Molly

Hi!  I´m Molly! I will be working with students in first and second of primary.  This is my fifth year working as a conversation assistant in Madrid.

I am from a small town called Seal Beach in California, but I have also lived in North Carolina, Texas, and Illinois. I went to High Point University and majored in International Business and Spanish.

My goal here at El Porvenir is to create a fun, open, and caring learning environment for my students so they feel their most comfortable speaking English.

My hobbies include reading, cooking, traveling and playing with my dog Willy.

Amanda

Hi, my name is Amanda. I am the speaking assistant in third and fourth of primary.

II've been teaching English for 4 years; I spent 2 years in the city of Getafe and 2 more at a school in Vallecas. My favorite part of being a teacher is making a positive difference in the students' lives. 

This is my first year at El Porvenir, and I'm looking forward to getting to know my new students and coworkers!

In my free time, I enjoy martial arts, watching documentaries, and going to museums.

Shawn

Hi! My name is Shawn. I am the language assistant for 5º and 6º of Primary and the students of ESO, largely preparing them for the speaking section of Cambridge exams.

I have been a conversation assistant at El Porvenir since 2012, having before worked for the public school system here in Madrid. I moved here from San Diego, California, where I taught English classes to refugees at the International Rescue Committee. I have also taught English in the business district of São Paulo, Brazil. I have a Bachelor´s degree in English with an emphasis in Linguistics from Northern Arizona University and a TEFL diploma from the University of California, San Diego. I am an official Cambridge Speaking examiner and have a Band 4 result in the Cambridge University Teaching Knowledge Test. My hobbies include travel writing, photography, reading, language studies, cooking and sailing.

Caitlin

Hi! My name is Caitlin. I am new this year at El Porvenir and am very excited to be working with the students in Secondary and Bachillerato.

This is my fifth year working as an English assistant in the Community of Madrid, having previously worked in schools in Aravaca and Leganés.

I have also worked for four years as a teacher in North Carolina, USA which is where I am from originally.

I am looking forward to getting to know the students and staff of El Porvenir more throughout the year and am excited to share my culture and language with you all!