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Caroline Jean Quintanar


My Blog: http://arthistorycq.tumblr.com/

Summary

I have a strong passion for Art History and its relationship to Spain and its culture. Upon graduating from the University of Arizona in May 2009, I moved to Spain to teach English.

 

I am interested in pursuing a MA in Medieval Art and Architecture that will lead to a PhD.

 

Careers opportunities I am interested in are in the fields of art, art education, art history, museum work, museum study,art conservation,teaching and EFL, language instruction, ESL

Work History

English Learning Centre

Madrid, Other, Spain
Sep 2011 - Present
English Teacher 

I teach small groups of adolescents and adults. I focus on all areas of English to provide a complete learning experience so that the students can improve and excel in all areas. I prepare students for both the First Certificate Exam and the Certificate in Advanced English exam.

Ideon FS

Madrid, Other, Spain
Feb 2010 - Jan 2012
English Teacher 

I taught business English classes to the employees of Ideon FS. I taught specific classes for the technical support staff, administrative staff and computer programming staff. I also prepared various employees for the FCE exam and the PET Exam.

Freelance

Madrid, Spain
Aug 2009 - Oct 2010
Private English Tutor 

I taught one to one classes to adults and adolescents across the city. I taught all levels and prepared various students for official exams.

Canterbury English

Madrid, Other, Spain
Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
English Teacher 

I completed my TEFL course training with Canterbury English in June 2009. I taught in an English summer camp in Léon, Spain. I taught ages 5 to 12 years old. All activities were in English along with 2 hours each day of formal classes.

Barcelona- Sant Celoni, Other, Spain
Jun 2010 - Jun 2010
English Teacher 

I taught in an English summer camp in Sant Celoni, Spain. Games and Excursions were done in Spanish/Catalan and educational activities were done in English. Each day there was 1 hour of formal class.

Alcalá de Henares, Other, Spain
Jul 2010 - Jul 2010
Photographer 

Canterbury English works with Grupo Mundo en Red both in Léon and Alcalá de Henares. Parents can access daily photos of their child's time at the camps. I accompanied the teachers, students and monitors throughout the day documenting their activities, classes and excursions.

JGilbert Footwear

Tucson, AZ, United States
Nov 2007 - May 2009
Sales Associate 

JGilbert Footwear is a high-end shoe boutique that specializes in comfortable fashionable footwear and handmade quality cowboy boots. I worked closely with customers, building personal relationships. My main tasks were merchandising the showroom, creating window displays and above all exceptional customer service. I worked various trunk shows, special events and private shows.

I kept close relations with all my clients by informing them when new merchandise arrived, sending mailings and emails with products that may interest them and tending to their personal style needs and requests.

Partners Management

Tucson, AZ, United States
Mar 2007 - Nov 2007
Real Estate Intern 

Basic clerical tasks: filing, organization, and updating databases.

 

Organized and prepared vendor proposals, revised leases and was in charge of maintenance calls.

Education

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ, United States
Aug 2005 - May 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Art History, Spanish

I majored in Art History and minored in Spanish. I focused on Medieval and Renaissance Art History, specifically Spain.

Skills

Spanish

(Advanced)
7-9 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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I studied Spanish throughout high school and minored in Spanish in college. I have been living in Spain for 3 years and speak on a daily basis.

 

I have advanced conversation skills, listening comprehension, and writing skills.

Microsoft Office

(Expert)
10+ Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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I am proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Research/ Internet Research

(Rockstar)
5-6 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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I used my research skills intensively throughout high school and college. With the abundance of information and accessibility to world libraries my internet research skills are superb. I currently use these skills to prepare interesting and engaging lessons for my students.

Customer Service

(Rockstar)
7-9 Years Experience, (Last Used 1-2 years ago)
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I have exception customer service skills. I enjoy working with people and building relationships with customers/clients and peers.

Teaching

(Advanced)
3-4 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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I have ample experience in both formal instruction and private tutoring. My strong qualities lie in language instruction and art history instruction. I have experience teaching various ages and levels.

Interests

Art History: Medieval Art and Architecture, Romanesque and Gothic Churches (Specifically Spain)

 

Art

 

English

 

Spanish

 

Languages: Interested in learning German and French

Certifications

Certified TEFL Teacher

(Certified by Canterbury English)
Jun 2009 - Has no expiration

I have completed the 120 hour course and received my TEFL certification in Madrid, Spain. 

Educational Experience

Spring 2007: Certified note-taker for students with disabilities CLASS: Roman Art and Architecture

 

Spring 2008: Certified note-taker for students with disabilities, CLASS: Medieval Art and Architecture.

 

Fall 2008: President of Art History Club

 

Spring 2009: I was a private Art History tutor to various students, specializing in Medieval Art and Architecture

 

 

Objective

My objective is to obtain postgraduate education in Medieval Art History and Architecture and to teach Art History in English abroad.

 

I have experience in both fields and am looking to obtain more advanced qualifications.

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