Laura Smith
Spanish Lecturer at King's Bruton- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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King's Bruton
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United Kingdom
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Spanish Lecturer
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Sep 2008 - Present
I am currently employed at Kings School Bruton, where I teach Spanish to pupils from 14-18 years old. - Creating weekly lesson plans while differentiating to meet the needs of all learner types, including extra materials to prepare students for GCSE & A-Level Spanish exams. - Stimulating students with rigorous and engaging methods of teaching and learning to understand and communicate in Spanish. - Collaborating and fostering professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community. Show less
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Spanish Teacher
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2016 - 2019
With Government legislation changing in 2016, which required a foreign language to be taught at a Primary school level. I established my own business, teaching children in an after-school Spanish Club, both at a fixed venue and within schools. I provided high quality interactive language lessons to over 40 students each year. Supported students in weak areas and grade assignments as required, kept an accurate record of students and their progress. Strong leadership and communication skills, through actively listening to students and providing interactive teaching plans. Private one-to-one tuition for adults and students to help increase Spanish skills. Show less
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Spanish Teacher
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2007 - 2018
Developed and conducted oral and written classroom assessments for students, alongside creating and organising a weekly ‘Spanish Club’ for all who took an interest in learning, imparting my knowledge of Latin American culture, current affairs and traditions. Developed and conducted oral and written classroom assessments for students, alongside creating and organising a weekly ‘Spanish Club’ for all who took an interest in learning, imparting my knowledge of Latin American culture, current affairs and traditions.
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Hazelgrove Primary School
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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Spanish Teacher
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2006 - 2013
Communicating with parents and fellow teachers at parent meetings. Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement. Communicating with parents and fellow teachers at parent meetings. Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
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Language Services Associates
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United States
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Translation and Localization
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500 - 600 Employee
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Spanish Interpreter
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2000 - 2004
Online telephone Spanish English Interpreter Federal Court of Law Translator and official Hospital translator. Online telephone Spanish English Interpreter Federal Court of Law Translator and official Hospital translator.
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Royal Military College of Science (Shrivenham)
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Spanish Translator
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2000 - 2002
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Education
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In Lingua, Cheltenham, England,
Achieved Certified Teacher of Spanish and English. -
Anglo-Costa Rica Insitute of Culture, Costa Rica and Oxford
English Language Course. -
Buckingham College of Further Education, High Wycombe, England
Word processing computer skills course -
University of Costa Rica, San José.
General Studies and French