¡Hola!
I am Erica Sánchez, Head of Languages from Granada, specialising in Spanish and French.
I am deeply passionate about teaching and learning, particularly the power of languages to build meaningful connections with students and transform classroom practice. I hold a BA in English Studies and an MA in Applied Linguistics, with academic training at the Universities of Granada, Nottingham, and Reading. I qualified as a teacher in 2015.
I bring extensive expertise in language pedagogy, staff development, and high-quality training delivery. I hold an NPQ in Leading Teacher Development, have worked with two exam boards, and have collaborated with the BBC. I am especially passionate about developing others and love supporting teachers and leaders to refine their practice, grow in confidence, and achieve excellence in the classroom.
As a speaker and trainer, I have presented for Linguascope, Languagenut, Harris Academies, Discovery the World Education, the University of Sheffield, and The Language Show 2024.
Discover more on my LinkedIn profile:
I am deeply passionate about teaching and learning, particularly the power of languages to build meaningful connections with students and transform classroom practice. I hold a BA in English Studies and an MA in Applied Linguistics, with academic training at the Universities of Granada, Nottingham, and Reading. I qualified as a teacher in 2015.
I bring extensive expertise in language pedagogy, staff development, and high-quality training delivery. I hold an NPQ in Leading Teacher Development, have worked with two exam boards, and have collaborated with the BBC. I am especially passionate about developing others and love supporting teachers and leaders to refine their practice, grow in confidence, and achieve excellence in the classroom.
As a speaker and trainer, I have presented for Linguascope, Languagenut, Harris Academies, Discovery the World Education, the University of Sheffield, and The Language Show 2024.
Discover more on my LinkedIn profile:
Professional Development for MFL Teachers
We offer online Spanish evening courses each term, designed specifically for MFL teachers. These sessions build confidence, refine classroom practice, and improve student outcomes. We also provide French courses for MFL teachers, as well as general Spanish lessons for anyone keen to develop their language skills, all delivered by experienced tutors.
In addition, we run online summer courses for teachers, open to both native and non-native speakers. These focus on developing language proficiency and pedagogy, helping you strengthen your teaching and expand your professional toolkit.
We offer personalised one-to-one mentoring tailored to your goals, including A-level teaching, the new GCSE, lesson planning, resource creation, student engagement, interview preparation, and more.
We also deliver general and bespoke online workshops for individuals or whole departments.
To book a course, workshop, or mentoring session, contact us via email or social media. We will work with you to design CPD that is relevant, practical, and impactful.
In addition, we run online summer courses for teachers, open to both native and non-native speakers. These focus on developing language proficiency and pedagogy, helping you strengthen your teaching and expand your professional toolkit.
We offer personalised one-to-one mentoring tailored to your goals, including A-level teaching, the new GCSE, lesson planning, resource creation, student engagement, interview preparation, and more.
We also deliver general and bespoke online workshops for individuals or whole departments.
To book a course, workshop, or mentoring session, contact us via email or social media. We will work with you to design CPD that is relevant, practical, and impactful.
About Spanish & Umbrellas
At spanishandumbrellas.com, we are here to support teachers and educators seeking practical, engaging resources and inspiring CPD that makes a real difference in the classroom. We empower you to teach with confidence, creativity, and impact. At the same time, we support learners who simply want to improve their Spanish, whatever their level or motivation. Whether you teach or learn, grow or refresh, we are here for you.