CRISTINA NATALIA ACOSTA ESPINOSA
Alcorcón,Spain
Summary
English teacher with over 25 years of experience in diverse educational settings (universities, schools, and language academies). Passionate about fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing students’ language skills. Expert in curriculum development and innovative methods for effective and engaging teaching.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EFL Educator
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL)
10.2008 - 05.2024
- Increased B2 exam pass rate by 25% through innovative teaching techniques
- Boosted conversation club attendance by 45%, with consistent student participation
- Developed intercultural-focused curricula for A1 - B2 level students
- Applied diverse methods (Flipped learning, cooperative learning) in both face-to-face and online classes.
Head of English Department / EFL Teacher
Unidad Educativa de La Asunción
04.2004 - 01.2007
- Created dynamic curricula for A1 - B2 level secondary students
- Evaluated academic progress with a 60% pass rate on B1 exams.
EFL Educator
COPOL English Institute / Bénédict School of Languages
01.1999 - 05.2005
- Taught English to students of all ages, from A1 to B2 levels.
ESL Educator
Colegio Politécnico COPOL
04.2002 - 03.2004
- Designed CLIL lessons for B1-level secondary students, achieving a 35% promotion to higher levels.
Education
Master’s Degree - Teaching English As A Foreign Language (MTEFL)
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Bachelor’s Degree in Education - English as a Foreign Language
Universidad Técnica Particular De Loja
Skills
- Teaching Methodologies: Expert in flipped classroom techniques, communicative approach, and cooperative learning
- Intercultural Communication: Facilitating effective communication in multicultural groups
- Technological Competence: Proficient in LMS (Canvas, Google Classroom), interactive tools (Kahoot, Quizizz, Edpuzzle), and virtual communication platforms (Zoom, Blackboard)
- Languages: English (C2), Spanish (native)
Certification
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE), University of Michigan, 2021
- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), University of Cambridge, 2007
Professional development
- Professional Learning and Development for English Teachers, Cambridge University Press, 2023, 32 hours
- Hybrid Learning Course, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, 2022, 22 hours
- Leaders of Learning, Harvard University, 2021, 40 hours
Timeline
EFL Educator
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL)
10.2008 - 05.2024
Head of English Department / EFL Teacher
Unidad Educativa de La Asunción
04.2004 - 01.2007
ESL Educator
Colegio Politécnico COPOL
04.2002 - 03.2004
EFL Educator
COPOL English Institute / Bénédict School of Languages
01.1999 - 05.2005
Master’s Degree - Teaching English As A Foreign Language (MTEFL)
Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana
Bachelor’s Degree in Education - English as a Foreign Language
Universidad Técnica Particular De Loja
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