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Tania Mujica-Romero

Watford,Hertfo

Summary

Experienced educator with a strong background in secondary education and a qualification in Spanish language teaching. Demonstrates expertise in psychological understanding, children's literature knowledge, and the application of various learning styles. Proficient in educational technology use, lesson planning, and classroom management. Skilled in motivating students and fostering an engaging learning environment. Committed to continuous professional development and training to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

MFL Qualified Teacher Status Spanish

Wembley High Technology College
Wembley, United Kingdom
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Teaching and Lesson Planning : Taught 17 hours per week across KS3 and KS4, including Year 8 nurture group for students with SEND. Planned and co-planned lessons, shared resources, and led speaking sessions for Year 12 and Year 13 students.
  • Assessment and Feedback : Marked students' work according to departmental policy, provided detailed feedback, and planned feedback lessons. Used formative and summative assessment data to inform teaching and support student progress.
  • Classroom Management and Parental Communication : Established clear classroom routines, maintained high expectations for student behaviour and work quality, and created a positive learning environment. Communicated effectively with parents through regular phone calls and attendance at Parents Evenings.
  • Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.

Spanish Teacher (Voluntary job and observer)

Eltham Hill College
Eltham, United Kingdom
06.2024 - 07.2024

- Teaching French and Spanish lessons all allocated areas of curriculum insert additional information as required (key stages 3, 4 and 5)

– Organizing classes and taking responsibility for the progress of lessons

– Maintain discipline whilst motivating pupils and facilitating the children's development to meet agreed targets

– Planning, preparing, presenting and marking classes in an imaginative, positive, stimulating and active way, facilitating development and meeting the needs of the whole ability range within the classes.

  • Fostered enthusiasm for foreign languages by implementing interactive teaching techniques.

Spanish Teacher and HLTA (PT)

Bonneville Primary School
Clapham, United Kingdom
05.2016 - 04.2023
  • Spanish Curriculum Delivery : Supported the delivery of the modern foreign languages curriculum across Nursery to Year 6, implementing a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum for students aged 4-11 years.
  • Student Progress and Development : Monitored and supported the overall progress and development of students, including those with special needs, by providing regular feedback, developing individual education plans (IEPs), and participating in planning and review meetings.
  • Classroom and Behaviour Management : Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, assisted in creating a stimulating educational environment, and maintained professional standards through continuous professional development and in-service training.

Spanish Teacher

Cactus Language School
London, United Kingdom
01.2009 - 01.2023
  • Part time teaching groups up to 16 students 2 hours weekly from beginner level A1 to advance C3.
  • Planning and making resources interesting enough to engage the students and use activities to encore their progress in the language.
  • Keeping attendance records every week and assessment individuals and group progress

Family Outreach Worker

York Gardens Children's Centre
Wandsworth, United Kingdom
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: Wandsworth (Local Authority) based at York Gardens Children's Centre
  • Children's Centre Management : Supported the manager and deputy in overseeing Children's Centre services, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, and maintaining up-to-date compliance with legislation and OFSTED requirements.
  • Community Engagement and Support : Developed community projects for families with children under five, provided individual advice and support sessions for parents, and facilitated weekly play development sessions and monthly Parent's forums.
  • Planning and Reporting : Contributed to the annual business plan for the Children's Centre, delivered quarterly outreach reports to advisory board members, and maintained a database of activities and services provided.
  • Improved access to resources with concentrated efforts on facilitating connections between disadvantaged individuals and social services.

Deputy Manager and Acting Manager

St Peters' Children Centre/ Nursery
Battersea, United Kingdom
01.2009 - 12.2013
  • Extensive Teaching Experience: Over 20 years of experience teaching Spanish as a second language at various levels in the UK, including secondary schools and colleges in Venezuela.
  • Advanced Qualifications: BA in Education (Spanish), MA in Science of Education, postgraduate specialisation in Teaching, GCSE in English, Early Years Professional Status, and HLTA certification.
  • Curriculum and Assessment: Planned and assessed students from A1 to advanced levels, supporting the delivery of the MFL curriculum across key stages, and helping students achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
  • Professional Development and Technology Integration: Participated in professional development courses, incorporated technology into lessons, and implemented effective behaviour management strategies.

Deputy Manager

Zoom Nurseries Ltd.
, United Kingdom
07.2008 - 12.2008
  • Leadership and Administration : Deputised for the Manager, liaised with Local Authorities and professionals, assisted in recruitment, and managed databases using Microsoft Office.
  • Curriculum and Child Development : Facilitated planning with staff to meet children's needs according to the EYFS curriculum, maintained developmental records, and ensured compliance with OFSTED regulations.
  • Health, Safety, and Behaviour Management : Responsible for Health and Safety standards, SENCO, and Equal Opportunities, acted as a behaviour support officer, and supported general administration tasks.

Early Years Developmental Stage Leader and Third in Charge

Zoom Nurseries Ltd.
12.2007 - 06.2008
  • To be able to cover admin when it was required.
  • To liaise with Local Authority and other professionals (SENCO, EY professionals, health authorities, training providers).
  • To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development.
  • To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards, SENCO and Equal Opportunities appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.

Lead Practitioner BS3

Zoom Nurseries Ltd.
10.2006 - 11.2007
  • Daily running of the room (12 children, aged 1 to 2 and a half years old, and 4 other team members).
  • To ensure ratios for lunchtime and holidays.
  • To ensure good practice in my team at all times.
  • To plan and organize child age appropriate activities based on FS curriculum and Birth to Three Matters framework.
  • To supervise fellow staff (6 staff plus part time students).
  • To plan and organise child age appropriate activities based on EYFS curriculum and Birth to Three Matters framework.

