LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS:
Los auxiliares de conversación aportan una gran riqueza al Programa Bilingüe de la Comunidad de Madrid y contribuyen positivamente a la comunidad educativa de nuestro centro, no sólo fomentando el desarrollo de las destrezas orales de los alumnos, sino también haciendo de embajadores culturales de su país de origen.
En el IES El Pinar, los auxiliares de conversación desempeñan un papel muy activo como miembros del equipo bilingüe. Durante el curso 2019/20, elaboraron un vídeo de presentación de nuestro centro para las jornadas de acogida del alumnado de los colegios adscritos a nuestro centro. Además, colaboran muy activamente aportando ideas y actividades para las jornadas culturales del mes de junio. Durante el presente curso, una de nuestras auxiliares colabora muy activamente en la gestión de la publicación de la newsletter de nuestro centro, en la que también participan el resto de auxiliares aportando artículos de temas culturales de sus países de origen o de consejos para mejorar la destreza oral en las pruebas externas de capacitación lingüística.
Este año en El Pinar contamos con cuatro auxiliares de conversación (Language Assistants) que vienen de Gales, California, Florida y Filipinas, y participan en las asignaturas de Inglés, CC Sociales, Educación Plástica y Visual, CC Naturales, Música, Tecnología y Educación Física.
Emma
Hi, I’m Emma! I was born and raised in Los Angeles California. I received a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Cornell University in Ithaca New York. After graduation I immediately left the cold of the East Coast to teach in the Bay Area (Northern California). For the last two years I taught Elementary school for Teach for America, both third and second grade, and it was one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of my life. This is my first year teaching at El Pinar and I’m pleasantly surprised that I’m enjoying teaching older students so much. I currently help teach English, Art, Music, and Technology for 1st and 2nd of ESO. I’ve enjoyed getting to know my students, and engaging in conversations about everything from present perfect to Billie Eilish’s new music. I can’t wait for more time at this school. This is my first time in Spain and I look forward to a time where it is safe to travel.
Bianca
Hello, I'm Bianca! I'm from Manila, Philippines. It's my second year as an assistant in El Pinar. I've helped out in many different classes like English, Art, PE, and History and I'm grateful to be working with fantastic teachers and students!
Before this, I worked in advertising for a few years. As much as I loved my job as a writer, I decided to come to Spain for a new experience— and it's been incredible so far! Looking forward to growing and learning together with the students.
Olivia:
Hi I’m Olivia. I’m from a town in North Wales, UK. I graduated from University of Liverpool in German, Spanish and Portuguese. I first fell in love with Spain when I did my Erasmus in Valencia, so I came back as soon as I finished my degree. I love languages and am really passionate about how they can enrich our lives with experiences that we stay with us forever. I chose to come to Spain to teach English because I want all children to have those opportunities ahead of them, too.
During my first year at El Pinar I primarily worked with 1st and 2nd of ESO and this year I have been working with 4th ESO and 1st Bachillerato. I’ve loved every moment here so far and continue to try and find fun and engaging content that the students can relate to. We do a lot of speaking practice with a focus on expanding our range of vocabulary; learning new synonyms, idioms, verbs etc. I love this job - it is so rewarding to see the students grow personally and advance academically! The students are great!
Roberto
Hello! I’m Roberto, an English language auxiliar from the United States, Florida specifically. I graduated with a degree in Biology and Cultural Anthropology, I’ve also studied Fine Arts. I enjoy teaching with projects, games, and activities to engage the students mentally and physically. I’ve been an Auxiliar in both València and Madrid. Prior to being an auxiliar in Spain I worked with doctors and free-lanced as a graphic designer. I love being in Spain and traveling around discovering new things to eat and experience! Also I love eating, so if anyone makes a good croqueta let me know.