Gemma Echevarria Ferrer

Learning Assistant at The British School of Barcelona
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Location
Vilanova i la Geltrú, Catalonia, Spain, ES
Languages
  • Catalan Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency

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Gemma, es una excelente profesional con la que os encantará trabajar, por su conocimiento, ideas innovadoras y los resultados prácticos que consigue! Os la recomiendo.

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Experience

    • Spain
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Learning Assistant
      • Mar 2023 - Present

      EYFS Learning Assistant EYFS Learning Assistant

    • Spain
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Professor
      • Oct 2014 - Present

      Train Language Assistants in the areas of Bilingual Education, Second Language Acquisition and English Language Teaching. Train Language Assistants in the areas of Bilingual Education, Second Language Acquisition and English Language Teaching.

    • Spain
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Secondary School English Teacher
      • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
    • Spain
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Coordinator and Teacher
      • Apr 2022 - Jul 2022
    • Spain
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • ELT Content Developer
      • May 2020 - Oct 2021

      Transform the Kids & Us methodology to online and hybrid scenarios. Adapt existing content as well as create original content for new 100% online and blended courses aimed at young English language learners. Oversee the production of live action videos, interactive videos, games, stories and songs. Develop and write new online synchronous lesson plans and create related audiovisual materials. Edit and proofread editorial content. Other tasks include teaching, teacher level tests and voice over. Transform the Kids & Us methodology to online and hybrid scenarios. Adapt existing content as well as create original content for new 100% online and blended courses aimed at young English language learners. Oversee the production of live action videos, interactive videos, games, stories and songs. Develop and write new online synchronous lesson plans and create related audiovisual materials. Edit and proofread editorial content. Other tasks include teaching, teacher level tests and voice over.

    • Spain
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • English Language Coach and Coordinator
      • Jan 2020 - May 2020

      Coordindate a team of teachers, manage the planning calendar and create and develop adhoc student-centred resources and materials in order to meet the particular needs of every student. Transform the learning environment from in-person to online during lockdown using limited resources. Part of the NEXES European Project Training Programme. Coordindate a team of teachers, manage the planning calendar and create and develop adhoc student-centred resources and materials in order to meet the particular needs of every student. Transform the learning environment from in-person to online during lockdown using limited resources. Part of the NEXES European Project Training Programme.

    • Spain
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • International Project Coordinator & Communications Support
      • Aug 2018 - May 2020

      Design and manage projects that favour change and transformation within local and regional cultural institutions, especially libraries, to enable their services to make a greater impact on society. Offer expert language and communication consultancy for actions and activities related to gender, youth and inclusion. European Project coordination and communication. Design and manage projects that favour change and transformation within local and regional cultural institutions, especially libraries, to enable their services to make a greater impact on society. Offer expert language and communication consultancy for actions and activities related to gender, youth and inclusion. European Project coordination and communication.

    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Language Specialist
      • Jul 2009 - May 2020

      Freelance translation, localisation project management, copywriting, copy editing, technical writing, speech writing, transcription, subtitling and proofreading for high-profile clients from a wide range of sectors. Freelance translation, localisation project management, copywriting, copy editing, technical writing, speech writing, transcription, subtitling and proofreading for high-profile clients from a wide range of sectors.

    • Spain
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • English Teacher
      • Oct 2014 - May 2018

      Extra-curricular English teacher of students in all Primary and Secondary school levels. Teacher training (CLIL teachers), organising and running weekly staff training sessions and regular lesson observation and feedback with school teaching staff. Cambridge exam preparation. Extra-curricular English teacher of students in all Primary and Secondary school levels. Teacher training (CLIL teachers), organising and running weekly staff training sessions and regular lesson observation and feedback with school teaching staff. Cambridge exam preparation.

    • Spain
    • Graphic Design
    • Project Manager
      • Jul 2009 - Jan 2014

      Write and develop project proposals. Manage and oversee all projects from concept to delivery, coordinate creative teams and liaise with clients. Produce branding, marketing materials, publications and audiovisual projects for the public sector, particularly in the areas of culture and social action. Update company website with fresh content and manage social networking pages. Office management, accounting, and new business development. Write and develop project proposals. Manage and oversee all projects from concept to delivery, coordinate creative teams and liaise with clients. Produce branding, marketing materials, publications and audiovisual projects for the public sector, particularly in the areas of culture and social action. Update company website with fresh content and manage social networking pages. Office management, accounting, and new business development.

    • Spain
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • Foreign Rights Editor
      • Mar 2008 - Jul 2009

      Develop Parramón titles and sell to international markets. Participate actively in editorial and design decisions. Manage accounts and client relations. Oversee book production and manage large sales and production budgets. Produce marketing material for new titles. Develop Parramón's international presence. Extensive international travel to book fairs and publisher events. Develop Parramón titles and sell to international markets. Participate actively in editorial and design decisions. Manage accounts and client relations. Oversee book production and manage large sales and production budgets. Produce marketing material for new titles. Develop Parramón's international presence. Extensive international travel to book fairs and publisher events.

    • English Language Rights Manager
      • 2006 - 2008

      Develop and sell new book proposals to publishers in English-language markets and coordinate the publication of new titles and reprints from concept to delivery. Oversee the editorial, design and production processes. Write copy for marketing material. Consolidate existing relationships with established publishing partners, research and expand emerging markets and extensive international travel. Coordinate Anova's international presence and help organise publishing events.

    • Foreign Rights & Sales and Marketing Assistant
      • 2004 - 2006

      Sell co-edition reprints and royalty deals to the following key markets: France, Southern Europe, Latin America, Japan and Scandinavia whilst supporting the Foreign Rights team and Sales and Marketing Department to maximise the level of sales by providing managers with administrative support.

Education

  • VIU - Universidad Internacional de Valencia
    Master's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching
    2022 - 2023
  • UCL
    BA, French and Hispanic Studies
    1999 - 2003
  • Universitat Pompeu Fabra
    Master's, Comparative Literature & Literary Translation
    2010 - 2012
  • London School of Publishing
    Diploma, Publishing
    2004 - 2004
  • The Open University
    Online, Learning Theories
    2013 - 2013
  • City, University of London
    Short Course, Creative Writing
    2007 - 2007
  • City, University of London
    Short Course, Design and Layout
    2007 - 2007
  • The Coalition of Flipped Learning 3.0 Universities
    Flipped Learning 3.0 Certifiation Level - I Masterclass, Education
    2021 - 2021
  • Exams Catalunya
    CELTA, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    2012 - 2013

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