Teachers:
If you have a valid working visa in Australia as well as having qualifications and experience as a Spanish language teacher and you're interested in working for us, please send us a copy of your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Gabriela Heinz
Nationality: Argentinian
Education: Tertiary
Teaching Experience: More than 7 years, teaching in Spain, Hong Kong, England and Australia, to young children, teenagers and adults alike. Also specialized in teaching Business Spanish, Legal Spanish, Pronunciation and Conversational Spanish.
Hobbies: Drama, knitting, trekking, movies, reading, cooking.
What do you like most about teaching Spanish?
I love to think that I'm helping them to connect with my culture. They already have an interest in it, and I feel happy to help them develop that. I like to think that by teaching them I make new friendshinps between cultures possible. I also learn a whole lot by teaching: about my own language, about the people I teach and about the place in which I'm teaching. I thrive by working with people and nurture myself from them. And I must say, I love what I do and I have a lot of fun!
What do you think you offer your students:
I try to be as encouraging as possible. Sometimes understanding grammar and learning vocabulary are not enough to communicate, but actually gathering the courage to speak the language is, from my point of view, essential.
When we're learning as adults we tend to be shy because we're scared to make mistakes. What we don't understand is that by making mistakes we learn and that you don't need to be 100% accurate to convey the meaning of what we want to say. I try to teach my students to give it a try, ever in they're not sure they're saying the right thing.
I also teach them to think about the language and to have fun with it. We associate learning with hard work and difficulty, but it doesn't need to be: it can be fun and rewarding, and to make it so is my main goal as a teacher.
How would you describe yourself?
I am commited, enthusiastic, easy going and generally a happy person. As a teacher I am approachable, and I'm all the time studying and finding new material and ways of teaching. I try to make my explanations as simple as possible, and provide my students with resorces to improve their knowledge.
Ana Marina Tovar
Nationality: Colombian
Education: Psychologist with further studies in Neurophysiology. Currently Undertaking a masters in human resources
Teaching Experience: Experience in developing thinking abilities, assessing intellectual process and teaching Spanish to both children and adults.
Hobbies: Cooking, exercising, reading and watching movies.
What do you like most about teaching Spanish?
Sharing my culture and passion for Spanish language.
What do you think you offer your students: Enthusiasm, a friendly and fun environment to learn and good teaching skills.
How would you describe yourself?
A cheerful, passionate and caring person that loves challenges and enjoy interacting with different cultures and learning from them.
Paola Ibañez
Nationality: Chilean
Education:
· English – Spanish Translator, minor in Foreign Trade
Vicente Perez Rosales University, Santiago, Chile.
· TEFL Certification, Teaching English as a Foreign Language University of California, Irvine, United States.
· English Teacher & Bachelor of Education
Vicente Perez Rosales University, Santiago, Chile.
· Master in Applied Linguistics, TESOL
University of Melbourne, Australia
Teaching Experience:
- Spanish Teacher 4 years
Various schools around Melbourne
- Head Academic Coordinator
EducaUC English Program Santiago, Chile.
- English Lecturer,
Vicente Perez Rosales University. Santiago, Chile.
- Academic Coordinator English Program,
Duoc UC Professional Institute,
Alameda Campus Santiago, Chile.
- English Lecturer and Spanish Teacher for Assistants
Duoc UC Professional Institute Santiago, Chile.
Hobbies:
Reading novels, going to the gym, meeting friends
What do you like most about teaching Spanish?
I enjoy seeing the enthusiasm in my students’ eyes and motivating them to keep on learning Spanish and its relevant culture. Most of all I love nourishing enough confidence in my students so they may communicate their thoughts, feelings and desires in Spanish however they may wish.
What do you think you offer your students:
I am a committed teacher who is willing, able and happy to answer any questions relating to Spanish that a student may have. I believe I provide a relaxed atmosphere where students may immerse themselves and maximize their learning experience.
How would you describe yourself?
Responsible, committed and open to new ideas.
Erika Camara
Nationality:
Uruguayan
Education:
BSc (Hons)- Monash University. I have undertaken "Spanish studies" during my science degree.
Currently: PhD Student in Medical Science.
Teaching Experience:
-Gymnastics coach (3 years)
-Teaching at the Spanish Cat since 2006.
-Also currently tutoring in the Department of Physiology, Monash University.
Hobbies:
Reading, debates, playing the guitar, traveling, watching movies and documentaries.
What do you like most about teaching Spanish?
The opportunity of meeting people of different backgrounds and ages.
The challenge of making the classes interesting and fun while learning a beautiful language.
The rewarding experience of seeing my students' progress every week.
What do you think you offer your students:
An interactive dynamic and fun class where we use different techniques for learning (games, conversations, reading, etc)
How would you describe yourself?
Motivated, determined and patient.
Jan Peterson
Nationality: Venezuelan
Education: Bsc in Biology
Teaching Experience:
One year in Government literacy programs in Venezuela. One and a half years at the Spanish Cat and other language schools.
Hobbies:
Japanese language and culture, Scuba Diving, Outdoors activities.
What do you like most about teaching Spanish?
When I moved to Australia, to me was a big surprise finding how popular Spanish is in Melbourne!. I love everything that has to do with foreign countries, languages and cultures. Meeting my students and finding out how interested they are in my own culture and then having the opportunity to teach them is one of the most rewarding experiences about working as a Spanish teacher.
What do you think you offer your students:
I left biology, the subject I studied at University, to work as a Spanish teacher. I did it because I love teaching, I love cultures and this is the most rewarding job I've ever had. So from me, always expect motivation, the best of my moods and easy going learning :)
How would you describe yourself?
Easy going, active, positive, big fan of nature, cultures, food and languages. A bit lazy at home :)
Gabriela Bazan
Nationality: Argentinean
Education: University degree, translator and teacher
Teaching Experience: over 20 years by now. In Argentina. Mexico and Australia, where I taught at university Argentina), in private schools and companies (Mexico) and in Spanish schools (Australia).
Hobbies: making Tiffany lamps and stain glass windows. Walking.
What do you like most about teaching Spanish? Trouble shooting the difficult areas of the language. Being able to provide clear explanations that everybody understands.
What do you think you offer your students: useful tools for communication and a passion for learning more.
How would you describe yourself? Enthusiastic, patient, with a sense of humour. Unorthodox.