Gretchen Tapanan
English Teacher with HR/Admin Experience
Teaching Portfolios:
Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
Teaching Experience
English Teacher
English Teacher
Colegio Mirabal International School
Boadilla de Monte, Madrid, Spain
September 1, 2021 – June 24, 2022
●Teaching English to S1, S2, S3, S4, and 1st Bachillerato students
●Cambridge exam preparation: FCE and CAE, including PISA preparation for S4 students.
Teaching Experience
Early Years Teacher
II
International Aravaca
C. Sta. Bernardita, 3, 2803, Madrid, Spain
December 9, 2022 - Present
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Teaching English to pre-nursery students
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Plan and prepare materials and activities in close collaboration with other teachers.
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Speak to parents and carers about their children's development.
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Monitor children's progress and report any issues.
English Teacher
Colegio Mirabal International School
Boadilla de Monte, Madrid, Spain
September 1, 2021 – June 24, 2022
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Taught English to S1, S2, S3, S4, and 1st Bachillerato students
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Cambridge exam preparation: FCE and CAE, including PISA preparation for S4 students.
Language Assistant
Communidad de Madrid
Website: https://www.comunidad.madrid/
Consejeria de Educacion y Juventud
CEIP Monte de El Pardo, Madrid, Spain
October 1, 2020 - June 14, 2021
● Helped students to prepare for KEY and PET speaking exams.
● Assisted teachers in their daily class routines and activities.
● Helped students to practice their speaking skills, especially pronunciation and intonation.
● Prepared fun lessons, activities, and games to teach the English language.
● Assisted teachers in assessing students' speaking skills.
Language Assistant
Up International
Website: http://www.upinternationaleducation.com/
International Education Provider
Colegio Alborada in Alcala de Henares, Madrid, Spain
September 18, 2017 – June 14, 2020 (3 school years)
● Assisted secondary students in learning English through daily conversations.
● Assisted teachers in preparing secondary students for Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE).
● Taught fun and interactive lessons and activities for complimentary classes.
● Prepared speaking evaluation reports of students.
English teacher
Grupo Alventus
Website: http://www.grupoalventus.com
Extracurricular Activities Provider
Placido Domingo School in Mendez Alvaro, Madrid, Spain
October 3, 2016 – May 31, 2020 (3 school years)
● Taught English extracurricular classes to preschool students, ages 4 years old and 2nd of Primary.
● Prepared lesson plans and evaluation reports of students.
English teacher
Forenex
Website: https://www.forenex.com
Wonderful Summer Camps
Ucles, Cuenca, Spain
July 2018. July 2019. July-August, 2020
● Taught English classes to Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate level students, ages 8 - 14 years old.
● Prepared fun games and interactive activities.
● Prepared lesson plans and evaluation reports of students.
English teacher
Cool School Pozuelo
Website: http://www.coolschool.es
English Academy in Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, Spain
September 17, 2018 – June 21, 2019
● Taught English classes to primary students, ESO students, and adults with different levels of ability.
● Helped students prepare for their FCE, PET, and Pre-CAE exams.
Freelance English teacher
Private Tutorials (Madrid area)
September 2016 – June 2017
● Taught private English lessons and tutorials to students of different ability levels and ages.
● Assisted professional and undergrad students in preparing their CV's and for their English interviews.
English teacher
Escuela Infantil (El Parque de Pozuelo)
Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid
November 2, 2016 – July 31, 2017
● Taught English extracurricular classes to infant students, ages 2 - 3 years old.
Online ESL teacher
Bibo Global Opportunity / Engoo
Website: https://teach.engoo.com/app/teach?biboLegacy=true
Japanese Established Online English School in the Philippines
June 28, 2014 - April 15, 2015
● Taught online English classes to Japanese and Spanish students. Provided the desired or fitting lesson materials for students: Business, Pronunciation, TOEIC, Daily News, Speaking and Listening, Travel/Culture, Free Conversation for beginners, intermediate, advanced, including children (25 minutes one on one class through Skype)
● Conducted LINE chat free conversation to Japanese students (15 minutes and up to 5
students at the same time).
● Pioneered the testing of a new class for comic reading (Manga) and discussion (15 minutes one on one through Skype).
HR Experience
International Recruiter
Betting Connections
Website: https://www.bettingconnections.com/
Malta
July 1, 2015 - February 7, 2016
● Contacted applicants and possible candidates within Europe.
●Conducted phone, skype, and personal interviews with candidates.
● Conducted interview preparation to candidates through personal, skype, and phone.
Part-time Recruiter
Bibo Global Opportunity / Engoo
Website: https://teach.engoo.com/app/teach?biboLegacy=true
Cebu City, Philippines
March 13, 2014 - January 2, 2015
● Conducted in-house recruitment through phone and Skype interviews.
● In-charge of team reports, attendance, the number of candidates contacted, and team status.
● Acted as Assistant Supervisor: Supervised the team and coached team leaders.
● In-charge of face to face interview for walked-in applicants and initial interview for new team members.
● In-charge of Skype interviews with senior applicants.
