Licensed Multilingual ESL & Spanish Educator

Renáta Mareková

Burbank, IL • 708-***-**** • ********@******.**.**

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE (ILLINOIS)

● Professional Educator License (PEL) – World Language: Spanish (PK–12)

● ESL Endorsement (Temporary Approval through 2029) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Licensed ESL and multilingual educator with 15+ years of international teaching experience across Europe, Asia, and the United States. Expertise in delivering communicative, student-centered instruction for diverse learners, including adult education and K–12 settings. Skilled in lesson design, assessment, and language acquisition strategies that support real-world communication and academic success. Particularly experienced in adult ESL instruction and workforce-focused language development. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Online Language Instructor (English, Spanish, Czech) Independent & Learnlight 2020–Present

● Teach 1:1 and small-group lessons to adult learners and one school-age student

● Currently instruct 6 active students across different proficiency levels

● Design customized lesson plans focused on communication, grammar, and fluency

● Use digital tools to increase engagement

● Conduct ongoing assessment and adapt instruction to learner progress ESL Instructor (Part-Time / Community Program)

PODER, Chicago, IL 2020

● Delivered English instruction to adult Spanish-speaking learners

● Focused on practical communication skills for daily life and workplace integration

● Adapted lessons for mixed-level learners in multicultural settings Language Teacher (Multilingual Instruction)

Business Institute & Academy 2015–2019

● Taught English to multilingual adult and teenage learners

● Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments

● Differentiated instruction to support diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds Head English Teacher

CTP, Xiamen, China 2013–2015

● Led English instruction for 130 students (ages 18 months–12 years)

● Supervised and supported a team of 5 teachers

● Organized cultural immersion activities to enhance language learning ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Translator & Interpreter (Freelance) 2004–Present

● Provided interpretation in English and Spanish in community and service settings

● Supported communication for multilingual clients in real-life contexts SKILLS

● ESL Instruction

● Spanish Language Instruction

● Lesson Planning & Student Assessment

● Differentiated Instruction

● Classroom Management (multilingual, multi-age groups)

● Online Teaching & Virtual Instruction

● Educational Technology: Quizlet, Canva, Wordwall, Plickers

● Bilingual Education & Second Language Acquisition

● Material Development & Curriculum Adaptation

LANGUAGES

Spanish (native) • English (near-native) • Czech (native) • Slovak (native) Russian (advanced) • German (basic)

EDUCATION

● M.Ed., Teaching Spanish as a Second Language – University of Barcelona

● M.A., Language & Literature Research – University of Valencia

● M.A., International Relations & Foreign Trade – Madrid

● Bachelor’s Degree (Licenciate Equivalent), English Studies – University of Valencia / Oslo

● Bachelor’s Degree (Licenciate Equivalent), Slavic Studies – University of Granada

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