Adriana Caballer Ricart

Classical Philologist & Language Educator

Professional Profile

Adriana Caballer Ricart is a Classical Philologist and educator specializing in the Active Method for Latin and Ancient Greek. Her expertise lies in bridging the gap between advanced philological research and communicative competence, transforming passive linguistic knowledge into active mastery. With extensive experience in international institutions and heterogeneous academic environments, she excels at designing immersive curricula that foster deep textual engagement and rhetorical agility.

Academic Education

  • Master's Degree in Education (Specializing in Spanish, Latin, and Ancient Greek) – Universidad de Granada (2020–2021).

  • Master's Degree in Classical Philology – Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2018–2019).

  • Bachelor's Degree in Classical Philology – Universitat de València (2014–2018).

Teaching Experience

Polis – The Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities (Rome & Online) Instructor of Latin and Ancient Greek | 2019–Present

  • Orchestrated immersive instruction using active pedagogy for highly heterogeneous groups, navigating diverse ages, nationalities, and linguistic backgrounds (L1).

  • Refined pedagogical strategies through the analysis of cross-linguistic influence to optimize language acquisition outcomes.

  • Developed specialized materials for the transition from intermediate to advanced philological study.

CAELVM Latin Pedagogy Specialist | 2022, 2023, 2026

  • Facilitated the transition from passive to active language use for advanced Classical Philology students (Levels A1–B1).

  • Designed perspective-shifting curricula focused on avoiding redundancy and promoting communicative fluency in Latin through direct textual engagement.

  • Directed workshops on the adaptation of classical prose for modern immersive environments.

Secondary & High School Education (Spain) Teacher of Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical Culture | 2022–2025 (IES Nuevas Poblaciones, IES Aguilar y Eslava, Colegio Lux Mundi – Acys)

  • Designed and delivered comprehensive courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical Culture across diverse institutional settings.

  • Applied differentiated instruction and innovative assessment strategies (projects, debates, and civic action) to promote critical thinking and active citizenship.

  • Integrated classical content with modern ethical and cultural frameworks, fostering student engagement through contemporary pedagogical methods.

Core Competencies

  • Curriculum Design: Expertise in creating innovative and interactive lesson plans for classical and modern languages.

  • Classroom Management: Skilled in problem-solving and fostering a positive, motivating learning environment.

  • Pedagogical Adaptability: Fast learner and early adopter of new teaching methods and technologies.

  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong communicator committed to effective teamwork and collaborative education.

Languages

Adriana is a multilingual professional with a high level of proficiency in both classical and modern languages:

  • Spanish: Native Speaker.

  • English: Proficient.

  • Latin: Proficient.

  • Ancient Greek: Proficient.

  • Catalan: Proficient.

  • Italian: Fluent.

  • Modern Greek: Fluent.

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