Melissa Jo Hettinga
Gijón
Summary
Skilled ESL Instructor and Cambridge Speaking Examiner versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL to students at elementary school grade levels to university levels and in companies for students in Spain with different learning backgrounds. Incorporation of positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation at all levels.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Speaking Examiner
ACEIPA
01.2022 - Current
- Carry out accurate, standardized assessment of an individual's English speaking level according to Cambridge English assessment scales at levels B1, B2, and C1
- Complete yearly training and certification in all examination levels
English Teacher
Idiomas Meta
09.2017 - Current
- Teach English using the academy’s own method for elementary school children and prepare them for Cambridge Flyers exam
- Support students in acquiring adequate skills and knowledge to successfully take the Cambridge C1 and C2 exams
Private Teacher
Freelance
10.2015 - Current
- Organize and teach one-on-one lessons to students with varying ages and ranges of objectives
Ignatian English House (Los Jesuitas)
Colegio San Ignacio
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Develop lesson plans and teach English to children aged 11 to 14 with varying English levels for 5 hours a day in a fun and dynamic way at a summer camp
Cambridge University Press
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Lead cultural talks and storytelling sessions with different topics and levels in schools and academies in Asturias
English Teacher
Immersion Idiomas
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Teach English using the academy’s own method to kindergarten aged children
English Teacher
Lawton School S.L
05.2014 - 06.2016
- English teacher to a variety of levels and ages from beginners to advanced learners plus Cambridge and Trinity exam preparation in the academy as well as in workplaces
Education
TESOL/TEFL Certificate -
TESOL-Online TEFL Course
01.2015
Advanced Diploma -
Interior Design
Fanshawe College, London09.2009
Skills
- Class planning
- Quick adaptation to new teaching methods
- Incorporation of new technologies in classes
- Time management
- Teaching by means of games and projects
- Team work
- Active listening and empathy
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Speaking Examiner
ACEIPA
01.2022 - Current
Ignatian English House (Los Jesuitas)
Colegio San Ignacio
06.2018 - 07.2021
Cambridge University Press
02.2018 - 12.2019
English Teacher
Idiomas Meta
09.2017 - Current
English Teacher
Immersion Idiomas
09.2016 - 06.2017
Private Teacher
Freelance
10.2015 - Current
English Teacher
Lawton School S.L
05.2014 - 06.2016
TESOL/TEFL Certificate -
TESOL-Online TEFL Course
Advanced Diploma -
Interior Design
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