Lead Practitioner Launch Pad

Zoom Nurseries Ltd.
07.2004 - 09.2006
  • Daily running of the room (25 children, aged 3 ½ to 5 years old, and 4 other team members).
  • To work closely with my team to ensure a quality standard of care.
  • Planning, coordinating a balanced EYFS Stage Curriculum for 30 preschool children.
  • Managing a small team of staff.
  • To liaise with parents daily and meet the specific needs of individual children.
  • To foresee needs of special needs children to ensure full integration within the nursery settings.
  • To Work with an adviser from the local authority to improve resources for a child with Special Needs (Down Syndrome).
  • To assess and record keeping of the children's progress.

Spanish Teacher (PT)

A la Isla Hispana.
Hammersmith, United Kingdom
01.2003 - 06.2004
  • To plan interesting activities to encourage the children to learn Spanish.
  • To look after the best interest of the children all the time.
  • To coordinate outside activities promoting games as a strategy to teach Spanish.
  • To work closely with the parents to facilitate the children's learning.

Spanish Tutor

Ben Valentin
01.2001 - 06.2004
  • To plan and organise child age appropriate learning activities in Spanish, based on Home Education (American teaching program DOMAN).
  • To take initiative and appropriate actions when it was needed to ensure the well-being of children. (Food, recreational and physical activities, bath and sleep).
  • To make creative learning resources in Spanish to teach the children.
  • Working with children and family in their home.

Spanish Teacher

Nicaragua Campaign of Solidarity
09.2001 - 07.2002
  • To plan Spanish lessons for two groups of adults. Beginners & Intermediate.
  • To offer feedback to them about their own progress.
  • To organise activities for assess the students' progress.

University Lecturer

Pedagogic University
01.1998 - 07.2000
  • Company Overview: Venezuela
  • To coordinate, plan and asses' activities for about 4 groups of 25 people, who were studying to become a teacher.
  • To analyse different theories of learning. (Cognitive theory, Constructivist Theory, etc).
  • To go through the child development psychology.
  • To use IT resources to make the learning process more interesting.
  • Venezuela

Secondary school Teacher

09.1991 - 07.2000
  • Planning, teaching Spanish (Castellano) and assessing children from year 7 to year 10.

Education

HLTA -

TQUK
London
06.2019 - 01.2020

Early Years Professional status -

Kingston University
London
01.2009 - 01.2010

NQV3 Management - undefined

Smart Training
06.2007 - 08.2008

English Adult literacy - Level 2

Lewisham College
10.2007 - 03.2008

GCSE English - undefined

Greenwich Community College
09.2005 - 06.2006

MA diploma in Education's Science - Psychology Child development

National University Simon Rodriguez
09.1998 - 07.2000

Postgraduate Degree Specialist in University Teaching -

Univeridad Santa Maria
Venezuela
09.1998 - 07.2000

Qualified Teacher Status -

TES
London
04.2023 - 04.2025

Skills

  • Psychological understanding
  • Children'S literature knowledge
  • Learning styles application
  • Educational technology use
  • Second language teaching
  • Training and Development
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Spanish Language teaching qualification
  • Classroom planning
  • Secondary education

Additional Information

I am willing to learn and a fast learner, I am able to work on my own initiative and as a part of a team, I have experience meeting tight deadlines, I am reliable, hard working and trustworthy

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Italian
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Custom

Upon request

Affiliations

  • Knitting, travelling, photography and technology

Timeline

Spanish Teacher (Voluntary job and observer)

Eltham Hill College
06.2024 - 07.2024

MFL Qualified Teacher Status Spanish

Wembley High Technology College
04.2023 - 05.2025

Qualified Teacher Status -

TES
04.2023 - 04.2025

HLTA -

TQUK
06.2019 - 01.2020

Spanish Teacher and HLTA (PT)

Bonneville Primary School
05.2016 - 04.2023

Family Outreach Worker

York Gardens Children's Centre
01.2014 - 03.2016

Early Years Professional status -

Kingston University
01.2009 - 01.2010

Spanish Teacher

Cactus Language School
01.2009 - 01.2023

Deputy Manager and Acting Manager

St Peters' Children Centre/ Nursery
01.2009 - 12.2013

Deputy Manager

Zoom Nurseries Ltd.
07.2008 - 12.2008

Early Years Developmental Stage Leader and Third in Charge

Zoom Nurseries Ltd.
12.2007 - 06.2008

English Adult literacy - Level 2

Lewisham College
10.2007 - 03.2008

NQV3 Management - undefined

Smart Training
06.2007 - 08.2008

Lead Practitioner BS3

Zoom Nurseries Ltd.
10.2006 - 11.2007

GCSE English - undefined

Greenwich Community College
09.2005 - 06.2006

Lead Practitioner Launch Pad

Zoom Nurseries Ltd.
07.2004 - 09.2006

Spanish Teacher (PT)

A la Isla Hispana.
01.2003 - 06.2004

Spanish Teacher

Nicaragua Campaign of Solidarity
09.2001 - 07.2002

Spanish Tutor

Ben Valentin
01.2001 - 06.2004

Postgraduate Degree Specialist in University Teaching -

Univeridad Santa Maria
09.1998 - 07.2000

MA diploma in Education's Science - Psychology Child development

National University Simon Rodriguez
09.1998 - 07.2000

University Lecturer

Pedagogic University
01.1998 - 07.2000

Secondary school Teacher

09.1991 - 07.2000
Tania Mujica-Romero