Dedicated Spanish, ESL Teacher and French Tutor with 25 years of expertise. Experienced in both public and private teaching sectors, with a special focus on students' learning needs and effective less

Methodology

I prepare language classes taking into account not only the reason why the student has decided to learn the language but also his/her learning style. This means classes will vary significantly based on the goal of the student; for example, if you want to learn the language to pass a test or an exam, I will prepare the class with a focus on grammar, which would be totally different from a class I would prepare for somebody who wants to learn the language for business or travelling or just to keep his/her mind busy. Similarly, I would select material relevant to their goals and try to develop the skills the student needs the most. Speaking? Reading comprehension? Listening? Test preparation? It depends on you.

Background

I am a Spanish native speaker with a degree as English teacher who has teaching experience both in Argentina and Canada. My previous teaching experience includes teaching students of all ages: from 4 years old in kindergarten, to Elementary and High school students to adults and grandparents!

Rates

Rate for online lessons : $33/h

Lesson formats available..

One-to-one

Lessons can be held..

via webcam

Subjects taught

Spanish
Oral expression - Spanish
Vocabulary - Spanish
Oral comprehension - Spanish
Accent reduction-Spanish

Levels

Primary School
Early High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
TAFE
Adult
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids

Marcela's CV

Marcela Féliz de Cruz

Summary of Skills

Dedicated Spanish, English and French language teacher with 25 years of expertise. Experienced in both public and private teaching sectors, with a special focus on students’ learning needs and effective lesson planning.

Highlights

Trilingual - Spanish, French, and English

Conflict resolution skills

Administrative tasks (report cards, parent teacher interviews, etc.)
Standardized test preparation

Effective teacher to different ages and abilities

Technology oriented material preparation

Teaching Experience

Online Private Teaching 2017-2018
Remotely from Fort Wayne, Indiana and Plymouth, Michigan
Preparation of user-friendly and engaging online class material
Adaptation of in-class material to an online environment

Private Teaching and Tutoring 2006-2017
Helping students of all ages understand and process content to improve their performance
Lessons tailored to students needs: travel, business, school curriculum
Test Preparation for ESL and Spanish

Spanish Teacher 2010-2017
York Catholic District School Board, Richmond Hill, Canada
Schools: St. Joseph, St. Anne, St. Charles Garnier, St. Marguerite d’Youville, St Mary
Classroom management of 25 students ranging in age from 4 to 8
Preparation of varied and effective teaching material
Attending staff training
Employing assessment tools to improve teaching methodology
Constant and transparent communication with student’s parents/guardians

Spanish Teacher 2010-2017
York Region District School Board, Richmond Hill and New Market, Canada
Schools: Richmond Hill S.S. and Sir William Mulock H.S.
Classroom management of 25 students in different courses ranging from grades 1-5
Preparing of language-learning material relevant to Canadian life
Employing assessment tools to improve teaching methodology

Spanish Teacher 2009- 2013
Toronto District School Board
Teaching Spanish courses ranging from J.K. to Gr. 8

ESL Teacher 2008
King International College, Toronto.
Preparing students for IELTS testing
Administrative duties

Interpreter, Translator 2007-2008
Costi Law and Medical Offices Services York Region and Toronto
Interpreting doctors and patients, lawyers and customers in Spanish and English

Volunteer Teaching Work
Our Lady Help of Christians Public School 2005-2006
Helped students who had difficulties in reading and mathematics

Spanish Teacher
Toronto District School Board 2003-2004
School: St. Noel Chabannel French Immersion School
Two classes of 20 students ranging from J.K. to Gr.1

ESL Teacher 1992-2002
Privately owned institute by me in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marketing for student recruitment
Accounting and management of the institute
Lesson planning for up to 8 simultaneous classes during a semester
Preparation for standardized testing at Lenguas Vivas with consistent student results
(80% and above)
Preparing students for IELTS and TOEFL Tests

ESL Teacher 1990-1994
Schools: National Commercial High Public School, Galvez, Argentina; National High School of Barrancas, Argentina; Escuela Normal in Chivilcoy, Argentina; Santa Cecilia Private School, Chivilcoy, Argentina; Secondary School for Adults. Chivilcoy. Argentina
Classroom management of classes of 30 students in various grades, ranging from Gr. 8 to Gr. 12
Curriculum design, exam design, student field trip supervision

Education

French C1 Completed Course 2017
Alliance Française Toronto

English as a Second Language Teacher 1989
Instituto de Educación Superior N 28, “Olga Cossettini”, Rosario, Argentina

Certificates

Delf B2 Diplôme D’Études en Langue Française 2016
Ciep Ministère de L’Éducation Nationale, France

Competent Communicator, Competent Leader 2016
French Toastmaster

Competent Communicator, Competent Leader 2016
English Toastmaster

Delf B1 Diplôme D’Études en Langue Française 2015
Ciep Ministère de L’Éducation Nationale, France

TESL Ontario certified and accredited 2003
Toronto, Canada

References Available Upon Request

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