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Cecilia A.
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Speaks
Spanish
Native
French
Italian
Other
Russian
Certified English teacher with over 10 years of experience
Teaches
English
Speaks
Spanish
Native
French
Italian
Other
Russian
Certified English teacher with over 10 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From UruguayLiving in Other, Uruguay (00:12 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 25, 2026InterestsArtHistoryFilms & TV SeriesWritingReading
Hi everyone!
My name is Cecilia. I am a curious, detail-oriented person with a passion for languages and the arts. I’ve spent over a decade teaching, and I’m also a lifelong learner. I’ve studied languages both formally and on my own, so I understand the challenges (and the rewards!) of the process.
I enjoy exploring culture, history, and the small details that make everyday life interesting. While I have my own hobbies and interests, I’m equally excited to hear about yours! I keep my lessons patient and relaxed, creating a space where meaningful conversations help your English flow naturally.Me as a Teacher
In my lessons, the focus is always on real communication and using English to express yourself, not just memorizing words or rules. From my experience, the best way to progress is by using the language to share your own thoughts and stories.
I pay close attention to how you learn best and adapt each lesson to your goals and interests, whether you’re a beginner or more advanced.
I want you to feel comfortable making mistakes, as they are a natural part of the journey. My goal is to be a supportive guide and listener, helping you use the language with more confidence. My lessons & teaching style
What to Expect:
Personalized Lessons: Materials and exercises tailored to your level and specific goals.
Supportive Environment: Gentle corrections and encouragement so you can see mistakes as progress and improve at your own pace.
Engaging Conversations: We’ll explore a variety of topics to keep our conversations meaningful, practical, and fun. Examples include daily life, culture, articles, short stories, or current events.
Flexible Focus: Whether you want to practice speaking or focus on grammar and structure, we’ll work on what matters most to you.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- PDF file
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Video files
Certificates
Alianza Teaching Certificate (ATC) - Alianza Cultural Uruguay - Estados Unidos - 2013TEFL Certificate – Alianza Cultural Uruguay Estados Unidos (ATC), 2013:
Completed a one-year intensive online TEFL program, developing practical skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching English to students of all ages and levels (beginner to advanced). Studied methodologies including CLIL, Suggestopedia, TPR, and communicative approaches, with a focus on real-life language use, practical thinking, and interactive, culturally aware teaching.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - Current
Spanish & English Instructor
2013 - 2015
Language Instructor
Education
2013 - 2013
Other - Teacher of English as a Foreign LanguageTEFL Certification from a local, prestigious institution.
2022 - Current
Bachelor’s - LinguisticsBA (Bachelor of Arts) in Linguistics. Ongoing studies.
2020 - 2022
Other - Linguistics and LiteracyAssociate's Degree in Linguistics and Literacy.
Work Experience
2013 - 2013
Intern Teacher● Performed as substitute teacher with over 200 students of different levels, ages and backgrounds
● Assisted with test administration, lesson planning and material development
● Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
2014 - 2014
English Teacher● Educated over 150 students of different ages and levels in English grammar and conversational skills.
● Managed several internet-based language programs.
● Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
● Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress and prepared students for International English Tests.
2014 - 2014
Bilingual English Teacher● Taught over 30 students with behavioral issues.
● Collaborated with administrators to support needs of all students.
● Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
2015 - 2015
Bilingual English Teacher● Taught over 25 students.
● Increased students' engagement by leading interesting and diverse group activities
● Coordinated projects and events such as plays, dances and fairs.
2016 - Current
Private Tutor● Provided one-on-one and small group lessons for over 100 students internationally, in both English and Spanish, to help them develop writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills in those languages with a focus on real-life language use.
● Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests, including college entrance exams.
● Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify and correct weaknesses.
English Lessons
General English for Students of all Levels
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 10% off
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Lessons
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