Mary Gontu
English Professor
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Director of Studies
London School Languages
Oviedo, Spain
09.2012 - Current
- To manage the center´s curriculum plan
- To develop and implement the educational philosophy of the center
- To arrange and oversee all staff academic professional development
- To administer pupil assessment and monitoring
- To monitor staff performance
- To arrange parent-student meetings and deal with any concerns
English Teacher. Children/Beginners
Wellington House Idiomas
Barcelona, Spain
10.2011 - 07.2012
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
English Teacher. Adults/FCE
Wellington House Idiomas
Barcelona, Spain
10.2011 - 07.2012
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of FCE candidates
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
English Teacher. Adults, teenagers/Upper-Intermediate
Wellington House Idiomas
Barcelona, Spain
10.2011 - 07.2012
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
English Teacher. Adults/Intermediate
Wellington House Idiomas
Barcelona, Spain
10.2011 - 07.2012
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
English Teacher. Adults/Elementary
Wellington House Idiomas
Barcelona, Spain
10.2011 - 07.2012
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
High School English Teacher. Polimodal
Mar del Plata Day School
Mar del Plata, Argentina
04.2005 - 02.2008
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
Elementary School English Teacher. 4th grade
Mar del Plata Day School
Mar del Plata, Argentina
04.2005 - 02.2012
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
Middle School English Teacher. 7th grade
Mar del Plata Day School
Mar del Plata, Argentina
02.2003 - 04.2003
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
English Teacher. Upper intermediate /FCE
Just English Institute
Mar del Plata, Argentina
02.2005 - 12.2006
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
English Teacher. Children
Instituto CEPAC
Mar del Plata, Argentina
02.2003 - 12.2003
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
English Teacher. Adults/TOEFL/Conversation
Mar del Plata Community College
Mar del Plata, Argentina
01.2003
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
English Teacher. Children/Intermediate
The Bridge Institute
Mar del Plata, Argentina
03.2001 - 12.2003
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
English Teacher. Teenagers/Low Intermediate
The Bridge Institute
Mar del Plata, Argentina
04.2000 - 12.2000
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
English Teacher. Adult /Upper Intermediate
The Bridge Institute
Mar del Plata, Argentina
04.2000 - 08.2000
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
English Teacher. Children/Beginners
The Bridge Institute
Mar del Plata, Argentina
04.2000 - 12.2000
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To assess, and report on the development and progress obtained by the students
- To communicate and cooperate with other members of the center
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst students
- To participate in teacher meetings and reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
English Tutor. Elementary, Middle and High School
Holly Trinity College
Mar del Plata, Argentina
03.2000 - 12.2000
- To schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents
- To recommend textbooks, and other learning materials to complement tutoring
- To prepare tutoring workshops, projects, and academic support sessions for small groups of students
- To monitor student performance and assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms and libraries
- To review class material with students by discussing texts, solutions to problems, and reviewing worksheets and assignments
- To provide feedback encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students
- To plan, prepare and deliver classes that catered to the needs and abilities of the students
- To assign, correct and mark the work done by the students
- To provide guidance, advice and support to students on educational and social matters
English/Spanish Translator
Che Lagarto Internacional S.A.
05.2009 - Current
- To read through original document and material and rewrite it (Spanish /English)
- To proofread and edit final translated versions of documents
Aide to the organizing committee of the 'Segunda Convención De La Enseñanza De Inglés a Nivel Superior'- Bridging The Gap
Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata, Argentina
04.2001
- To arrange the accommodation, transportation, and dining options
- To organise and manage volunteers working at the convention
- To coordinate services for speakers
- To organize catering services, reserve video or audio equipment and plan changes to the configuration of the spaces
- To provide administrative support
Aide to the organizing committee 'Primera Convención De La Enseñanza De Inglés a Nivel Superior'- Bridging The Gap
Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata, Argentina
06.1999
- To arrange the accommodation, transportation, and dining options
- To organise and manage volunteers working at the convention
- To coordinate services for speakers
- To organize catering services, reserve video or audio equipment and plan changes to the configuration of the spaces
- To provide administrative support
Spanish Teaching Assistant. Spanish III A
East Lansing High School
East Lansing, Michigan
01.1993 - 05.1993
- To carry out administrative duties such as preparing classroom resources
- To teach specifically designed activities to pupils in small groups
- To support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues to the teacher in charge
- To support and assist students with specific language difficulties
East Lansing High School
Education
GED -
Universidad De Mar Del Plata
Mar Del PlataSkills
- Minority population advocacy
- Assignment documentation
- Confidentiality and procedures
- Spanish language translation
Summary
Well-qualified Spanish Interpreter with over 20 years of experience. Easily translates conversations and maintains original meaning. Personable and professional with focus on providing accurate translations for diverse projects.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Director of Studies at London School Languages
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork from home optionCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTimeline
Owner and Director of Studies
London School Languages
09.2012 - Current
English Teacher. Children/Beginners
Wellington House Idiomas
10.2011 - 07.2012
English Teacher. Adults/FCE
Wellington House Idiomas
10.2011 - 07.2012
English Teacher. Adults, teenagers/Upper-Intermediate
Wellington House Idiomas
10.2011 - 07.2012
English Teacher. Adults/Intermediate
Wellington House Idiomas
10.2011 - 07.2012
English Teacher. Adults/Elementary
Wellington House Idiomas
10.2011 - 07.2012
English/Spanish Translator
Che Lagarto Internacional S.A.
05.2009 - Current
High School English Teacher. Polimodal
Mar del Plata Day School
04.2005 - 02.2008
Elementary School English Teacher. 4th grade
Mar del Plata Day School
04.2005 - 02.2012
English Teacher. Upper intermediate /FCE
Just English Institute
02.2005 - 12.2006
Middle School English Teacher. 7th grade
Mar del Plata Day School
02.2003 - 04.2003
English Teacher. Children
Instituto CEPAC
02.2003 - 12.2003
English Teacher. Adults/TOEFL/Conversation
Mar del Plata Community College
01.2003
Aide to the organizing committee of the 'Segunda Convención De La Enseñanza De Inglés a Nivel Superior'- Bridging The Gap
Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
04.2001
English Teacher. Children/Intermediate
The Bridge Institute
03.2001 - 12.2003
English Teacher. Teenagers/Low Intermediate
The Bridge Institute
04.2000 - 12.2000
English Teacher. Adult /Upper Intermediate
The Bridge Institute
04.2000 - 08.2000
English Teacher. Children/Beginners
The Bridge Institute
04.2000 - 12.2000
English Tutor. Elementary, Middle and High School
Holly Trinity College
03.2000 - 12.2000
Aide to the organizing committee 'Primera Convención De La Enseñanza De Inglés a Nivel Superior'- Bridging The Gap
Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
06.1999
Spanish Teaching Assistant. Spanish III A
East Lansing High School
01.1993 - 05.1993
East Lansing High School
GED -
Universidad De Mar Del Plata
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