Hello future student,

My name is Daniel, born and raised in Mexico City. I never planned to be a teacher, originally, I planned to be an interpreter and translator: I love languages and I speak Spanish as a native speaker, conversational English and Italian, and struggling but still a bit of French. But when I started teaching, I fell in love with it. Now after 8 years of experience sharing language and culture it is part of who I am.

Looking back at my first chance to be a volunteer Spanish teacher in Poland, I can say this is where my passion started! It showed me how fun, cool, and easy language can be, with the bonus of sharing my culture and experiencing the cultures of others. I eventually returned to Mexico and focused on finishing my studies. After finishing my studies, I got the chance to receive training to be a Spanish teacher in Los Angeles, USA.

I can say that with all my various experiences, I am certain I will continue on this path for the rest of my life.

Academic life

• Graduated with honors from UNAM, CDMX. Bachelor’s in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language
• Currently studying for a Master’s degree in Education with a Specialization in Management, Leadership, and Coaching.
• Certified as SIELE examiner

Work Experience

• Volunteer Spanish teacher in Poznan, Poland 
• Spanish teacher at California State University/UNAM, USA 
• Spanish teacher online and in-person (private language school) in Mexico City. Mexico 
• Currently working as a Project Leader at UNAM, Texas 
• Currently managing my own school (Spanish Mode) 

But, not everthing is work, right? So, my personal interests are reading, traveling, trying new experiences (adrenaline is a plus) like skydiving, I love amusement parks, roller coasters, hiking, and watching series and movies. I love music, especially in Spanish and Italian (both are so romantic! lol :p), and I also love dogs.