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Jose Alvarenga

Jose Alvarenga

Spanish Teacher
Calgary,Alberta

Summary

Accomplished Spanish Teacher with a proven track record at Calgary Board of Education and Almadina Language Charter Academy, enhancing student outcomes through innovative teaching methods and comprehensive progress reporting. Expert in classroom management and cultural awareness, I help improve language fluency and student engagement by incorporating authentic materials and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Almadina Language Charter Academyd
08.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.

Spanish Instructor

University of Calgary
09.2020 - Current
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
  • Utilized authentic materials such as newspapers, websites, podcasts in class assignments to enhance language fluency among students.
  • Promoted cultural awareness through the incorporation of authentic texts, films, and guest speakers from various Spanish-speaking countries.

Spanish Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2011 - 08.2024
  • Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering improvement in their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research related to second-language acquisition.
  • Utilized a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student performance objectively, providing valuable data for instructional decision-making processes.

Education

Diploma - DELE - Dilploma of Spanish Proficiency C2

Instituto Cervantes
Spain
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Culture

Universidad De Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Universidade De Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Education

Universidade Anhembi-Morumbi
Sao Paulo, Brazil
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Centro Universitario FIEO
Sao Paulo, Brazil
05.2001 -

Skills

Progress Reporting

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Soccer

Exercising

Hiking

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Almadina Language Charter Academyd
08.2024 - Current

Spanish Instructor

University of Calgary
09.2020 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Calgary Board of Education
09.2011 - 08.2024

Diploma - DELE - Dilploma of Spanish Proficiency C2

Instituto Cervantes
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Culture

Universidad De Salamanca
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Universidade De Sao Paulo
05.2001 -

Master of Arts - Education

Universidade Anhembi-Morumbi
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

Centro Universitario FIEO
05.2001 -
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