Bartolome M. - Language Teacher / Cover Supervisor

United Kingdom

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 2 months

London, United Kingdom

Language Teacher / Cover Supervisor

Oasis Hadley Academy

Delivered lessons in Italian and Spanish, incorporating translation exercises
Created and adapted bilingual teaching resources
Maintained multilingual communication with students, parents, and staff
Supported diverse learners and promoted cultural awareness in lessons

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

London, United Kingdom

Supply Language Teacher / SEN Support

Various London Secondary Schools

Delivered MFL lessons in Italian, Spanish, and French across various schools
Designed written materials with linguistic accuracy and accessibility
Supported students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and special needs
Applied translation and cross-linguistic strategies in support settings

Jan 2010 - Present

16 years

Freelance Translator & Proofreader

Self-employed

Translated documents from English ↔ Italian / Spanish: educational content, general legal/admin materials, and personal documents
Edited and post-edited machine-translated texts (MTPE)
Ensured linguistic clarity, tone consistency, and contextual accuracy
Currently developing a portfolio to transition fully into translation work

Jan 2010 - Dec 2021

12 years

London, United Kingdom

Language Teacher / Cover Supervisor

Enfield Grammar School

Taught Spanish and French from KS3 to KS5 with a focus on grammar and writing
Supported language exams, coursework translation, and cultural studies
Maintained bilingual communication for parent outreach and reporting
Contributed to language-focused extracurricular and intercultural events

Waiter, Barista, Counter Assistant

Various Hospitality & Customer-Facing Roles

Developed strong interpersonal and multilingual communication skills
Worked in culturally diverse and fast-paced environments

Summary

Multilingual professional with a strong background in language teaching, grammar, and written communication, now transitioning into the translation and localisation field.

Experienced in adapting, editing, and proofreading educational and general-purpose texts.

Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and culturally aware, with excellent communication and time-management skills.