After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in 2007 from an American University, I pursued my professional teaching career as a Spanish and English foreign language teacher. As a Tefl qualified teacher, I have taught students from all over the world, of all ages, both online and in private school institutions.

My teaching philosophy is patience, guidance, encouragement, and respect are the ways to achieve academic success. As an educator, my goal is to ensure that every student has a learning environment where they feel optimistic, enthusiastic and supported. Also, I believe in keeping each tutoring session professional and confidential with mutual respect and collaboration between tutor and the student. I am also willing to be flexible in changing my lessons plans to meet the specific academic needs of the student.

Having taught for over 10 years to students of all ages and backgrounds both inside and out of the classroom, I believe I have the knowledge, skills, and experience to help my future students achieve their academic goals and excel far beyond the classroom.

Lastly, when I am not teaching I enjoy traveling the world, reading, painting and creating music in my virtual studio.

Teaching and Tutoring Experience

VERBLING, virtual classroom

English Instructor (A1-C2 levels) | April 2016 to Present

• Research or recommend textbooks, software and other learning materials to compliment tutoring.

• Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.

• Maintain records of Students’ assessment results, progress, feedback and performance.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Rockville, MD

Spanish and English k-12 Guest Teacher | Sep 2008 - Oct 2016

• Teach classes using online technology, worksheets and textbooks. .

• Plan, evaluate and revise: curricula, course content and materials, and methods on instruction.

• Supervise and enforce safety standards

• Manage class of 20-30 students

• Maintain student attendance records, grade and other required records.

PRIVATE LANGUAGE TUTOR, skype and mobile app technology

English and Spanish tutor December 2005 to present

• Conduct educational assessment to identify educational need

• Coach students to strengthen grammar, spelling, phonics, reading, speech and writing.

• Develop a syllabus , select instructional material and task assignments to reinforce student comprehension

• Prepare students for English entrance examinations , essays and job interviews

EDUCATION

American University, NW, DC

Bachelor of Arts: Spanish and Latin American Studies, Dec 2007

CERTIFICATES

• Global Language training Advanced 120hr TEFL – Nov. 2017- Present

• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Spanish WPT/OPI – Sept. 2008

My teaching philosophy is patience, guidance, encouragement, and respect are the ways to achieve academic success. As an educator, my goal is to ensure that every student has a learning environment where they feel optimistic, enthusiastic and supported. Also, I believe in keeping each tutoring session professional and confidential with mutual respect and collaboration between tutor and the student. I am also willing to be flexible in changing my lessons plans to meet the specific academic needs of the student.

I have developed my own English curriculum based on my teaching approach.

ENGLISH CIRRICULUM:

I. LANGUAGE

A. Origin of English

B. Identifying the purpose

C. Learning Methodology (building confidence)

D. Word order

E. Grammar

F. Common English Expression

G. Common mistakes in English

II. SPEAKING/LISTENING

A. Conversational topics

B. Warm-up Exercises (ice breakers, tongue-twisters)

C. Everyday English Dialogue practice

D. Spelling

E. Phonics Review

F. Pronunciation techniques (word stress/syllables)

III. READING

A. Reading comprehension literature

B. Summarizing/Paraphrasing text

C. Vocabulary building

D. Studying/memorization strategies

E. Reading activities (multiple choice, purpose statement, literary elements,)

F. Reading quizzes

IV. WRITING

A. Types of essays

B. Development of thesis statement

C. Evaluating, editing, revising & brainstorming techniques

D. Free-writing exercises

V. MEDIA

A. Online interactive technology

B. Virtual dictionary/thesaurus

C. Online textbooks

D. Individualized lesson plans