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Manuel Machado

@manuelmachado

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English teacher experienced in curriculum design, tech‑enhanced instruction, and cross-cultural program facilitation.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can design student-centered curricula and integrate edtech to boost engagement, work collaboratively in cross-cultural programs, and progress into curriculum or program leadership.

I am a licentiate in English and experienced ESL teacher who has delivered instruction to over 200 students across A1–B2 levels, consistently earning strong student feedback and administrative recognition. I design practical, engagement-focused curricula, integrate AI-generated listening exercises and gamified activities, and streamline assessment systems to improve grading consistency and learning outcomes.

I have facilitated international cross-cultural programs, supporting transcription and translation for collaborative courses with a Brazilian university, and I have experience managing large secondary classrooms, parent outreach, and behavioral strategies. I am proficient with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, multiple CRMs, Adobe Photoshop and Canva, and audio/video editing tools, bringing a technology-forward approach to language teaching.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

English Teacher

Blendex Language Center

Feb 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Delivered high-quality ESL instruction to 200+ students (A1–B2), boosting engagement with AI-generated listening exercises and gamified activities and improving average satisfaction to 4.5/5. Redesigned speaking rubrics to reduce grading workload and improve consistency.

ESL Curriculum Design Assessment Design Gamification Classroom Management Google Workspace

English Teacher

Ferrini Bilingual School

Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)

Designed and delivered weekly grammar-centric curriculum to classes of 35–40 secondary students, promoting communicative English use and improving classroom engagement through structured group activities and effective behavioral management.

Curriculum Design Classroom Management Student Engagement Lesson planning Adobe Photoshop Canva

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University Luis Amigó

Licentiate in English, English

Grade: 4.4/5.0

Activities and societies: Served as Monitor for an international course with Universidade Federal do Piauí; conducted transcription and translation to facilitate cross-cultural collaboration.

Completed a Licentiate in English with distinction, presenting a licentiate thesis to a faculty committee and graduating with a national average of 4.4/5.0.