Greetings, I am Esther Sacramento Yanes, and my educational journey began when I ventured to the United Kingdom at the age of 18. Over the course of seven transformative years, I immersed myself in a diverse range of experiences, primarily working as a substitute teacher and private nanny for numerous families. This unique path unveiled not only my profound love for the English language but also ignited my passion for the fields of teaching and childcare. I can confidently say that i am 100% bilingual.
In the last three years, I embarked on a new chapter in my academic journey, graduating with a degree in Applied Linguistics and English Language from Swansea University. This academic achievement further enriched my understanding of language and pedagogy, solidifying my commitment to education.
My time in the UK was an enriching chapter where I discovered the immense joy of fostering language acquisition and nurturing young minds. It was during this period that I came to appreciate the profound impact language has on one’s development and self-assurance. My objective now is to return to my homeland, bringing with me a wealth of knowledge, skills, and a heart filled with a commitment to empowering future generations.
My mission is clear: to equip the youth of our island with the invaluable tools of fluency and confidence in their second language. I firmly believe that by imparting these skills, I can help them unlock a world of opportunities and broaden their horizons. Together, we will embark on a journey of language mastery, fostering both personal and academic growth.
Dedicated and dynamic Mathematics Teacher with 10 years experience educating high school and college level students. Adept in creative lesson planning and real-world-related instruction. Motivational educator with exceptional communication, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.
I am a passionate math teacher who will not only teach students mathematics but also relate it to real word so students can see the usefulness of mathematics around them. I take pride in implementing various mathematical programs that build the knowledge and confidence of students to help them see their growth.
I enjoy positively influencing the lives of children by teaching them the importance of mathematics.
My name is Alberto and I am a teacher at LFT. I would describe myself as an innovative, energetic, charismatic and dependable Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics teacher. I enjoy preparing stimulating lessons, identifying and analysing student needs, strengths, and weaknesses, overseeing experiments, as well as setting and grading assessments. I have 10 years of experience teaching and have taught various levels of learners, including primary, secondary and College students.
I am passionate about the sciences and have a sound understanding of scientific rules, methodologies, theories and analytics. I have a science and mathematics degree related discipline which I have practically applied in a working environment both in Tenerife and the UK.
I have experience teaching in both the British and Spanish education systems and I therefore have a sound understanding of both curriculum requirements and creating educational content that satisfy these requirements.
I am bilingual, I speak both Spanish and English. In my spare time I like to play tennis and learn languages.
My name is Meheraj Sultana and I am the director of the school, but I also teach Maths and English at Learning First Tenerife. I completed my higher education in the UK and have extensive experience working in London, as well as Spain. I have been teaching for many years and have experience teaching in a variety of settings with students of all ages and abilities, including children with special needs.
I consider myself to be an interactive and dynamic teacher and therefore the majority of my lessons are about doing practical and enjoyable exercises that students can understand and where possible, relate to in everyday life. I find that this drives motivation and interest in the subject and it creates a good teacher student rapport, which is essential in the learning process.
English is my first language and teaching it as a foreign language is an absolute joy. I have taught it in commercial language schools, secondary schools and institutions of higher education and in Industry. I place a strong emphasis on learning through dialogue and role play, I find that this is a fun and creative way of expression, which students usually enjoy participating in.
Having studied mathematics and teaching it for several years, it has now become second nature to me. However, I understand that many students enter my classroom with a not-so-favourable view of maths. I appreciate that it can be a challenging subject and my aim is for every student to become better ‘problem solvers’. Even if they do not learn every math concept, the ability to analyse and solve problems will carry with them throughout their lives.
In three words, my students would describe me as patient, caring and encouraging.
My name is Beatriz León Garrido, and I have been an ESL teacher in secondary school and language centres for two years. I majored in English Studies, where I learned and developed the skills to teach students from all levels. I was lucky enough to learn English at a very very young age through innovative teaching techniques, today, my English is considered native. This has made me realise that I wanted to help others achieve the same. My teaching methods focus on life and experiences as the main base for teaching students the importance of the English language. I want students to embark on a fruitful learning process that will allow them to acquire the level they desire while also working on other areas that are crucial to present-day society. At LFT, I intend to guide students through this learning experience and to encourage them to reach their goals.
My name is Kevin and I am an English teacher at Learning First Tenerife. I have been speaking English since I can remember and consider myself to be perfectly bilingual, with an American accent!
