JOSE ALBERTO GOMEZ SORIA
Pasadena
Summary
- Single Subject Teaching Credential, Spanish
- Bilingual Authorization
A dedicated, empathetic, and resourceful Spanish teacher with over six years of experience in diverse educational settings. My passion for learning and teaching languages has taken me to different countries, fostering both personal and professional growth. As a team player, I excel at multitasking and managing high-pressure situations to help students achieve their maximum personal and academic potential.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Glendale Unified School District
Glendale
08.2023 - Current
- Teach AP Spanish Language and Culture and AP Spanish Literature and Culture, delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to develop advanced language proficiency and cultural competency.
- Provide differentiated instruction across multiple Spanish levels and English Language Development (ELD), supporting diverse learners.
- Offer individualized feedback to promote student growth and achievement.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive, engaging learning environment.
Spanish Teacher
St. Mary's High School
Cheshunt
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Taught Spanish language classes to high school students, enhancing their linguistic and cultural competencies
- Provided personalized support and feedback to help students achieve their academic goals
- Collaborated with colleagues to promote an inclusive and engaging learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds
English Teacher
iTutorGroup
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Taught English as a foreign language to Chinese-speaking students aged 6-15 and adults, following a curriculum developed by iTutorGroup and Oxford University Press
- Focused on developing key language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing
Spanish Language Resident and Instructor
Pomona College
Claremont
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Designed and instructed lessons for undergraduate students with intermediate and advanced Spanish proficiency
- Led weekday language tables to stimulate conversation in the target language
- Organized cultural events for students and residents of the Foreign Language Center
Education
M.A. - English Studies
University of Jaén
Spain01.2019
Certification Course - Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language
Instituto Cervantes
Granada, Spain01-2016
M.A. - Teaching Foreign Languages
University of Granada
Granada, Spain01.2015
B.A. - English Language and Literature
University of Granada
Granada, Spain01.2014
Software Development - Software Engineering
Codeworks
Remote01.2022
Skills
- Language instruction
- Native Spanish Speaker
- Parent-teacher communication
- Feedback provision
- Student engagement
- Individualized learning
- Teamwork
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Glendale Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
St. Mary's High School
08.2020 - 08.2022
English Teacher
iTutorGroup
03.2020 - 08.2020
Spanish Language Resident and Instructor
Pomona College
08.2017 - 06.2019
M.A. - English Studies
University of Jaén
Certification Course - Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language
Instituto Cervantes
M.A. - Teaching Foreign Languages
University of Granada
B.A. - English Language and Literature
University of Granada
Software Development - Software Engineering
Codeworks