Lucia Martinez

Spanish and French Teacher at Crestwood Preparatory College
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Contact Information
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CA
Languages
  • Español Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Inglés Full professional proficiency
  • Francés Full professional proficiency
  • Italiano Full professional proficiency

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Credentials

  • IELTS Academic Band 7.5
    British Council
    Jan, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Accreditation of DELE examiner course levels A1-B1 scholar
    Cervantes Insitute
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Accreditation of DELE examiner course levels B1- B2
    Cervantes Institute of Stockholm
    Oct, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • First Certificate in English
    Cambridge English Language Assessment
    Jul, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Diplôme d'Études en Langue française (DELF B1)
    Ministère chargé de l'Éducation nationale
    Jul, 2010
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Spanish and French Teacher
      • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Private Spanish Teacher
      • Mar 2016 - Sep 2022

      • Designed tailored materials for adults ranging from beginner to advanced focused in communication objectives • Created materials to develop student's knowledge and skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing • Managed students and maximizing learning opportunities in diverse settings, exposing student in different daily situations and life circumstances where communication in Spanish is fundamental • Designed tailored materials for adults ranging from beginner to advanced focused in communication objectives • Created materials to develop student's knowledge and skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing • Managed students and maximizing learning opportunities in diverse settings, exposing student in different daily situations and life circumstances where communication in Spanish is fundamental

    • Canada
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Spanish teacher
      • Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

      - Developing and conducting the curriculum of the Spanish Language and Culture Discovering Program designed for Grade 5 students - Assign, correct and grade homework assignments, classroom work, tests and quizzes - Develop course materials for students to complete in the classroom and in their free time, which includes handouts, essays and additional homework assignments - Collaborate with other teachers to develop school-wide policies and create an overall better learning environment - Participate in parent-teacher meetings and communication for ensure the progress of the students Show less

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Spanish Resource Centre Coordinator
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2021

      • Assists the lector and the faculty members of the Hispanic Studies department in determining the needs of the user community with the aim of promoting Spanish culture and language. Takes initiative to improve and promote the SRC and its activities. • Coordinates the successful execution of Centre and Department workshops, events and activities. Working in a team to identify community needs for certain types of events or resources; providing administrative support to planning, promotion and advertising; supporting; registration; etc. • Acts as the first point of contact for all inquiries related to the Spanish Resource Centre. • Promotes Spanish language in a friendly, approachable manner. • Organizes, maintains and keeps track of Spanish Centre resources including membership database; cataloguing books, magazines, films and other media; • Supports the lector and the auxiliar de conversación in providing non-credit, non-degree general language and culture workshops to promote the Centre’s objectives. Show less

    • Canada
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Evening Program Coordinator
      • Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

      - Respond to inquiries from students for the purpose of providing information and assistance related to schedules, payments, and registrations. - Provide general information in English, Spanish and French to future students about English and foreign language courses. - Respond to students and teachers requests in an effective and timely manner - Provide academic guidance and support to new students - Responsible of maintaining course schedules, student’s registrations and payments in the database Show less

    • Canada
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Spanish Teacher
      • Feb 2017 - Mar 2019

      •Taught Spanish Language and Culture to individuals from the ages of 1-12 •Successfully participated in curriculum development and implementing programs by designing lessons plans for a great variety of classroom projects (Arts, Christmas, Culture…) and learning activities •Approached classroom lessons according to the level and personality of each student and adjusted lesson plan and teaching style to engage and control the class and to create the right balance •Led children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, providing opportunities for oral expression in the new language through music and games to ensure every student’s participation and learning •Created a fun learning environment and provided a safe, nurturing, bias-free, positive and respectful learning environment that recognizes individual differences •Keep students motivated with continue interest and confidence in the new language •Monitored and maintained Social Media platforms, providing customer service through Facebook and Instagram •Exchange information with resulted in cordial relationship with all the parties: teachers, parents and children to ensure teamwork Show less

    • Teacher Assistant
      • Apr 2016 - May 2016

      • Created and presented activities for high school students, focused in elemental situations, such as greetings, introductions, family information, hobbies, etc. • Participated in cultural activities: incorporating cultural and historical components into the curriculum • Cultivated a positive and respectful learning environment that recognizes individual differences • Created and presented activities for high school students, focused in elemental situations, such as greetings, introductions, family information, hobbies, etc. • Participated in cultural activities: incorporating cultural and historical components into the curriculum • Cultivated a positive and respectful learning environment that recognizes individual differences

    • United Kingdom
    • Internet News
    • Teacher Assistant
      • Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

      • Created and presented activities to young students, teaching small groups of students as well as 1:1 tutoring. • Created and presented activities to young students, teaching small groups of students as well as 1:1 tutoring.

    • Teacher Assistant
      • Feb 2015 - May 2015

      • Translated texts and teaching guides from French-Spanish, ensuring meaning of source content is retained • Corrected of texts in Spanish to ensure grammatically correct, well-expressed final version of translated content • Created and presented activities for students (children, teenagers and adults) • Translated texts and teaching guides from French-Spanish, ensuring meaning of source content is retained • Corrected of texts in Spanish to ensure grammatically correct, well-expressed final version of translated content • Created and presented activities for students (children, teenagers and adults)

Education

  • University of Oviedo, Spain
    Master's Degree in Spanish as a Foreign Language
    2015 - 2016
  • Université de Liège
    Degree in Modern Languages and Literatures, FIlología
    2014 - 2015
  • University of Oviedo
    Maior: French and Literatures; Minor: Spanish and Literature; Italian and Literature, Philology
    2011 - 2015

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