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Julio Henríquez Munita

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Spanish
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307
class
Spanish
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22
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307

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Spanish
Native
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English
B1

About Me

I’m a Chilean native Spanish speaker. Apart from my life in Chile, I have lived in the United States and Spain. I taught Spanish for the US Department of State and the University of Mary Washington for more than three years. I have an M.A. in Chilean and Hispano-American Literature and I have an M.A in Creative Writing in Spanish, I’m the author of three books, and worked for 20 years as an Industrial Civil Engineer. Currently, I’m living in Santiago.
My philosophy for teaching is straight forward. I think that learning a new language is an opportunity for changing the world, particularly your world. It’s a powerful tool for building new realities. My methodology involves connecting personal and business interests with the target language using deductive grammar and systemic thinking. In this way, we make up a team. We work with opinion articles, columns, and short stories which we should read previously for generating high-level talks and useful vocabulary that allow you to progress dramatically.
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Teacher Stats

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timetable6 years ago
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class307
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Schedule

Résumé

schoolEducation

2018 - 2019
Master´s degree in Creative Writing
UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA - Sevilla, España
Focus in Creative Writing in Spanish
2006 - 2008
Master´s degree in Literature with a concentration in Chilean and Hispanic American Literature
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE - Santiago, Chile
Focus in Chilean and Hispanic American Literature
1987 - 1996
Professional degree in Industrial Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE - Santiago, Chile

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2016 - 2018
Spanish Language and Culture Instructor
FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE (contractor) - Virginia, USA
I am working as a Spanish Language and Culture Instructor at the Department of Romance Languages at Foreign Service Institute, where I provide basic, intermediate, and advanced language instruction to U.S. government and other personnel.  Providing Spanish language instructions in different levels using general and tailor methods.  Providing cultural background from Chile and Latin America for supporting students in their future assigned countries.  Assisting with evaluation of students and providing academic counseling.  Preparing lesson plans for classes.  Participating in producing audio or video training materials for instructional purposes.
2015 - 2016
Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON - Virginia, USA
I am working as a Spanish Language and Culture Instructor at the Department of Romance Languages at Foreign Service Institute, where I provide basic, intermediate, and advanced language instruction to U.S. government and other personnel.  Providing Spanish language instructions in different levels using general and tailor methods.  Providing cultural background from Chile and Latin America for supporting students in their future assigned countries.  Assisting with evaluation of students and providing academic counseling.  Preparing lesson plans for classes.  Participating in producing audio or video training materials for instructional purposes.
2015 - 2015
Substitute Teacher
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY. Public Schools - Virginia, USA
In order to explore new alternatives in my career, to live a multicultural experience, to learn the American Culture, and improve my English skills, I worked as a substitute teacher in the Public Schools in Prince William County.  Substitute Spanish teacher at CD Hylton High School (long term), and Rosa Park Elementary.  Substitute teacher at Potomac View Elementary, Sinclair Elementary, Fitzgerald Elementary, and Rockledge Elementary (long term).