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A bit about the co-founders and some of the Spanish teaching staff and program directors of Yanapuma Spanish School:

 
Vinicio Quinchiguango is a Spanish and Kichwa teacher for Yanapuma Spanish school in Ecuador

VINICIO QUINCHIGUANGO, Founder, Social Director and Teacher

Vinicio holds a degree in languages and linguistics from the Universidad Central de Ecuador. An indigenous Quichua, he also speaks and teaches this native language. Vinicio has taught Spanish to foreigners for 7 years, and has taught language at a Quito high school. He speaks and understands English well, and has also studied French.

He loves to make friends from all parts of the world, and also enjoys travel, dancing (especially salsa), and working with communities.

  
 

AZALIA CRUZ C., Founder, Project Director and Teacher

Azalia holds a degree in Spanish Language Instruction for Foreigners (Universidad Central de Ecuador) and is working toward an additional degree in Social Communication. She has 7 years of Spanish teaching experience. Previously, she has worked for the “Expreso” newspaper and helped produce the radio program “Recital Andino”. Currently, she also volunteers as Coordinator for the Department of Communication of CONFEMEC (Confederation of Ecuadorian Women for Change). She speaks some English and French.

Her passion is the production and co-production of radio short stories. Other interests include literature, theater, music, political caricatures, agriculture, and travel writing. Pastimes include cycling, hiking, camping, singing, and discussion of various themes.

 Azalia Cruz gives spanish lessons to Spanish students for Yanapuma Spanish school in Quito
Maria Cabrera teaches Spanish classes to Spanish students in Quito for Yanapuma Spanish school

MARIA CABRERA , Founder, Teacher and Administrator

Maria holds a degree in Tourism Administration from the Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial and a diploma in Teaching Spanish for Foreigners. She has worked in several different positions, including in the Ministry of Tourism in the Human Resources department and in various travel agencies. For the past 6 years, she has taught Spanish to foreign students in Quito. She has a good knowledge of English as well.

She loves to travel, hike, spend time at the beach, and most anything that puts her in contact with the natural world. She also enjoys volleyball.

 
 

ELIZABETH GAROFALO, Founder, Teacher and Financial Manager

Elizabeth holds a degree as a National Tourism Guide from the International Institute of Technology. She worked as a tourism guide for about a year. She is also certified by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Education in Teaching Spanish for Foreigners from IE International de Español. She has 7 years of experience in teaching Spanish, and has a medium level of proficiency in English.

In her free time, she enjoys walking around Quito and surroundings, camping, and discussions of diverse subjects such as politics, economics, tourism, and culture. She loves to travel, listen to music, and dance salsa.

 Elizabeth Garofalo teaches Spanish to students of Yanapuma Spanish school in Ecuador
Edison Rendon is academic director for Yanapuma Spanish school, developing professional Spanish teaching curricula in Quito

EDISON RENDÓN, Teacher and Academic Coordinator

Edison completed his degree in Social Communication Studies at the Universidad Central del Ecuador. He also holds a certificate in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language from IE Internacional del Espanol, and has 4 years of experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Edison has worked on a variety of projects for enterprise development and communication support, including design of Spanish language programs and development of Spanish teaching methodology. His knowledge of English is very good, and he also speaks some German.

He loves 80s music, swimming, and photography. Teaching Spanish to foreigners gives him the opportunity to share in the experiences of others.

  
 

JANET ROCCANOVA, Director of Academic Programs.

Janet has a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Kentucky (USA), specializing in phenomenology and German idealism.  She is responsible for developing and maintaining relations with educational institutions outside of Ecuador. She develops customized service-learning programs for faculty-led groups of university or high school students and for individual students. She also coordinates academic research and internship opportunities for students. She is particularly interested in enhancing the academic experience abroad through guided reflection and experiential culture learning.

Personal interests include foreign languages, djembe, tai chi, logic puzzles, hiking and world music.

