About Me

I worked as a medical laboratory technologist in the United States before changing my career to teaching. I have been teaching English as a foreign language now for eight years. Teaching allows me to connect more with people while helping them to reach their goals which is something I enjoying doing. I studied a masters in Multicultural and Bilingual Education in Madrid while doing an internship at a nearby high school. I also have a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA).

Learning a foreign language is a challenge that I understand personally which is why I am patient and supportive in my teaching style. My classes are very communicative and interactive. They incorporate all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. There is often an emphasis on speaking as students usually want to practice this the most. I correct their grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation when speaking. I can also adapt the amount of grammar focus according to the student’s preferences and interests.

2021 – Present
Online English Teacher
David Teaches English, LLC
 
2018 – 2021
English Teacher
ListenUp Spain
Madrid, Spain
 
2016 – 2018
English Teacher
American Language Academy
Madrid, Spain
 
2013 – 2016
English Language Assistant
Ministry of Education of Spain
Madrid, Spain
December 2015
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
International House
Madrid, Spain
 
2014 – 2015
Masters in Multicultural & Bilingual Education
University of Alcalá
Alcalá de Henares, Spain
 
2005 – 2010
Bachelors in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Rush University
Chicago, USA

English: Native

Spanish: DELE Nivel C1 (Advanced)