I’m a Chilean native Spanish speaker. Apart from my life in Chile, I have lived in the United States and Spain. I taught Spanish for the US Department of State and the University of Mary Washington for more than three years. I have an M.A. in Chilean and Hispano-American Literature and I have an M.A in Creative Writing in Spanish, I’m the author of three books, and worked for 20 years as an Industrial Civil Engineer. Currently, I’m living in Santiago.
My philosophy for teaching is straight forward. I think that learning a new language is an opportunity for changing the world, particularly your world. It’s a powerful tool for building new realities. My methodology involves connecting personal and business interests with the target language using deductive grammar and systemic thinking. In this way, we make up a team. We work with opinion articles, columns, and short stories which we should read previously for generating high-level talks and useful vocabulary that allow you to progress dramatically.
FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE (contractor) - Virginia, USA
I am working as a Spanish Language and Culture Instructor at the Department of Romance Languages at Foreign Service Institute, where I provide basic, intermediate, and advanced language instruction to U.S. government and other personnel. Providing Spanish language instructions in different levels using general and tailor methods. Providing cultural background from Chile and Latin America for supporting students in their future assigned countries. Assisting with evaluation of students and providing academic counseling. Preparing lesson plans for classes. Participating in producing audio or video training materials for instructional purposes.
I am working as a Spanish Language and Culture Instructor at the Department of Romance Languages at Foreign Service Institute, where I provide basic, intermediate, and advanced language instruction to U.S. government and other personnel. Providing Spanish language instructions in different levels using general and tailor methods. Providing cultural background from Chile and Latin America for supporting students in their future assigned countries. Assisting with evaluation of students and providing academic counseling. Preparing lesson plans for classes. Participating in producing audio or video training materials for instructional purposes.
2015 - 2015
Substitute Teacher
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY. Public Schools - Virginia, USA
In order to explore new alternatives in my career, to live a multicultural experience, to learn the American Culture, and improve my English skills, I worked as a substitute teacher in the Public Schools in Prince William County. Substitute Spanish teacher at CD Hylton High School (long term), and Rosa Park Elementary. Substitute teacher at Potomac View Elementary, Sinclair Elementary, Fitzgerald Elementary, and Rockledge Elementary (long term).