Commercial Director and Co-owner of Bright School of English and Bright Translations, Madrid Spain.
Bright Spanish Institute, Madrid Spain.
1995-2000 Bachelor of Business Administration - UEM - European University of Madrid.
2002-2005, Sound engineering degree - JMC College, Sydney, Australia.
Bilingual Spanish and English.
Took over the family business in 2010 to run the commercial side of the business.
Committed to Excellence.
Director of Studies and Co-owner Bright School of English and Bright Translations, Madrid Spain.
Bright Spanish Institute, Madrid Spain.
2003- 2006 Degree in Modern Languages - Complutense University, Madrid.
Subtitling diploma 2020.
Bilingual Spanish and English and a high level of Portuguese.
Took over the family business in 2010 to take charge of the daily running of a busy language school and translations agency.
Committed to Customer service.
Degree in Spanish Philology (University of Salamanca 2005 – 2009)
Diploma ELE (Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language) International House 2015. Recognized by Barcelona university and the Cervantes Institute.
Diploma in Specialization of teaching Spanish to Chinese native speakers (University of Jaen 2017)
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign language in companies in Madrid since 2015. (BMW, Daimler group, Kuehne and Nagel, Hays Consulting, Airbus, Toys r us etc.) various groups and levels, face to face classes and video conference classes with Bright Spanish Institute.
Video Conference classes to Chinese employees of the Banco Popular de China since 2016.
Private classes for kids and adolescents 2010 – 2015.
Spanish- Native language
English- Upper intermediate level (B2)
Chinese- pre intermediate level (A2)
Patient, creative, responsible, and hard-working. Disciplined and adaptable. Teaching the Spanish language and culture is my passion, it is more than just a job for me.
Art and music.
Trekking and mountaineering.
Travelling
Certificate for Preparation of SIELE exams. 2018
Master’s in applied Linguistics and Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (University of Jaen 2015- 2017)
Degree in Psychology 2010- 2014 (Autonomous university of Madrid)
Experience:
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign language in various schools in Madrid since 2017 with Bright Spanish Institute. Kids and teenagers.
Teaching Spanish to adults in Bright Language Institute since 2018. One to ones and groups, all levels.
Private video conference classes for kids and adolescents 2017 – present.
Spanish- Mother tongue
English - Advanced (C1)
German (B2)
Critical thinking.
Cultural understanding.
Excellent communicative and people skills.
Great classroom management and high organizational skills.
Enthusiastic about teaching, professional and trustworthy.
Enology, playing the guitar and swimming.
Travelling and meeting people from different countries and cultures.
Online Spanish teacher teaching in Bright Spanish Institute, adult students of all nationalities (2016-present)
Preparation of teens and adults for DELE exam (2014- 2016)
Face to face and video conference classes in Bright Institute for kids aged 8-12 (2012- 2014)
Degree in Spanish Philology (Autonomous university of Madrid)
Master Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (Autonomous university of Madrid)
Diploma in DELE preparation.
Spanish- Native tongue
English- Advanced (Cambridge Advanced Certificate)
Portuguese - Intermediate level (B1.3)
Great Communication skills, empathy, and patience.
Initiative and drive.
A love for teaching.
Decision making and adaptability.
Ballet and Spanish dancing.
Fitness.
Reading.
Travelling.
2019- present: Face to face Spanish teacher for kids and teens in Bright Spanish Institute.
2015- 2019: Online Spanish teacher teaching kids in Bright Spanish Institute.
2014- 2015: Preparing students of Bright Spanish Institute for the DELE and SIELE exams.
2013- 2014: Designing courses for exam preparation and video conferencing. Also developing business and legal Spanish courses.
Degree in Spanish Philology (University of Salamanca) 2006- 2010
Complementary Studies:
Certificate ELE (Teaching Spanish as a Foreign language)
Certificate in the preparation of DELE.
Certificate teaching online.
Certificate Use of the Digital whiteboard
Diploma in the education of hyperactive children and children with short attention spans.
Spanish- Mother Tongue
English- Upper intermediate (Cambridge First Certificate)
French - Advanced level (C1.3)
Leadership and Teamwork skills.
Great interpersonal skills.
Patient, reliable and trustworthy.
Painting and studying art. At the moment doing a study of the famous painters in El Prado Museum, Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, Murillo etc.
Playing tennis.
Music and dancing.
2011- present: Face to face and video conference classes in Bright Spanish institute for kids and teens.
2015- present: In- company Spanish classes for Bright Spanish Institute for employees and management of Randstad Projects. Randstad Consultores, Corus Consulting, ITP, Daimler Group.
2016- Examiner DELE exams.
2017 – present: preparation groups of Bright Spanish Institute students for DELE exams (all levels)
2019- 2021: Private Spanish students.
