our team is always willing to give our best!
Our teachers are native speakers and specialists in language teaching. At TLCdénia we believe that a high standard of teaching methods is crucial to the learning process of our students. With this in mind, all our teachers have been carefully selected.
Our team is made up of dynamic teachers with many years of experience, who do their upmost to make their student’s stay in Spain an enjoyable one.
Continuous and complimentary training is paramount to staff development at TLCdénia as the world of education is constantly evolving. Therefore, we do our best to keep up with the technological advances in the classroom and the new resources available.
In addition to teaching languages, our teachers will try to help you with whatever you need to make your time at the school an enjoyable experience.
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Mari Carmen Timor
Founder and Director. 30 years of experience in teaching languages.
Qualified in Business Management and Administration.
A language enthusiast and she was Chairperson of FEDELE Spain (Association of Spanish schools accredited by the Instituto Cervantes) from 2016 to 2020.
“I’m always committed to continually improving quality and excellence in all the services that TLCdénia provides in order to exceed the expectations of our students.”
TEACHING STAFF
Irene Prats
Director of Studies, teacher and DELE examiner
Degree in English Language.
“I love being in contact with people from around the world and being able to teaching my students all about our culture and traditions.
Dénia is the perfect place to learn Spanish and its surroundings are ideal for everyone. We hope to see you soon at TLCdénia!”
Beatriz García
Teacher of Spanish and DELE examiner
Degree in Modern Linguistics, specializing in German.
“Being a Spanish teacher at TLCdénia is a unique experience. I love teaching Spanish in a dynamic and fun way. The Spanish language is not only about learning grammar rules, but instead it’s a way of being, feeling and expressing yourself. In Denia you will feel at home.
Come study with us!”
Patricia Penadés
Teacher of Spanish DELE examiner and English Head of Studies
Degree in English Language and a Master’s Degree in teaching Spanish and English as a foreign language.
“Why study Spanish at TLCdénia? Because you’ll feel at home, you’ll have a great time with teachers and peers, and especially because you will learn a lot of Spanish and put into practice what you have learned when outside the classroom.
Don’t think twice about it and try out the experience for yourself soon!”
Mayra Bercianos
Teacher of Spanish and DELE examiner
Degree in English Philology and a Diploma in Teaching English.
“I love teaching Spanish and especially focusing on communicating in the real world, the culture, cinema and art. At TLCdenia we are like one big family and we like our students to feel like they are a part of this.”
rosa Pérez
Teacher of Spanish and English
Degree in English Studies and a Master’s Degree in Adiovisual Translation
“I´m Rosa and I´m a Spanish teacher at TLCdénia. I love to travel and my Erasmus experience in Scotland shaped my interest in world culture and communication. Some of my hobbies are fitness, cinema, reading and music. I can´t wait to meet you and transmit my enthusiasm for our amazing culture!”
Lucía Candela
Teacher of Spanish
Agronomic Engineering and Master in Landscape
Master of specialization in Spanish as a foreign language
“What I like the most about teaching Spanish is seeing how my students take this step, and being able to share it with them. At the same time, I also learn from their vision of the world, which is a very enriching experience for me.”
Sonia Pérez
Teacher of Spanish and English
Degree in English Studies and a Master’s Degree in Education
“TLCdénia is the perfect place to learn Spanish as you are going to learn or improve your Spanish with us and also discover our culture and traditions.”
Paula Barrero
Teacher of Spanish
Degree in Hispanic Philology and Master’s Degree in Teaching Spanish to Foreigners
“I have many passions: cinema, literature, traveling … But I never thought that teaching my mother tongue would become one more.
Being a teacher is one of the most beautiful professions in life, since in addition to teaching what you like the most, you learn from others.
In TLCdénia you will get to know the culture of the Spanish language while having fun learning with us. We will wait for you!”
MICHAEL DANES
Teacher of English
Degree in Economics and History
“I am passionate about teaching English. Teaching English opens a door into a new world of language, culture and history. Whether you are working towards an exam, or want to improve your English to travel, I take pride in delivering a course that will enable you to achieve your objectives and fulfil your potential.”
ADMINISTRATION
Team
Eva Valdés
Head of Administration
“Here in administration we endeavor to answer all student questions about courses, activities, the town, where to buy things, how to get around …If you’re curious, we can probably help you!”
‘I have no special talents, but I am deeply curious’. (Albert Einstein)
Alex Doldán
Quality Improvement and Student Service
Degree in Finance and Management
“I find it fascinating just how quickly students learn languages. Many arrive without knowing a word and leave speaking the language studied.
Best of all is that they can see their own progress and do not want to stop learning.”
María Amorós
Marketing
Degree in Journalism
“We work hard so that our foreign students can feel at home in Dénia.
Moreover, here at the school foreign students have the opportunity to meet Spanish-speaking students from all over the world, learning about their culture along the way. It’s really nice to see!”
Santos Doldán
Accommodation Advisor
“We pay attention to each and every detail of the services we provide: high quality teaching, comfortable accommodation for our students and a one-to-one service.”
Alena Kirsanova
International Students Advisor
Degree in Translation and Interpreting and Degree in History
“I love working with people. I want students to feel comfortable and at ease when they are in our school. TLCdénia is an incredible place where people from different parts of the world meet, with the same interest: learning Spanish. Join our international family! ”