Being bilingual allows me to be aware of the hardships that my students go through and thus I am able to help them in a more efficient, practical and empathetic way.
I have a degree in English Studies as well as a Master’s Degree in language teaching and I have experience teaching English to children of all ages.
I love to make my lessons dynamic, enjoyable, and, most importantly, relevant for my students so that they can relate to it from a practical perspective. Hence, I try to make my lessons as personalised as possible, taking into account my students’ own capabilities, likes, dislikes and necessities
I always look forward to getting to know my students in order to make their learning process a pleasant and enjoyable experience. I look forward to teaching your children.
Bonjour, je m’appelle David !
I am a native French teacher, and began my career in France giving
classes in a private school and teaching individuals at home. I’ve been
living in Tenerife since 2021, and immediately started to meet people in
order to improve my Spanish. Interchanging thoughts and experiences with
other people from different cultures is thrilling. I consider that my
mission of teaching French has to be thrilling for my students too.
Therefore, they will meet an interactive and dynamic professor who will
use many tools to make the lesson as productive and exciting as it can
be. For that purpose, I use to dig in the French culture to present not
only the language itself, but also art, history, entertainment, and
everyday life in the French society. I focus on the progress of my
students and offer them various types of exercises to help them
developing their vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, pronunciation skills…
A bientôt dans ma classe!
My name is Kirsten Arentz and I am the German teacher at Learning First Tenerife.
I hava a degree in law but since 2001 I have been working as an German teacher. I am currently teaching adults, teenagers and children. I have worked in several schools, in further education institutions, for employees in hotels and other companies, as well as in the spanish “ Escuela Oficial de Idiomas“.
I enjoy teaching a lot and I find it very satisfying to see how my students improve their German language.
I try to teach my students in the most practical ways and to I try to motivate them to use the German language as much as possible in their everyday lives.
My name is Eva González, I am a child educator and I am in the last year of the Master’s degree in Primary Education. I have 7 years of experience working in children’s center’s teaching the little ones new knowledge and skills in a positive environment. I have also worked as a monitor at the summer camp at LFT.
For me, working with children is very rewarding since you can learn a lot from them and it is very enriching to observe how they progress and evolve. Im happy to be in a role where I can still work with children.
At LFT, my role will be that of administrator where I will be able to help you in everything you with any administrative need.
My name is Tim Porter and I am one of the English teachers at Learning First Tenerife.
I have the pleasure of helping our students learn, practise and enjoy English as a second language.
I especially like planning and implementing the extra activities we do. Summer camp and our end of term shows are great fun for the students and enable them to use the skills they learn with us. Seeing how proud it makes the students is the best reward.
Attentive and adaptable Music Teacher skilled in using empathy and other emotional intelligence skills to effectively manage classroom behaviour. Leverages student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address students’ strengths and weaknesses. Implemented an Individualised Education Plan for students with unique needs. Established a reward system to motivate and encourage learning music.
Bonjour. Je m’appelle Barbara!
I am a native French teacher. I was born and studied in France until my 20’s. I have lived on the island of Tenerife for 18 years. After dedicating myself to translating and writing books, I decided to start to teach private French classes. I have been giving private French classes to people of all ages for two years. I am passionate about teaching my native language of which I am very proud of. My classes are dynamic and enjoyable and from my experience of teaching, I have seen that enjoyment and motivation during class is key for students to progress quickly. I focus on the progress of my students and in addition to teaching them my native language, I also involve them in French culture, which is also key to being able to speak correctly. Responsible and applied, I guarantee the best of me during the classes. See you soon!
My name is Fede and I am a native English teacher. I graduated in Social Work at the University of Turin in Italy. However, I realized after a few years that I have a big passion for teaching English. Therefore, I completed my first teacher training and I started my adventure as professional teacher. I have been traveling and teaching English since 2016 in several schools and language centres in Asia as well as Spain. During my journeys through amazing countries I also had the opportunity to work and volunteer for some NGO in which I cooperated with people from all over the world.
I would describe myself as a creative and motivated teacher. Indeed, during the lessons I deliver, activities focus on creating an interesting learning context in which students are involved and have fun.
I perfectly understand what challenges learners may face when it comes to learning English and my role is to support and encourage students to achieve their English goals.