2007- 2010: Degree in Spanish Philology (Complutense University- Madrid)
2011- 2012: Diploma Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language - ELE (Bilbao)
2013: Diploma examiner DELE (Madrid)
Spanish- Native speaker
English- Upper intermediate ( Cambridge First Certificate)
German - Advanced level (C1:1)
Strong work ethic and people skills.
Initiative and drive.
I like all sports and try to keep fit. During the week I go to the gym most days and nearly every weekend I go mountaineering mostly to the Sierra mountains around Madrid.
I consider myself a people’s person and what I enjoy most is meeting new people especially different nationalities. I also enjoy going out with my friends for a beer and some tapas and just to have a good chat and a laugh together.
2011- ELE classes in Spanish Club, Sydney, Australia.
2013- present: ELE classes in Bright Spanish institute for kids and teens.
2014- 2018 Spanish classes for immigrants and refugees for Madrid City Hall( Bright Spanish Institute)
2018 - present: In- company Spanish classes for Bright Spanish Institute for employees and management of Dorna Sports, Rexel, Sophos, Hasenkamp.
2019 – present: preparation groups of Bright Spanish Institute students for DELE exams (all levels)
2007- 2010: Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Philology and Communication (University of Barcelona)
2013: Diploma - ELE – Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (University of Barcelona)
2014: Master’s in Creative Writing ( Complutense University Madrid)
Spanish- Mother Tongue
English- Advanced ( Cambridge Advanced Certificate)
French - Advanced level (C1:1)
Enthusiastic, self- motivated with excellent communication skills. Creative, patient and meticulous.
Yoga.
Horse-riding (dressage)
Reading and writing short stories for children.
Free trial class (15 minutes)
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Free level testing
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10 % discount offered to first 10 students to enroll (lifelong nontransferable discount)
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Bring a friend or relative and get 10% discount
| FOR KIDS & TEENS | FOR ADULTS |
|---|---|
| · Dynamic and fun Spanish classes with native Spanish teachers from Spain who are qualified and have experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language to children and teens, handpicked to offer you the crème de la crème of teachers. | · Dynamic Spanish classes with native Spanish teachers from Spain who are qualified and have experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language, handpicked to offer you the crème de la crème of teachers. |
| · Classes to keep your offspring motivated and looking forward to their Spanish lessons. | |
| · Kids (ages 8 - 12) 6 Micro-levels: Beginners to Intermediate (A1 to B1 in the European Framework) · Teens (ages 13 - 17) 6 Micro-levels: Beginners to Intermediate (A1 to B1 in the European Framework) | · All levels: Beginners to Proficiency, 6 levels (A1 to C2 in the European Framework) |
| · After B1.2 we will work out a personalized program for your child. | · Personalized classes: Program designed just for you. |
| · Learn about Spanish culture. | · Learn about Spanish culture. |
| · Materials (pdf) are included in the price. | · Materials (pdf) are included in the price. |
| · Learn to speak with confidence: Great emphasis is given to speaking which is the key to learning a language. | · Learn to speak with confidence: Great emphasis is given to speaking which is the key to learning a language. |
| · Master Spanish grammar in a new and interactive way. | · Master Spanish grammar in a new and interactive way. |
| · Expand your vocabulary range | · Expand your vocabulary range |
| · Tune you ear to understanding native Spanish speakers of the Spanish language. | · Tune you ear to understanding native Spanish speakers of the Spanish language. |
| · Learn correct pronunciation from the word go with native Spanish speakers from Spain. | · Learn correct pronunciation from the word go with native Spanish speakers from Spain. |
| · Individual classes: 1 to 1 | · Individual classes: 1 to 1 |
| · Classes in pairs / groups of 2 students of the same level: 2 to 1: * Groups of 2 students must apply as a pair. | · Classes in pairs / groups of 2 students of the same level: 2 to 1: * Groups of 2 students must apply as a pair. |
| · Classes via Zoom. | · Classes via Zoom. |
| · Flexible schedule: Choose your day and time. | · Flexible schedule: Choose your day and time. |
Bright Spanish Institute uses the European Framework (CEFR) and has 6 levels
1 - A1: Elementary
2 - A2: Pre intermediate
3 - B1: Intermediate
4 - B2: Upper intermediate
5 - C1: Advanced
6 - C2: Proficiency
48 classes (50-min classes) individual or 2- to- 1 (2 students)
*Groups of 2 students must apply as a pair.
Material for the class consists of a student’s book and a workbook for homework.
Digital course valid for 1 year which is extra reading, listening material that the student can take advantage of between classes.
50 minutes.
As long as you cancel your class with at least 12 hours’ notice you will be able to reschedule the class without losing it. In the case of 2- to-1 classes (2 students) both students have to be in agreement with the cancellation.
