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Sergio Rios

About

Educator with experience on International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge (IGCSE) curricula. My praxis is focused on the differentiation of teaching practices to fit into each student’s learning style and to ensure quality while learning in a fun and creative way. Thus, I am committed to creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters students' academic and personal growth while integrating innovative methodologies.

My strengths include a relentless work ethic, a passion for learning, and strong interpersonal skills that allow me to build positive relationships with colleagues and students alike. I approach each goal with dedication and enthusiasm, ensuring the best outcomes in both personal and professional endeavors.

I hold a Master's degree in Education from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Modern Languages from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

Email: rioschala99@gmail.com

Awards

Scholarships

    I earned a Ser Pilo Paga 2 scholarship for both my under and post graduate studies. It was a government-funded scholarship program in Colombia aimed at supporting high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. This initiative provided financial assistance to cover tuition fees at accredited universities for students who demonstrated exceptional academic performance and faced economic barriers to accessing higher education. The program was designed to promote educational equity and give talented students the opportunity to pursue higher education without financial constraints.

Recognitions

Academic Experience

  • Apr 2023 - ongoing
    Computer Science and Robotics Middle and High School Teacher (IGCSE 0478) Colombo American School, Bogotá

    Responsible to deliver effective and engaging lessons in robotics and computer science, utilizing a variety of teaching strategies to ensure student understanding and participation. Facilitate hands-on activities, experiments, and projects that promote practical application of concepts in programming (Python), computer science theory, and computational thinking skills.

  • Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
    ICT Teacher Primary PYP The English School, Bogotá

    In this position, I developed and implemented a new version of the curriculum to integrate computational thinking skills into all primary section (PYP IB Programme). Moreover, I led STEAM activities to integrate transdisciplinary learning and directed a robotics club for third and fourth grade students. I trained teachers on new educational tools to teach and learn.

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
    Teaching Assistant PYP 2nd Grade The English School, Bogotá

    I planned differentiated classes for second grade students and created up-to-date materials to complement their learning. In addition, I monitored each own student learning process and provided tools for them to reach their maximal potential. I helped students to reflect on multiple ways to solve problems they faced in social and academic scenarios.

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021
    High School English Teacher Gimnasio Bilingue Obregón, Bogotá

    While in school, I directed eleven graders during their last school year and mentored them in their inquiry-led final project. Furthermore, I supported students to learn English in a fun and engaging fashion so that they could change their perspective about the language.

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020
    English Teaching Intern MYP The English School, Bogotá

    As a part of the undergraduate program, I helped and collaborated with teachers to create and plan activities for students of the MYP IB Programme in English Literature class. I learnt about the curriculum and how differentiation in practice makes a difference in a learning environment.

Qualifications

  • Oct 2024
    Focus on Assessment: Cambridge 0478 Computer Science
  • Oct 2024
    Computer Science Cat. 1: International Baccaleurate
  • Sep 2023
    Master Degree in Education (Innovation using ICT): Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

    This postgraduate opportunity helped me to widen my understanding of education thanks to multiple debates on the status of the matter and research-led projects. This experience provided a new perspective on evaluation, assessment, curriculum, innovation and socioeconomical problems that influence quality, coverage, and regulations.

    To graduate, I proposed a gaming-based financial education experience using Minecraft for 8– 10-year-old students. This innovative project challenged negative perceptions about videogames and technology in formal learning. This project was awarded honors recognition due to its contribution to financial education field in schools.

  • May 2021
    Bachelor’s degree in Teaching Modern Languages (English, French and Spanish): Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

    I learnt English, French and deepened my knowledge in Spanish. Moreover, it provided tools to understand how we learn and teach from a multidisciplinary approach (psychology, history, and pedagogy). As a product to obtain my official license, I researched about rural teachers of English language and their perspectives on bilingual teaching in their territories. This project was awarded honors recognition due to its impact to understand rural education in post conflict areas in the country.