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NADIA CRANTOSQUI

La Plata

Summary

Experienced ESL-EFL teacher and EN<->ES translator passionate about bridging languages and cultures. With over 10 years of experience as an English Tutor both locally and internationally, as well as an EFL teacher for secondary school and university students, I have developed a student-centered, communicative approach that incorporates innovative teaching methods and task-based learning to keep students engaged and motivated. Through extensive experience, I have gained a deep understanding of cultural sensitivities and effective communication strategies. Additionally, I possess strong skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and language assessment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Live-In English Tutor

Voxy
01.2023 - Current

Currently working as part of a global team to foster a positive learning environment for in-company students, by implementing effective classroom management strategies and creating a safe space for all to learn and grow at the personal and professional level. Continuously updating teaching methods by attending professional development workshops and staying current with educational research findings.

Secondary School English Teacher

CEF Castañeda, Sagrado Corazón De Jesús, Caminante
03.2016 - 12.2023
  • Designed project-based learning experiences, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

English Teacher

ICANA (Instituto Cultural Argentino Norteamericano)
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing group tutoring sessions tailored to their needs.
  • Was continually assessed in a collaborative and empathic way by senior teachers in order to ensure high-quality teaching and a student-centered, communicative approach.
  • Leveled students and found the suitable course for them according to their goals, proficiency and needs.
  • Worked as a teacher in an educational-cultural NGO with almost 100 years of history, a highly innovative profile and recognized in the ELT environment.
  • Worked in a well-organized institutional environment with an educational and cultural focus.

English Tutor

Englishonlinetv
01.2013 - 02.2017
  • Increased student confidence in spoken English through consistent practice and constructive feedback during conversational exercises.
  • Prepared students for international tests (FCE-TOEFL-IELTS-CAE) by teaching relevant concepts and fostering good language and communication command.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.

Graduate Adjunct for Traducción Literaria 1

Universidad Nacional de La Plata
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assisted the lead teacher for the third-year University subject Traducción Literaria 1 [Literary Translation I] in providing attention to students, controlling attendance and correcting translations.
  • Gave lessons on certain literary translation topics, such as linguistic variety and cultural translation.
  • Participated in literary translation research on how to teach literary translation to university students, leading to the publication of the book "Problemas de traducción. Enfoques plurales para su identificación y tratamiento" (EDULP)
  • Took part in international events and lectures on teaching and translation.


University Teacher

Universidad Nacional De La Plata
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Established a supportive learning environment for students entering the degrees of English Teaching, Translation and Research in order to foster their confidence and growth.
  • Taught the diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities on the topics of identity, memory and gender.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to the University database.
  • Enhanced students'' writing abilities through constructive feedback and structured revision processes.

Post-editor

MGM Lingüistic Solutions
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Worked effectively post-editing machine-translated educational content as part of a global team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Learned about the US's educational system, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

English Spanish Sworn Translation Degree -

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA PLATA

M.D. -

Universidad De Ciencias Sociales Y De La Empresa
Buenos Aires

Masterʼs degree - Comparative Literature

Universidad Nacional De La Plata
La Plata, Argentina
05.2025

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Patience and empathy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Adapting teaching methods
  • Group instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Storytelling abilities
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Collaborative learning
  • Peer collaboration
  • Teaching strategies
  • Cross-cultural communication

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/11/89
  • Nationality: Argentinean

Accomplishments

  • Short Story Award by Fundación Pescar, 2016.
  • English Language Essarp Prize, 2006.

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Live-In English Tutor

Voxy
01.2023 - Current

Post-editor

MGM Lingüistic Solutions
03.2022 - 04.2023

University Teacher

Universidad Nacional De La Plata
02.2022 - 02.2024

Graduate Adjunct for Traducción Literaria 1

Universidad Nacional de La Plata
01.2020 - 01.2022

English Teacher

ICANA (Instituto Cultural Argentino Norteamericano)
01.2017 - 01.2020

Secondary School English Teacher

CEF Castañeda, Sagrado Corazón De Jesús, Caminante
03.2016 - 12.2023

English Tutor

Englishonlinetv
01.2013 - 02.2017

English Spanish Sworn Translation Degree -

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LA PLATA

M.D. -

Universidad De Ciencias Sociales Y De La Empresa

Masterʼs degree - Comparative Literature

Universidad Nacional De La Plata
NADIA CRANTOSQUI