Antonio

Antonio

Antonio is a bilingual educator whose experience spans science, K-12 education, adult learning, and academic leadership. He holds a BSc in Oceanography, a diploma in Coastal Management, and a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning. He is a Texas-certified Science and English as a Second Language educator. Antonio currently teaches physics and integrated physics […]

Claudia

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Claudia began developing her teaching experience in Mexico, working in several school settings before joining CCLS Houston. As a native Spanish speaker, she brings both linguistic knowledge and cultural perspective to the classroom, creating a collaborative environment where students feel comfortable participating and practicing. Her background in information technology complements her work as an educator, […]

Camila

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Camila was born in Colombia and has lived in Argentina since 2012. She studied Philosophy and Literature at the University of Buenos Aires and earned a degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from Instituto Superior de Letras Eduardo Mallea. She is an experienced teacher of Spanish, Greek, and Ancient Latin with a strong […]

Ruth

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Originally from Mexico City, Ruth is a bilingual educator with more than 30 years of experience in early childhood education, literacy, and Spanish language instruction. She has taught learners ranging from preschool children to adults, adapting visual tools, creative strategies, and supportive communication to different ages and learning needs. Ruth has authored textbooks on early […]

Lucia

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Originally from Uruguay, Lucia lived in Mexico before moving to Texas in 2010. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Spanish with a focus on Linguistics from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She was also accepted into the university’s doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction. Lucia teaches Spanish […]

Julio Cesar

Julio Cesar

Originally from Lima, Peru, Julio Cesar has more than 19 years of experience in language education. He holds a degree in Education and a TEFL certification, and has taught Spanish and English in Peru and the United States. His career includes work with Excel Language Center, Maximo Nivel in Cusco, and language programs in El […]

Maria Esther

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Originally from Michoacan, Mexico, Maria Esther has more than two decades of teaching experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and a graduate degree in Pedagogy. Her early experience teaching mathematics helped shape a clear, patient, and structured approach that she now brings to Spanish language instruction. Maria Esther creates a supportive classroom where […]

Giannella

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Originally from Lima, Peru, Giannella is an architect and Spanish instructor with 15 years of teaching experience. She earned her architecture degree from Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, where she also served as an assistant instructor in design courses. After moving to the United States, she worked as an architectural designer before studying pedagogy to teach […]

Deborah

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Originally from Puerto Rico, Deborah holds a BA in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Puerto Rico and an MEd in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas. Her more than 15 years of experience in Houston include bilingual teaching, school administration, dyslexia support, and district-level program management. Her recent […]

Javier

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Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Javier is an educator with more than 15 years of experience in public education. He has taught across multiple grade levels, served in academic leadership roles, and worked as a university instructor, building a strong foundation in pedagogy and curriculum development. Javier currently teaches AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature […]