Gustavo Alberto Flores Villarreal
Spanish Teacher
Iztapalapa ,Mexico City
Summary
Enthusiastic Spanish Teacher with over 20 years of experience in Spanish language instruction. Adept at helping students overcome foreign language anxieties and develop confidence to succeed. Focused and hardworking with proven skills in classroom management and student learning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online Spanish Tutor
Live Lingua
Boston, MA
08.2015 - Current
- Instructed students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
- Immersed students in conversational and written Spanish during tutoring sessions.
- Created customized Spanish lessons based around learning style, language level and current progress objectives of each student.
Spanish Teacher
All Access International Center
Benito Juárez, México City
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Conducted exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
Online Spanish Tutor
Self-employeed
Iztapalapa, Mexico City
06.2012 - Current
- Instructed students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
- Created fun and challenging lesson plans to help students enjoy learning process.
- Developed lessons incorporating cultural norms and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries around the world.
High School Spanish Teacher
Centro Universitario Angloamericano De Morelos
Cuernavaca, Morelos
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
High School Spanish Teacher
Colegio Del Bosque
Cuernavaca, Morelos
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Taught language skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and school's core educational standards.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Assistant to the Study Abroad Director
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, Ohio
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Assisted school administration team with wide variety of academic and administrative responsibilities and won management's confidence as capable, versatile performer.
- Organized educational resources and used planned approach to execute projects successfully and on-time.
- Communicated productively with parents, students and other school representatives and officials.
Spanish Teacher
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, USA
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Planed, developed and executed lesson plans and tests.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Spanish Teacher
Universidad Internacional
Cuernavaca, Morelos
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Immersed students in conversational and written Spanish during tutoring sessions.
- Developed lessons incorporating cultural norms and traditions from Mexico.
- Used multimedia materials to engage students and encourage active learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish
Cleveland State University
Cleveland 08.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Spanish and Literature
Universidad Internacional
Cuernavaca 01.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Latin American history
Individualized instruction
Group tutoring
Homework assistance
Spanish interpreting
Spanish culture guidance
Timeline
Online Spanish Tutor
Live Lingua
08.2015 - Current
Online Spanish Tutor
Self-employeed
06.2012 - Current
Spanish Teacher
All Access International Center
01.2010 - 12.2012
High School Spanish Teacher
Centro Universitario Angloamericano De Morelos
01.2009 - 12.2009
High School Spanish Teacher
Colegio Del Bosque
01.2008 - 12.2008
Assistant to the Study Abroad Director
Cleveland State University
07.2007 - 08.2008
Spanish Teacher
Cleveland State University
08.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Spanish
Cleveland State University
08.2006 - 05.2008
Spanish Teacher
Universidad Internacional
01.2000 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Spanish and Literature
Universidad Internacional
01.2000 - 05.2004