Victoria Galdeano
Dublin,L
Summary
Enthusiastic and committed native Spanish teacher in Post-Primary Education, with a strong passion for languages.
Five years of experience teaching Spanish and English as Foreign languages.
Graduated with a First-Class Honours Degree in English Literature and Linguistics.
Holds a First-Class Honours Professional Master of Education in Post-Primary English.
Currently completing a Professional Master of Education with a specialization in Spanish Language Teaching, expected to finish in September.
Skilled in innovative teaching methodologies, including Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Project-Based Learning (PBL), and technology-enhanced learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish teacher
Chanel Catholic College
Dublin
08.2024 - Current
- Planned and delivered tailored lessons to meet the individual needs of students, utilizing diverse teaching strategies to ensure engagement and understanding for all learning styles.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering cooperation and mutual respect among students.
- Encouraged active participation, minimized disruptions by setting clear expectations, and maintained consistency to promote a collaborative and supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Maintained regular and proactive communication with parents through phone calls, emails, and parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress, behaviour, and areas for improvement, ensuring a collaborative approach to student development.
- Acted as a form class teacher, fostering strong relationships with students by providing guidance and support, addressing their academic and personal concerns, and promoting a sense of belonging and responsibility within the class.
- Prepared students for Junior Cert, Leaving Cert, and Leaving Cert Applied exams by teaching core content, developing language proficiency, and enhancing test-taking skills.
- Provided corrective feedback through a mix of direct error correction, guided self-correction, and peer review, helping students develop autonomy in their language learning.
- Designed and administered assessments that were aligned with exam formats.
- Regularly evaluated student performance through both, formal and informal assessments, using the results to adjust teaching methods and provide targeted support for individual needs.
Volunteer -Board member
Association of Spanish Teachers in Ireland
Dublin
10.2024 - Current
- Social Media Manager and Coordinator of the Association.
- Collaborate with team members to create content and promote events online
Organize and coordinate events, managing logistics and promoting participation. - Welcome attendees at events, ensuring a positive and engaging experience.
School Placement
Chanel Catholic College
Dublin
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Planned effective and engaging lessons by designing lesson plans that catered to the needs and interests of students.
- Maintained a positive and conducive learning environment through effective classroom management.
- Prepared students effectively for the Junior and Leaving Certificate exams by developing their language skills, equipping them with test-taking strategies, guiding them through oral exam pronunciation practice, delivering clear grammar explanations, and providing detailed feedback on written work.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual students' needs and ensured an inclusive learning environment.
- Engaged with students on a personal level, encouraging their growth, recognizing their achievements, and creating a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Created an inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Worked closely with colleagues to implement Modern Foreign Languages activities and projects.
- Led a Spanish lunch club where students explored the language, culture, and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.
Volunteer English Teacher
IBAT
Dublin
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Deliver engaging and effective English language lessons to refugees of varying ages and language proficiency levels.
- Focus on practical language skills that will aid students in daily communication and integration.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment by incorporating cultural sensitivity into your teaching approach.
English Teacher
IBAT College Dublin
Dublin
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Planned course material and activities.
- Evaluated students' performance through assessments such as homework and exams.
- Enhanced student engagement by delivering prompt feedback and acknowledging individual accomplishment.
- Established a secure and supportive classroom setting that fostered emotional well-being and academic development.
- Successfully underwent multiple teaching observations to assess pedagogical techniques, classroom management skills, and student engagement strategies
- Teaching and hosting extracurricular student workshops (Reading club).
Board Member (Volunteer) ELT Ireland
ELT Ireland
Dublin
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinating with prospective event speakers.
- Providing support in the organization of events.
- Contributed to virtual and in-person board meetings, served on special committees and attended large-scale networking events.
English Teacher
Academia First
Motril, Spain
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared students for Cambridge English Qualifications (A1-C1).
- Planned and developed course content and learning activities.
- Tailored instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.
- Skilled in establishing clear and constructive communication with parents to encourage their active engagement in the academic progress of students.
School Placement
Colegio San Juan Bosco
Granada, Spain
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Supported English Teachers in Post-Primary Education.
- Planned and prepared lessons and original activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Post-primary education – Professional Master of Education. Spanish as a Foreign Language..
Nerbija University
10.2023 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Granada
CELTA Course- English as a Foreign Language -
International House
07.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Education). Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
University Of Granada
10.2020 - 02.2022
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Junior Cert Preparation
- Leaving Cert Preparation
- Student Support
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Technology
- TEFL Certification
- Language Proficiency
- Test Preparation
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Volunteer -Board member
Association of Spanish Teachers in Ireland
10.2024 - Current
Spanish teacher
Chanel Catholic College
08.2024 - Current
School Placement
Chanel Catholic College
02.2024 - 05.2025
Volunteer English Teacher
IBAT
01.2024 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Post-primary education – Professional Master of Education. Spanish as a Foreign Language..
Nerbija University
10.2023 -
Board Member (Volunteer) ELT Ireland
ELT Ireland
05.2023 - 01.2024
English Teacher
IBAT College Dublin
09.2022 - 07.2024
CELTA Course- English as a Foreign Language -
International House
07.2021 - 08.2022
English Teacher
Academia First
05.2021 - 08.2022
School Placement
Colegio San Juan Bosco
03.2021 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Education). Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
University Of Granada
10.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Granada
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