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Get to Know Elcano Spanish School!

Behind Our Success: The Elcano Teaching Team

MARÍA ORTIZ MARÍA ORTIZ
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MARÍA ORTIZ

Head of Studies

Graduate in Foreign Language Teaching, ELE Master's Degree

✕ MARÍA ORTIZ

MARÍA ORTIZ

Head of Studies

Origin
Madrid, Spain
Horoscope
Libra
Favorite Food
Valencian Paella
Specialist
Grammar and Pronunciation
Extra Info
Loves teaching through music and songs
Learning a language opens doors to new worlds
BÁRBARA ÁLVAREZ BÁRBARA ÁLVAREZ
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BÁRBARA ÁLVAREZ

ELE Teacher and Academic Coordinator

Graduate in English Philology, ELE Master's Degree, CAP

✕ BÁRBARA ÁLVAREZ

BÁRBARA ÁLVAREZ

ELE Teacher and Academic Coordinator

Origin
Barcelona, Spain
Horoscope
Taurus
Favorite Food
Andalusian Gazpacho
Specialist
Business Spanish and DELE Preparation
Extra Info
Expert in online teaching methodologies
Every student has a unique learning journey
IRENE DOMENECH IRENE DOMENECH
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IRENE DOMENECH

ELE Teacher

Graduate in English Studies, ELE Master's Degree

✕ IRENE DOMENECH

IRENE DOMENECH

ELE Teacher

Origin
Valencia, Spain
Horoscope
Gemini
Favorite Food
Spanish Omelette
Specialist
Conversational Spanish and Cultural Immersion
Extra Info
Passionate about Spanish literature and poetry
Language is the key to understanding culture
VALLE RIERA VALLE RIERA
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VALLE RIERA

ELE Teacher and Coordination Manager

Graduate in French Studies, ELE Master's Degree

✕ VALLE RIERA

VALLE RIERA

ELE Teacher and Coordination Manager

Origin
Sevilla, Spain
Horoscope
Cancer
Favorite Food
Cordoban Salmorejo
Specialist
French-Spanish Bilingual Teaching
Extra Info
Coordinates cultural exchange programs
Coordination is the art of making things work together
JOAQUÍN ACEVEDO JOAQUÍN ACEVEDO
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JOAQUÍN ACEVEDO

ELE Teacher

Graduate in Letters, Hispanic Philology Master's Degree

✕ JOAQUÍN ACEVEDO

JOAQUÍN ACEVEDO

ELE Teacher

Origin
Granada, Spain
Horoscope
Sagittarius
Favorite Food
Iberian Ham
Specialist
Advanced Spanish Literature and History
Extra Info
Expert in medieval Spanish texts
Literature is the mirror of society
GHIZELENE AMMARI GHIZELENE AMMARI
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GHIZELENE AMMARI

ELE Teacher

Graduate in Spanish Language and Literature, Spanish-Hispanic American Culture Master's Degree

✕ GHIZELENE AMMARI

GHIZELENE AMMARI

ELE Teacher

Origin
São Paulo, Brazil
Horoscope
Aquarius
Favorite Food
Brazilian Feijoada
Specialist
Spanish for Portuguese Speakers
Extra Info
Bridges cultural gaps between Latin countries
Cultural bridges connect hearts and minds
ELVIRA MATOS ELVIRA MATOS
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ELVIRA MATOS

ELE Teacher

Graduate in English Translation and Interpretation, Creative Translation Master's Degree

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ELVIRA MATOS

ELE Teacher

Origin
Lisboa, Portugal
Horoscope
Pisces
Favorite Food
Bacalhau à Brás
Specialist
Translation and Interpretation Skills
Extra Info
Creates innovative language learning materials
Translation is the art of understanding between cultures
IRENE PICAZO IRENE PICAZO
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IRENE PICAZO

