Gloria

Grade 1 Teacher & Spanish Instructor
Female23 y/oForeign language teacher/Language Teacher/Teacher/English TeacherLive in KenyaNationality Kenya
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Summary

Passionate and experienced Spanish teacher with over 3 years of remote teaching expertise. Trilingual communicator dedicated to creating engaging, student-centered lessons that foster fluency, confidence, and cultural appreciation. Skilled in using digital platforms and interactive tools to enhance learning in virtual environments. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to suit individual student needs and levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Committed to helping students succeed through patience, creativity, and clear communication.

Work experience

  • Grade 1 Teacher & Spanish Instructor

    Legacy Online School
    2023.03-Current(2 years)
    • Teach core subjects (Math, English, Science, Art, Technology, and Social Studies) to a diverse class of 15 firstgrade students. • Develop and implement lesson plans that cater to different learning styles, promoting an inclusive and engaging environment. • Communicate regularly with parents via email, providing updates on students' progress and guidance for accessing learning platforms. • Create general video tutorials to assist parents and students with assignments submission via the Buzz app. • Introduce interactive activities such as role-playing and storytelling to teach concepts like Responsible Citizenship. • Deliver Spanish lessons to middle and high school students, managing a class of 30 learners and tailoring instruction to various proficiency levels. • Prepare end-of-semester reports and provide constructive feedback to parents and students. Achievements: • Successfully improved Lotto’s English skills from requiring translation assistance to demonstrating above- gradelevel proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking. • Facilitated Mengo’s enthusiasm for storytelling and reading, significantly enhancing her vocabulary and comprehension through collaborative activities. • Increased overall student engagement and achievement through creative lesson planning and interactive teaching methods. • Successfully coordinated a "Responsible Citizenship" virtual activity that engaged students in role-playing various community roles to understand civic responsibilities.
  • Spanish and English Tutor

    Reese Writers zambia
    2024.03-2024.07(5 months)
    • Delivered personalized language lessons to students of diverse age groups and proficiency levels, ensuring their unique needs were met. • Designed engaging worksheets and study materials tailored to each student’s learning goals. • Conducted mock exams and practice sessions to build students' confidence and prepare them for assessments. • Provided consistent progress feedback, inspiring students to achieve higher levels of fluency and confidence in both English and Spanish. • Played a key role in enhancing student performance, with several students demonstrating significant improvement in language proficiency tests.
  • English Tutor

    Jewel Institute of Languages kenya
    2022.10-2024.02(a year)
    • Consistently met and exceeded academic achievement standards through innovative and student-focused teaching techniques. • Regularly assessed student progress and provided targeted interventions to address individual learning gaps. • Fostered a warm and supportive classroom environment, encouraging active participation and mutual respect among students. • Collaborated with school administrators to design curriculum improvements that aligned with institutional goals. • Mentored at-risk students, helping them achieve marked improvements in academic and social skills. • Organized and led extracurricular language workshops that boosted student confidence and public speaking abilities.
  • English-Spanish Translator & Tutor

    Wyatt Translation Services
    2021.07-2022.09(a year)
    • Translated a variety of documents, including technical manuals, academic texts, and legal documents, ensuring cultural relevance and accuracy. • Conducted Spanish tutoring sessions, focusing on conversational fluency and grammatical accuracy. • Delivered simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services for client meetings and events. • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining high quality. • Developed and maintained glossaries to ensure consistency in translation terminology. • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing culturally sensitive translations that resonated with diverse audiences.

Educational experience

  • Pioneer International University, Kenya

    Foreign Language & Literature
    2020.01-2022.11(3 years)
    Focused on the in-depth study of linguistics, translation, and global literature, with a strong emphasis on Spanish and English. Developed advanced communication, analytical, and cross-cultural skills through coursework in language structure, literary analysis, and language teaching methodology. Engaged in practical translation projects and language immersion activities, preparing for roles in education, communication, and international collaboration.

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Proficient
Chinese (Mandarin)
Good

Certificates

TESOL
2024.10
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