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María Díaz Alfonso

London,Merton

Summary

Experienced Spanish educator with a strong focus on curriculum development and instructional leadership. Drive academic success by designing engaging and comprehensive Spanish programmes tailored to diverse learner needs across Years 7 to 11. Foster collaborative classroom environments and utilise innovative, communicative teaching methodologies to enhance language acquisition and student outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Curriculum Lead of MFL (Spanish)

Fulham Cross Academy
London, Hammersmith and Fulham
06.2025 - Current
  • Lead the development and implementation of the Spanish curriculum across KS3 and KS4, ensuring it is aligned with the new GCSE specification and national requirements.
  • Oversee the creation and adaptation of Schemes of Work to reflect the structure, content, and assessment style of the revised GCSE exams.
  • Design and produce high-quality teaching resources that are dynamic, engaging, and accessible for all learners, including those with SEND and EAL.
  • Ensure progression and consistency across year groups, embedding skills development and cultural knowledge throughout the curriculum.
  • Support departmental planning, standardisation, and moderation processes to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
  • Promote innovation and collaboration within the MFL team to raise attainment and foster a positive learning environment.
  • Monitor student outcomes and use data to inform curriculum decisions and targeted interventions.

Teacher of Spanish

Fulham Cross Academy
London , Hammersmith and Fulham
09.2021 - Current
  • Teach Spanish to students from Year 7 to Year 11, following the UK national curriculum and GCSE specification.
  • Design and deliver high-quality lessons that develop students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  • Plan and assess according to student needs, using data to inform teaching and provide targeted support.
  • Prepare students for GCSE examinations, including speaking assessments, writing tasks, and exam practice.
  • Use a range of strategies such as sentence builders, retrieval tasks, and modelling to support language acquisition.
  • Promote cultural awareness and enthusiasm for language learning through engaging activities and enrichment opportunities.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development, assessment moderation, and departmental planning.

Teacher of Spanish

Colegio Tierrallana- grupo Attendis
Huelva, España
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Planned and delivered engaging and age-appropriate Spanish lessons to primary-aged pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2.
  • Introduced children to basic Spanish vocabulary, phonics, and conversational structures through interactive activities, songs, and games.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet the needs of young learners, including those with SEND and EAL.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged curiosity about Hispanic culture and language.
  • Assessed pupils’ progress through formative activities and informal feedback, helping them develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers and school leadership to integrate Spanish into the wider curriculum and school events.

Teacher of Spanish

Queensmill School
London, Hammersmith and Fulham
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Fostered a positive learning environment with the implementation of dynamic teaching strategies.
  • Assisted colleagues in curriculum development to ensure consistency across all classes.
  • Improved student participation with the introduction of group work and role-play exercises.
  • Prepared students for oral presentations to boost their confidence and conversational skills.

Teaching assistant

Queensmill School
Londres, Reino Unido
12.2016 - 07.2017
  • Supporting the progress and well-being of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Use of clear and concrete verbal communication (ASD)
  • Training in early intervention and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Structuring and time-based planning for students with ASD
  • Development of emotional and social skills, fostering maximum independence and social inclusion

Education

Master's in Bilingual Education - Focused on second language acquisition, curriculum development, and inclusive teaching practices

Universidad internacional de la Rioja
La Rioja, Spain
09.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education - Education

Facultad de Educación- Universidad de Huelva
Huelva, Spain
09.2011 - 07.2015

LANGUAGES

C1 Inglés British Council (2018)
Advanced
B1 Inglés Trinity College London (2014)
Intermediate

Certification

Recent CPD sessions:

  • GCSE MFL (2024): Effective Phonics Teaching for the Read Aloud and Dictation Tasks – exploring strategies to embed phonics from KS3 onwards.
  • GCSE French, German, Spanish (2024): Unpacking the Speaking Exam – a detailed analysis of the new speaking exam format and assessment criteria.
  • Modern Foreign Languages: Conducting the Speaking Exam – improving confidence and accuracy in managing and assessing speaking exams.
  • GCSE French, German, Spanish (2024): Unpacking the Writing Exam – aligning teaching practices with the new writing component and expectations.

Timeline

Curriculum Lead of MFL (Spanish)

Fulham Cross Academy
06.2025 - Current

Teacher of Spanish

Fulham Cross Academy
09.2021 - Current

Teacher of Spanish

Colegio Tierrallana- grupo Attendis
09.2018 - 07.2020

Master's in Bilingual Education - Focused on second language acquisition, curriculum development, and inclusive teaching practices

Universidad internacional de la Rioja
09.2018 - 06.2020

Teacher of Spanish

Queensmill School
09.2017 - 07.2018

Teaching assistant

Queensmill School
12.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education - Education

Facultad de Educación- Universidad de Huelva
09.2011 - 07.2015

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