English–Spanish Teaching Specialist with 44 years of international experience across 7 countries. Trained over 33,000 students worldwide. Certified Industrial Trainer and PREPLY-Cambridge English Teaching certified. ESL Certificate at University of Arizona. Professional with expertise in medical interpretation, corporate training, and technical systems. English–Spanish Teaching Specialist with extensive international experience across diverse cultures. Delivered impactful English and Spanish lessons to over 33,000 students globally, utilising tailored curricula and innovative teaching methods. Focused on fostering cross-cultural communication and enhancing language proficiency.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Preply.com
New York, NY
05.2021 - Current
Taught English classes to approximately 900 students from diverse countries.
Completed intensive CELTA‑based training supported by Cambridge University, earning the Professional English Teaching Certificate after 120 modules, 36 tests, and a final exam.
Responded to student inquiries via the Preply app and online platform with professionalism, clarity, and adherence to Preply policies.
Maintained a 0% class cancellation rate, demonstrating reliability and commitment.
Interpreter / Teacher
GLOBAL‑LT
Troy, MI
07.2017 - Current
Designed and delivered English and Spanish courses for VIPs, CEOs, and executives of multinational companies including Pfizer, Bayer, Bristol‑Myers, Sanofi, BASF, Ford, Mercedes‑Benz, Audi, ADP, JP Morgan, and Chase Manhattan Bank.
Trained staff, spouses, and children to adapt quickly to international assignments in fields such as accounting, finance, investment, business, IT, AI, hardware/software, sales, marketing, economics, and medical contexts.
Developed conversation‑focused curricula, prepared speeches, and tailored lessons to professional and personal needs.
Utilized GLOBAL‑LT and Rosetta Stone platform resources to enhance learning outcomes.
Provided interpretation and personal support during diverse real‑life activities: medical appointments, insurance claims, banking transactions, government and migration documentation, school meetings, and social events.
Assisted clients with online purchases, filing claims, and resolving issues across organizations.
Medical Interpreter & Customer Service Expert
LanguageLine Solutions
São Paulo, SP
11.2022 - 02.2023
Completed a comprehensive 500‑hour training program in L1, L2, and L4 Medical Interpretation, coordinated between headquarters in Monterey, California, and Brazil.
Training included webinars, videos, audio lessons, online trainers, and real‑life call simulations, supported by extensive PDF glossaries of technical and medical terminology.
Provided customer service and interpretation support across diverse sectors: banks, insurance companies, schools, ride‑sharing services (Uber), FEMA, hospitals, clinics, emergency services (911/999), USCIS, government offices, Medicare, Medicaid, and courts.
Delivered corporate training and interpretation in medical, health, insurance, sales, marketing, legal, industrial, IT, computer science, and engineering contexts.
Maintained professional standards in customer service protocols while assisting clients with sensitive and urgent needs.
School of Interpreters in California, USA / Teleperformance
ESL Teacher
Kimberly‑Clark
01.2016 - 05.2016
Conducted initial language assessments to identify client needs.
Designed and delivered customized English courses for VIPs, managers, and a vice president, focusing on finance, marketing, and sales.
Emphasized conversation and comprehension skills to improve professional communication in corporate settings.
Multi‑Role Analyst, Trainer, and Interpreter
CVG – Corporación Venezolana de Guayana
Zona Industrial Matanzas, Bolivar
08.1982 - 11.2015
Acting Chief of Tech Support Department; managed installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems and applications for medical, payroll, finance, HR, manufacturing, and education departments.
Supported national branches in Caracas and Matanzas, and international branches in Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Japan, Holland, Norway, UK, and the U.S. (NY, NJ, Miami). Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for executive meetings.
Led management control processes, analyzing departmental performance, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective strategies to achieve 100% of organizational goals.
Developed integrated information systems (SIPMED, SIPNOM, SIPER, SIPFIN, SIPCOP, SIPMAT) for medical, payroll, personnel, finance, sales, and materials management.
Served as mediator between CVG, government, and labor syndicates during negotiations of employee contracts and benefits.
Trained 60% of CVG’s 100,000 employees, including VIPs, professionals, and technicians from multiple continents.
Established the CVG Training Center 'Otto Rivero Suarez', centralizing training across 20 companies.
Created bilingual contingency teams, saving millions of USD in foreign vendor costs.
Provided consecutive interpretation in medical, legal, HR, financial, and industrial contexts.
20 companies, 100,000 employees
English & Spanish Teacher
Berlitz Language Institute
01.1997 - 12.1998
Taught English and Spanish to diverse groups of students aged 10 to 80, in the institute, in‑company, and at home.
Applied the Canadian Berlitz Methodology, following training led by a coordinator from Canada.
Successfully completed training with over 90% achievement across assessments in reading comprehension, listening, writing, oral communication, group leadership, and vocabulary.
