Pablo - Academic Director

• Master Degree in Teaching Compulsory Secondary Education, Post-Compulsory Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Languages, Spanish Language and Literacy, University of Málaga;
• Bachelor Degree in Journalism, University of Madrid
• DELE Examiner A1, A2, Escolar A1.

Just before working at Spanish World Hong Kong, Pablo performed the University Master's Degree in Teacher Training for Secondary Compulsory Education and Language Teaching at the University of Málaga.

Pablo is also a business journalist with more than 8 years of experience in financial information and he currently works as freelance contributor in different media, such as “El País” or “Cinco Días”. Pablo is good at making use of daily situations and news articles in his teaching. Pablo is passionate about teaching languages and cultural exchange, as well as communication and information.

Esther - Kids' Coordinator

• Ph.D in Hispanic Literature and Theory of Literature by the University of Valladolid (Spain)
• Master in Special Needs Education at the University of Oslo

Beside of teaching Spanish language lessons, I am responsible for teacher’s training, as well as maintaining and ensuring quality in teaching. My goal is to consolidate an appropriate working atmosphere in order to promote the teaching of Spanish language and culture in the most pleasant and appropriate way for our young students.

Studied in Hispanic Literature and Theory of Literature by the University of Valladolid (Spain), My Ph.D. focuses on inter-textual connections among cultural texts, claiming the notion of Literature as an enormous single book ready to be used by readers and writers. I have published several articles in pear review journals as well as chapters in specialized books in Spanish.

With more than eight years of teaching experience, I am conscious of the importance of attending diversity in the classroom and situating the student in the center of the teaching-learning process. My desire to excel as a teacher led me to Norway, where I took a Master in Special Needs Education at the University of Oslo. This degree has broadened my knowledge about teaching technics and methodologies, which I am willing to apply in Spanish World.

Eduardo - Teacher

• Master Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, University of Cadiz;
• Bachelor Degree in Spanish Philology, University of Sevilla;
• DELE Examiner A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, Escolar A1.

Eduardo has taught Spanish to students of all ages and levels in prestigious centers in Spain, Germany, Russia and Hong Kong. That includes Public elementary schools, Universities and the Institute Cervantes. Eduardo enjoys teaching Spanish because it is a great opportunity to travel and meet people from other cultures and exchange knowledge with people with different points of view. Eduardo shows great interest in all kinds of artistic expressions: literature, music, painting, theater, cinema, gastronomy and he always uses these as a tool to teach Spanish in class. And there is a very important point to note: He loves Dim Sum!

Marjori - Teacher

• Bachelor Degree in Pedagogy (education specialist), University of La Laguna;
• Spanish as a second language Certificate (ELE), University of Alfonso X El Sabio.

Marjori is passionate about teaching and a specialist in the field of Spanish as a second language. Since mastering a vast range of learning strategies, and more importantly adapting them to the diverse needs of her students, she has built her understanding and use of these skills, whilst always striving to develop her techniques further throughout her teaching career.

Marjori has been fortunate enough to have taught Spanish in some European countries to a wide range of students from different cultures.

She enjoys creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment for her students whilst expressing not only the language at a variety of levels but also an insight into the Spanish culture.

Lucia - Teacher

• Master Degree in Teaching Compulsory Secondary Education, Post- Compulsory Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Languages, Spanish Language and Literacy, University of Málaga;
• Bachelor Degree in Journalism, University of Madrid;
• DELE Examiner A1, A2, Escolar A1.

“When I was learning English in the UK, my love for teaching language has grown while witnessing how learning a second language can bring a positive and enduring impact on life. It is there to enhance the culture, understanding the values, norms and manners of others. People learn who they really are through the learning process and find out how others communicate and live.
Teaching is a challenging career, nothing but rewarding. It requires the best of the teacher but also the aim of learning has to be intentional for the student. There is where the magic and the communication happens, teacher and student are sharing knowledge and both are learning about themselves and their cultures. Could any job be more exciting?”

Jorge - Teacher

• Degree in Education; Methodology for Teaching Foreign Languages;
• Accreditation Examiner DELE exams Level A2 and B1.

