Experience with a Strong background in student engagement and interdisciplinary instruction

Raffael A. Iglesias Toronto, Canada ESL / ELL EDUCATOR & LANGUAGE SPECIALIST TESOL-Certified | Secondary & Adult Learners | Academic, Conversational & Business English Experienced educator with over 15 years of teaching across ESL, humanities, and visual arts, specializing in English as a Second Language, speaking fluency, pronunciation, academic writing, and critical-thinking-based language instruction. Proven ability to teach diverse learners from elementary through adult professionals in both online and in-person environments. CORE ESL & LANGUAGE TEACHING SKILLS ESL / ELL Instruction (Beginner to Advanced) Conversational English & Spanish Fluency Development Pronunciation & Listening Comprehension Linguistics-informed Speaking Instruction Culturally responsive & trauma-aware teaching Student-centered, discussion-based learning PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE ESL & Spanish LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION ESL Instructor – Speaking, Linguistics & Business English SGIC Learning Academy | Toronto | 2018 – Present Delivered ESL instruction focused on spoken fluency, pronunciation, listening skills, and workplace English Supported international students in academic readiness and professional communication Adapted instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse learners Tailored lessons to student goals, assessments, and language proficiency Focus on language development through discussion, presentation, and inquiry