Michelle Carla Whenman
Palma
Summary
Dedicated educator with a passion for fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, integrating technology, and promoting critical thinking. Experienced trainer, adept at facilitating workshops and mentoring colleagues for continuous improvement. Proficient in documentation, ensuring thorough record-keeping and compliance with educational standards. Extensive experience in preparing young learners, teens and adults for Cambridge English Exams and serving as a Cambridge Examiner for Young Learners and all upper main suite language assessments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher and Documentation specialist
Juniper Travel Technology
Palma de Mallorca
11.2020 - Current
- Designed and delivered training workshops and seminars for English language educators to enhance teaching techniques and classroom management skills.
- Developed comprehensive training materials, including manuals, presentations, and online resources, to support ongoing professional development initiatives.
- Conducted regular assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of training programs and implemented improvements based on feedback.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement curriculum enhancements and educational initiatives.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans focusing on language skills development (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and cultural understanding.
- Monitoring of student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Ensuring technology and multimedia resources into lessons to enhance learning outcomes and engagement.
Senior Teacher/Trainer, English Language
Progreso Idiomas
Palma
10.2007 - 06.2019
- Cambridge speaking examiner B1 - C2 and all Y.L.E levels.
- Exam preparation classes, materials and workshops.
- Planned and coordinated student activities to ensure the students' academic success.
- Facilitated small group discussions encouraging critical thinking skills among participants.
- Implemented technology into the classroom setting for enhanced learning opportunities.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Monthly feedback to parents
Education
British Council,
Madrid, Spain.02-2012
Celta Certificate Distiction
British Council, Spain
Madrid, Spain06-2004
BCOT College, Basingstoke
05-1998
GCSEs -
Cranbourne Secondary School
Basingstoke, United Kingdom1996
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Assessment and Evaluation
- CELTA Teaching Certification
- Collaboration
- Test Preparation
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Creativity
- Cultural Awareness
- Collaboration
- Curriculum Implementation
- Teacher Collaboration
- TEFL Certification
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Training
- Grammar Instruction
- Proficient in TEAMS, Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel
Affiliations
- Passionate about reading, music and coaching
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Cambridge examiner since 2013
Timeline
English Teacher and Documentation specialist
Juniper Travel Technology
11.2020 - Current
Senior Teacher/Trainer, English Language
Progreso Idiomas
10.2007 - 06.2019
British Council,
Celta Certificate Distiction
British Council, Spain
BCOT College, Basingstoke
GCSEs -
Cranbourne Secondary School
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