Shona Nectoux

Tengo más de 12 años de experiencia en la enseñanza a adultos y niños. También he trabajado como asistente de enseñanza en escuelas primarias en el Reino Unido y Estados Unidos.

September 2021 – August 2022

English Teacher

Cambridge School, Granollers, Barcelona

I am teaching both teenagers and adults classes online. The classes range from one-to-one and group classes, including general English, speaking & listening, and business English.

Duties include:

Teaching general English and business English on Zoom or MS Teams

Writing termly reports on students’ progress

October 2018 – August 2020

English Teacher

Advanced Languages, Barcelona

I taught English as a Foreign Language to adult learners in-company, including a wide-range of levels from Beginners to Advanced. I provided my students with the necessary skills to communicate efficiently in English, covering all skill areas.

Duties included:

Teaching general English and business English to adults in-company

Writing termly reports on students’ progress

Sept 2017 – July 2018

English Teacher

Cambridge School, Parets del Valles, Barcelona

My students' ages ranged from two-year olds to adults. 

Duties included:

Teaching general English to children and adults

Creating craft activities to do with young learners

April – June 2017 

ESL Instructor (part-time)

Southeast Community College, Lincoln NE, USA

I taught English as a Second Language to adults from a variety of countries, as part of a federally funded programme for immigrants and refugees. 

Duties included:

Teaching general English to adults

General administration, such as reporting attendance, providing information on learning goals/outcomes for federal grants

July 2015 – June 2017 

Online English Teacher (part-time)

Rosetta Stone, Remote Location, US

I taught online lessons to learners who were located in various countries around the world. I primarily taught intermediate to advanced business English. 

Duties included:

Teaching business English online (adults one-to-one and small groups)

Writing student feedback after each class for learners’ companies and other teachers

Grading written and spoken assignments

October 2015 – June 2017 

Teaching Assistant 

Hartley Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools, NE, US

I assisted in a preschool class at a local elementary school working with children aged three to five. 

Duties included:

Teaching small groups of children or providing one-to-one support to children

Assisting during whole class activities

August 2015 – July 2017

Yoga Instructor

Lincoln Yoga Center, NE, US

I instructed yoga to adults of various levels and ages. I also taught yoga to children during the summer months.

August 2013 – December 2014 

English Teacher 

International House, Buenos Aires, Argentina

I taught general English and exam preparation classes to young learners and adults in Argentina. 

Duties included:

Teaching general English and Cambridge exam preparation (adult and teen classes)

Supporting extra-curricular activities (competitions and kids’ club events) 

September 2012 – July 2013

English Teacher

British Council, Casablanca, Morocco

I taught different age groups in Morocco across a wide range of levels from beginners to advanced. In addition I taught aviation English at a university

Duties included:

Teaching young learners (juniors and seniors) and adults (beginners to advanced)

Teaching aviation English at a university

Organising and teaching extra-curricular art and craft classes 

September 2011 – July 2012

English Teacher (part-time) 

British Council, Bona Nova, Barcelona, Spain

I taught English to young learners from the age of 3 upwards. I created materials and activities in order to make them age-appropriate and engaging to ensure effective classroom management.

Duties included:

Teaching children (primary)

September 2011 – July 2012

English Teacher (part-time)

International House, Barcelona, Spain

I taught both young learners, from the ages of 11 – 17, and adults, up to Pre-Proficiency level.

Duties included:

Teaching children, and adults (beginners to advanced)

September 2009 – July 2011 

English Teacher

Cambridge School, Cardedeu, Spain

I gained experience of teaching a wide range of levels and ages, from three-year olds to adults.

Duties included:

Teaching children, and adults, including Business English, private and group classes

Teaching exam levels such as PET and First Certificate English

Feb 2008- July 2009 

Learning Support Assistant

Muswell Hill Primary School, London

I supported students with special needs, learning difficulties, and pupils for whom English is an additional language. 

Duties included:

Providing children with individual learning support 

Teaching small groups of children with learning difficulties

Established a homework club and assisted with the upkeep of the school website

Master’s Degree in Creative Illustration

October 2018 – June 2020; BAU (Barcelona University of Design), Barcelona, Spain

Cambridge CELTA Young Learners Extension

September 2012; British Council, Rabat, Morocco

Cambridge CELTA

Aug 2008 – Nov 2008; International House London

BA Honours Digital Arts with Photography: First

2000 – 2003; London College of Music & Media