An educator with 20 years of experience teaching Spanish, Humanities, History, and Literature in diverse settings. Holds an M.A. in Spanish from the University of Oregon and a B.A. in Hispanic Studies from Aberdeen University, with concentrations in comparative literature, second language acquisition, and curriculum development. Currently enrolled in a PGCE Education course at Leeds Beckett University (expected completion August 2025). Has taught Spanish and Humanities at international schools in Wuxi and Kunshan (China) since 2019, and English at schools in Wuhan (China) and Yokohama (Japan). Skilled in fostering language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and critical thinking through engaging lessons. Proficient in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese. Experienced in curriculum design, academic research (presented a paper on Medieval Spanish literature), organizing language conversation courses, and freelance translation/voice-over work.