Janet Roccanova, Academic Programs for studying Spanish in Ecuador with service learning and academic credit
Caterine Vera is a Spanish teacher teaching Spanish lessons to students in Yanapuma Spanish school in Ecuador

CATERINE VERA, Teacher

Caterine holds a degree in Foreign Languages from the Universidad Central de Ecuador, and since has also attended several seminars on foreign language teaching methodology. She has 7 years of experience in teaching Spanish to foreigners and to children. Her past experience includes work for Andean Study Programs, tutoring students from Ohio State University.

Caterine enjoys reading the news from different parts of the world, movies, crossword puzzles, playing chess, cooking and spending time with her friends. She takes pride in her sense of responsibility, and in her respect for different ways of life in different cultures.

  
 

CECILIA JARAMILLO, Teacher

Cecilia has her degree in Administration from the Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial, and holds a certificate in Teaching Spanish for Foreigners from IE International. Prior to teaching Spanish, she worked in the credit department of Mutualista Pichincha. She has a basic knowledge of English as well.

She loves teaching for the opportunity to offer others some insight into Ecuadorian culture, traditions, and beliefs, and takes great pleasure in seeing her students progress in their knowledge of Spanish. She loves nature, animals, children and music.

 Cecilia Jaramillo, professional Spanish teacher with Yanapuma Spanish school in Quito
 Professional Spanish teacher of Yanapuma Spanish School in Quito

LUZ AMORES, Teacher

Luz has more than 4 years experience in teaching Spanish. She studied in the “Escuela Politécnica Nacional” in Quito for a degree in Systems Engineering, and in the “IE Internacional” to be a Spanish teacher.
Luz enjoys teaching Spanish as it gives her the chance to meet people from different backgrounds and cultures, and she loves to travel with students to explore Ecuador with them and appreciate the natural wonders of Ecuador.

 
 
 MARCO LIQUINGA, Teacher

Marco has a degree in political and social science. He worked before as a teacher of language and communication, and has worked as a Spanish teacher to foreigners for the last 3 years.
He enjoys teaching foreigners for the opportunity to learn about foreign places and compare them with Ecuador.

 Marco is a Spanish teacher giving classes in Quito for Yanapuma Spanish School in Ecuador
 
 LUCIA ESTEVEZ, Teacher

Lucia graduated from the “Universidad Tecnologica America Ingenieria” with a degree in Tourism Development and Hotel Management.
Lucia enjoys traveling and discovering new places, especially learning about the flora and fauna of the Pacific coast and the Amazon rainforest.
She plays basketball and loves to read. She works twice a month in a local hospital helping the sick, feeding them and cleaning around them.

 
 
 PAOLO GUACHAMIN, Teacher

 

  Paolo gives Spanish lessons for students of Spanish in Quito with Yanapuma Spanish school
 Juan Carlos teaches Spanish classes at Yanapuma Spanish School in Quito and travels Ecuador with students
 JUAN CARLOS ECHEVERRIA, Teacher

Juan Carlos studied to teach Spanish as a foreign language in the “Instituto Benedict” and has prepared as a Spanish teacher to prepare students for the DELE exam. He has many years of experience teaching Spanish to foreigners, from basic to advanced.
He likes to talk about politics, business, and social themes. He has a lot to say about how things work in Ecuador and enjoys discussing these topics with students. His objective when teaching Spanish is to make the student feel comfortable with the process of learning and have confidence in their own ability to learn.
Juan Carlos enjoys traveling with students to explore Ecuador and help to put their learning into practice.

 
 
 PABLO PAZMIÑO, Teacher
Pablo is part of the Yanapuma’s faculty.  He holds a theology degree and IE (Internacional del Español) Certificate as a Spanish teacher.  Pablo has taught Spanish to foreigners for seven years, while he has been a Theology teacher in Quito and other countries of the region such as Colombia.

Pablo loves Ecuador and shares his knowledge about culture, history and any other interesting topics with people who want to learn about our Country.  Teaching is a passion for him; he also enjoys a lot meeting friends from all around the world.

 Pablo Pazmiño teaches Spanish classes in Quito for Yanapuma Spanish School in Ecuador south America
 
 
  
 
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