● In-charge of conducting systems check to candidates and online teachers: Evaluated the suitability for teaching online through internet speed checking and made sure all gadgets were working and background was suitable for students' learning
HR Representative / CompBen POC for sites 1 & 3
Stream International Global Services, now acquired by Convergys-Concentrix
Website: https://www.concentrix.com/
Cebu City, Philippines
October 1, 2012 - June 21, 2013
● Overall In-charge of Compensation and Benefits administration for 2 sites (Cebu 1 & 3).
● HR Admin officer of Cebu 3 site.
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Direct Acess Corporation
Cebu City, Philippines
March 19, 2012 - July 30, 2012
● Compensation and Benefits supervisor.
● Involved in decision-making and initiatives in improving the CompBen procedures.
● Provided constant communication to all employees regarding benefits processes and updates.
● Supervised the timekeeping process: In-charge of supervising 1 subordinate - Timekeeping Assistant.
HR Assistant (General Functions)
Bombardier Transportation (Shared Services) Philippines Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
May 31, 2010 - September 16, 2011
●Recruitment In-charge: Prepared job postings, sorted and screened applicants, scheduled applicant interviews, facilitated hiring requirements, and conducting employee orientation
● Employee Relations In-charge: Issued employment certificates, in-charge of facilitating company activities.
● Compensation and Benefits In-Charge: Timekeeping, government and company benefits administration, and other related concerns
● Industrial Relations: Prepared PEZA requirement of expatriate managers and site director, prepared necessary HR docs for VISA requirements of employees with training outside the Philippines.
● HR Admin functions: HRIS and 201 file maintenance, in-charge of HR reports, staff personnel manpower reports.
● Provided administrative assistance to the HR Manager and Site Director.
Employee Welfare Services Specialist
SPi Technologies Inc., now SPi Global
Website: https://www.spi-global.com/
Cebu City, Philippines
June 2, 2008 - June 7, 2010
● Compensation and Benefits In-charge.
● In-charge of Clinic services: supervised nurses, made sure the company physician is available, and wellness activities.
● Employee Relations In-charge: Issued employment certificates, served Disciplinary Action memos, supervised the approval of board postings, facilitated company activities or events, and supervised Employee Council representatives in terms of company events preparation and employee concerns.
● Industrial Relations: In-charge of company attrition and other HR-related reports to the Department of Labor.
● HR Admin functions and Records Keeping: In-charge of master list and 201 files maintenance.
● Assisted the HR Officer and Manager in terms of legal matters
● Collaborated with the operations department: Site director and managers on any issues related to HR and other employee concerns.
HR Assistant: HR Admin and HR-IS In-charge
Prime Asia Pawn & Jewelry Shop Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
March 20, 2006 - April 24, 2008
● Provided administrative assistance to payroll in-charge in handling compensation and benefits-related matters.
● Employee Relations In-charge: Employment certificate issuance and assisted HR Officer and Company Lawyer in terms of legal matters, etc.
● Recruitment: Conducted personal interviews, attended job fairs, screened and sorted applicants, facilitated the hiring requirements needed, deployed new staff for training to different branches, prepared employment contracts.
- Served as Team Leader for Bicol Area, Philippines branch expansion.
● Internal Deployment of branch staff: Transferred staff from one branch to another to cater to the needs of manpower.
● In-charge of branch manpower and support or back-office personnel reports.
● Coordinated with HR Manager during performance appraisal for salary review and promotion of employees.
● Prepared contracts for Regularization, extension, termination of employees, promotions, demotions, and change of assignments.
● HR Admin Functions and Records Keeping: In-charge of 201 file maintenance, master list, HR reports, and office supplies.
HR Assistant - On-The-Job Training (OJT)
WealthBank
Website: https://www.wealthbank.com.ph/
Cebu City, Philippines
November 7, 2005 - March 19, 2006
● Recruitment: sourcing of applicants, conducted personal interviews to candidates
● Provided clerical assistance to the HR Officer and Assistant
Educational Background
MASTERS: MA Teaching
Teach & Learn Program - Instituto Franklin
Universidad de Alcalá
Website: https://www.institutofranklin.net/
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
September 2020 - June 28, 2021
Matricula de Honor for Classroom Materials
COLLEGE: Bachelor of Science Major in Psychology
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Website: https://usjr.edu.ph/
Cebu City, Philippines
SECONDARY: High School
St. Paul College Foundation Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
Additional Trainings
INSTITUTION: Up International and Foro Europeo (Navarra, Spain)
Websites: http://www.upinternationaleducation.com/
http://moodle.foroeuropeo.com/
Course: Successful Teaching English Procedures (STEP Graduate Programme) with certificate
Date: October 16, 2017 - February 16, 2018
Grade : 95/100
INSTITUTION: Up International (Navarra, Spain) and Cambridge
Websites: http://www.upinternationaleducation.com/
https://www.cambridgelms.org/main/p/splash
Course: Online Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) by Cambridge
Date: February 21, 2018 - May 21, 2018
INSTITUTION: Up International (Navarra, Spain) and Aula Escalena
Websites: http://www.upinternationaleducation.com/
Course: Online Teacher Enrichment Course (STEP Advance Programme)
Date: October 14, 2019 - February 2020