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Melina Collino

@melinacollino

Dedicated English teacher specializing in ESL/EFL and ESP, blending learner-centered instruction with educational technology.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for roles where I can deliver learner-centered, communicative English instruction (including ESP) and use educational technology to create engaging online and classroom learning.

I’m a dedicated English Teacher with 11+ years of experience teaching children, teenagers, and adults in classroom and online settings. I focus on learner-centered instruction to help students communicate confidently in English.

I specialize in English for Specific Purposes (ESP), curriculum planning, and educational technology. I design communicative, student-centered lesson plans that develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, while adapting strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

In my current role as an Intensive English Teacher, I deliver intensive English instruction to primary school students and build structured learning experiences around student performance and individualized support. Previously, I’ve planned and delivered interactive lessons aligned with curriculum objectives for different age groups.

I also coordinate educational technology and language lab activities and integrate digital tools into distance learning. From designing digital learning experiences to supporting teachers with innovative strategies, I’m passionate about creating engaging learning that truly sticks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Intensive English Teacher

Current

Fundación Colegio Santo Tomás

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Delivered intensive English instruction to primary school students. Designed student-centered lesson plans and supported students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing through adapted teaching strategies.

English Instruction Lesson Planning Communicative Activities Listening Speaking Reading Writing

Current

English Teacher

Current

Instituto Superior Nueva Formación

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Taught English to primary school learners across different age groups. Planned and delivered interactive, curriculum-aligned lessons and assessed performance to provide individualized support.

English Teaching Curriculum Alignment Assessments Individualized Support

Zoom Teacher Assistant

Nicaea Academy (USA)

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Assisted lead teachers in English-language instruction. Supported lesson planning and classroom management, provided multimedia resources, and evaluated assignments with constructive feedback while using AI tools for teaching support.

Lesson Planning Classroom Management Multimedia Assignment Feedback English Instruction ChatGpt Gemini Canva AI Zoom Google Meet

ESP Teacher

English in Company (GAPS)

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 6 months)

Delivered customized English training for professionals and companies. Designed business-focused courses and developed instructional materials using digital tools for workplace communication.

English For Specific Purposes (ESP)Course Design Canva Moodle Genially Microsoft Office Google Workspace

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Instituto Superior Nueva Formación

Bachelor’s Degree in English Teaching, English Teaching

2015 -

Activities and societies: Interactive lesson planning aligned with curriculum objectives; communication-based instruction; assessing performance and providing individualized support.

Bachelor’s Degree in English Teaching at Instituto Superior Nueva Formación (2015–present), focused on teaching English to primary learners. Emphasizes curriculum-aligned, interactive, communication-based lessons and ongoing learner assessment.

Universidad Siglo 21

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Education

2018 - 2021

Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Universidad Siglo 21 (2018–2021).

Asociación de Universidades Sur Andinas (AUSA)

Master’s Degree in Teaching in Digital Environments, Educational Technology / Digital Teaching

Master’s Degree in Teaching in Digital Environments, building capabilities to integrate educational technology into teaching. Focuses on digital learning environments and technology-enhanced instruction for language learning.