Santiago Paniagua Mejía

Phone: (+57) 310 3587091 Email: santiagopaniaguamejia@gmail.com Website: paniproduce.com Location: Medellín, Colombia

Professional Summary

Audio Engineering and Music Production professional with strong English language teaching credentials (TESOL Certified). Bilingual educator specializing in English at C1 level (Cambridge APTIS and Global Language Training). I combine professional teaching experience with a passion for exploring the intersection of music and technology. Content creator focused on innovative educational solutions that enhance language learning outcomes. Proactive and collaborative professional committed to continuous improvement and student success.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Audio Engineering and Music Production
Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano (ITM)
TESOL Professional Certificate
Arizona State University
120 hours
Cambridge APTIS C1
British Council (2023)
Global English Proficiency C1
Global Language Training (2025)
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
IBM
Certificate of Participation - 4th ELT Conference Speaker
Pearson & American School Way (2025)
Invited speaker on English Language Teaching methodologies

Professional Experience

English Language Instructor
American School Way | July 2023 - Present
  • Design and implementation of competency-based classes with collaborative learning approach (groups of 1-9 students)
  • Development of personalized teaching materials for different proficiency levels and classroom types
  • Creation and management of educational content on digital platform (amigoslearn.com/central)
  • Student mentorship in the use of digital resources to optimize language learning
Private Music Production Instructor
Freelance | 3 years
  • Teaching music production techniques and composition
  • Individual tutoring adapted to each student's specific goals
Tour Guide
Green Bike Tours Medellín | 10 months
  • Conducted interpretive bicycle tours for diverse groups
  • Customer service and group management
Volunteer Administrative Assistant
Metropolitan Technological Institute | 8 semesters
  • Administrative operations support as part of scholarship program
  • Collaboration in library and administrative services departments

Skills and Competencies

Languages

  • English (C1)
  • Spanish (Native)

Teaching

  • Curriculum design
  • Collaborative learning
  • Competency-based instruction
  • TESOL methodology

Technology

  • e-learning platforms
  • Digital content creation
  • Digital marketing

Music & Other

  • Composition & arrangements
  • Music production
  • Educational research
  • Intercultural communication