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GRISELDA SAVOY

GRISELDA SAVOY

Summary

Spanish and English teacher with 15+ years of experience. Argentinian native speaker, registered with the Teaching Council. Passionate about student-centered learning and collaborative environments, seeking to contribute to a dynamic and innovative school culture that values inclusivity and professional development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Spanish Teacher - JC, LC and LCA

Merlin College
Galway, County Galway
2024.09 - Current
  • Prepare students for Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate Spanish examinations, including LCA.
  • Deliver engaging and communicative classes, integrating exam preparation with authentic language use, CBA development, and cultural appreciation.
  • Foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment, aligning with the school ethos.
  • Provide an extracurricular singing workshop.

Member of the Adult Educator Panel

GRETB (Galway & Roscommon Education and Training)
Galway, County Galway
2024.05 - Current

ERASMUS Teacher

Atlantic Language School
Galway
2024.08 - 2024.09
  • Designed and delivered varied courses for ERASMUS program.
  • Taught general English to international students focusing on meaningful communication and using authentic material.

Secondary School Principal

Bilingual School Tierra del Sur
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2018.02 - 2021.01
  • Manage school curriculum.
  • Support teacher instruction.
  • Track student progress.
  • Communicate with families.
  • Hire and supervise staff.
  • Ensure student safety.
  • Handle student discipline.
  • Support student well-being.
  • Manage school finances.

English, Spanish and History Teacher

Bilingual Secondary School Tierra del Sur
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2018.02 - 2021.01
  • Spanish as a Foreign Language: Focused on developing the four key language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – through the implementation of communicative teaching methods. I ensured thorough coverage of all IGCSE Spanish syllabus requirements.
  • History for IGCSE: Fostered critical thinking by guiding students to explore themes through inquiry-based learning. Students actively constructed historical knowledge through questioning, investigating, and analyzing primary and secondary sources.
  • English as First Language: Implemented literature-based approach that leveraged authentic texts to enhance students' reading fluency, comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills.

English Teacher for IB Diploma

St. Catherine's Moorlands Catholic School
Buenos Aires, Argentina, Provides bilingual and religious education
2017.02 - 2017.12

https://www.scms.edu.ar/en/

  • Taught English within the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at the secondary level.
  • My role involved preparing students for their international examinations while also actively promoting the school's ethos of Catholic education.

English and Social Sciences Teacher

Bilingual Secondary School Bartolomé Mitre
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2013.03 - 2017.12
  • Taught English to Year 7 students (ages 12-13), preparing them for Cambridge International Examinations.
  • Delivered Social Sciences in English collaborating with Spanish Social Sciences colleagues on interdisciplinary projects.
  • Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • Coordinated school trips to England, enriching student exposure to native speakers and culture.

English, History and Spanish Teacher

Bilingual Secondary School Thomas Jefferson
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2005.03 - 2016.12
  • Core Subjects: English Language, History, and Spanish Language. Upper Secondary.
  • Exam Preparation: Specialized in preparing students for IGCSE, AS, and A Level examinations in English Language and IGCSE in History and Spanish Language.
  • Teaching Methodology: Employed student-centered approach emphasizing metacognitive learning, leveraging students' diverse interests and learning styles.

Head of History Department

Bilingual Secondary School Thomas Jefferson
Buenos Aires
2012.03 - 2016.12

Leadership and Management:

  • Assisted the Principal: This involved supporting the Principal in the overall management and operation of the school and deputizing for her when necessary.
  • Strategic Planning in the History Department: Contributed to school development, planning, and policy formation. Participated in School Self-Evaluation (SSE) and improvement planning,

Technical English University Professor

Moreno University
Buenos Aires, Argentina
2014.04 - 2015.12
  • Emphasized real-life communication, focusing on developing students' ability to use English effectively in academic and professional contexts within their field of environmental management.
  • Designed and facilitated activities such as group discussions, debates, presentations, and role-plays to enhance language acquisition and practical communication skills.

Education

BA in English -

National Technological University
Argentina
2006.04 - 2009.12

Higher National Diploma in English Teaching -

Teacher Training College Ricardo Rojas
Argentina
2002.04 - 2005.12

Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences and History Teaching -

LatinAmerican University of Social Sciences
FLACSO, Argentina
2013.04 - 2015.12

Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language - Education

Universidad de Valencia
Valencia, Spain
2025.02 -

Specialization in Catholic Religious Studies -

Universal EdTech
Seville, Spain
2025.01 -

LCA Modern Foreign Languages Seminar -

Oide
Ireland
2024.11 - 2024.11

MFL Spanish Workshop -

Oide
Ireland
2024.10 - 2024.11

Webinar: Creative Strategies to Encourage Reading -

University of Valencia
Valencia, Spain
2025.03 - 2025.03

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Active Learning Strategies
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Assessment for Learning
  • Inclusive Classroom Management
  • Cultural Competence
  • Restorative Practices
  • Collaborative Learning Facilitation

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Proficient (C2)

References

  • Aoife Tamura, Director at Atlantic Language, aoife.tamura@atlantic.ac
  • Paula Wehbe, Principal at Bilingual School Thomas Jefferson, paulawehbe51@hotmail.com
  • Emiliana Tomasello, Professor and Legal Assistant at Moreno University, etomasello@unm.edu.ar
  • Fernanda Silva Nasute, Owner and Overall Head at Bilingual School Tierra del Sur, secundariotds@gmail.com

Timeline

Webinar: Creative Strategies to Encourage Reading -

University of Valencia
2025.03 - 2025.03

Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language - Education

Universidad de Valencia
2025.02 -

Specialization in Catholic Religious Studies -

Universal EdTech
2025.01 -

LCA Modern Foreign Languages Seminar -

Oide
2024.11 - 2024.11

MFL Spanish Workshop -

Oide
2024.10 - 2024.11

Spanish Teacher - JC, LC and LCA

Merlin College
2024.09 - Current

ERASMUS Teacher

Atlantic Language School
2024.08 - 2024.09

Member of the Adult Educator Panel

GRETB (Galway & Roscommon Education and Training)
2024.05 - Current

Secondary School Principal

Bilingual School Tierra del Sur
2018.02 - 2021.01

English, Spanish and History Teacher

Bilingual Secondary School Tierra del Sur
2018.02 - 2021.01

English Teacher for IB Diploma

St. Catherine's Moorlands Catholic School
2017.02 - 2017.12

Technical English University Professor

Moreno University
2014.04 - 2015.12

Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences and History Teaching -

LatinAmerican University of Social Sciences
2013.04 - 2015.12

English and Social Sciences Teacher

Bilingual Secondary School Bartolomé Mitre
2013.03 - 2017.12

Head of History Department

Bilingual Secondary School Thomas Jefferson
2012.03 - 2016.12

BA in English -

National Technological University
2006.04 - 2009.12

English, History and Spanish Teacher

Bilingual Secondary School Thomas Jefferson
2005.03 - 2016.12

Higher National Diploma in English Teaching -

Teacher Training College Ricardo Rojas
2002.04 - 2005.12
GRISELDA SAVOY