PABLO GRANDE
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Creative and enthusiastic Spanish Teacher. Deep empathic thinking and strong teamwork skills developed throughout my degree in Education and enhanced further in my professional career. Experienced in creating an inspiring, engaging and safe classroom environment. I keep up-to-date on new teaching trends and always strive to deliver the best teaching experience possible. My goal is to instil in students a passion for the Spanish language, help them become successful learners and arouse their curiosity about the Hispanic culture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Spanish Teacher
The Lyceum School
London, UK
04.2024 - Current
- I currently work on Thursdays and Fridays at The Lyceum School as a Spanish Teacher and Cover Teacher from Reception to Y6
- Key responsibilities:
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the students at all times
- Lesson planning, classroom, and behaviour management to ensure all students are developing
- Creating innovative and engaging lesson plans
- Ability to impart knowledge in a fun and memorable way
- Adapt the lessons to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
- Make the most of TEL tools to ensure dynamic and more attractive lessons
- Marking, reports, and assessments
- Monitoring student's progression term-by-term
- Engaging children of all abilities including SEN students
- Working with teaching colleagues to plan and coordinate work
- Report writing and administration such as register taking and health and safety documents
- Maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment for all students
- Attending to duties, meetings, school trips, and clubs
Spanish TA
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
London
09.2018 - 03.2025
- In September 2018, I joined Bute House
- I currently work there Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- My job is to support the Spanish teacher with specific responsibility for the bilingual students
- I also coach the Upper School Football Team
Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Falkner House Boys' School
London
09.2022 - 12.2023
- I joined Falkner House as a Spanish Teacher on Thursdays and Fridays. I taught Spanish from Y3 to Y6.
Supply Teacher
Vibe Teaching Agency
London
09.2018 - 09.2022
- On Mondays and Tuesdays, I worked as a Supply Teacher in Primary and Secondary schools
Spanish Teacher
Fircroft Primary School
London
03.2021 - 07.2021
- I joined as a Spanish Teacher (Tuesdays) via Vibe Teaching Agency
- The contract ended in July 2021
- The school decided to move Spanish lessons from Tuesday to Thursday for the next academic year and this change made it incompatible with my current position
Spanish Teacher
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
London
01.2020 - 07.2020
- I joined as a Spanish Teacher (Mondays and Tuesdays), originally on a long-term basis
- However, the job ended in July 2020
- The agency (Vibe Teaching) informed me that there was a restructuring in the Academy and due to budget cuts and the Covid-19-Pandemic, they decided that they no longer offer Spanish classes during the 2020/2021 academic year
Spanish TA (Volunteer)
Kelmscott Secondary School
London
09.2017 - 07.2018
- During the 2017/2018 academic year, every Monday and Tuesday, I volunteered at Kelmscott Secondary School where I supported the MFL teachers and helped the students improve their Spanish language skills
- I had the same responsibilities as a Spanish teaching assistant
Team Leader/Supervisor
Nando's Chickenland
London
01.2015 - 07.2018
Waiter
La Tagliatella
Salamanca
06.2014 - 11.2014
Street Fundraiser
Spanish Red Cross
Gijon
09.2013 - 01.2014
Waiter
Gordon Ramsay's Foxtrot Oscar
London
09.2012 - 07.2013
PR and Barman
Peter's Pub
Salamanca
10.2008 - 01.2010
Education
CPD course - GCSE French & Spanish Language & Pedagogy Training
King's College London
London 10.2017 - 05.2018
University Degree - Education degree with a major in Foreign Language: English
Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA)
Salamanca, Spain 10.2008 - 06.2012
Graduate Certificate - Bilingual Education
Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA)
Salamanca, Spain 10.2008 - 06.2012
Ecclesiastical Declaration of Academic Proficiency (DECA) - Religious Education
Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA)
Salamanca, Spain 10.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Behaviour management
- Empathy
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Commitment to school policies
- Language teaching enthusiasm
- Experience in different school backgrounds
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
The Lyceum School
04.2024 - Current
Spanish Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Falkner House Boys' School
09.2022 - 12.2023
Spanish Teacher
Fircroft Primary School
03.2021 - 07.2021
Spanish Teacher
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
01.2020 - 07.2020
Spanish TA
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
09.2018 - 03.2025
Supply Teacher
Vibe Teaching Agency
09.2018 - 09.2022
CPD course - GCSE French & Spanish Language & Pedagogy Training
King's College London
10.2017 - 05.2018
Spanish TA (Volunteer)
Kelmscott Secondary School
09.2017 - 07.2018
Team Leader/Supervisor
Nando's Chickenland
01.2015 - 07.2018
Waiter
La Tagliatella
06.2014 - 11.2014
Street Fundraiser
Spanish Red Cross
09.2013 - 01.2014
Waiter
Gordon Ramsay's Foxtrot Oscar
09.2012 - 07.2013
University Degree - Education degree with a major in Foreign Language: English
Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA)
10.2008 - 06.2012
Graduate Certificate - Bilingual Education
Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA)
10.2008 - 06.2012
Ecclesiastical Declaration of Academic Proficiency (DECA) - Religious Education
Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA)
10.2008 - 06.2012
PR and Barman
Peter's Pub
10.2008 - 01.2010
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