¡Hola!

I'm Erica Sánchez, 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 1 to 1 mentoring sessions for MFL teachers.

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Courses for MFL Teachers, 1-to-1 Mentoring & MFL Workshops

We offer online Spanish evening courses for MFL teachers every term, designed to build confidence, enhance skills, and ultimately improve student outcomes. These courses are taught by Erica Sánchez, an experienced and passionate instructor who is committed to helping you succeed.

In addition to our termly courses, we provide one-to-one mentoring sessions that are tailored to your specific needs. These sessions cover a variety of topics, including teaching at KS3, GCSE (new spec), and A-Level, lesson planning, resource creation, student engagement, increasing KS4 uptake, interview preparation, and other aspects related to MFL or education. We also offer workshops, both general and bespoke, which can be delivered directly to you or your school.

If you would like to book a course, workshop, or mentoring session for yourself or your department, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or social media, and I will do my best to create CPD sessions that suit your needs.

I am passionate about creating Spanish educational resources because I believe that, while the teacher is the primary resource in the classroom, attractive and well-organised materials can greatly improve both teaching and learning. This is why I created Spanish & Umbrellas, with the aim of making a positive impact.

My goal is to help teachers plan lessons more efficiently, provide fresh ideas, and share practical tips that support student progress and foster a love for learning. My resources are also designed to help learners who need extra materials to practise their language skills and expand their cultural knowledge.

In addition to creating resources, I am committed to mentoring and supporting MFL teachers. I enjoy helping them build confidence, grow in their practice, and find joy in teaching. By sharing my experiences and strategies, I aim to empower MFL teachers to create engaging and effective language-learning experiences.

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

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