Aura Caicedo Email & Phone Number

Cali, Co

Colombia

I am part of a global team that provides training on Netcracker’s customized software solution to communication service providers around the world. I collaborate with fellow instructional designers, SMEs, and trainers to research, create, and design a variety of assets for eLearning courses and instructor led-training. I identify the training needs of end users to create engaging learning experiences and materials for the core training library. I enjoy learning about new technology and applying best practices in instructional design to simplify complex topics and teach them to others.

Mexico

Collaborated with SME´s, instructional designing team and HR experts to research, create and design the instructional plan and training materials for the data analysts´ course. Apply instructional design skills and learning principles like ADDIE, Gagne's Principles, Bloom’s Learning Taxonomy, and Kirkpatrick's Levels of Training Evaluations to create training materials. Provide weekly progress updates to Aletia´s CEO, schedule new reviews and apply updates accordingly. Create and maintain the training material including presentation slides, formats, and handouts.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Twenty years’ successful teaching experience with children, teenagers, and adults.Guided teachers in English teaching strategies, bilingualism, E-learning, instructional design.Gave support to elementary and high school students via private and online sessions.Guided parents and teachers of children with learning difficulties.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Coordinated a multidisciplinary team of instructional designers, teachers, e-developers and graphic designers in the conception and design of the English component program and course materials for the environmental management diploma ´Tesos por el Ambiente´. Monitored and led teachers in the instructional design plan for the implementation of online courses for the Diploma. Supported the direction of the Culture and Language Center in all the academic matters of the English component following the task based learning approach and collaborated in meetings with the academic committee. Responsible for selecting and hiring 33 English teachers and 42 mentors. Organized 87 training groups according to the levels of proficiency (A1, A2, or B1) and according to the diploma´s program.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Assisted in the development and implementation of the new guidelines for the governmental program “Colombia Bilingüe“ for local schools in Cali. This project is part of the Strengthening Bilingualism program in English and French around the country. Supported and coordinated with teachers the implementation of MEN standards in their instructional practice and explored new practices in areas of oral communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, cross-cultural understanding, and technological skills. Trained teachers in linguistics, pedagogy, and aspects of English as a foreign language curriculum. Participated in the Building Bilingualism Conference held at the Universidad Autónoma, leading the teachers´ exhibition.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Taught several English courses at UAOTEC at A1, A2, and B1 levels to studentsfrom various academic disciplines.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Implemented the government program Colombia Bilingüe - Secretaría de Educación Municipal.Teacher trainer in linguistics, pedagogy, and aspects of English as a foreign language curriculum.Led public school teachers to implement MEN standards in their teaching practice and to explore21st century skills: communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, cross-culturalunderstanding, computing and ICT skills.Participated in the Building Bilingualism Conference held at the Universidad Autónoma.Academic and curriculum consultant at two rural public schools in Cali as part of the project¨Strengthening Bilingualism program in English and French¨.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Taught several English courses at A1, A2, and B1 levels to students from various academicdisciplines.Extensive use of the Communicative Approach and production of original materials targeted to thestudent level.Participate in the English syllabus design and development for students according to the CEFR.Responsible for preparing high school students for taking the English section in Examen de Estadode Calidad de la Educación Superior, SABER PRO.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

First and second grade homeroom teacher.Taught all subjects in English.Came up with fun and informative routines, inquiries and lessons for students.

Cali, Valle Del Cauca, Colombia

Taught the Early Childhood (EC) section.Implemented the PYP from the IBO program.Followed the communicative approach and constructivist practices.Produced original materials targeted to the students´ level. Participated in the collaborative planning sessions for the level assignedCreated new lesson plans for the math area.

Pyschology With Emphasis On Education, Education

Master´S Degree In Educational Technology And Digital Skills

Bachelor'S Degree, High School

Kinder - High School

Marymount School Barranquilla