Cecilia Alvarez
@ceciliaalvarez
TEFL-certified bilingual English teacher with 10+ years' experience in personalized, exam-focused instruction.
UruguayWhat I'm looking for
I am a TEFL-certified English teacher and language instructor with over ten years of experience delivering bilingual education and private tutoring across Uruguay and the United States.
I have provided individualized instruction to 100+ students at levels A1–C2, designed curricula tailored to learning styles, and prepared learners for international examinations.
My classroom experience includes full-immersion lessons, coordinating bilingual extracurricular projects, managing digital learning platforms, and supporting students with diverse behavioral and developmental needs.
I bring native-like English proficiency from nine years living in the United States, strong cross-cultural communication skills, and training in linguistics and contemporary student-centered methodologies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Teacher
Private Tutor
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 2 months)
Provided individualized English and Spanish instruction to 100+ students (A1–C2), designed personalized curricula, and prepared learners for international examinations, improving exam readiness and communicative proficiency.
English Teacher
Lester House
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Delivered full-immersion English lessons to 25+ elementary students and coordinated bilingual extracurricular projects including theater and cultural fairs to boost language engagement.
English Teacher
Alianza Cultural Uruguay – Estados Unidos
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Taught grammar and conversational English across ages and levels, managed digital learning platforms, and prepared students for international English exams.
English Teacher
Paulo Freire
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Taught English to 30+ students including groups with behavioral needs and collaborated with families to support student development and academic progress.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Linguistics
2022 -
Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with advanced coursework in Syntax, Morphology, Phonetics, and Language Acquisition.
Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
Associate of Arts, Linguistics and Literacy
2020 - 2023
Completed Associate of Arts in Linguistics and Literacy with coursework focused on linguistics and literacy studies.
University of the Republic (Universidad de la República) - Faculty of Humanities
Linguistics
2014 - 2015
Undertook linguistics coursework focusing on Linguistic Theory, Spanish Language Structure, and Applied Linguistics.
Alianza Cultural Uruguay – Estados Unidos
TEFL Certification, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2013 - 2013
Completed TEFL certification (Teacher of English as a Foreign Language).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
UruguayAuthorized to work in
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