English Program Teacher's - Roger Guzman

Roger Guzman

HELLO MATES !!!

My name is ROGER GUZMAN.  I am from Monteria, Colombia. In 1986, I arrived in Medellin after finishing my High school studies in the Atlantic coast. In the year 1993, I got my BH in Languages from the School of Education at Universidad de Antioquia.  Since then on, I have been working as an English teacher for different institutions in the city, UPB, Universidad de Medellin, Universidad National de Colombia and ITM, among others.  In the Year 2008, I finished my Postgraduate studies at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana where I received my degree as an EFL Instructor.  As an English teacher, I have taught different subjects, being Contrastive Grammar and Academic Writing the most common of all.

I consider myself somewhat serious and shy, but not unsociable whatsoever. Once students and people get to know me, they know that I am a very easygoing person, sociable and understanding.

Apart from being an English teacher, I have got other three passions, they are more than just a free time activity; in fact, they really keep my life moving:  British Culture, Rock Music and Football.  I feel very close to everything that is related with the United Kingdom – History, culture, literature, people and their customs.  Also, I am really mad about ROCK MUSIC, its history and development; I love all kind of genders, bands and musicians, especially if they come from UK.  Altogether with British Culture and Rock music, football plays a very important role in my life. I love watching International football; I am a die-hard fan of RIVER PLATE from Argentina. In fact,, I am part of a Club of a River Plate supporters in Medellin.

Well, that is a little piece of information about me, if you want to know more about me and my British-like life style, you can find me in Facebook as THE FRAGILE REPTILE. 

English Program Teacher's - Sara Valderrama

SARA VALDERRAMA.

Greetings Everyone!


My name is Sara Isabel Valderrama Zapata, I´m a Lawyer from the University of Medellín and I have two majors, one in Customs Law and the other in Social Security.


Currently, I´m working at “the Free Trade Zone” in Rionegro. It´s a very interesting job, with a different challenge for every single day.


In 1998, I lived for a year in Washington State, in a small town called “Battle Ground” during an exchange program. Although it is very cold and it rains too much, the Pacific Ocean is very beautiful and it has spectacular sites and places to visit.


From the year 2000, I started teaching English at different institutes, at the UPB and now I´m very happy teaching here at the University.  I have also some teaching experience in Law classes. I consider teaching the best way to keep in touch with topics that you are interested in and that want to stay updated. Feel that you can pass on your knowledge to others, is priceless! And also, is that students learn to love language as much as we do.


About my hobbies, well I live a quiet life. I enjoy practicing a sport, jog or walk. I love going to the movies, the theater or new restaurants. I also like to spend time at home with my family and friends, sleep and read when I have the time and most of all, I really enjoy traveling.

English Program Teacher's - Johan Gutiérrez

Johan Gutiérrez

Hi I'm Johan Gutiérrez, I'm from Colombia, I got my degree on translation from the U.de A. in 2007, but before that, I studied philosophy for a couple of years here. I've taught in some other places such as the AVC, Colmayor and the teacher's school. I'm a relaxed easy going person, some people say I 'm a little weird but I'm sure it is not that much... I love playing basketball and playing the guitar too, I really like teaching here because of the diversity of ideas you find at this University.

English Program Teacher's - Jair Alzate

Jair Alzate

Hi guys !


My name is Jair Alzate, I am graduated from our Alma Mater. I am a Professional in Languages. I have been working in UdeA since I was a student (for about 16 years now). Those who know me say I am impartial and very friendly. Students say they love the way I deliver my class. I hope to be someone to inspire my students to learn more and more. I am glad teaching at the Business English Program.

English Program Teacher's - Alejandro Betancur Vélez

Alejandro Betancur Vélez

My name is Alejandro Betancur.  I am from New York, born and raised.  I went to Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts and got a B.A. in psychology.  Later I did my specialization in clinical psychology in the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.  Since graduating, I have taught English in several institutions in the city and the UPB and now the Udea.  I am a practicing psychologist and I have my own practice in Envigado.  You can usually catch me reading, listening to music or watching youtube videos.  I also love to teach and be around students.


-Alejandro Betancur Vélez

English Program Teacher's - Alexander Tabares

Alexander Tabares

Hi, my dear friends

My name is Alexander Tabares. I am from Medellin, Colombia and I am graduated from Languages at Language School at Universidad de Antioquia. I have been working from 1997 teaching in different universities and private classes as well. Currently, I am studying Portuguese and also I am undergoing an MBA at this University. I love soccer, reading and listening to music. I am told to be pretty friendly, but demanding at the same time respecting to academical stuff. I am loving, comprehensive and adaptable.