Certificates will be issued after finishing A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels.
The 2 exams which are internationally recognized are the DELE and the SIELE exams.
The DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is the official diploma of Spanish language learning for the Cervantes Institute which is recognized around the world and is well respected in the spheres of education and businesses alike. The levels are A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2.
The SIELE exam is an official diploma which certifies your level of Spanish. This exam can be taken online whereas the DELE must be taken in an institute recognized by the Cervantes Institute.
Of course, our very experienced teachers some of whom are Cervantes examiners will be able to prepare you for these exams.
The classes are via Zoom; therefore, you will need a good internet connection, a PC, tablet or smartphone to be able to download Zoom.
A quiet place, to be able to give your full attention to the class.
Yes, there is a program and specific objectives for every level. This will be sent to you at the beginning of each level.
The 4 basic skills are covered in the classes, listening, reading, speaking and writing (for homework), as well as vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Emphasis is given to communication and the classes are practical.
We consider that our success is due to the high level of our teachers, who are all highly qualified, with university degrees and diplomas which qualify them to teach Spanish as a foreign language (ELE). They all have experience and have been handpicked by Bright Spanish Institute to offer you the very best of teachers. They are all native Spanish teachers born in Spain so besides the Spanish language they will be able to teach you all about Spanish culture which is very varied and interesting.
You may contact info@brightspanish.net at any time and we will get back to you within 24 hours to answer your query.
You may contact info@brightspanish.net at any time and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
To have 2-to-1 classes, you need to apply as a pair.
Once you have got in touch with us to book your free trial class (15 mins) If you are not a complete beginner, we will send you a level test to do online. Once we have the results of the written and oral parts, we will let you know your level.
This is a unique personalized course for kids and teens. The classes are structured but at the same time are entertaining, enjoyable and practical.
40 years of teaching students of all ages and nationalities in Madrid, Spain, attest to our success and high level of commitment to our students.
Bright Spanish Institute has 6 micro-levels, A1.1 - B1.2 for Kids and Teens.
1 - A1.1, Elementary
2 - A1.2, Elementary
3 - A2.1, Pre intermediate
4 - A2.2, Pre intermediate
5 - B1.1, Intermediate
6 - B1.2, Intermediate
48 classes (50 min classes) - individual or 2 to 1 (2 students)
Material for the class consists of a student’s book for class work and a workbook for homework.
Kids: Ages 8-12, Lola and Leo, Ed. Difusión student’s book and workbook and Reporteros 3 student’s book and workbook.
Teens: Ages 12- 17, Gente Joven, Ed. Difusión student’s book and workbook.
All material is included in the price of the course.
50 minutes.
As long as you cancel your class with at least 12 hours’ notice you will be able to reschedule the class without losing it. In the case of 2 to 1 classes (2 students) both students have to be in agreement with the cancellation.
Certificates will be issued after levels A1.2, A2.2, B1.2, B2.2 and C1.2.
The 2 exams which are internationally recognized are the DELE and the SIELE exams.
The DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extrajera) is the official diploma of Spanish language learning for the Cervantes Institute which is recognized around the world and is well respected in the spheres of education and businesses alike. The levels are A1, A2, B1.
Can be taken by students between 11- 17 years of age. The DELE must be taken in an institute recognized by the Cervantes Institute. There are thousands of recognized Cervantes institutes worldwide.
The SIELE exam is an official diploma which certifies your level of Spanish. This exam can be taken online and is only for teens and adults whereas the DELE must be taken in an institute recognized by the Cervantes Institute and is for kids, teens and adults.
Of course, our very experienced teachers some of whom are Cervantes examiners will be able to prepare you for these exams.
The classes are carried out via Zoom; therefore, you will need a good internet connection, a PC, tablet or smartphone to be able to download Zoom.
A quiet place, to be able to give your full attention to the class.
The 4 basic skills are covered in the classes, listening, reading, speaking and writing (for homework), as well as vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Emphasis is given to communication and the classes are extremely practical. There will also be songs, quizzes and games to make the classes interesting and enjoyable.
We consider that our success is due to the high level of our teachers, who are all highly qualified, with university degrees and diplomas which qualify them to teach Spanish as a foreign language (ELE). They all have experience and have been handpicked by Bright Spanish Institute to offer you the very best of teachers. They are all native Spanish teachers born in Spain so besides the Spanish language they will be able to teach you all about Spanish culture which is very varied and interesting.
You may contact info@brightspanish.net at any time and we will get back to you within 24 hours to answer your query.
You may contact info@brightspanish.net at any time and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
To have 2-to-1 classes, you need to apply as a pair.
Once you have got in touch with us to book your free trial class (15 mins) If you are not a complete beginner, we will send you a level test to do online. Once we have the results of the written and oral parts we will let you know your level.
