Meet our Teachers

My name is Sara Valencia, and I am a Colombian Spanish teacher with experience teaching young children. I have been working at the school for some time and truly enjoy supporting children in their early learning journey. I am passionate about teaching and believe that the best learning happens through creativity, play, and joyful experiences.
I love creating dynamic and engaging lessons, and I value the opportunity to learn alongside my students, as each class teaches me something new. In my free time, I enjoy building with Lego, a hobby that reflects my love for creativity, imagination, and creating new ideas.
She joined our team from 2022 and her passion and commitment to education led her to obtain a Bachelor in bilingual education in 2020 and she is currently studying a diploma in childcare.

In addition, Karen is trained in first aid and has her certificates in food safety and child protection (early childhood).
Currently, she is part of the staff at government school (Victoria school of languages), Escuela Hispanoamericana and works as an educator in a Spanish child care.

Hi, my name is Marta Torres. I have more than 40 years of experience teaching overseas and in Melbourne. During these years I have been working with students from Prep to adults, including scholars from RMIT and Monash University. Here at Escuela Hispanoamericana de Springvale I have started in year 2010, where I developed the VCE program. Now I am the VCE teacher and the Program Facilitator.

My name is Alejandra Cardoso. I was born in Colombia. I am very passionate about teaching Spanish and English, and I love technology. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with others,
riding my bike, exploring new places, learning and using graphic design applications and programs. I love dogs and cats.

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the joy of teaching Spanish and English to children and young people, from kindergarten to secondary school.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities - English as a Second Language, and a Master’s degree in Educational Technology Management. In addition, I am an early childhood educator, and I am currently completing my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

I am very happy to be starting and working with you in this new year. I look forward to hope to be a meaningful support in your children’s Spanish learning journey.

I'm María José Gómez, a Colombian Spanish and English teacher.

I hold a degree in Spanish and English and a diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, with seven years of experience working with children, teenagers, and adults.

I enjoy creating dynamic and communicative classes where students feel comfortable, participate with confidence, and learn in a practical and meaningful way.

I enjoy walking in nature, watching documentaries, reading, and exploring new places. I'm also interested in photography, teaching. and learning new things.

“Education does not change the world, it changes the people who will change the world.” Paulo Freire

My name is Natalia Jimenez, and I am from Colombia. I am a language teacher of English and Spanish. I enjoy learning new things, listening to music and podcasts, dancing, and taking short walks in my free time.
Regarding my academic background, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages (English and French), which has provided me with strong pedagogical and linguistic tools throughout my professional development. I have worked with both children and adults learning English in Colombia.Later, I completed a diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.
I was fortunate to work with international students in Colombia, teaching Spanish as a second language for four years. Currently, I am studying for a Master’s degree in TESOL, with the aim of further improving my professional skills.