ALEX 

English Program Teacher's - Ivan Dario Herrera Carvajal

Ivan Dario Herrera Carvajal

Hi everyone, my name’s Ivan Dario Herrera Carvajal

Well, the story goes that, I’m a Professional in Languages, I graduated in 1997 from the School of Languages at U de A, and since then I’ve worked as an English teacher for several universities such as U de M, UCC, El Poli, ITM and of course my true loved U de A. I joined the English Program in 2007.

 Let me say that I have the perfect job. Being a teacher – playing the role of a guide for those who are eager to discover the world and knowledge around them by themselves, so they can recreate it and reformulate it - is what, I guess, I was made for, and I do enjoy it.

I consider myself as a very passionate, sociable, friendly, hard-working, motivating, helpful, optimistic and kind person. I really enjoy socializing and meeting new people. I very interested in history, science, the evolution of species. I spend my time watching TV programs about these subjects. I also like listening to heavy metal, going to the cinema and watching sports for example: NFL, NBA, F1, NASCAR, MotoGP, and soccer)   

English Program Teacher's - Richard Ortega

Richard Ortega

"I am Richard Ortega. I come from Bucaramanga and I hold a B.A. degree
in Spanish and languages from Universidad Pedagógica Nacional. Right
now, I am studying the undergraduate in medicine at Udea. I have been
working at Universidad de Antioquia since 2009; I recently started
working in the Business English Program. I am a people person, I love
teaching and I do it pretty well."

English Program Teacher's - Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Hi everyone,




Well, I'd like to say some things about myself. First of all, I'm Carolina Herrera Carvajal one of the members of this great group of teachers at the School of Economics. I graduated as an English Teacher from the School of Languages  and I started working for the Business Program in 2008. Second of all, one of my favorite things is teaching and I Iove teaching here (for the program) and working at the UdeA. I also like watching TV, listening to music, practicing sports and eating out with my friends and family. Finally, I'd like to invite you to start using these tools, such as "blogs" to practice your English and learn new things everyday. That'll be all, I'll see you around.

English Program Teacher's - Ana Maria Gaviria

Ana Maria Gaviria

Hello Dear students,

My name is Ana Maria. Last year, I started to teach at the UdeA, it’s been great. I love to read all kind of books, go to the cinema, to travel and to knit scarves. I also enjoy teaching because you can share your knowledge with the students and at the end of each semester you can enjoy the happy faces of the students who passed the course and learnt a lot.

English Program Teacher's - Tifanny Carvajal

Tifanny Carvajal

Dear students

First of all, let me introduce myself (in short). I'm Tifanny Carvajal Muñoz, your assigned English teacher for developing English I and II with you during this semester. I'm an English teacher graduated from the School of Languages at Universidad de Antioquia. I have been part of the English program at the School of Economics since 2009.

English Program Teacher's - Elkin Lopez

Elkin Lopez

Greetings Everybody

My name is Elkin Alonso López Valderrama. I have a BA in languages from University of Antioquia (2003). I also have a posgraduate degree in education from San Buenaventura University (2006). I love my job and the opportunities that I have in sharing my knowledge with students. I also love playing chess in my free time. I have been working for UdeA as an English Teacher since 2006. I hope to see you in person in the coming future. 

Best Regards.

English Program Teacher's - Juan Carlos Restrepo

Juan Carlos Restrepo

I hold a B.A. In Modern Languages degree from Universidad de Antioquia. I have constantly been working for this University since 1997. I started working at the Business English Program in 2004 as a teacher by the hour. I also studied a Specialization in International Business, field that I really like, and currently I am undergoing Master studies in Marketing (Second year).  I’m a passionate of teaching.

English Program Teacher's - Jaime Alberto Ortiz

Jaime Alberto Ortiz

Hi everyone, I am Beto Ortiz, translator from UdeA. I teach English since 2008. I like swimming, reading books and hanging out with friends and my family. English is a door to realize how big is the world and the endless posibilities it has for us. Use it for your own advantage.

English Program Teacher's - Heliana Niño

Heliana Niño

Hi everyone!!!

My name is Heliana Niño Lemus. I'm from Bucaramanga. I am 25 years old. I studied English. Language Teaching at Universidad Industrial de Santander. I love teaching because it is very rewarding. I enjoy the classes and the idea that I share something I know with other people. I have taught for 5 years. I LOVE my  job.