Open to opportunities

Katherine Valderrama

@katherinevalderrama

Message

TEFL-certified English teacher transitioning into software development and web design.

Peru

Message

What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine education and technology—teaching, curriculum design, or junior web development—where I can apply instructional expertise, grow technical skills, collaborate in supportive teams, and deliver creative solutions for learners.

I am a TEFL-certified English teacher and language professional who combines classroom experience with emerging software development and design skills. I have taught private and school-based classes, using Cambridge materials and diagnostic planning to boost real-world communication.

As a project coordinator and translator I reviewed and verified translations, maintained team communication, and completed appointment and data documentation to ensure timely delivery. In the classroom I improved students' vocabulary usage by 80% across more than 200 students through engaging activities and consistent language exposure.

I am currently developing web and graphic design capabilities—HTML, JavaScript, visual composition, typography, and Adobe tools—while seeking roles that blend education and technology, foster collaboration, and allow me to contribute creative, learner-centered solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

English Teacher

Current

English at Home

May 2025 - Present (4 months)

Provide private English lessons to professional adults, designing diagnostic and tailored lessons that increased students' confidence and real-life fluency.

Lesson planning Cambridge Materials Adult Education Curriculum Design Communication

Project Coordinator

Minnesota Interpreters and Translators

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)

Reviewed translations into Spanish and completed appointment confirmation documents for clinics and interpreters, ensuring timely delivery and linguistic accuracy across projects.

Translation Review Quality Assurance Spanish Project Coordination Data Verification Communication Documentation

English Teacher

L'Hermitage School

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Planned English and Reading classes for kindergarten through secondary students, managed data for ~200 students, and improved vocabulary usage by 80% through engaging activities and Cambridge resources.

Lesson planning Cambridge Resources Vocabulary Instruction Classroom Management Early Childhood Education

Technical Accounting Assistant

I.E. Javier Heraud

Mar 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 9 months)

Prepared financial records and accounting books, applying accounting principles and supporting business creation and management tasks.

Accounting Bookkeeping Data Entry Excel Business Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Instituto San Ignacio de Loyola (ISIL)

Software Development

2025 -

Developing skills in web design and development, including programming languages such as HTML and JavaScript, and device management and configuration.

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Graphic Design

2025 -

Developing graphic design skills including visual composition, typography, color theory, and the use of digital tools.

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

2024 - 2025

Completed an international TEFL certification focusing on teaching methodologies, personalized lesson planning, student assessment, and creation of effective learning materials.

BYU-Pathway Worldwide

Certificate, English

Completed the PathwayConnect certificate focused on strengthening academic, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills through English-language instruction.

I.E. Javier Heraud

Accounting

2021 - 2023

Studied accounting principles and the accurate preparation of financial records and accounting books, and developed skills in business creation and management.