JUAN DAVID DE ARA LÓPEZ
Dubai
Summary
Dedicated Spanish Teacher with 11 years of experience in the British curriculum (GCSE, IGCSE, IB) and international settings in the UK, Thailand, and Dubai. Expertise in delivering engaging language instruction and tailoring lessons to enhance student progress. Committed to creating a motivating learning environment and actively contributing to school community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Emirates International School Jumeirah
Dubai
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver Spanish across Secondary and IB (MYP & DP)
- Plan and assess in line with international curriculum standards
- Track student progress and provide targeted feedback
- Contribute to school life through extracurricular activities
- International School, Dubai, UAE
Spanish Teacher
Hua Hin International School
Hua Hin
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Taught Spanish across Primary, Secondary and IB
- Adapted lessons to suit a range of abilities and learning needs
- Led on student progress tracking and assessment
- Contributed to school events, trips, and wider school life
- Experience working within FOBISIA schools
- International School, Hua Hin
Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Colchester Academy
Colchester, Essex
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Led the MFL department, overseeing curriculum and staff
- Monitored student progress and implemented strategies to improve outcomes
- Delivered high-quality teaching with strong student engagement
- Managed behaviour effectively to maintain a positive learning environment
- Led initiatives to improve GCSE outcomes across the department
- Secondary School, Colchester, Essex
Spanish Teacher
Colchester Academy
Colchester, Essex
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Delivered GCSE Spanish across multiple year groups
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons to support student progress
- Assessed and tracked student performance in line with school policies
- Supported department initiatives to improve GCSE outcomes
- Contributed to improving GCSE results through targeted intervention strategies
- Secondary School, Colchester, Essex
Primary and Physical Education Teacher (Placement)
CEIP La Luz
Tenerife
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered lessons and supported classroom teaching
Primary and Physical Education Teacher
CEIP Punta Brava
Tenerife
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Designed and implemented engaging activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes
Education
Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language - language pedagogy, assessment, and student motivation
Universidad Miguel de Cervantes
Spain12-2024
Degree in Primary Education and Physical Education - Emotional Education, Society, Family and School, Learning and Development of Personality, Physical Education Didactics, English Language, Spanish Language
University of La Laguna
Spain06-2017
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) -
03-2018
Skills
- Language instruction
- Curriculum delivery
- Curriculum planning
- Student assessment
- Behaviour management
- Mixed-ability differentiation
- Behaviour management
- Classroom management
- Engagement strategies
- Educational technology
- Data tracking
- Educational technology
Languages
Spanish
English
Custom
- Introduction to Speech, Language and Communication, The Communication Trust, 2022-01-01
- GCSE Spanish: Exam Preparation Support, AQA, 2022-01-01
- Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, Ongoing
Interests
- Music
- Sports
- Reading
- Beach
- Travelling
Sports and music.
- Padel
- Football
- Volleyball
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Emirates International School Jumeirah
08.2025 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Hua Hin International School
07.2023 - 07.2025
Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Colchester Academy
07.2020 - 07.2023
Spanish Teacher
Colchester Academy
09.2018 - 07.2020
Primary and Physical Education Teacher (Placement)
CEIP La Luz
01.2015 - 01.2016
Primary and Physical Education Teacher
CEIP Punta Brava
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language - language pedagogy, assessment, and student motivation
Universidad Miguel de Cervantes
Degree in Primary Education and Physical Education - Emotional Education, Society, Family and School, Learning and Development of Personality, Physical Education Didactics, English Language, Spanish Language
University of La Laguna