Noraida Vazquez-Huyke
Madrid
Summary
ESL and Business English instructor with expertise in cross-cultural communication. Proficient in utilizing virtual and in-person classroom tools to enhance student engagement and track progress effectively. Proven performance history in cultivating international client relationships, leading to increased repeat business and improved service quality. Committed to professionalism and high ethical standards while implementing practical teaching strategies for effective tutoring.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ELS Instructor/ Business English Coach
Talk International
Miami, USA
03.2016 - 04.2023
- ELS instructor for Miami Center and Corporate division.
- Assigned to all levels, including Business English, for groups and tailored one on one classes.
- Responsible for class planning, final exam preparations, scoring and assisting with pedagogical material assessment and assisting with center's extracurricular activities.
- Currently coach remotely.
ESL/Business English Coach
Self Employed
Tampa, Florida
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Consultant for private, as well as corporate, clients. Locally and internationally.
- Areas of expertise: Business English Coaching (currently online and in person); mentoring, strategic interview preparation, and intercultural relations.
- Led team by example to align objectives with overall organisational strategy.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Managed client relationships to boost retention and maximise revenue.
Director
Inlingua
03.2009 - 08.2013
- In charge of overall sales, operation and administration of the Tampa Center reporting directly to the Company's Head Office in South Florida.
- Duties: international and domestic program sales, SEVIS compliance coordination, teacher class assignment, student admissions and orientation, problem solving, faculty and staff supervision, new policies implementation (as assigned by the Director of Programs and Professional Development at head office).
Education
B.A. - Economics
Newton College
Newton, Massachusetts1990
Skills
- Technology integration, remote, and in-person
- Engagement strategies for student motivation
- Intercultural communication
- Effective Client Relations Management
- Practical Business English (meetings, phone English, etc)
- Direct Method Methodology (English/English)
- Presentation Preparation
- Intercultural Communication
- Motivational techniques
- Tailored lesson planning
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
Linkedin.com/in/noraida-vazquez-huyke-7a20ba4
Languages
English
First language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Italian
Beginner
A1
Timeline
ELS Instructor/ Business English Coach
Talk International
03.2016 - 04.2023
ESL/Business English Coach
Self Employed
09.2010 - 05.2015
Director
Inlingua
03.2009 - 08.2013
B.A. - Economics
Newton College