Selected and hired after outperforming five native English‑speaking candidates in a rigorous evaluation, achieving the highest score in both student learning outcomes and classroom leadership/control.
Colombian Branch
Corporate Instructor
Lagoven Petróleos
Punto Fijo, Falcón
01.1982 - 08.1982
Taught English and Spanish to over 3,000 employees at the centralized training center in the American Campus of Amuay, covering petroleum branches, international subsidiaries, and contractors.
Designed and delivered corporate language training programs tailored to technical and industrial contexts.
Provided interpretation and translation services for seminars, meetings, workshops, courses, and corporate outings.
Inventory Analyst & Systems Programmer Trainee
Toyota Industrial Trucks, C.A
Los Angeles, CA
07.1979 - 07.1982
Managed global inventory of lift trucks and accessories across warehouses in Los Angeles, Japan, Mexico, and the United States.
Prepared international inventories manually, converting spreadsheets into Lotus and inputting data into the GE Mark III System.
Produced detailed inventory and performance reports for VIPs, managers, and executives.
Provided on‑site interpretation for CEOs and affiliates during meetings, visits, and calls.
Delivered customer support pre‑ and post‑sales for diverse lift truck models.
Served as English & Spanish instructor, supporting staff and clients in bilingual communication.
Transitioned from temporary agency staff to full‑time employee with full benefits, recognized for reliability and performance.
Managed global inventories of NASA airplane and rocket parts, entering data into the GE Mark III System.
Developed databases, coded program instructions, and executed processes to ensure accurate tracking of aerospace components.
Monitored stock levels across headquarters and international warehouses (Japan, Mexico, U.S.) using manual forms, faxes, and spreadsheets converted into Lotus.
Generated detailed inventory reports for executives and VIPs.
Provided on‑site interpretation for CEOs and affiliate branches worldwide during meetings, visits, and calls.
Delivered English & Spanish instruction to employees, VIPs, and executives from Japan, Mexico, and the U.S.
NASA Parts Division
Corporate Teacher & Interpreter
Temporary Personnel Agency
Los Angeles, CA
01.1979 - 06.1980
Provided on‑site interpretation services at diverse institutions including Downtown Court, General Hospital, LAX International Airport, USC Campus, TAMOI, Toyota Industrial Trucks, and Fairchild Strattos Corporation (NASA parts).
Taught English, Spanish, IT, Computer Science, and Technology to learners of all ages, including refugees from five continents and immigrants (legal and undocumented), supporting their employment readiness and documentation acquisition.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - American English Language
BELKITZ Languages School
Caracas, Venezuela
1998
AI Annotation & Labeling -
Alignerr Company
01.2025
Professional English Teaching Certificate - CELTA‑based
Cambridge/Preply
01.2024
Interpreter Specialization -
LanguageLine Solutions
01.2024
Computer Science -
Northrop University
Los Angeles, CA, USA
01.1982
ESL & TOEFL -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ, USA
01.1978
Higher National Diploma - Corporate Trainer of Massive Groups
Trained 33,000+ ESL learners globally onsite and online platform.
Established CVG Training Center, centralizing training for 20 companies and 100,000 employees; personally trained 60% of workforce in 6 years and interpreted for all departments (20% international staff).
Trained 1,000 labor syndicate employees; promoted every 2 years from Analyst I → Analyst IV across 7 fields (Systems, Insurance, Payroll, Sales, HR, Finance).
Delivered corporate training for executives at BASF, Pfizer, Bayer, Ford, Mercedes‑Benz, JP Morgan, Chase Manhattan Bank.
Completed 500‑hour Medical Interpreter certification (LanguageLine Solutions).
Promoted from Inventory Clerk to Analyst → Systems Programmer at Toyota using Mark III /IBM 360.
Fairchild Strattos (NASA Parts): Offered permanent role with full benefits after proving value as a temp; monthly income increased USD 100 → USD 900, plus USD 20,000 Aetna Life Insurance and USD 20,000 Accident/Medical Coverage.
Worked online as Proofreader (English–Spanish) on Facebook Platform (2008).
Awarded Honor to the Merit by CVG for outstanding performance and cost savings.
Languages
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Custom Section
Tutor, Preply.com, Online, 2021-05-01, Present, Taught English classes to approximately 900 students from diverse countries., Completed intensive CELTA‑based training supported by Cambridge University, earning the Professional English Teaching Certificate after 120 modules, 36 tests, and a final exam., Responded to student inquiries via the Preply app and online platform with professionalism, clarity, and adherence to Preply policies., Maintained a 0% class cancellation rate, demonstrating reliability and commitment.
