Heather Jayne Simmonds

Licenciatura en ciencias sociales - Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree, Upper Second-class Honours
Post Graduado de Educaccion (Child Development)
Level 4 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - (CELTA), Pass (Grade B), University of Cambridge

Experiencia:
As detailed in my CV, I have worked for a variety of language schools, in Spain and London, where cultural awareness and innovation have played an important part in nurturing, engaging and driving learners to obtain the necessary skills for effective communication. My desire and motivation to maintain professional development, has led me to undertake a number of engaging courses and workshops over the years. In addition, the advances of technology provide me with a global platform to share and reflect learning experiences with the aim of improving my teaching skills and extending my knowledge and understanding of sustainable education for future generations.

Besides being friendly, positive and self-motivated, I embrace the demands that a rapidly changing world can have on teaching and education. For example, the necessity to adapt to online teaching during the pandemic, encouraged me to further explore the possibilities of remote teaching. I have recently gained further experience working for a global EdTech company which I find professionally stimulating and rewarding. It provides me with the opportunity to work with a range of students from different backgrounds and cultures and I appreciate the opportunities that online learning brings to both teachers and learners. Teaching on various virtual platforms has allowed me to adapt and apply new skills with the aim of facilitating and encouraging student motivation and engagement. I have recently enrolled on a Cambridge accredited course which focusses specifically on teacher training for remote teaching, so I can continue to provide an effective, productive and inclusive learning environment for students.

I am British, confident in spoken Spanish and have permanent Spanish residency.