Maria Laura Esther Acevedo Flores
Barking,City of London
Summary
Dedicated bilingual Spanish Teacher with more than 15 years of experience teaching adults and secondary school students in London. Holds a Diploma in Education and Training, an ELE certificate in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, a BA (Hons) in Tourism with Business, and is currently studying MSc Project Management at Arden University. Experienced in planning and delivering engaging lessons, supporting learners from A1 to C2 level, and creating tailored teaching materials to meet a wide range of learning needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Spanish Teacher
Sole Trader
London
2020.04 - Current
- Deliver Spanish lessons to adult learners in both one-to-one and group settings.
- Teach across all language levels from beginner to advanced, aligned with CEFR standards.
- Develop personalised lesson plans and teaching resources based on learner goals and progress.
- Help learners strengthen speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a supportive environment.
Spanish Teacher
Cumberland Community School
London
2024.04 - 2024.07
- Taught Spanish to secondary school students in line with curriculum objectives.
- Planned and delivered structured lessons to suit different learning abilities.
- Promoted positive behaviour and active participation in the classroom.
- Supported students in developing confidence and accuracy in language learning.
Spanish Teacher
Mayflower High School
Essex
2024.03 - 2024.04
- Delivered Spanish lessons to school students using clear learning objectives and lesson structure.
- Adapted teaching methods and classroom activities to meet varied student needs.
- Contributed to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Reservation Specialist
BridgeStreet Serviced Apartments
London
2019.09 - 2020.04
- Managed bookings and customer enquiries in a professional and efficient manner.
- Demonstrated strong organisation, communication and customer service skills.
Central Reservations Office Operator
Radisson Blu Sussex
London
2018.07 - 2019.09
- Handled reservation enquiries and supported customers by phone and email.
- Maintained accuracy, attention to detail and high service standards.
Guest Service Coordinator
Radisson Blu Heathrow
London
2015.04 - 2018.07
- Coordinated guest support services in a busy hospitality environment.
- Worked collaboratively across teams while responding calmly under pressure.
Spanish Teacher
Cactus Language Training
London
2009.01 - 2015.12
- Taught Spanish to adult groups of up to 20 students.
- Delivered engaging lessons for a range of language levels and learning goals.
- Produced learning materials and activities to support learner development.
- Built positive relationships with learners from different cultural and professional backgrounds.
Spanish Teacher
Chris Polatch Foreign Language Courses
London
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Delivered Spanish language instruction to adult learners.
- Supported students in developing practical communication and grammar skills.
Education
Master of Science - Msc Project Management
Arden University
2025.04 -
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Education and Training
CECOS College London
LondonBachelor of Arts - Tourism with Business
University of Westminster
LondonCertificate of Higher Education - ELE Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
Cálamo y Cran
LondonSocial Science
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
LimaJournalism Studies
Journalism University Jaime Bausate y Mesa
LimaSkills
- Teaching Spanish to adults and secondary school students
- Lesson planning, delivery and classroom management
- Teaching across CEFR levels A1 to C2
- One-to-one and group teaching
- Creating tailored teaching materials and learning activities
- Student engagement and learner support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and adaptability
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
Affiliations
- History
- Travelling
- Teaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Msc Project Management
Arden University
2025.04 -
Spanish Teacher
Cumberland Community School
2024.04 - 2024.07
Spanish Teacher
Mayflower High School
2024.03 - 2024.04
Spanish Teacher
Sole Trader
2020.04 - Current
Reservation Specialist
BridgeStreet Serviced Apartments
2019.09 - 2020.04
Central Reservations Office Operator
Radisson Blu Sussex
2018.07 - 2019.09
Guest Service Coordinator
Radisson Blu Heathrow
2015.04 - 2018.07
Spanish Teacher
Cactus Language Training
2009.01 - 2015.12
Spanish Teacher
Chris Polatch Foreign Language Courses
2009.01 - 2010.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Education and Training
CECOS College London
Bachelor of Arts - Tourism with Business
University of Westminster
Certificate of Higher Education - ELE Certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
Cálamo y Cran
Social Science
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Journalism Studies
Journalism University Jaime Bausate y Mesa