Philosophy of teaching:
My teaching approach is student-centered, communicative, and adaptable to different learning needs. I aim to create supportive learning environments where students feel confident to participate, make mistakes, and develop their language skills through meaningful practice. In my classes, I use clear instruction, scaffolded activities, and task-based methods to encourage active learning, collaboration, and steady progress in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
My teaching experience:
- ESL Instructor
Open Hearts Language Academy (OHLA) | Coconut Creek, Florida, USA | Jun 2025 – Dec 2025
Taught English to adult learners in a part-time setting, adapting lessons and materials to different proficiency levels and learning needs. Supported the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through clear instruction, guided practice, and ongoing feedback.
- Graduate Teaching Assistant – Linguistics
Florida Atlantic University | Florida, USA | Spring 2025
Supported asynchronous undergraduate courses in linguistics, including Global Perspectives on Language and Introduction to Language. Assisted with course organization, assessed written assignments and discussion posts, and provided individualized feedback and guidance to students.
- Graduate Teaching Assistant – Spanish
Florida Atlantic University | Florida, USA | Aug 2023 – Dec 2024
Taught Spanish language and culture courses to groups of over 50 students per semester. Designed communicative lessons and activities, graded assessments, and offered individual support during office hours to strengthen students’ language development and participation.
- High School English Teacher
Navy School | Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022
Taught English across elementary, middle, and high school levels, adapting lessons to different ages, proficiency levels, and classroom needs. Also supported student progress through parent communication, academic follow-up, and classroom management.
- English Teaching Intern
University of Quindío | Colombia | Feb 2021 – Dec 2021
Prepared undergraduate students for English proficiency exams and developed learning materials for different age groups and contexts. Also delivered online English lessons for children in a rural school setting, adapting activities to virtual learning environments.
Leslie J. Moreno 