Aránzazu "Arancha" Santana Suárez
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Summary
Passionate Spanish Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in immersive language instruction, curriculum development, and cultural competency training. Excel in communication, adaptability, and empathy, ensuring effective learning environments and student engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of English
IES Alonso Quesada
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
Teacher of Spanish
Lyng Hall School and Sports College
Coventry
01.2019 - 08.2025
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
- Fostered a culture of respect and curiosity for different cultures and languages.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the semester.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
Teacher of English
IES Alonso Quesada
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for teaching English as a second language.
Teacher of Spanish and French
St. Finian's Community College
Swords, Dublin
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
- Fostered a culture of respect and curiosity for different cultures and languages.
- Incorporated cultural studies into language lessons to broaden students' understanding of Spanish-speaking countries.
- Organized materials for daily instruction in compliance with national academic standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Philology
University of La Laguna, Tenerife
La Laguna, Tenerife12-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish Language
Spanish As A Second Language Certification
University Of Nebrija, SpainSome College (No Degree) - Use of Cinema in Teaching Spanish
Instituto Cervantes
Málaga, SpainSome College (No Degree) - Teaching Spanish as a Second Language
Instituto Cervantes
Málaga, SpainSkills
- Curriculum development
- Assessment design
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Instructional strategies
- Record keeping
- Cultural awareness
- Interactive lesson planning
REFEREES
Ms Aisling Smith
Head of Department at St Finian's Community College
353 878547125
Mr Mark Walshe
Teacher of Spanish and Technology at St Finian's Community College
353 863844081
TEACHING COUNCIL REGISTRATION
322763
Timeline
Teacher of English
IES Alonso Quesada
09.2024 - Current
Teacher of Spanish and French
St. Finian's Community College
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher of English
IES Alonso Quesada
09.2020 - 08.2024
Teacher of Spanish
Lyng Hall School and Sports College
01.2019 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Philology
University of La Laguna, Tenerife
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish Language
Spanish As A Second Language Certification
Some College (No Degree) - Use of Cinema in Teaching Spanish
Instituto Cervantes
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching Spanish as a Second Language
Instituto Cervantes
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