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Maria L.

Country: Spain, Paris

Weekdays Availability: Flexible
Weekends Availability: Flexible

IB School Teacher
IB Spanish A Examiner
IB Spanish B Examiner
IB Spanish Examiner

Fully Qualified Spanish Teacher & External Examiner with a solid academic background, including a Masters of Arts in Applied Linguistics, a BA of Arts in English, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and QTS. With solid skills and 20+ years of teaching experience in languages (English, Spanish and French).

Tutor Bio

I completed a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics to teach Spanish as a Foreign Language. I am a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English (C2 level). I am a graduate of English Language (B.A.), and I have a working knowledge and a good command of French. I have a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as confirmed by the Department of Education (DfE) in the United Kingdom. I have a lot of experience teaching languages to both children and adults. I have been a Spanish tutor in the Fluency Corps company and currently work as an internal moderator for the International Baccalaureate, developing my work as a teacher remotely. I have experience teaching Spanish and English in both primary and secondary in a British international school (700 on a roll) in Spain that follows the U.K. National Curriculum. I have prepared students for public examinations, such as IGCSE and A level, with excellent results. In class, I do not just teach the language because I believe that teaching a language also involves knowing the traditions and culture of the people that speak this language. For this reason, my teaching is eclectic and involves the students in their learning process through various activities outside the traditional classroom. I have an open and dynamic personality.

Tutor Introduction

Teaching Experience

2019-Present @ International Baccalaureate Organization

Examiner & Moderator for IBDP Spanish

Besides being an Examiner, I also tutor IBDP Spanish Language A & B at both levels SL & HL.
2019-Present @ Time4London

English Teacher

Exam Preparation for Cambridge Exams.
2018 @ Fluency Corps, USA

Online Private Spanish Teacher
2018 @ Campus III, Málaga, Spain

English and French Teacher

English teacher for Cambridge Exams. English and French teacher for a mixed group of students.
2014-2015 @ Laude San Pedro International College, Málaga, Spain

Supply Teacher

Classroom teacher in Early Years, Foundation, KS1 & KS2. French teacher for KS2 & KS3 ESL Teacher for KS2. Drama Teacher for KS2. Spanish Teacher in Foundation & KS2 Teacher of Lengua. Española y Conocimiento del Medio KS2 ESO Teacher.
2010-2013 @ Laude San Pedro International College, Málaga, Spain

MFL Teacher

Teacher of Spanish as Foreign Language from KS2 to 6th Form. Teacher of English as a Foreign Language for Spanish students. Extremely proactive Form Tutor together with pastoral care. English teacher for KS3 Prepared students for examinations. (IGCSE & A Level) Cambridge official examiner/ Exam Invigilator.
2009 @ Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada, Málaga, Spain

Secretary & PA

I Performed Spanish and English translations.
2002-2008 @ Rafael de Dios, S.L, Málaga, Spain

General Manager & PA

Performed product presentations at international and national fairs. Recognized for outstanding customer service levels. Personal attention to customers and dealers. Organized and managed all the work generated in the office.

Education

University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain

Masters of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Málaga, Spain

Bachelor of Arts in English

Teaching Skills

Diploma Programme

Extended Essay (EE)
Individual Oral (IO)
Spanish Language A Language and Literature HL
Spanish Language A Language and Literature SL
Spanish Language A Literature HL
Spanish Language A Literature SL
Spanish Language ab Intio SL
Spanish Language B HL
Spanish Language B SL
Spanish Self Taught Language

Tutor Teaching Style

I include a range of activities such as role plays, drama, and projects that help students develop their true potential in my classes. Also, I create exercises that often occur in everyday life in the classroom so that students naturally learn languages.

Usually, I like to talk to my students about their likes and hobbies to get to know them better. And something significant to me: helping them achieve the best academic results. To do this, I adapt my classes to their needs. I want them to feel comfortable. I can quickly adapt my teaching to the level of the students, and I create my material to suit the needs of each group. I love working with students from different cultures and nationalities. As a teacher, I firmly believe that it is essential to teach mutual respect and promote tolerance and diversity so that our students will be highly placed individuals in the future.

Tutor Quote

Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine- Lord Byron

Maria L.

2019-Present @ International Baccalaureate Organization

Examiner & Moderator for IBDP Spanish

2019-Present @ Time4London

English Teacher

2018 @ Fluency Corps, USA

Online Private Spanish Teacher

2018 @ Campus III, Málaga, Spain

English and French Teacher

2014-2015 @ Laude San Pedro International College, Málaga, Spain

Supply Teacher

2010-2013 @ Laude San Pedro International College, Málaga, Spain

MFL Teacher

2009 @ Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada, Málaga, Spain

Secretary & PA

2002-2008 @ Rafael de Dios, S.L, Málaga, Spain

General Manager & PA

University of Jaén, Jaén, Spain

Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Málaga, Spain

Diploma Programme

Extended Essay (EE)

Individual Oral (IO)

Spanish Language A Language and Literature HL

Spanish Language A Language and Literature SL

Spanish Language A Literature HL

Spanish Language A Literature SL

Spanish Language ab Intio SL

Spanish Language B HL

Spanish Language B SL

Spanish Self Taught Language

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