ELE Teacher

Graduate in English Translation and Interpretation, ELE Master's Degree

✕ IRENE PICAZO

IRENE PICAZO

ELE Teacher

Origin
Alicante, Spain
Horoscope
Aries
Favorite Food
Alicantine Black Rice
Specialist
Intensive Spanish Courses
Extra Info
Specializes in summer intensive programs
Intensive learning creates lasting results
MARÍA ALCOCER MARÍA ALCOCER
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MARÍA ALCOCER

ELE Teacher

Graduate in English Studies, ELE Master's Degree, Education Master's Degree

✕ MARÍA ALCOCER

MARÍA ALCOCER

ELE Teacher

Origin
Murcia, Spain
Horoscope
Capricorn
Favorite Food
Murcian Zarangollo
Specialist
Educational Psychology in Language Learning
Extra Info
Develops personalized learning strategies
Every student learns differently, every teacher adapts
ELENA GARCÍA ELENA GARCÍA
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ELENA GARCÍA

ELE Teacher

Graduate in French Translation and Interpretation, Education Master's Degree

✕ ELENA GARCÍA

ELENA GARCÍA

ELE Teacher

Origin
Toulouse, France
Horoscope
Libra
Favorite Food
Toulousain Cassoulet
Specialist
French-Spanish Bilingual Education
Extra Info
Creates multicultural learning environments
Bilingualism opens twice as many doors
FERNANDO SAN JUAN PARDO FERNANDO SAN JUAN PARDO
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FERNANDO SAN JUAN PARDO

ELE Teacher

Graduate in Foreign Language Teaching, ELE Master's Degree

✕ FERNANDO SAN JUAN PARDO

FERNANDO SAN JUAN PARDO

ELE Teacher

Origin
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Horoscope
Scorpio
Favorite Food
Puerto Rican Mofongo
Specialist
Caribbean Spanish and Cultural Heritage
Extra Info
Connects students with Hispanic heritage
Heritage is the foundation of identity

Administration and Student Services

ALINA TITOVA ALINA TITOVA
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ALINA TITOVA

Student Services

Graduate in International Economics and Finance

✕ ALINA TITOVA

ALINA TITOVA

Student Services

Origin
Moscow, Russia
Horoscope
Taurus
Favorite Food
Russian Borscht
Specialist
International Student Services
Extra Info
Speaks 5 languages fluently
Service with a smile in any language
MIRIAM PUCHE NAVARRO MIRIAM PUCHE NAVARRO
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MIRIAM PUCHE NAVARRO

Student Services

Graduate in Arabic and Islamic Studies

✕ MIRIAM PUCHE NAVARRO

MIRIAM PUCHE NAVARRO

Student Services

Origin
Cairo, Egypt
Horoscope
Cancer
Favorite Food
Egyptian Koshari
Specialist
Middle Eastern Student Support
Extra Info
Expert in cross-cultural communication
Understanding cultures builds bridges
MARÍA MERCEDES RODRÍGUEZ MARÍA MERCEDES RODRÍGUEZ
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MARÍA MERCEDES RODRÍGUEZ

Student Services and Marketing and Administration Manager

Graduate in Social Communication - Marketing Management Diploma

✕ MARÍA MERCEDES RODRÍGUEZ

MARÍA MERCEDES RODRÍGUEZ

Student Services and Marketing and Administration Manager

Origin
Caracas, Venezuela
Horoscope
Gemini
Favorite Food
Venezuelan Arepas
Specialist
Digital Marketing and Student Recruitment
Extra Info
Creates engaging social media campaigns
Marketing is telling stories that connect
CRISTINA DE LAS CUEVAS GARCÍA CRISTINA DE LAS CUEVAS GARCÍA
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CRISTINA DE LAS CUEVAS GARCÍA

HR Manager and Official Exams Coordinator

Higher Degree in Business Administration and Finance

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CRISTINA DE LAS CUEVAS GARCÍA

HR Manager and Official Exams Coordinator

Origin
Madrid, Spain
Horoscope
Virgo
Favorite Food
Madrid-style Cocido
Specialist
HR Management and Official Exam Coordination
Extra Info
Ensures quality standards in all processes
Quality is not an act, it's a habit