Luis Gerardo Amador
Master in Education
Choloma,CR
Summary
ELA Teacher for High School shaping reading comprehension, literary analysis, and creative writing through 4+ project-based lessons per month for 12th grade students, teaching 40+ students per day. Uses project-based learning, educational technology, and writing instruction to grade 25+ writing assignments per week and strengthen critical thinking, student engagement, and mastery of at least 15 new words per week. Brings classroom results forward through rubric-based feedback, text interpretation, and structured support for advanced literacy work.
Overview
2
2
Languages
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA TEACHER FOR HIGH SCHOOL, 12th grade
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Escuela Internacional Sampedrana – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse literary texts.
- Fostered critical thinking and analytical skills through interactive classroom discussions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet varied student learning needs.
LITERATURE TEACHER FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Escuela Bilingüe Valle de Sula
09.1997 - 09.2024
- Implemented project-based learning activities connecting literature concepts with real-world applications, increasing student engagement.
- Evaluated student work with rubrics, setting clear expectations for success and delivering constructive feedback for improvement.
- Provided individualized support and feedback, improving students" critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance data for administrative purposes.
- Escuela Bilingüe Valle de Sula – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Happy Days and Freedom School
09.1995 - 08.1997
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards and created educational programs to achieve specific learning objectives.
- Established positive classroom environment through effective management strategies, promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans across multiple subjects, utilizing diverse teaching techniques to engage different learning styles within grades 3 to 6.
- Happy Days and Freedom School – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Education
Masters Degree in ICTs - information and communications technologies (ICTs) applied to Education
IUP Instituto Universitario De Postgrados
Madrid, Spain07-2011
Bachelors Degree - School Administration and Education Planning
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras
San Pedro Sula, Honduras05-2002
Skills
Instructional leadership
Curriculum development
Assessment design
Teacher coaching
Academic scheduling
Master schedule planning
Educational technology
Project-based learning
Reading comprehension and creative writing
Teaching strategies and student motivation
Online teaching and writing instruction
Lesson planning
Personal Information
Driving License: I have a Driver´s License in Honduras.
ADITIONAL
- Languages:
- Spanish – Native Speaker
- English – Proficient
- I have a Driver´s License in Honduras.
Timeline
ELA TEACHER FOR HIGH SCHOOL, 12th grade
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana
12.2024 - 09.2025
LITERATURE TEACHER FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Escuela Bilingüe Valle de Sula
09.1997 - 09.2024
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Happy Days and Freedom School
09.1995 - 08.1997
Bachelors Degree - School Administration and Education Planning
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras
Masters Degree in ICTs - information and communications technologies (ICTs) applied to Education
IUP Instituto Universitario De Postgrados