Valerie Rodarte
About Me
Introduction:
Born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua in México, I quickly developed English and writing skills since my childhood years and I am quite competent at teaching languages (Spanish and English) and creating compelling articles and stories.
I am a passionate teacher who loves to share her knowledge, as small as it can be, to help my students grow and improve their lives. As a non-native myself, I know how important it is to know English in this age of globalization and I always go to extra lengths to ensure that everything goes well in a class, and also in the well-being of my students. I know that English can literally change lives, and I want to bring a change to their paths for the best.
As I work mostly as a remote freelancer, I try to share some of my spare time outside and bring a more direct impact of my studies and work to people who can benefit from my major skills. I volunteer at two childcare centers - an orphanage and a boarding house for underprivileged children - and I've developed skills in lesson planning and childcare in there.
Thanks to these, and other significant educational experiences at my other workplaces, I've become a patient, yet playful teacher who loves to make students have fun and learn while playing. I believe that all kinds of learning must be meaningful in all matters - that is, applicable to all life instances - and I've designed games and activities for that matter.
I'm a team player and I always get sure that my superiors and coworker are proud of me through my efforts and, of course, work quality. My lessons and attitude towards children are always driven by my only desire to make a change in their lives, and to all those surrounding them.
Education
The TEFL Academy
30-Hour Business English Certification
December 2019
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
BA in Hispanic-Mexican Literature
May 2014
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
BA in Hispanic-Mexican Literature
May 2014
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
MA in Literature Studies
May 2017
The TEFL Academy
Qualifi Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
January 2020
Experiences
Tutor
Tareas Dirigidas
January 2020 to Current
I currently work as a personal tutor for underperforming children at an academic support center in my city. I help them complete their homework and study whatever they're struggling with (English conversation, orthography, and so on) and give personalized help to help them study for their upcoming exams.
I also help cleaning and disinfecting the center at the end of my shift.
Literature Teacher
Universidad de Durango Campus Ciudad Juárez High School
August 2017 to December 2017
Worked as a literature teacher for high schoolers after I graduated from my MA. During my time here, I taught the basics of art, literature and reading skills, in addition to cursive writing, during my time here.
ESL Coach
LZone Café
June 2019 to June 2019
I volunteered as a private English coach in a small English café- academy in Busan, South Korea, assisting students with their language skills and helping them develop English conversation by means of cultural exchange.
Intern / Assistant ESL Teacher
Colegio León Tólstoi
April 2019 to July 2019
Worked as an intern for a private bilingual school in Ciudad Juárez in the role of an assistant English teacher. I was trained in the following: • Class management. • Curriculum development. • Lesson planning. • Childcare. I also assisted teachers during their classroom hours, replaced them when unavailable and looked after the children.
Volunteer ESL Teacher
Casa de Asís
January 2019 to January 2020
I worked and assisted underprivileged children in a local orphanage in Ciudad Juárez. My main duties involved assisting with homework and private English tuition. I also assisted newcomers and/or underperforming children in order to enroll in their new school.
Volunteer ESL Teacher
Casa Zaragoza / Evangelina
August 2019 to Current
I currently work and assist underprivileged children in a local boarding house in Ciudad Juárez. My main duties include supporting middle schoolers with their homework and teaching them English. Thanks to the skills I developed in the TEFL Academy and during my experience in Colegio León Tólstoi, and which I applied in here, this is the first generation of middle schoolers that has acquired actual English skills in years.
Quiz Writer
Moka Media
July 2017 to September 2018
Worked as the main quiz designer and writer for a Chinese Facebook entertainment site. I created dozens of quizzes that went viral in several social media platforms.
Copy Editor
Go Overseas
September 2018 to Current
I edit and upload content for Go Overseas, and sometimes work as a personal virtual assistant in charge of managing some content
Translator
CodeBerry School of Programming
March 2017 to January 2020
I served as one of CodeBerry Programming School’s official translators for their curriculum and website. Thanks to this job, I’ve acquired some knowledge on programming.
Spanish Teacher & Curriculum Writer
DuunoKid
September 2018 to Current
I work as an online Spanish (sometimes English) teacher online, teaching kids as young as 4 through the innovative approach and materials developed by the company. I also assist in the creation of the weekly curriculum and oversee the development of the English and Spanish lessons.
Skills
Languages
Videos
Portfolio
My diploma photo.