What inspired you to work for TeMadrid?
I got inspired by the great environment within the co-workers, which should be a basic rule in all companies. We spend more than 8 hours here on a daily basis, a good environment is necessary. In TeMadrid we are all friends and have great times together!
Graduation!!!
Describe a typical day at work.
I start early in the morning checking my emails, updating all the clients about their situation. Some of them are in the process of getting their visa or finding a place to live so as part of my job I help them with their questions and concerns.
Why do you do what you do?
Because I think everyone needs to live abroad at least once in their lives. It’s necessary to go see the world and experience a different culture. I like helping people to achieve this urge, it is very rewarding.
What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part, without doubt, is when I see the students get their certification and start their new lives as English teachers. I love seeing their excitement once they passed all their exams after the long process they took to be there.
How do you use your education and international background in your current role?
As I'm an English teacher, it is very easy for me to recommend to the candidates the best course for them. I also already had the experience of leaving my comfort zone in order to live abroad. I know exactly what they are experiencing, their doubts and concerns. It’s very easy for me to be empathetic and help them during their process of living and pursuing a career abroad.
How we do Fridays in our classroom
What challenges do you often face and how do you overcome them?
It is very common to have candidates with a lot of insecurities, and questions. It's not easy to leave your life at home and change everything you are used to from one day to another. In order to helpI try to talk to them everyday and help them feel more confident and at ease in their new environment.
What are some current projects you are working on?
We are always working to offer a better service to all our clients. We want to be able to give our best so our candidates can enjoy this experience from day one.
What advice would you tell your pre-travel self?
Stop asking so many questions, just do it. You won't regret it at all. You'll have the time of your life. Relax and try to talk with someone who has done this before.
What makes TeMadrid special?
I think that what makes TeMadrid special is the friendly environment we have. We feel like a big family, as we are from all over the world, the academy becomes our home away from home.
After a hard training!
What hopes do you have for the future for your organization?
I hope that TeMadrid can keep growing. In the future, we want to have more students coming to our academy to become teachers. I expect great things for this team.
How do you help support participants?
I help our participants since day one. I take care of all the legal paperwork they need in order to live and work in Spain. I also help them in the process of finding a place where lo live and I answer all the questions they may have during the whole experience.
Why is it important for people to travel abroad and experience new cultures?
I really think everyone should, at least once, live abroad. Leave their comfort zone and experience new cultures. You need to do this in order to fully know yourself.
Why do you think learning a new language is important?
Learning a new language is a great tool in the working area, for everyone. If you have the opportunity to do so, I'll say do it. It doesn't matter what degree you have, being able to speak more than one language will open a lot of doors for you.
Smiley faces after passing all your exams!
What advice do you have for individuals thinking about going abroad?
Go for it! Don't think about it too much. Give yourself the opportunity to go and see the world. The world is big, and it has a lot of things to teach us, you just need to open the classroom's door.
What does meaningful travel mean to you?
Meaningful travel means finding a good place to go, finding a job and getting to know people that can make that experience worthy. It means introducing yourself to a new culture and learning everything you can about it.
What hopes do you have for the future of international education?
I hope, in the future, that international education can become an easy goal that everyone can reach. I dream of a world where everyone can travel to another country to study, and go back home to share that knowledge.
