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Begoña Martínez Gómez

Begoña Martínez Gómez

León

Summary

Motivated and adaptable History and Languages Lecturer with over 5 years of experience teaching history, language, and culture across multiple educational settings. Specialized in Chinese History, with strong proficiency in Chinese language and culture, and passionate about integrating Eastern and Western histories into engaging lessons. Demonstrated success in designing and delivering curriculum for diverse age groups, from 12 to 24 years old, in multicultural environments such as China, Spain, and Bangladesh. Proven ability to foster student engagement and enhance academic performance through creative, culturally responsive, and student-centered teaching strategies

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

English and Spanish Teacher

Xiʼan International University (XAIU)
08.2019 - Current

• Delivered history and language instruction to students from ages 6 to 24, integrating Eastern and

Western cultural topics.

• Designed and implemented comprehensive curricula in language, culture, and history, enhancing

studentsʼ understanding of both global and Chinese historical contexts.

• Fostered student engagement using creative methods tailored to individual learning styles and

abilities, helping students improve language and cultural comprehension.

• Provided individualized feedback to guide studentsʼ academic progress and language acquisition.

English Teacher

Eastern Housing Royal High School, Bangladesh
09.2020 - 09.2021

• Developed and delivered engaging online English lessons, focusing on improving studentsʼ language

skills through reading, writing, and speaking activities.

• Customized lesson materials for virtual platforms, ensuring interactive and effective online

learning experiences.

• Provided tailored feedback and monitored student progress, adapting lessons for individual

learning needs.

Private English Teacher

TICXC-China
06.2017 - 09.2017

• Delivered personalized English lessons to native Mandarin speakers, assisting students in overcoming

language barriers using specialized linguistic methods.

• Focused on improving student's conversational English and academic skills through one-on-one lessons.

Education

Master of Education - Masterʼs Degree in Teacher Training

University of Leon
Leon
06-2022

Master of Coaching - Coaching

EADL (Approved By The European Union)
Online
06-2021

Certificate - English Language

Global TESOL Certification Council
06-2020

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Leon
Leon, Spain
06-2019

Skills

  • History Expertise: Specialization in Chinese History and Comparative Eastern & Western cultures
  • Language Proficiency: English (C1), Portuguese (C1), Chinese (HSK 3), German (B1)
  • Curriculum Development: Designing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans
  • Cultural Understanding: Deep knowledge of Chinese history and culture
  • International Experience: Teaching in diverse cultural environments (China, Bangladesh, Spain)
  • Communication & Social Skills: Effective verbal and written communication in multilingual settings
  • Digital Education Tools: Proficient in using e-learning platforms and digital teaching tools
  • Classroom Management: Creating positive and inclusive learning environments

Accomplishments

Northwest University, Xian

Translator (English-Spanish)

2023 – 2025

• Currently translating an anthology of Chinese writer Jia

Pingwa’s (贾平凹) works into Spanish.


• International Conference on Jia Pingwa (贾平凹) (May 2024):

  • Speaker on translation challenges of Jia Pingwa’s works into Spanish.

• International Conference on Digital Translation and

International Communication (October 2024): Speaker on the challenges of using Virtual Translation Assistants.


Complutense University of Madrid, Zhongnan Daxue

Research on Wu Zetian (武则天)

2026 (upcoming project)

• Researching the life and impact of Wu Zetian(武则天) on Western and Chinese societies.

• Published articles and participated in various academic

conferences.

Confucius Institute, Leon, Spain

Speaker

International Congress of Contemporary Studies on China.

May 2019.

• Presentation on “The Legitimization of Political Power of Wu Zetian 武则天”.

Certification

TESOL

Timeline

English Teacher

Eastern Housing Royal High School, Bangladesh
09.2020 - 09.2021

English and Spanish Teacher

Xiʼan International University (XAIU)
08.2019 - Current

Private English Teacher

TICXC-China
06.2017 - 09.2017

Master of Education - Masterʼs Degree in Teacher Training

University of Leon

Master of Coaching - Coaching

EADL (Approved By The European Union)

Certificate - English Language

Global TESOL Certification Council

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Leon
Begoña Martínez Gómez