¡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 provide high-quality online language training and professional development for teachers, students, and adult learners. Our online Spanish evening courses, delivered each term, are designed specifically for MFL teachers, helping to build linguistic confidence, refine classroom practice, and improve student outcomes. We also offer French courses for MFL teachers, supporting both native and non-native speakers in strengthening their subject knowledge and pedagogy.
We run online summer courses for teachers that focus on developing both language proficiency and classroom methodology, equipping participants with practical strategies that can be applied immediately. In addition, we offer personalised one-to-one mentoring tailored to individual goals, including A-level teaching, the new GCSE, curriculum planning, lesson design, resource creation, student engagement, interview preparation, and much more.
Alongside our teacher CPD, we provide online general Spanish lessons for adults, delivered by highly experienced tutors, as well as online lessons for secondary students at all levels, offering structured support and exam preparation.
To book a course, workshop, mentoring session, or lessons, please contact us via email or social media. We will work with you to design provision that is relevant, practical, and impactful.
We run online summer courses for teachers that focus on developing both language proficiency and classroom methodology, equipping participants with practical strategies that can be applied immediately. In addition, we offer personalised one-to-one mentoring tailored to individual goals, including A-level teaching, the new GCSE, curriculum planning, lesson design, resource creation, student engagement, interview preparation, and much more.
Alongside our teacher CPD, we provide online general Spanish lessons for adults, delivered by highly experienced tutors, as well as online lessons for secondary students at all levels, offering structured support and exam preparation.
To book a course, workshop, mentoring session, or lessons, please contact us via email or social media. We will work with you to design provision 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.