Mariana Gutierrez Aguilar

Curriculum vitae

Mariana Gutierrez Aguilar, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Updated September 28, 2026

Biotechnology Engineering graduate from Tecnológico de Monterrey with a Master's in Education. I want to share my passion for learning by working directly as a teacher and as an education researcher.

Experience

  • 2025–present

    Research Project Specialist

    Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey

    Research across topics including the intersection of neuroscience and education, mapping and classifying future skills, critical thinking, and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).

  • 2024–present

    Lead Teacher

    Creagility, Monterrey

    Teaches creativity and agility courses to elementary and kindergarten students using active and sustainable learning techniques. Brought LEGO Education resources into the kindergarten creativity courses.

  • 2021–2023

    Math Teacher

    Madison International School, Monterrey

    Taught middle school mathematics within the International Baccalaureate model.

  • 2021

    Teacher

    San Felipe Institute, Monterrey

  • 2020–2021

    Educational Innovation Intern, CEDDIE

    Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey

    Advised faculty on educational innovation and on using Tecnológico de Monterrey's digital platforms.

  • 2019–2020

    Intern, Mi Contacto service desk

    Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey

    Supported faculty and staff with administrative requests, organized the team's internal information, and used Oracle RightNow to provide support.

Education

  • 2021–2023

    Master's in Education

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

  • 2016–2021

    BS in Biotechnology Engineering

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

  • 2013–2016

    High school diploma and IB Diploma

    Tecnológico de Monterrey, Prepa Tec

    International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (2014–2016). Final grade 94.

Certifications

  • QPR Gatekeeper Certificate

  • Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea

  • First Step Korean

  • Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects

    Completed with honors.

  • Level 1

Languages

  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

  • Korean

    Elementary

Skills

  • Research

  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods

  • Creativity