About Ely

Qualifications

Education has been a driving force in my career, and I’ve worked hard to build a solid foundation of qualifications which include:

C2 Proficiency in English Certificate by The University of Cambridge 

 Prior to achieving C2 level, I successfully attained certificates for C1 Advanced and B2 First levels, showing a steady progression in mastery.

The C2 Proficiency Certificate demonstrates advanced communication skills and a strong grasp of grammar, both vital for effective teaching.

BTEC Education and Training Level 3 Award

 This is a specialised qualification aimed at preparing individuals to teach adult learners, typically at the college level. It focuses on both the theoretical and the practical aspects of teaching. It includes a practical teaching component, where you teach a group of adults (who are also taking the course) on a different subject.

Teaching Assistant Level 2 Certificate NCFE

 This course prepared me to be a Teaching Assistant.

Supporting English as an additional language

Endorsed Learning Programme by CACHE.

Two Years of Teacher Training at Instituto de Formación Docente

 I completed 2 out of 4 years of Teacher Training (I have an incomplete certificate with all the subjects and the grades that I obtained). During those two years, I gained an in-depth understanding of educational strategies and methods, as well as knowledge on subjects such as psychology, pedagogy, and didactics. This training also included teaching practice at schools, allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world classroom settings.

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)

 I have also completed a variety of online courses to enhance my knowledge and skills, including:

• The Bilingual Brain
• Teaching Methods and Strategies
• Teaching Online
• Learning and Memory

Teaching Experience

I’m passionate about teaching Spanish because I believe that language is a bridge to culture and connection.

I have been teaching Spanish as a private tutor for ten years, during which I have gained a deep understanding of the school curriculum and I developed an effective way of teaching Conversational Spanish to adults, focusing on real-life communication scenarios and practical language use.

Before moving to the UK, I gained valuable experience working at a Kumon Centre and as a private tutor. 

In England, I served as a volunteer Language Assistant and transitioned into a Teaching Assistant role. I also collaborated with a team of volunteer translators at Coursera for over five years, translating online courses from English to Spanish to make education more accessible for Spanish-speaking learners.