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Hello! I’m Andres Diego Cerda, an English language instructor with international program experience. I love creating engaging, accessible learning experiences and collaborating across cultures to support learners on digital and in-person platforms.
In my roles, I have designed lesson plans, coordinated cross-disciplinary teams (history, art, physical education, technology), and prepared students for Cambridge and Oxford exams. I also led international student travel programs, managed budgets and logistics, and ensured participant safety and group cohesion. I’m excited to bring strong communication, coordination, and intercultural skills to remote education-adjacent roles.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
English Language Instructor at Escuela Excelente; UP International Program; CIEE, Madrid, Spain
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025Provided English language instruction for university-bound students; designed trimester curricula, assessments, and interactive learning activities; coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to support integrated curricula.
Co-Leader at Putney Student Travel
May 2, 2024 - July 2, 2024Co-led a six-week international academic travel program for 17 U.S. high school students; managed transportation, lodging, excursions, and daily schedules across multiple countries; liaised with local partners and coordinated logistics.
Intern at Entertainment Cruises
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced hospitality environment; communicated with clients in English, Spanish, and French; supported on-board sales goals through menu and service promotions.
Researcher / Scientific Aide at UIC College of Business Administration
November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018Translated French-language interview transcripts into English with attention to linguistic nuance; conducted targeted linguistic research to ensure precise rendering of idiomatic expressions; met strict project deadlines.
Co-Leader at Puntney Student Travel (Switzerland, Italy, France and Netherlands Program)
May 20, 2024 - July 20, 2024Led a six-week international academic travel program for 17 U.S. high school students; managed transportation, lodging, excursions, and daily schedules across multiple countries. Served as primary liaison with local partners, communicating in French to coordinate logistics, scheduling, and problem resolution. Managed the full program budget and tracked expenses. Addressed issues in real time while maintaining participant safety, group cohesion, and overall program quality.
Intern at Entertainment Cruises, Chicago, IL
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced hospitality and fine-dining environment. Communicated with clients in English, Spanish, and French to address questions and enhance customer experience. Supported on-board sales goals through menu and service promotions.
English Language Instructor at Escuela Excelente / UP International Program / CIEE, Madrid, Spain
October 20, 2019 - June 20, 2025Taught bilingual English-language classes to 25–30 students in primary and secondary schools; collaborated with educators and administrators. Designed and executed trimester projects, assessments, and interactive learning activities, meeting academic deadlines across concurrent courses. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated curriculum. Prepared students for Cambridge and Oxford exams through structured skill-building and progress tracking. Applied intercultural communication skills daily in multilingual, international environments. Participated in monthly professional development focused on pedagogy, lesson design, and student engagement.
Researcher/Scientific Aide at UIC College of Business Administration, Chicago, IL
November 20, 2017 - January 20, 2018Translated French-language interview transcripts into English with attention to linguistic nuance and accuracy. Conducted targeted linguistic research to ensure precise rendering of idiomatic expressions, vocabulary, and meaning. Met strict project deadlines while working independently.
English Language Instructor at UP International Program, Escuela Excelente & CIEE (Madrid, Spain)
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025Taught bilingual primary and secondary school students; designed integrated curricula; prepared students for Cambridge and Oxford exams; coordinated with multidisciplinary teams (history, art, physical education, technology); applied intercultural communication skills in multilingual environments; supported in-person and remote learning experiences.
Education
Graduate - Level Law Coursework (Non-Degree) at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
August 20, 2025 - December 20, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish; Minor in French and Francophone Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
August 20, 2015 - May 20, 2019Political Science and French and Francophone Studies (Exchange Program) at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018Spanish with concentration in Hispanic Studies (Full-Immersion Exchange Program) at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish and French Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
August 20, 2015 - May 20, 2019Full-Immersion Exchange Program in Political Science and Francophone Studies at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
January 20, 2018 - May 20, 2018Exchange Program in Spanish with Concentration in Hispanic Studies at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
September 20, 2016 - June 20, 2017Graduate-Level Law Coursework (Non-Degree) at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
August 20, 2025 - December 20, 2025Graduate-Level Law Coursework (Non-Degree) at Loyola University Chicago School of Law
August 20, 2025 - December 20, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish; Minor in French and Francophone Studies at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
August 20, 2015 - May 20, 2019Full Immersion Exchange Program in Political Science and French & Francophone Studies at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018Full Immersion Exchange Program in Spanish (Hispanic Studies) at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017Qualifications
Presidential Award Program Honors Scholarship recipient
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Honors College; Cum Laude; Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026Graduate-Level Law Coursework (Non-Degree)
August 20, 2025 - December 20, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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