical bases.
· Developed tailor made presentations for the ‘Programa de Ingles en Primarias’ SEP-Coahuila (starting 2004).
· Organize and develop presentation together with Mario Herrera for the Programa de Ingles en Primarias SEP-Tamaulipas (starting 2004).
· Attend VIP clients and cover all academic needs: textbook analysis and selection, training of the academic staff, development of presentations for special events, piloting stages, constant update in materials and provide academic alternatives.
· Developed the Placement Test Booklets for the series Cool Chat, New Snapshot, American Cutting Edge, SFE InCharge, all by Longman.
· Developed Teacher Training Modules that comprehend the Pearson Education Diplomado for VIP clients.
5/1995
PROULEX (Programa Universitario de Lenguas Extranjeras)
Teacher Trainer
· Trainer for the Teacher Training Course (Diplomado) at Proulex-Comlex.
· Interview and evaluate candidates for the Diplomado.
· Conducted observation and feedback sessions for all trainees.
· Select candidates for the program.
· Responsible for teaching and evaluating trainees.
Academic Coordinator Proulex Zapotlan (Cd. Guzman)
· Coordinate the program
· Assign classes to teachers.
· Solve any possible problem concerning students.
· Observe teachers and give feedback and/or help when necessary.
· Orient new teachers.
· Provide teachers with the necessary material at the beginning of the course.
· Substituted classes when needed.
Academic Coordinator Proulex Sociales (CUSH)
· Coordinate both Adult and Children Programs.
· Assign classes to teachers.
· Prepare and conduct local (staff) meetings/workshops.
· Solve any possible problem concerning students.
· Observe teachers and give feedback and/or help when necessary.
· Orient new teachers.
· Interview prospective teachers.
· Provide teachers with the necessary material at the beginning of the course.
EFL Teacher
· Teacher of English as a Foreign Language for the Adult and junior’s Program to Spanish speaking students.
· Responsible for teaching and evaluating students.
· Have worked with individuals and groups.
· Tutor students when necessary.
· Substitute teachers when needed. Any level.
Member of the yearly Academic Event Committee
· Logistics coordinator of the annual academic event for Proulex.
· Participated in the selection and organization of workshops, lectures, presentations and demonstrations for the Event.
5/1995
COLEGIO GUADALAJARA
Full-time EFL Teacher.
· Taught Intermediate and Advanced English to high school students.
· Taught EFL to Post-Advanced groups.
· Developed a reading program with advanced students.
· Conducted Conversation Clubs for all levels.
6/1995
UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
· Developed curriculum for the General English Program of the School of Medicine.
· Taught EFL and ESP to Spanish speaking med-students.
· Worked with large classes.
· Worked with mix ability classes.
9/1994
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE TROY, NY
Spanish Teacher and Teaching Assistant
· Worked for the Department of Modern Languages & Culture as a Spanish Teaching Assistant for an academic year.
· Taught and tutored Spanish 102 course for this term.
· Attended a course on Educational Psychology.
· Conducted conversation sessions for the Spanish Class
· Conducted sessions of ‘Language and Culture’ at the Spanish House for students attending Spanish lessons.
· Coordinator of the Cultural activities in the Spanish House.
9/1992
PROULEX (Programa Universitario de Lenguas Extranjeras)
· Full-time EFL Teacher
· Taught EFL to Spanish speaking students to all levels.
2/1992
COLEGIO IGNACIO ALDAMA
· Full-time EFL Teacher.
· Taught EFL to Spanish speaking primary and secondary students
9/1990
INSTITUTO CULTURAL BRITANICO AMERICANO
· Full-time EFL Teacher.
· Taught EFL to Spanish speaking students. All levels.
9/1990
ESCUELA SUPERIOR DE LENGUAS MODERNAS
PAL Program (Programa Abierto de Lenguas)
· Taught EFL to Spanish speaking students in my senior year.
· Coordinated the program for two semesters.
1988/1989
NORTH AMERICAN SCHOOL
· Taught EFL to Spanish speaking pre-scholars.
· Coordinated the pre-school summer courses.
· Taught Mexican Folk dance lessons.
ACHIEVEMENTS
· Developed Presentations (Training Packs) for Pearson Consultants’ use; Pearson Education White Plains NY.
· Speaker at several academic events around the country (attending different levels and needs).
· Certified Teacher Trainer, coursed the “Trainer Training Course” (Entrenamiento para Formadores de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera) given by DELEM-SEMS-PROULEX Universidad de Guadalajara.
· Member of the Committee of the yearly academic events for PROULEX (Programa Universitario de Lenguas Extranjeras), being a logistics coordinator.
· Participated in the recording of the textbook cassette of Pyramid 1, for Proulex.
· Developed the English Program for the School of Medicine from the Univ. of GDL and Conducted sessions at the same.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
· Developed Placement Test Booklets for Pearson Education.
· Consultant for PROULEX’s (Programa Universitario de Lenguas Extranjeras) project ‘Comunidades Bilingues’ implementing English at all University Campuses (possibilities of reaching 9 thousand students) ; my activities: textbook evaluation and selection, teacher training for the piloting stage, and academic advisor.
· Develop tailor made presentations for the Programa de Inglés en Primarias SEP Coahuila and SEP Tamaulipas. (2002)
· Development of teacher training modules for Pearson Education’s Diplomado.
· Consultation to different institutions for developing Training Courses for future EFL teachers.
· Consultation to several institutions for English program development and application.
· Conducted several textbook evaluations and selection for different Institutions in Mexico.
· Participated in the piloting stage of several textbook series; including True Colors by Irene Schoenberg and In Charge-Scott Foresman English from Longman for PROULEX (Programa Universitario de Lenguas Extranjeras).
· Contributed to the Department of Modern Languages & Culture from Russell Sage College N.Y. with developing the ‘Language & Culture’ activities for The Spanish House (dancing lessons of Mexican Folklore, cooking lessons and video club).
· Developed feedback evaluation sheets for teachers and students for piloting stages.
· Developed evaluation instruments for The LENKA Project (Sub-Comité de Lenguas del Comité Consultivo de Internacionalización de la Universidad de Guadalajara).
SPECIAL SKILLS
· Organizational, planned and organized numerous student events and activities.
· Computer proficient in using word-processing, PP, and Internet to obtain information for classroom and presentation use.
· Ex-member of the Mexican Folklore Ballet of the ‘Instituto Cultural Cabañas’ Mex.
· Creative, I have developed material for kids, young adults and adults to make their learning process easier.
PERSONAL
Sex: Female
Date of birth: March/04/1973
Citizenship: Mexican
Marital status: married
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
