Meet the team!

  • A smiling man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a white and black patterned hoodie and a navy backpack, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Toño

    EXPERIENCE:

    I have taught for more than 5 years in premier Spanish schools in Oaxaca. I studied Language Teaching at the UABJO in Oaxaca and Philology at the Universidad de Antioquia in Colombia.

    INTERESTS:

    Poetry, literature, comics, language learning, bicycling, speaking other languages, mezcal, eating pizza and hanging out with my cat.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    -Academic Coordinator
    - Spanish Teacher for online and in person classes
    - Literature and History Teacher

  • A young man with dark curly hair and a goatee smiling at the camera. Behind him are colorful papel picado banners hanging from a wooden ceiling, and a bookshelf filled with books in a room with red walls.

    Migue

    EXPERIENCE:

    I have taught for 5 years at some of the premier languages schools in Oaxaca. I studied Language Teaching & Linguistics at the UABJO in Oaxaca.

    INTERESTS:

    Dioramas, model cars & design in general, linguistics, learning new languages (including English, Japanese, German, etc.), exploring new places, spending time on Sundays at home with my family.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - Spanish Teacher at all levels for online and in person classes
    - Administrative


  • A woman with curly hair and glasses smiling while holding a small, fluffy dog, sitting at a wooden table with potted plants and shelves in the background.

    Helena

    EXPERIENCE:

    I studied history, history of science, and political science, and I hold a master’s degree in Folklore. I ended up in Oaxaca to learn Spanish after a 9-month bike ride through the US and Mexico.

    INTERESTS:

    Bicycle touring & road trips, camping, being in the forest, history, culture, politics, learning Spanish, living on boats, strange and/or interesting jobs, places, and experiences, hanging out with my dog, Porfirio.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - Administrative

  • A woman with glasses smiling for a selfie in a restaurant with wooden furniture and lattice background.

    Itzel

    EXPERIENCE:

    I have more than 22 years of combined experience teaching languages to both kids and adults, including teaching English at the UABJO Faculty of Languages and Spanish at various schools in Oaxaca. I also previously worked as a translator at the association Manos de Ayuda.

    INTERESTS:

    Cinema, k-dramas, meeting new people, learning languages, eating delicious food in beautiful and cozy places, having fun with friends and taking care of my beloved daughter and pets.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - Teacher
    -Specialized classes in gastronomy, slang, and legal terminology

  • A woman with dark, curly hair tied back, smiling, wearing a navy blue blouse with a pin and sitting against a plain wall.

    Adriana de la Rosa

    EXPERIENCE:

    I have been teaching Spanish and leading various art workshops for Spanish students on and off for over 7 years. I studied Visual and Fine Arts, as well as languages, at UABJO in Oaxaca, and I hold certificates in Cinematography, Art Curation, and Contemporary Art. I am also the director of La Casa Rosa, an independent cultural space in Oaxaca.

    INTERESTS:

    Photography, filmmaking, animation, drawing, art & cultural curation, languages, acting & theater, teaching art, video & theater, contemporary & outsider art, cooking Mexican regional cuisines, taking care of our fish, plants & dogs, and going to the beach with my family.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - Specialty Classes in Art & Art History
    - Art Workshops in Spanish for children and adolescents

  • A young woman with long dark hair smiling and hugging a tree in a sunny, wooded park with green grass and tall trees.

    Ceci

    EXPERIENCE:

    I have a major in language teaching and studied at the Universidad Autónoma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca. I have five years of experience teaching both Spanish and English to young and adult learners.

    INTERESTS:

    Dancing, cooking, language learning, biking, reading.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - Teacher
    - Dance Teacher

  • A smiling person with short dark hair and glasses holds a tabby cat in front of a colorful, tribal-patterned woven wall hanging. The person is wearing a white T-shirt and dark pants, and in the background, there are striped and solid-colored bags hanging on a white wall, and a small wooden bookshelf with books and a magazine.

    Yuri

    EXPERIENCE:

    I studied Language Teaching at the UABJO in Oaxaca. I have more than 6 years of experience teaching English to both children and adults, as well as over a year of experience teaching Spanish.

    INTERESTS:

    Learning languages, coloring, paper quilling, meeting new people and learning about their lives and their backgrounds, eating sweets and pastries, having fun with friends and family.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - Teacher at all levels
    - In charged of Cultural Activities

  • A woman with long, wavy dark hair wearing glasses, smiling, sitting by a window on a bus during daytime.

    Frida

    EXPERIENCE:

    I studied Modern Languages and Interculturality. I have experience teaching English to children and Spanish for over a year. I have also worked as a freelancer, translating literary and specialized texts.

    INTERESTS:

    Passionate about graphic design, photography, video games, music, asian culture, learning languages and translating.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - In-person Classes Coordinator
    - Teacher
    - In charged of Social Media

  • Flor

    EXPERIENCE:

    I studied Language Teaching at the UABJO in Oaxaca. I’m a experienced teacher in English and Spanish for children and teenagers for over a year.

    INTERESTS:

    Romance books, kpop music, kdramas, anime, learning new languages (including English and Japanese), dancing, dogs and cats, embroidery and drawing.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - Online Classes Coordinator
    - Teacher for all ages

  • A woman taking a selfie, smiling, wearing a traditional white blouse with pink embroidery, black hair tied back, purple wall background, and part of a wooden table visible.

    Itan

    EXPERIENCE:

    I hold a bachelor's degree in teaching English and Spanish as a second language from UABJO and Universidad de Guadalajara. I have extensive experience teaching a variety of students at different levels. I have been certified by Arizona University with a TESOL certificate and by the Cervantes Institute with various courses specializing in DELE.

    INTERESTS:

    I love swimming, reading thrillers, watching comedies and romantic TV series (when I have some time). I’m a single mother, she enjoys spending time with her 6 year old daughter and drawing with her.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVA:
    - Teacher for online and in person classes

  • A woman with long dark hair smiling, resting her head on her hand, sitting at a desk with a computer keyboard.

    Johana

    EXPERIENCE

    I have been teaching for 8 years in Spanish schools, non-profit organizations and other Korean government programs. I studied linguistics and literature at the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, in addition to specializing in teaching Spanish as a second language.

    INTEREST

    Passionate about linguistics, Latin American literature and prehispanic history. I enjoy learning about plants, traditional medicine and talking about art, minimalism and sustainable living. I love dancing Latin rhythms and folkloric music, traveling to the beach with my family and eating mole con pollo.

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVE
    - Teacher for online and in person classes

  • A man with shoulder-length dark hair sits on a chair, petting a black cat on his lap. The setting is a room with a table covered with a geometric-patterned tablecloth, a guitar leaning against a chair, and a fitness equipment in the background.

    Martín

    ROLE AT THE COOPERATIVE:
    - Teacher for online and in person classes

  • A tabby cat with green eyes resting on a black bag inside a dark wooden bookshelf. There is a small label with 'Martin' written on it at the top of the shelf.

    Papona

    INTERESTS:

    Meow, eat and sleep.

    ROLE AT LA COOPERATIVA:

    She just likes to pretend she is the boss. Meowing all day long, purring and stealing your seat.Aquí va la descripción

  • A black cat sitting on a wooden chair behind a wooden table, looking directly at the camera.

    Oscura

    She used to eat and sleep all day long. Also she loved judging people, purring and fighting with her sister, Papona.

    Rest in peace our lovely Oscura