French and Spanish Teacher living in Salford teaching Spanish to A Level

Colleen's CV

I am a French and Spanish Teacher with the knowledge of Portuguese. I am looking to expand my skills beyond teaching and work in a fast-paced environment and use my planning and administrative qualities.
EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 2018 – CURRENT
FRENCH AND SPANISH TEACHER – PRESTWICH ARTS COLLEGE
Planning and teaching my own lessons. Running staff well-being and mentoring group. Creating Schemes of Work for the entire department. Attend weekly meetings and contribute (presentations). Liaise with parents and associate staff. Time manage and use behavioral strategies to manage and lead large groups.
AUGUST 2010 - CURRENT
TOURIST INFORMATION CONSULTANT – MANCHESTER GROWTH COMPANY TIC
Represent Manchester as a tourist destination. Spanish and Portuguese specialist. Ticket sales and Merchandise. Work alongside local organisations, hotels, transportation companies to provide clients with the optimum customer experience. Deal with online and telephone enquiries.

JUNE 2017 – JULY 2017
LEAD TEACHER & ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR– EDUCATION FIRST
This role was in the Isle of Wight for a 4-week summer camp. I taught a variety of subjects from English, Geography to PE to Swedish pupils. I lead sporting activities in the afternoon. I gathered an in-depth knowledge of other cultures.

OCTOBER 2016 – MARCH 2017
YOUTH VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR – UNITY YOUTH
Volunteering in assisting young members of the Liverpool community. Helping with homework and employment opportunities. I was given the opportunity to work with disadvantaged young people to give some aspiration. I offered Free Spanish GCSE tutoring.


EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2017 - 2018
PGCE FRENCH AND SPANISH, THE MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY – 2:1 WITH OUTSTANDING TEACHING PRACTICE
THIS WAS A ONE YEAR POST-GRADUATE DEGREE
SEPTEMBER 2012-AUGUST 2017
HISPANIC STUDIES – SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE, THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL 2:2
THIS WAS A 4 YEAR COURSE WITH A YEAR IN MADRID (UNIVERISTY) AND LISBON (UNIVERISTY)
SEPTEMBER 2010-AUGUST 2012
A LEVELS:
SPANISH -B
ENGLISH LANGUAGE – B
LAW - C HOLYCROSS COLLEGE, BURY
SEPTEMBER 2006-AUGUST 2010
GCSE’S: A*S – SPANISH, R.E
A’S – ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH LITERATURE, GEOGRAPHY, MATHEMATICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY
B – PHYSICS
C- ART AND DESIGN, THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL 2:2
THIS WAS A

SKILLS
• Microsoft office strong
• Spanish, Portuguese - fluency • French – strong
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Planning skills
• Organizational skills
ACTIVITIES
I am a very active person who loves to compete in running races. I did the Tough Mudder 10 miler in September. I am into developing and improving and enjoy reading to always ensure I am learning. I am a team player and love working as part of a team. I am very good at focusing and organizing and so, tasks are always completed efficiently to the best of my ability. I am a fast learner and can take direction.