Turcios-Esquivel, Ana Mónica Lizette

Associate Teaching Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineer (with honors, ITESM 1997), Master of Science with a specialization in Quality Systems (ITESM, 2000), Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (ASU, 2009), SCRUM Master Professional Certification (CertiProf, 2023). Experienced professional in the field of education, with a solid track record of 26 years at Tecnológico de Monterrey. I am known for my high dedication, structure, and reliability. My focus is on promoting teamwork and building interpersonal relationships based on trust and mutual respect. Self-direction, a sense of duty, and orientation towards goals and projects drive me constantly. My passion for engineering and the pursuit of knowledge are the foundation of my motivation. My leadership is characterized by vision, self-direction, and a deep sense of duty. I consider myself a highly competitive professional with a clear orientation towards goals and a strong commitment to responsibility, productivity, and efficiency. My core values, including being reliable, persevering, adaptable, methodical, enthusiastic, and optimistic, are the basis of my success as an educator and leader in the academic community. I held the position of Academic Director of Basic Sciences and Biotechnology (2005-2017) at Tec de Monterrey Campus Laguna, achieving milestones such as the refurbishment and equipping of four laboratories for the IBN program, coordination of the Business Internship project with the participation of over 40 students in at least 10 regional companies over four semesters, and recognition as the Best Academic Department in the Professional Division (EM2008, AD2009, EM2010). In the last 6 years (2017 to the present), my transition from administrative roles to a full-time professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering has been a significant growth opportunity. I have had the privilege to enhance my teaching skills and be committed to enriching the teaching-learning process. My active participation in various strategic initiatives at Tecnológico de Monterrey, particularly my pioneering role in the Tec 21 Model, has demonstrated my ability to adapt to change and successfully lead the implementation of educational innovations. As a challenge advisor, module professor, and national curriculum designer for the Industrial and Systems Engineering program, I have shown my ability to work in teams and lead projects that have a significant impact on the academic community.

Industrial and Systems Engineering class '97 with a Master in Science, major in Quality Systems '00 both from the Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Laguna, additionally a Black Belt Certification from Arizona State University and the Virtual University of Tec de Monterrey. Professor at Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias in Industrial Engineering Department since August 2017. Passionate about teaching I have worked as a teacher of Basic Sciences for over 16 years in which I taught subjects such as Introduction to Mathematics, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Probability and Statistics, among others. Since January 2017 had taught online courses at FIT model (Flexible, Interactive, Technology) to students in different campuses of Tec de Monterrey. I consider myself a positive enthusiastic, organized, committed to my job and passion for continuous learning. I had the role of Academic Director of Basic Sciences, School of Engineering, until June 2017, since I have performanced with success. During my time as Academic Director I have had achievements in at least 3 times as the best academic department professional, who's got my collaborators of the department and myself in: January to May 2008, August-December 2009, January-May 2010 . I have also been awarded recognition for best teacher plant in 2007. I had coordinated with satisfaction equipment for four laboratories: Laboratory of basic chemistry, Microbiology Laboratory, Laboratory of Genetic Engineering, Laboratory of Tissue Culture. Additionally, I coordinate the project of internships in which from August to December 2014 have promoted the participation of 35 students recognized by at least 10 companies in the region such as Lala, Peñoles, Tyson, Agrochemicals Versa, Parras Cone, among others .