Isabella Gallardo Moreira
Madrid
Summary
Ph.D. in Linguistics, I am a Spanish/Brazilian citizen seeking a position where I can bring professional value and develop my current skillset further. I describe myself as dynamic, flexible, and curious person who is passionate about her profession and enjoys everything related to communication and foreign languages, as well as their cross-cultural differences and similarities. Pragmatics, teaching and learning Spanish as a foreign language, Politeness, Digital communication, Spanish for specific purposes, business emails, linguistics and education are some of my main interests and topics of research.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Spanish Teacher
Free Lance
04.2007 - Current
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Proofreader and Transcriber
Sigma Technologies
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
- Followed established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
- Used style guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
Volunteer Spanish Teacher
SCI Servicio Comunitario Internacional
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Conducted classes for adult immigrants desiring to learn foreign language.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Volunteer Spanish Teacher
Fundación Cepaim
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Conducted classes for adult immigrants desiring to learn foreign language.
Spanish Teacher
Instituto Cervantes De São Paulo
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Colegio Miguel De Cervantes
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
High School and Secondary Spanish Teacher
Nova Escola
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Spanish Teacher
Universidade De São Paulo
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Spanish Teacher
Yazigi Internexus Academy
09.2007 - 07.2008
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
Proofreader
Thomson Learning
09.2005 - 09.2007
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
- Followed established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
Education
Ph.D. - Linguistics
University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain03.2023
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brasil03.2014
Minor - Spanish Acquisition, Learning And Teaching
University of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil12.2007
Skills
- Organization skills
- Communication (Written and Verbal)
- Planning and Strategic Thinking
- Analytical Thinking and Research
- Collaborative Work
- Inspiring Love of Learning
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
CAE - Cambridge Advaced Exame (2017)
DELE - Diploma de Español Lengua Extranjera - C2 (2007)
2 place Spanish as a foreign language Innovation Award - Cristóbal de Villalón (2010)
Timeline
Proofreader and Transcriber
Sigma Technologies
06.2018 - 02.2020
Volunteer Spanish Teacher
SCI Servicio Comunitario Internacional
08.2016 - 08.2017
Volunteer Spanish Teacher
Fundación Cepaim
04.2016 - 07.2016
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Colegio Miguel De Cervantes
08.2014 - 12.2014
Spanish Teacher
Instituto Cervantes De São Paulo
08.2012 - 10.2015
High School and Secondary Spanish Teacher
Nova Escola
09.2010 - 12.2012
Spanish Teacher
Universidade De São Paulo
02.2009 - 01.2012
Spanish Teacher
Yazigi Internexus Academy
09.2007 - 07.2008
Private Spanish Teacher
Free Lance
04.2007 - Current
Proofreader
Thomson Learning
09.2005 - 09.2007
Ph.D. - Linguistics
University of Valencia
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Sao Paulo
Minor - Spanish Acquisition, Learning And Teaching
University of Sao Paulo
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Sao Paulo
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