Iria Balayo Abeijón

Primary School Teacher at Fundación Educativa Jesuitinas

Design and implementation of interdisciplinary learning units based on Project-Based Learning (PBL), incorporating STEAM approaches and cooperative learning strategies in primary education. Promoted student engagement through hands-on, inquiry-based projects tailored to diverse learners.

Spanish as a Foreign Language Teacher (ELE) at Lord Wandsworth College

Taught Spanish as a foreign language in a multicultural school setting, applying communicative and inclusive methodologies to foster oral fluency, intercultural awareness, and a positive language learning environment.

Dual Language Teacher at Liberty School

Appointed as a Spanish-language teacher within the Dual Language Immersion Program, delivering content in Spanish and supporting early bilingual development in a culturally responsive environment.

Adjunct Faculty – Master’s Degree in Education and ICT (eLearning) at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Teaching the course 'Teaching and Learning Online' with a focus on formative assessment, personalized feedback, and implementation of active methodologies in digital learning environments.

eLearning Development & Designer Specialist at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Designed gamified digital learning materials and developed strategies to enhance teachers’ digital competence as part of the Empower Digi Teach project.

eLearning Program Designer & Tutor at Grupo Mainjobs

Designed and delivered upskilling programs on digital competence, digital transformation, digital marketing, and sustainable development; provided pedagogical support and optimized digital platforms.

Digital Content Developer at Ushuaia & Multiversitas

Responsible for writing and designing high-quality university-level content for online courses, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with academic goals.

Thesis Supervisor and Online Tutor – Master’s in Educational Technology at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)

Academic supervision of final master's theses (TFM), guiding students in research projects with methodological rigor and academic quality.

Undergraduate Lecturer and Thesis Supervisor – Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education at Universidad Camilo José Cela

Teaching undergraduate courses and supervising final bachelor’s theses (TFG), supporting students’ academic progress and reflective, research-based practice.

Instructional Designer at Eduboom

Designed instructional content focused on Spanish language and literature, aligning materials with pedagogical and technological standards; contributed to engaging digital learning experiences.

Instructional Designer (Fellowship) – Empower Digi Teach at Empower Digi Teach, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

Contributed as an instructional designer and digital pedagogy specialist to a European project supporting teachers’ digital competence through gamified training and active learning.

Thesis Supervisor and Online Tutor at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)

Academic supervision of final master's theses (TFM), guiding students in research projects with methodological rigor and academic quality in the field of educational innovation and digital technologies.

Undergraduate Lecturer and Thesis Supervisor at Universidad Camilo José Cela

Teaching undergraduate courses and supervising final bachelor’s theses (TFG), supporting students’ academic progress and fostering reflective, research-based practice in teacher education.

Research Assistant in Educational Innovation and Digital Competence at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela

Projects on teacher digital competence, social networks, REA, e-learning and self-regulated learning.

Upcoming Position: Dual Language Teacher at Liberty School, Cicero (Chicago, IL)

Appointed as a Spanish-language teacher within the Dual Language Immersion Program, delivering content in Spanish and supporting early bilingual development in a culturally responsive environment.