Colin Holsington

English Teacher

HERE'S MY STORY

I'm an English teacher, originally from California now living in Spain, with over 10 years of experience. I'm engaging, motivating, and creative - all qualities I put forward in helping my students advance with confidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

External Professor
MASTERS PROGRAM OF PAINTING, UNIVERSITY PAIS VASCO/EHU
OCTOBER 2016 - CURRENT
-Instructing course: Painting, Audiovisual Mediums and Other Expressions
-Developing conceptual and aesthetic impact of artistic work
-Guiding group critiques emphasizing on analysis and constructive feedback

Language Assistant (Auxiliar de Conversación)

ZURBARAN ESKOLA C.E.I.P.
OCTOBER 2017 - JUNE 2019
-Teaching conversation skills to primary school children
-Reinforcing English grammar through speaking
-Creating lessons using group work, projects and presentations

SAN ADRIAN INSTITUTUA
OCTOBER 2017 - JUNE 2015
-Teaching conversation skills to middle school children
-Responsible for listening and speaking curriculum
-Designing fun and interesting sessions for learning language and culture

ERANDIO B.H.I.
OCTOBER 2015 - JUNE 2013
-Teaching conversation skills to high school children
-Responsible for listening and speaking curriculum
-Prepare students for standardized tests; Cambridge, First Exam, Selectividad

C.E.I.P. DANIEL MARTÍN - ALCORCÓN
OCTOBER
-Assisting primary school teachers in all subjects
-Participant in a new bilingual program in Madrid
-Prepare students for standardized tests, Movers, Flyers, PET

English Teacher

KOMA LANGUAGE SERVICES
OCTOBER 2012 - JUNE 2013
-Teaching A2 level English course to Adults
-Preparing students for obtaining certification via EOI
-Focusing on grammar, pronunciation, listening and simple writing

LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS
OCTOBER 2012 - JUNE 2013
-Imparting English classes with an emphasis on business
-Providing students with security, fluency and confidence in speaking
-Focusing on understanding many different accents and customs

EDUCATIONAL INFO

University of Pais Vasco/EHU
PHD DOCTORATE CONTEMPORARY ART
- Estimated graduation date: May 2023

University of Pais Vasco/EHU
MASTER OF FINE ARTS INVESTIGATION AND CREATION IN ART
- Graduated: May 2014

University of California Santa Barbara
Bachelors degree
Double major:
Bological sciences
art studio
- Graduated in 2004

SKILLS

-Quickly adapts to the level and specific needs of students
-Fluent user of current technology
-Identifying and integrating students interests into lessons -Creativity and innovation

REFERENCES:

Elena Iturriza
English Director Zurbaran Eskola CEIP



Estibaliz Sanz
Professor & English Director Erandio BHI



Ester Ortuondo Vilaplana
Head of English Department San Adrian Institutua