2024 - The Best English Language Teacher of the Year Award Application

TESOL Colombia recognizes the hard work and dedication required to be an outstanding teacher. The Best English Language Teacher of the Year Award recognizes and honors exceptional Colombian English language teachers at all levels. Colombian teachers who have demonstrated dedication, commitment, and passion for the development of English Language Teaching (ELT) in Colombia are welcome to nominate themselves for this award.  If you want to nominate a colleague, fill in his/her name and email nominate We will contact him/her.

Steps to apply

Register to the TESOL Colombia event and pay the special fee for Award nominees.
Complete the form with your proposal.
Prepare a 1:30 minute pitch to be presented in the TESOL Colombia event. Include: the problem/pain - the solution - the wow moment (impact) - the convincing wrap-up.

To complete the online application process, you will need to have the following information. 

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Identification Number

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* 4. Email

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* 5. Cell Phone

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* 6. Affiliation (Educational Institution)

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* 7. Type of Institution

Public

Private

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* 8. Department, City

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* 9. Current Position

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* 10. No. of Years at your Educational Institution

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* 11. No. of Years of experience teaching English or Content in English

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* 12. CAREER: Explain your reasons for becoming an English language teacher and describe the roles where you have made a difference in the field of Colombian ELT (100 words max).

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* 13. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Briefly list your professional development endeavors (i.e., association membership, workshops conducted or attended, your current involvement in continued professional development, and other activities that could have enhanced your teaching practices). List any relevant accomplishments, awards, or recognitions, if applicable. (200 words max)

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* 14. TEACHING IMPACT: Describe activities you have implemented towards education transformation and enhancement of the learning experience. Describe the outcomes and the pedagogical benefits of a specific lesson plan or classroom project you have implemented. Explain how your lesson plan or project helped students improve their overall level of English (500 words max)

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* 15. JUSTIFICATION: Answer the question “What is a quality ELT educator?” and explain why you deserve this award. (200 words max).

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* 16. Please share any additional links that provide further details and materials to support your candidacy, if applicable (website, video, resources, etc.).