¡Hola!

I'm Erica, Head of Languages at a secondary school in South Yorkshire, where I teach Spanish and French. Originally from Motril, Granada, I’m passionate about languages and building positive relationships with students. I have a BA in English Studies and an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Granada, and I studied at Nottingham University. I became an MFL Teacher at the University of Reading in 2015.

I have extensive expertise in language learning pedagogy. I have delivered training on effective teaching strategies, student engagement, and provided mentorship to both new and experienced staff.

I have collaborated with the BBC as a reviewer and hold a certification in 'Leading Teacher Development' from the NPQ program. I’ve worked as a translator for the Diego Maradona documentary, created Spanish content for Newsdle, and served as a writing examiner for AQA. Additionally, I have presented webinars for 'Linguascope' and 'The Language Show 2024', and offer online workshops and masterclasses.

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Online Courses for MFL Teachers & 1 to 1 Teacher Mentoring

We offer online Spanish & French evening courses for MFL teachers on a termly basis.

I have taught the Spanish courses for the past three years, and they have been very useful and practical for teachers. These courses have helped teachers feel well-equipped and more confident in teaching their own classes, positively impacting their pupils’ learning by improving outcomes. Our French courses are also taught by passionate teachers with plenty of experience who know how to help you achieve your goals, making you feel more confident in teaching the language.

I also offer one-to-one mentoring sessions on KS3, GCSE & A-Level teaching, planning & scaffolding, creating resources, engagement ideas, KS4 uptake, interview preparation, and various other teaching aspects. These sessions are available upon request —please contact me for more details.

If you want to book a bespoke language course or one-to-one mentoring sessions for yourself and/or your department, please contact me via email or social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, TikTok or LinkedIn).

I am truly passionate about creating Spanish resources because I believe that, although the teacher is the main resource in the classroom, having attractive and clearly presented materials can positively impact teaching and learning. I wanted to make a difference with my website, which is why I created Spanish & Umbrellas.

My aim is to help teachers plan lessons faster, offer them fresh ideas, and share effective tips to maximise their students’ progress and promote a love for learning. It can also benefit learners who need extra resources to practise their language skills and develop cultural understanding.

Thank you very much for visiting my website. I really hope to support you!

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