Alanna Smith
Santander,Cantabria
Summary
Native English speaker with experience in developing confident, competent students. Devised innovative learning programmes and materials to meet requirements. Built outstanding rapport with learners for improved engagement and attainment. I am a young and energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. I love to teach and I believe I can make any student enjoy learning English.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English teacher
Centro Idiomas Meridian S C
Santander, Spain
09.2023 - Current
- I am currently teaching a class of students in three different schools at the level of Flyers , A2 and Infants.
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, promoting improved academic confidence.
- Graded exams and wrote reports to advise parents of their child's progress.
- Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
Au Pair
Marigorta Family
Santander, Spain
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted the children with homework and school assignments, offering academic support and guidance to build confident learners.
- Assisted the children with bedtime routines, adhering to set timeframes to maintain consistency.
- Developed bilingual abilities in English through immersive conversation and activities. I have been teaching both Elisa and Ines English for the last year and the improvement in their verbal and written English has been fantastic
- Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
- Taught children safe behaviour while crossing streets, and throughout day to day activities.
Private English Teacher
Multiple Families
Santander, Cantabria
02.2022 - Current
- I have been working with different groups of students over the past year
- I have helped students with their Cambridge exams and preparing for their speaking exams. Each of my students have passed their Cambridge exams and have progressed to the next level
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
- Adapted diverse teaching methods to boost student focus.
- Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
- Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style.
Education
Diploma - Business with Event Management
Fitzwilliam Institute
Dublin05.2023
TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language - English
TEFL
International10.2023
Skills
- Professional development
- Motivational communication
- Team player
- Classroom management
- Creative class planning
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
TEFL Qualification - Teaching English as a foreign Language.
120-hour Premier TEFL course Incorporating 50-hr TEFL, 30-hr Grammar & Language Awareness, 20-hr Video Observation, 10-hr Telephone Teaching and 10-hr Teaching Large Classes Courses
Timeline
English teacher
Centro Idiomas Meridian S C
09.2023 - Current
Au Pair
Marigorta Family
02.2022 - Current
Private English Teacher
Multiple Families
02.2022 - Current
Diploma - Business with Event Management
Fitzwilliam Institute
TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language - English
TEFL
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