Ilse Gabriela Castillo Ruiz
ESL & Spanish Teacher
Language educator with more than ten years of experience teaching English and Spanish to students from early childhood to university level
WeChat: gabcas6
Email: mariachicastillo90@gmail.com
In her own words:
“I am a language educator with more than ten years of experience teaching English and Spanish to students from early childhood to university level. I am passionate about creating engaging and supportive learning environments where students feel confident developing their language skills. Throughout my career in Mexico and China, I have designed interactive lessons, cultural activities, and multimedia resources that help students connect language learning with real-world communication. My goal is to continue helping learners build confidence, curiosity, and global understanding through language education.”
Quick Facts
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Language Sciences (Translation & Interpretation), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Master’s Degree in Education (In Progress), Universidad Europea de Monterrey
Current Role: ESL & Spanish Teacher – International and bilingual schools
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent)
Certification: TEFL Certification – International TEFL and TESOL Training
Achievements
Over 10 years of experience teaching ESL and Spanish across kindergarten, primary, secondary, and university levels.
International teaching experience in China and Mexico, working with multicultural classrooms and diverse age groups.
Designed audio-visual learning resources and technology-enhanced lessons to improve student engagement and language acquisition.
Organized cultural activities and extracurricular events promoting English-speaking and Hispanic cultures.
Additional Strengths
Curriculum development, classroom management, student assessment, educational technology integration, and cross-cultural communication.
