MAX ARAGÓN · HISPANIC-CANADIAN TEACHER

English & Spanish,
taught by a native of both.

CELTA-certified teacher and official DELE A1/A2 examiner with 10+ years of experience — from Kindergarten to High School and adult learners, including students with special educational needs.

10+

Years of experience

1,000+

Students taught

99%

Pass rate at B2–C2

4

Languages

Max Aragón
DELE A1/A2 ExaminerInstituto Cervantes
TRUSTED BY Colegio Cisneros AlterSt. Gabriel InternacionalCámara de Comercio de Sevilla · PICEInstituto CervantesAcademia Indalo

How I can help

1:1

Private & online classes

Personalised English or Spanish, A1 to C1, for children and adults — in person in Tenerife or online from anywhere.

B2–C2

Exam preparation

Cambridge and DELE prep with a 99% pass rate. As a DELE examiner, I know exactly what graders look for.

3–18

Schools & institutions

Teaching, conversation assistance and CLIL support across every stage, plus in-company training.

SEN

Inclusive support

Adapted methods for special educational needs — language disorders, ASD and diverse learning profiles.

About me

I am a passionate bilingual educator with a Hispanic-Canadian background, dedicated to helping students master English and Spanish through innovative, engaging methods.

Currently Teacher and Conversation Assistant at Colegio Cisneros Alter, designing inclusive, dynamic lessons from Kindergarten to High School, with special attention to students with special educational needs (SEN).

Languages

EnglishNative
SpanishNative
FrenchB2
Mandarin ChineseHSK 2
WHY CELTA

The gold standard

120+ hours of assessed teaching practice — training that turned my teaching from instinctive to intentional.

WORKING WITH SEN

No student left behind

Daily support for language disorders and ASD: individualized pace, multisensory materials and positive reinforcement.

MY PHILOSOPHY

Teaching for transformation

Student-centered, inclusive education where curiosity is encouraged and mistakes are celebrated as learning.

Teaching in action

See how I bring language learning to life in the classroom — from early childhood to secondary — through interactive, engaging methods.

Max Aragón teaching in classroom
Interactive activities that engage students from kindergarten to secondary school
VIDEO · EARLY CHILDHOOD

Marine animals vocabulary through interactive play

VIDEO · SECONDARY

Mystery-solving: critical thinking meets language learning

Interactive learning

Games, role-plays and real-world scenarios make lessons engaging and memorable.

Student-centered

Every lesson is designed around student needs, interests and learning styles.

Cultural integration

Beyond grammar — cultural context makes the language authentic.

Experience

2022 – Present

Teacher & Conversation Assistant

Colegio Cisneros Alter · Tenerife

Kindergarten to High School. Lesson design, Cambridge preparation, daily SEN support, school council member.

2018 – 2021

English & Spanish Teacher

St. Gabriel Internacional · Seville

A1–C1 for children and adults, PICE programme (Chamber of Commerce), conversation assistant at Buen Pastor, San Antonio María Claret and Sagrada Familia de Urgel.

2015 – 2018

Language Teacher & Private Tutor

Academia Indalo · Private tuition

Personalised classes for all ages and levels, Cambridge and DELE exam preparation with custom materials.

Education & certifications

2023 – TODAY · IN PROGRESS

Degree in Bilingual Primary Education

UNIR

2021

CELTA

CLIC International House

The gold standard in English teaching — 120+ hours of assessed teaching practice.

OFFICIAL EXAMINER

DELE A1/A2 Examiner

Instituto Cervantes

Certified to examine official Spanish proficiency exams.

Why hire me

Native bilingualism, elite certifications and proven expertise in inclusive education.

Authentic native bilingualism

Born into a Hispanic-Canadian family: I think, teach and live in both languages.

Gold-standard credentials

CELTA, DELE A1/A2 examiner and a Bilingual Primary Education degree in progress (UNIR).

SEN specialist

Daily experience with language disorders, ASD and diverse learning needs.

Ages 3–18 and adults

From play-based learning to exam strategy — I adapt to every stage of development.

Innovative methods

Interactive, multisensory and research-backed — never passive memorization.

1,000+ students

A decade guiding learners from complete beginners to advanced proficiency.

Exam expert

Cambridge & DELE: as an examiner I know what graders reward. 99% pass rate at B2–C2.

Multilingual advantage

Native EN/ES, French B2, Mandarin HSK 2 — I know what being a learner feels like.

Crisis-tested & tech-savvy

Moved my whole practice online during COVID-19 without missing a beat.

A language is another way of seeing the world. My work is to open that window.

Professional skills

TeamworkPlanning & organizationEffective communicationAdaptability & flexibilityGroup managementAttention to diversity (SEN)Creativity & innovationProblem-solvingAdvanced IT management

Let's work together

Schools, families and companies — teaching positions, private classes and exam preparation: in person in Tenerife, or online from anywhere.