My name is Jorge, I was born in Argentina, obtained my degree in Primary School Education in 2004 and dedicated most of my career to teaching the Spanish language and culture to people from all ages and nationalities. The qualifications I hold in the area of teaching Spanish as a foreign language together with a solid educational foundation, passion for teaching and the experience I acquired over 11 years in different countries such as Argentina, Egypt, Turkey and currently Hong Kong, tutoring and mentoring students, would suggest I am suitable for helping students advance their understanding of Spanish language and culture. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate people and educational abilities in reputed institutions as Cervantes, Berlitz, Montessori and other international schools, I am still training professionally to give the best of myself to each student.

Irune - Teacher

• Master Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, International University of Menendez Pelayo
• Bachelor Degree in English, University of Deusto
• Bachelor Degree in German, University of the Basque Country
• Bachelor Degree in Translation and Interpreting, University of the Basque Country
• DELE Examiner A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, DELE EscolarA2-B1, B1

As an experienced and enthusiastic teacher, I have taught in different countries: Germany, Costa Rica and Taiwan as well as in different institutions, including high schools and language schools. I love teaching Spanish because it is a great opportunity to travel and meet people from other cultures and exchange knowledge with people with different points of view. In my free time I love travelling, going to the cinema and going hiking in one of the many amazing hiking trails that Hong Kong has to offer.

David - Teacher

• Master Degree in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, University of Extremadura
• Bachelor Degree in Spanish Philology, University of Extremadura
• DELE Examiner A1, A2, B1, B2

Before I started working at Spanish World in Hong Kong, I worked as a Spanish teacher in Spain, Germany and Portugal. I like teaching Spanish in other countries because of the opportunity to know new places, different cultures and people.

Being able to work on what you like: teaching Spanish language and culture while you know a place as spectacular as Hong Kong is an amazing opportunity.

Juan - CEO

• Double Degree in Law and Business Administration, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
• Master in Leadership and Human Resources, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
• Master of Business Administration, INSEAD Singapore

Juan is the CEO of Spanish World Group, Spanish Language Services company, with campuses in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong and over 2000 weekly students. In the 3 years of Juan as CEO, Spanish World Group has managed to increase revenue by over 200%.

Juan first came to Singapore to undertake INSEAD MBA Program, where he graduated in July 2014. INSEAD was a unique experience, as well as Juan´s stepping stone to stay in Asia in an industry with social impact.

In April 2014, Juan joined as Chief Operating Officer of an Ed-Tech company called Knowledge Platform, based in Singapore, which was focused in the enhancement of education through technology for primary and secondary schools throughout Asia. Under Juan´s supervision, new offices in China, Indonesia and Philippines were opened and those in Singapur and Pakistan, consolidated.

Before becoming an MBA Candidate at INSEAD, Juan´s professional career had had two very differentiated stages, from 2006 to 2013:

• Finance. Juan worked in the asset management area of Banco Espirito Santo, as an Analyst in the Spanish Private Equity firm Ibersuizas and from 2010 to 2013 as an Account Manager for English Fund Manager Schroders, where Juan ran a portfolio of over 50 intermediary clients in Spain and Portugal.

• Non-profit. In between jobs in finance industry, Juan left Spain in September 2008 for two years to work at a social development institution, Arrupe Welcome Centre, in Battambang, Cambodia. Juan was in charge of the social work team of 18 members mainly focused in the empowerment of people with disabilities and the improvement of the educational system with over EUR 1.5 Mn of yearly budget. Juan has also served as a Board Member of SAUCE ONG, dedicated to the development of the population in rural Cambodia, from 2007 until 2015.

Grace - Managing Director

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Hong Kong
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rutgers College in the U.S.

Grace obtained her Master in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Rutgers College in the U.S. She has over 15 years of working experience in the education industry specializing in U.S school admissions. She worked with hundreds of students applying from boarding schools to Ivy League universities in the U.S when she was managing The Princeton Review Hong Kong and Shanghai. She was interviewed by The South China Morning Post and Time Magazine regarding different U.S admissions test topics. Grace also worked with The University of Hong Kong (HKU) as a project consultant on enabling technologies for industries related to Logistics & Supply Chain Management and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) as a Teaching Associate for Experiential Learning. Grace speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Shanghainese and English. She truly believes learning a foreign language can open up many opportunities in life. Learning Spanish is definitely one of her new goals!

“I enjoy working with students from different countries and I am passionate about developing students into well-rounded individuals. I see different potentials in different students and with guidance and support they will achieve the impossible!”