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VIRGINIA MARÍA ISSARIS SERÉ

VIRGINIA MARÍA ISSARIS SERÉ

Montevideo

Summary

The education of the heart is intrinsic to educating the mind. Forming young men and women to be insightful, inquisitive, caring persons, with strong values and a sense of community and respect to different cultures, religions or creeds, is one of the primary educational goals.

I am an Analytical English Professor with outstanding analysis, critical thinking and writing skills. Friendly and personable with skill to stay organized and on top of important deadlines. Strong philosophy of classical teaching and knowledge of various methods to excite students about literature, language and communications.

Competent college-level teacher bringing proven success with a 6. 3 DP average over a successful career. Dedicated Teacher and College Professor with 25 years of experience instructing IB DP/MYP and A/O level learners in English language and Literature. Gifted in curriculum development and lecturing to maximize student engagement and learning.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Examiner HL Essay L&L DP

International Baccalaureate Organization
11.2023 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry changes and maintain expertise in the field.
  • Mentored around 40 junior examiners per session on best practices for conducting thorough evaluations while adhering to established guidelines.
  • Provided clear explanations of decisions made during examinations, enhancing transparency between applicants and organization.
  • Contributed positively to organizational reputation by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and expertise.
  • Identified potential risks and fraud through meticulous review of documentation and background checks.
  • Managed high volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for reviewing applications and maintaining accuracy.
  • Facilitated information sharing among team members to improve overall understanding of complex cases.
  • Conducted exams and tests, graded responses and accurately determined licensing approvals and data verification.

Head of English. Lang A DP and MYP Teacher

International Academy Amman
01.2020 - 06.2023

As an HOD I was tasked with:

  • Leading team meetings,
  • Ensuring scope and sequence from grade 6 to 12,
  • Standardising exams and moderating results
  • Checking teacher performance
  • Took on 2 DP 2 classes at the same time (50 students) with a final grade avergae of 6.3

Senior Examiner

International Baccalaureate Organization
01.2016 - Current

Integrating the Senior Standardng team to ensure a standard that is fair, correct and easily applicable to examiners around the world.

Interpreter

Translators and Interpreters Buffet
01.1995 - Current

IB DP & MYP Language and Literature

St Brendan's School
02.2019 - 05.2020

University of the Republic. Translation College

01.2018 - 05.2020

University of the Republic, School of Law

01.2018 - 05.2020

IB DP and IGCSE Tutoring Academy

01.2012 - 01.2020

Colegio Nacional José Pedro Varela

01.2016 - 02.2019

The British Schools, Montevideo

12.2001 - 01.2011

Universidad de Montevideo. School of Translation

12.2008 - 01.2010

St. Patrick's School

12.2001 - 01.2002

St. Catherine's School

12.1999 - 01.2002

DP/MYP L&L Teacher

The International School Of Dakar
06.2023 - Current
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trend.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Education

Teaching degree - English Language And Literature

College of Preceptors, England
London
12.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

Institute of Applied Language Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
University Of Edinburgh
06.1994

Master of Arts - Translation

University of The Republic, School of Translation
Montevideo, Uruguay
03.1995

A levels and O levels -

Francis Holland School, London
London
01.1977

Skills

  • Translation
  • Interpreter
  • Academic writing
  • Student Engagement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Writing Workshops
  • Literary Analysis
  • Online Teaching
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Lecturing
  • Assignment preparation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • Tutoring
  • Grading

Languages

Spanish
French
English

References

  • Mr. Martin Thompson, Principal, International Academy Amman, M.thompson@iaa.edu.jo
  • Zena Muhtaseb, Vice Principal, International Academy Amman, z.muhtaseb@iaa.edu.jo
  • Ms Wendy Gifford. International School of Dakar. wendyg@faculty.isd.sn
  • Magister Gabriel Diaz Maggioli, gabrieldiazmaggioli@hotmail.com

Timeline

Principal Examiner HL Essay L&L DP

International Baccalaureate Organization
11.2023 - Current

DP/MYP L&L Teacher

The International School Of Dakar
06.2023 - Current

Head of English. Lang A DP and MYP Teacher

International Academy Amman
01.2020 - 06.2023

IB DP & MYP Language and Literature

St Brendan's School
02.2019 - 05.2020

University of the Republic. Translation College

01.2018 - 05.2020

University of the Republic, School of Law

01.2018 - 05.2020

Senior Examiner

International Baccalaureate Organization
01.2016 - Current

Colegio Nacional José Pedro Varela

01.2016 - 02.2019

IB DP and IGCSE Tutoring Academy

01.2012 - 01.2020

Universidad de Montevideo. School of Translation

12.2008 - 01.2010

The British Schools, Montevideo

12.2001 - 01.2011

St. Patrick's School

12.2001 - 01.2002

St. Catherine's School

12.1999 - 01.2002

Interpreter

Translators and Interpreters Buffet
01.1995 - Current

Teaching degree - English Language And Literature

College of Preceptors, England

Bachelor of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation

Institute of Applied Language Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland

Master of Arts - Translation

University of The Republic, School of Translation

A levels and O levels -

Francis Holland School, London
VIRGINIA MARÍA ISSARIS SERÉ