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Dedicated language teacher with expertise in English and Spanish.

Spain

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to utilize my teaching skills in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

I am a passionate language teacher with extensive experience in teaching English and Spanish to diverse age groups, from children to adults. My educational background includes a B.A. in English and a Degree in Speech Therapy, which has equipped me with the skills to effectively communicate and engage with my students.

Throughout my career, I have worked in various educational settings, including language schools and private tutoring. I have developed tailored lesson plans and materials to meet the unique needs of my students, ensuring they achieve their language goals. My commitment to fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment has led to positive outcomes for my students.

In addition to my teaching experience, I have also worked as a translator and assessment writer, further enhancing my linguistic skills. I am always eager to learn and adopt new teaching methodologies, particularly in the realm of technology-enhanced language learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UI
Current

English/Spanish Teacher

UBA Centre de Idiomes

Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)

Taught English and Spanish to diverse age groups, including children, teenagers, and adults, for language schools and agencies. Also provided Spanish instruction to corporate clients in Barcelona.

SE
Current

English/Spanish Teacher & Translator

Self Employed

May 2012 - Present (13 years)

Provided English and Spanish language instruction to private students and corporate clients. Performed professional translation services for various companies.

PC

English Teacher

Prague College

Oct 2008 - Present (16 years 7 months)

Instructed Access Year students in Business and General English. Prepared students for university entry requirements through comprehensive language training.

VS

Spanish-English Teacher

Various Language Schools

Oct 2008 - Present (16 years 7 months)

Taught Business and General Spanish courses at several language schools across Prague. Developed teaching materials for different proficiency levels and contributed to school newsletters.

IC

Spanish Teacher

Instituto Cervantes

Oct 2008 - Present (16 years 7 months)

Taught Spanish to adult learners across various proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. Designed and delivered engaging lessons tailored to student needs.

CT

Business Cultural Trainer

Commercial Language Training

Jun 2008 - Present (16 years 11 months)

Conducted business cultural training for employees participating in a Telefonica/O2 volunteer program. Prepared participants for cultural nuances relevant to South America.

EC

Spanish Teacher

Ealing Independent College

Jan 2006 - Present (19 years 4 months)

Taught Spanish to GCSE and A-level students, preparing them for official exam boards. Designed comprehensive course outlines to meet academic standards.

EU

Translator

Endemol UK

Mar 2005 - Present (20 years 2 months)

Translated subtitles from Spanish to English for the television program “Big Brother”. Ensured accurate and culturally appropriate linguistic transfer.

VA

Spanish Teacher

Various Language Schools & Agencies

Mar 2004 - Present (21 years 2 months)

Taught Spanish across multiple language schools and tutorial agencies in London. Delivered tailored lessons to diverse student groups.

SL

Spanish Teacher

Simply Languages Ltd.

Nov 2003 - Present (21 years 6 months)

Instructed students in Spanish language, developing and delivering engaging lessons. Supported student progress through effective teaching methodologies.

ST

Spanish Teacher

Surrey Tutors

Aug 2003 - Present (21 years 9 months)

Provided Spanish language instruction to students, tailoring lessons to individual learning styles. Assisted students in achieving their language proficiency goals.

TT

Travel Agent

Thames Travel

May 2003 - Present (22 years)

Managed sales and marketing activities for a travel agency, conducting market research to identify client needs. Provided comprehensive travel services and client support.

RC

Spanish Teacher

Richmond Language Training Centre

Apr 2003 - Present (22 years 1 month)

Taught Spanish at a language training center for a short-term engagement. Delivered effective language lessons to students.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Granada logoUG

University of Granada

PCGE Certificate, Teaching

Grade: B+

Obtained a Teaching Certificate with a B+ grade in all subjects. This certification prepared for a career in education.

Las Palmas University logoLU

Las Palmas University

Bachelor of Arts, English

Completed a B.A. in English, with coursework spanning American Literature, English Literary Texts, French Language, and Spanish Literature. Also studied Translation, Media Studies, History of the English Language, Phonetics, English History, and Culture.

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca logoUS

Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Degree in Speech Therapy, Speech Therapy

Grade: B+

Earned a Degree in Speech Therapy, achieving a B+ in the final project titled 'Bilingual mobile applications for Aphasia treatment.' This program focused on therapeutic practices for speech and language disorders.

UNED (Distance Learning University in Spain) logoUS

UNED (Distance Learning University in Spain)

Postgraduate Course in Speech Therapy, Speech Therapy

Grade: A+

Completed a Postgraduate course in Speech Therapy, earning an A+ in the final project. This advanced study deepened knowledge in speech therapy practices.

El Instituto Cervantes logoEC

El Instituto Cervantes

Course in Web 2.0 applied to the teaching of foreign languages, Foreign Language Teaching Technology

Participated in a course focused on applying Web 2.0 technologies to foreign language instruction. Learned to utilize various social networking platforms like blogs, wikis, Ning, Facebook, SlideShare, podcast, and Moodle for teaching and programming online activities.

Cambridge University logoCU

Cambridge University

Certificate in Proficiency in English Language, English Language

Achieved a Certificate in Proficiency in English Language. This certification demonstrates a high level of English language competency.

Goldsmith College and El Instituto Cervantes logoGC

Goldsmith College and El Instituto Cervantes

Foundation Certificate in Teaching Languages to Adults (Spanish), Language Teaching

Completed a Foundation Certificate in Teaching Languages to Adults, specializing in Spanish. This course enhanced teaching skills and introduced new materials and the latest teaching methodologies.

Westminster University logoWU

Westminster University

Course in Translation, Translation

Undertook a course in Translation for the Institute of Linguistics. This program involved translating diverse texts, including scientific papers, literature, social science, and journalism.

Westminster University logoWU

Westminster University

Translation Skills Certificate, Translation Skills

Obtained a Translation Skills Certificate, encompassing all areas of translation, with a particular focus on technical translation. This certificate enhanced practical translation abilities.

FD

FAS, Dublin

Heritage and Tourism Project, Heritage and Tourism

Participated in a Heritage and Tourism Project, studying modules such as tour guiding, print history, tourism and heritage, and typesetting. Also covered Irish history and literature, library cataloguing and indexing, and Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.

Swan Training Institute, Dublin logoSD

Swan Training Institute, Dublin

Pass in Advanced English, English Language

Grade: Pass

Achieved a Pass in Advanced English. This certification signifies a strong command of the English language at an advanced level.

University of Granada logoUG

University of Granada

Certificate in T.E.F.L., English Language Teaching

Obtained a Certificate in T.E.F.L. (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). This qualification prepared for teaching English to non-native speakers.

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