Interpreter/Teacher, GLOBAL‑LT, Troy, MI, 2017-07-01, Present, Designed and delivered English and Spanish courses for VIPs, CEOs, and executives of multinational companies including Pfizer, Bayer, Bristol‑Myers, Sanofi, BASF, Ford, Mercedes‑Benz, Audi, ADP, JP Morgan, and Chase Manhattan Bank., Trained staff, spouses, and children to adapt quickly to international assignments in fields such as accounting, finance, investment, business, IT, AI, hardware/software, sales, marketing, economics, and medical contexts., Developed conversation‑focused curricula, prepared speeches, and tailored lessons to professional and personal needs., Utilized GLOBAL‑LT and Rosetta Stone platform resources to enhance learning outcomes., Provided interpretation and personal support during diverse real‑life activities: medical appointments, insurance claims, banking transactions, government and migration documentation, school meetings, and social events., Assisted clients with online purchases, filing claims, and resolving issues across organizations.
Medical Interpreter & Customer Service Expert, LanguageLine Solutions, California, USA / Teleperformance – São Paulo, Brazil, 2022-11-01, 2023-02-01, Completed a comprehensive 500‑hour training program in L1, L2, and L4 Medical Interpretation, coordinated between headquarters in Monterey, California, and Brazil., Provided customer service and interpretation support across diverse sectors: banks, insurance companies, schools, ride‑sharing services (Uber), FEMA, hospitals, clinics, emergency services (911/999), USCIS, government offices, Medicare, Medicaid, and courts., Delivered corporate training and interpretation in medical, health, insurance, sales, marketing, legal, industrial, IT, computer science, and engineering contexts., Maintained professional standards in customer service protocols while assisting clients with sensitive and urgent needs.
ESL Teacher, Kimberly‑Clark, 2016-01-01, 2016-05-01, Conducted initial language assessments to identify client needs., Designed and delivered customized English courses for VIPs, managers, and a vice president, focusing on finance, marketing, and sales., Emphasized conversation and comprehension skills to improve professional communication in corporate settings.
English & Spanish Teacher, Berlitz Language Institute, Colombia, 1997-01-01, 1998-01-01, Taught English and Spanish to diverse groups of students aged 10 to 80, in the institute, in‑company, and at home., Applied the Canadian Berlitz Methodology, following training led by a coordinator from Canada., Successfully completed training with over 90% achievement across assessments in reading comprehension, listening, writing, oral communication, group leadership, and vocabulary., Selected and hired after outperforming five native English‑speaking candidates in a rigorous evaluation, achieving the highest score in both student learning outcomes and classroom leadership/control.
Multi‑Role Analyst, Trainer, and Interpreter, CVG – Corporación Venezolana de Guayana, Venezuela, 1982-08-01, 2015-11-01, Acting Chief of Tech Support Department; managed installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems and applications for medical, payroll, finance, HR, manufacturing, and education departments., Supported national branches in Caracas and Matanzas, and international branches in Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, Japan, Holland, Norway, UK, and the U.S. (NY, NJ, Miami)., Led management control processes, analyzing departmental performance, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective strategies to achieve 100% of organizational goals., Developed integrated information systems for medical, payroll, personnel, finance, sales, and materials management., Served as mediator between CVG, government, and labor syndicates during negotiations of employee contracts and benefits., Developed and maintained systems in COBOL, CICS, IMS, ADABAS, NATURAL, JCL, PDL, and IBM 360., Trained 60% of CVG’s 100,000 employees, including VIPs, professionals, and technicians from multiple continents.
Corporate Instructor, Lagoven Petróleos, Punto Fijo, Falcón, Venezuela, 1982-01-01, 1982-08-01, Taught English and Spanish to over 3,000 employees at the centralized training center in the American Campus of Amuay, covering petroleum branches, international subsidiaries, and contractors., Designed and delivered corporate language training programs tailored to technical and industrial contexts., Provided interpretation and translation services for seminars, meetings, workshops, courses, and corporate outings.
Inventory Analyst & Bilingual Instructor/Interpreter, Fairchild Strattos Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, 1980-06-01, 1982-01-01, Managed global inventories of NASA airplane and rocket parts, entering data into the GE Mark III System., Developed databases, coded program instructions, and executed processes to ensure accurate tracking of aerospace components., Provided on‑site interpretation for CEOs and affiliate branches worldwide during meetings, visits, and calls., Delivered English & Spanish instruction to employees, VIPs, and executives from Japan, Mexico, and the U.S.
Corporate Teacher & Interpreter, Temporary Personnel Agency, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 1979-01-01, 1980-06-01, Provided on‑site interpretation services at diverse institutions including Downtown Court, General Hospital, LAX International Airport, USC Campus, TAMOI, Toyota Industrial Trucks, and Fairchild Strattos Corporation (NASA parts)., Taught English, Spanish, IT, Computer Science, and Technology to learners of all ages, including refugees from five continents and immigrants (legal and undocumented), supporting their employment readiness and documentation acquisition.
Interests
Love to search, read, study all kinds of subjects and fields no matter how advanced it might seem to improve my knowledge, enhance my skills, adapt to the new tech to support my methodoly of teaching any individual from all path of life