Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Sant Cugat Del Valles

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with extensive experience teaching Spanish and English as a second language, dedicated to encouraging students to achieve not only academic goals but also self-confidence and a positive attitude towards learning. I am passionate about continuously evolving to meet the needs of today's students and creating an environment where they can take responsibility for their learning and progress both academically and personally.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

High School and Middle School Spanish Teacher

United World College of South East Asia
08.2013 - 07.2024
  • Teach High School and Middle School Spanish and prepare students for their IGCSE and IB Diploma (ab Initio and Language B) examinations
  • Develop curriculum and plan lessons to accommodate diverse learning styles, proficiency levels and educational backgrounds
  • Implement creative assessment methods such as multimedia presentations or group projects, allowing students multiple ways of demonstrating proficiency while building essential collaboration skills
  • Continuously monitor student learning through ongoing assessment and effective feedback and make appropriate modifications of goals and strategies to meet students' needs
  • Collaborate with fellow staff members in the creation of cohesive curriculum materials and the establishment of instructional goals
  • Participate in the Advisory, Personal and Social Education and Service/Activities programs
  • Supervise the Extended Essay


Relief Teacher of Spanish

Stamford American School of Singapore
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Teach Spanish as a relief teacher in Middle School and High School
  • Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
  • Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
  • Cover duties and extra-curricular activities

Teacher of Spanish

Shanghai Industry, Commerce and Language College
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Help students effectively prepare to communicate in Spanish without linguistic or cultural barriers, both professionally and personally
  • Develop and implement curricula and collaborate with colleagues to create effective teaching materials
  • Prepare students for official Spanish exams (DELE), both oral and written
  • Establish and lead Spanish clubs to foster cultural understanding among students

Middle School and High School English Teacher

Sant Francesc School
09.1999 - 12.2005
  • Teach English and Music across Secondary School levels as full time teacher
  • Collaborate with fellow teachers to design comprehensive and individualised plans to optimise student education and aimed at addressing diverse student needs
  • As a tutor, advise and counsel students focusing on ensuring their personal, social and emotional development
  • Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide an effective learning environment
  • Organize and coordinate cultural activities and events in English to promote students' cultural immersion


Education

Postgraduate Course in Translation English-Spanish
National University (UNED)
06-1996

Postgraduate Course in Foreign Language Teaching
Universidad De Zaragoza
06-1996

Bachelor of Music
Conservatory Of Music Of Zaragoza
06-1995

Bachelor Degree in English Philology
Universidad De Zaragoza
06-1995

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Student engagement
  • Flexibility
  • Interactive teaching
  • Commitment to work
  • Collaborative and team oriented

Certification

  • Universal Design for Learning (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
  • Dylan Williams' Assessment for Learning (UWCSEA)
  • Multilingualism Conference (UWCSEA)
  • IB Diploma Language B Category 1 & 2 (International Baccalaureate)
  • Cognitive Coaching seminars 1 to 8 (Thinking Collaborative)
  • IB diploma Examiner for Spanish B and Extended Essay (International Baccalaureate)
  • Certified DELE examiner levels A1 and A2 (Instituto Cervantes)
  • WordPress Web Designer certificate
  • Catalan Level C


Timeline

High School and Middle School Spanish Teacher

United World College of South East Asia
08.2013 - 07.2024

Relief Teacher of Spanish

Stamford American School of Singapore
10.2012 - 06.2013

Teacher of Spanish

Shanghai Industry, Commerce and Language College
09.2006 - 06.2007

Middle School and High School English Teacher

Sant Francesc School
09.1999 - 12.2005

Postgraduate Course in Translation English-Spanish

Postgraduate Course in Foreign Language Teaching

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor Degree in English Philology

References

●  Oscar Gallego, Head of HS Spanish, UWCSEA, oga@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg

●  Laurie Kraaijeveld, Head of Languages Faculty, UWCSEA, lkr@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg

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