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Ivonne Zavala

@ivonnezavala

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Experienced bilingual educator and legal professional specializing in English and law instruction.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking teaching or educational leadership roles that value bilingual instruction, curriculum development, student-centered pedagogy, and opportunities for professional growth.

I'm a bilingual educator and licensed lawyer with a master's degree in education, combining classroom teaching and legal expertise to support student success.

I have over a decade of teaching experience across university, high school, and preschool levels, delivering courses in English, Spanish language, civil, commercial and labor law, and interdisciplinary subjects.

My background includes administrative and HR roles in the oil and maritime sector, managing recruitment for national and international personnel and handling billing and estimations.

I continually pursue professional development—holding certifications such as TKT, Pearson competency certificates, and involvement in distance learning initiatives—demonstrating commitment to pedagogy and ethical practice.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Docente Interina

CBTIS 103

Sep 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Interim teacher delivering English V and multiple humanities and STEM subjects, managing classrooms and preparing curriculum from Sept 2023 through Jul 2025.

English Instruction STEM Education Classroom Management Lesson planning

Profesor(a) de Español en Línea

Linguarama

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 (4 months)

Provided online Spanish classes to international students, designing lesson plans tailored to learner proficiency between March and July 2023.

Online Teaching Lesson planning

Docente de Preparatoria Tiempo Completo

The American School of Tampico

Aug 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Taught native-language Spanish at high-school level full time, implemented distance learning methods, and participated in accreditation and professional development programs.

Spanish Language Distance Learning Curriculum Development Accreditation Standards Classroom Management

Docente de Inglés

Instituto Cultural Tampico

Sep 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 7 months)

Taught English to preschool students and supported psychomotor and visual development programs, participating in educational research forums.

Early Childhood Education English Instruction Psychomotor Development

Docente de Tiempo Parcial

Universidad del Valle de México

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)

Delivered English and law courses at preparatory and undergraduate levels, achieving recognitions for attendance and teaching performance.

English Instruction Legal Education Curriculum Design Classroom Management Educational Technology

Docente de Tiempo Parcial

Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Taught Civil, Commercial, and Labor Law plus English as primary instructor, developing course materials and assessing university-level students.

Higher Education Curriculum Development Derecho Mercantil English Instruction

Gerente Administrativo

Nabors Perforaciones de México

Nov 2002 - Oct 2003 (11 months)

Led national and international hiring for offshore platforms, handled billing and PEMEX estimations, and oversaw administrative functions for field operations.

Recruitment Billing PEMEX Procedures Administrative Leadership

Gerente Administrativo

Instant Storage de México

Sep 2002 - Nov 2002 (2 months)

Managed administrative operations and hired catering, lodging, and food-service staff for marine platforms, maintaining payroll and vendor coordination.

Administrative Management Recruitment Payroll Staffing Operations

Asistente de Recursos Humanos

Cotemar

May 2002 - Jun 2002 (1 month)

Coordinated recruitment and hiring for marine platform positions in the Sonda de Campeche during a two-month operations period, ensuring timely staffing for offshore projects.

Recruitment Onboarding HR & Administration & Compliance