Jose Lobo
Hawalli,Hawalli
Summary
Skilled Teacher with background in improving student performance. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Demonstrating skill in strategic classroom management and effective discipline.
Dedicated professional with natural aptitude for fostering learning and growth. Proficient in communication and classroom management, ensuring positive and productive environment for students. Committed to inspiring and supporting students in achieving their full potential in [Desired Position] role.
Highly experienced Teaching Professional with a strong dedication to the total development of children.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
ELA MSHS Teacher
American Baccalaureate School
Kuwait, Kuwait
2024.02 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities. Speech and Debate Teacher
ESL Instructor
Adult Inmigrant Educational Program
Ypsilanty, Ypsilanty Michigan USA
2014.08 - 2017.07
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
- Led engaging lessons for improved language retention.
- Developed detailed lesson plans to meet individual learning needs.
- Fostered an encouraging and supportive learning environment, fostering higher student participation.
- Organised extra-curricular activities to enhance conversational skills.
- Planned and delivered specific lessons to designated classes and age groups.
International Spanish Language Teacher
CREX Program / Springfield Public Education Dist.
Springfield, Oregon, USA
2003.02 - 2014.06
- Developed engaging lesson plans by incorporating interactive learning tools in Spanish language teaching.
- Fostered cultural understanding for increased student engagement with the incorporation of Spanish traditions into lessons.
- Enhanced students' verbal skills with regular practice sessions and conversation classes in Spanish.
- Utilised multimedia resources to make complex grammatical structures easily understandable for students.
- Facilitated lively class discussions on various aspects of Spanish culture, literature, art, history which enhanced overall comprehension of the subject matter.
- Maintained discipline within classrooms ensuring efficient conduct of lessons without disruptions.
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
- Developed foreign language learning programmes for various ages and abilities.
ELA Teacher
Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica
San Jose CR, Costa Rica
1994.02 - 2002.12
- Enhanced student comprehension by delivering engaging, innovative lessons on English literature and language.
- Fostered a passion for reading in students through careful selection of literary texts and interactive teaching methods.
- Achieved improved literacy skills amongst pupils with consistent emphasis on grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary development.
- Utilised digital technology to deliver online learning during periods of school closure due to pandemic restrictions.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - TEFL/ TESOL
TEFL International Institute
San Jose Costa Rica 2023.03 - 2023.09
Higher National Diploma - English for Business
Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje
San Jose Cosra Rica 2019.07 - 2019.09
Bachelor of Arts / English Language Teacher - Education
University of Costa Rica
San Jose Costa Rica 1990.02 - 1995.12
Bachelor of Science - Law School / Bachelor of Laws
University of America
San Jose Costa Rica 2021.01 -
Certificate of Higher Education - English/Spanish Interpreter
Cyracom International
Heredia CR 2023.02 - 2023.12
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Understands Thinking Map
- Effective listening
- Teaching, tutoring and counselling
- Student motivation
- Adult education
- Positive reinforcement
- Reporting and documentation
- National curriculum implementation
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team standards
- Teaching material development
- Effective time management
- Outstanding social skills
- Student assessment and achievement
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Classroom discipline
- Positive learning environment
- TESOL certification
- English / Spanish teaching qualification
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Affiliations
- crafting, singing, reading
Timeline
ELA MSHS Teacher
American Baccalaureate School
2024.02 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - TEFL/ TESOL
TEFL International Institute
2023.03 - 2023.09
Certificate of Higher Education - English/Spanish Interpreter
Cyracom International
2023.02 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Science - Law School / Bachelor of Laws
University of America
2021.01 -
Higher National Diploma - English for Business
Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje
2019.07 - 2019.09
ESL Instructor
Adult Inmigrant Educational Program
2014.08 - 2017.07
International Spanish Language Teacher
CREX Program / Springfield Public Education Dist.
2003.02 - 2014.06
ELA Teacher
Ministry of Public Education of Costa Rica
1994.02 - 2002.12
Bachelor of Arts / English Language Teacher - Education
University of Costa Rica
1990.02 - 1995.12