Dear Sir / Madam,

It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my application for the position of Spanish and/or French, Humanities, Multiculturalism or Research Teacher -or any other related position- in your company.

I am a versatile educator, with over 13 years of experience teaching foreign languages including, Spanish, French and English. I was born in Colombia and part of my family is French. After high school I lived in Paris, where I studied French Language and Civilisation, at La Sorbonne University, and have ever since being teaching Spanish and French.
Throughout my career I had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students ranging from young children to undergraduates and high-level professionals. As a result, I have developed a strong capacity to adapt to learners’ specific needs, in multicultural contexts, using effective listening and creative approaches to keep students focused and motivated. For instance, during my Bachelor Studies in Languages, I developed a teaching methodology for children and youth to learn Spanish and French using comics and slangs.
My qualifications include a Masters in Multicultural College Teaching and Learning from the University of Minnesota (US), where I created a learning method based on advertisements for Spanish courses, as a result from research in the Department of Spanish. I am also a – Commissioner in the Ministry of Education in Colombia for the Final State Foreign Language and Mother Tongue Examinations, a DELF Examiner approved by the French Ministry of Education, and have great experience in training students for taking DELE Examination. In one of my previous roles, as full-time Teacher and Scientific Area Coordinator in a public university in Colombia, I designed the foreign language curriculum for under and post graduate students.
Furthermore, the concept of education as empowerment of students to undertake their own learning, and instructors performing like facilitators of knowledge in context, is a core value of my teaching beliefs. Joining your teaching staff would present a new opportunity to both impact students’ life, and contribute to my professional growth by putting into practice the ongoing professional training opportunities in which I enrol on a frequent basis.
Due to my organisational competence and strong initiative, along with my capacity to perform well under pressure, I can play a critical role in any fast-paced teaching environment. Ultimately, I am confident that I can attain and improve upon the already high educational standards of any of your courses.
The enclosed resume will highlight my career achievements and showcase my dedication to education. I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you in order to discuss how my diverse skills and experience will enable me to make a valuable contribution for the benefit of your school principles.
Yours Sincerely,
Gabriel Castro