Luke is an Aspiring Spanish Teacher looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant Role - Confident, Charismatic with Outstanding Potential
Luke is a dynamic and academically exceptional graduate actively seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant or Spanish Academic Mentor role. With a First-Class degree in History from UCL and a Distinction-expected MA in Modern History from Complutense University of Madrid, he brings impressive intellectual depth, cultural fluency, and a genuine passion for teaching.
Having taught English to learners of all ages across Spain and the UK, Luke is now focused on contributing his language expertise, leadership potential, and warmth to a secondary school setting. He aspires to train as a Spanish teacher and is ready to make an immediate impact in the classroom.
Education & Qualifications
- MA Modern History: Complutense University of Madrid - Distinction expected
- BA (Hons) History: University College London - First Class
- A Levels: History (A), Chemistry (A), Geography (B)
- GCSEs: 13 Graded A*-B including English, Maths and Science
- DELE Spanish C1: Instituto Cervantes
- TEFL Level 5 Certificate: TEFL Academy (168-hour, accredited)
Experience Summary
Luke combines teaching experience, academic research, and translation work with a clear ability to inspire, adapt, and lead in educational environments. His international background and multilingual communication skills make him exceptionally well-suited to supporting pupils in modern foreign language classrooms and beyond.
- Delivered business and general English lessons across all age groups and ability levels in Spain, focusing on grammar, pronunciation, and exam preparation.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for teenage English learners at IRMO, enhancing language acquisition through engaging online content.
- Translated historical and cinematic texts from Spanish to English, honing attention to detail and cultural nuance.
- Produced academic research for Fundación Felipe González and international history projects, demonstrating critical thinking and professional writing skills.
- Provided in-class support to Year 9 students with learning difficulties, assisting lesson comprehension and supporting positive behaviour management.
Key Strengths
- Fluent Spanish speaker with deep cultural insight and international teaching experience
- Outstanding academic background with strong written and verbal communication
- Natural classroom presence with an empathetic, encouraging teaching style
- Skilled in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons
- Highly organised, adaptable, and driven to pursue a career in MFL teaching