An international educator with over eight years of experience, specializing in student agency, inquiry-based learning, and the IB PYP framework.
My teaching philosophy is grounded in hands-on, transdisciplinary learning, where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and develop both academic and socio-emotional skills. I aim to create classrooms that are safe, engaging, and driven by curiosity, reflection, and purpose.
MY STORY
My journey as an educator has taken me from Spain to Ireland, Kosovo, and the United States, shaping the way I understand learning, student agency, and international education. With over eight years of teaching experience, I have grown professionally by working across different cultures, school systems, and educational philosophies.
A key turning point in my career came during my years in Kosovo. After my first experience at the American School of Kosovo, I spent three formative years with International Learning Group (ILG), where I truly immersed myself in the IB philosophy. Working in a small, highly professional international school allowed me to deeply understand inquiry-based learning, fall in love with the PYP and the PYP Exhibition, and embrace student agency as the foundation of meaningful education.
I am currently based in Austin, Texas, where I work as an IB PYP teacher, consolidating my experience and continuing to grow as an educator. Alongside my classroom practice, I develop personal projects such as Space PYP Teacher, International Teacher Pathways, and RONIN, through which I reflect on teaching, support other educators, and explore new ways of learning and professional growth.
Sport, travel, and continuous learning play a central role in my life and teaching philosophy. I believe education should empower students, honor their voice, and help them build the skills and mindset needed to thrive in a complex and changing world.
Sports as a School of Life
Sports as a School of Life
Math in Motion: Turning Sports into Learning
Math in Motion: Turning Sports into Learning
A D&D Club: A Gateway to Student Agency
A D&D Club: A Gateway to Student Agency
Small Routines, Big Impact: Building Agency from Week One
Small Routines, Big Impact: Building Agency from Week One
PYPX 8-week plan by Space PYPX Teacher
PYPX 8-week plan by Space PYPX Teacher
PYPX Weeks 7 & 8: Showcasing and Reflecting on the Journey
PYPX Weeks 7 & 8: Showcasing and Reflecting on the Journey
Beyond State Teaching Exams: How I Built an International Teaching Career – Talk at Universidade da Coruña
Beyond State Teaching Exams: How I Built an International Teaching Career – Talk at Universidade da Coruña
PYPX Weeks 5 and 6: Taking Action and Embracing Growth
PYPX Weeks 5 and 6: Taking Action and Embracing Growth
PYPX Weeks 3 & 4: Think, Research, and Share
PYPX Weeks 3 & 4: Think, Research, and Share
PYPX Week 2: Planning the Action in PYPX
PYPX Week 2: Planning the Action in PYPX
PYPX Week 1: Student-Designed Learning
PYPX Week 1: Student-Designed Learning
Preparing for PYPX: A Journey of Growth and Inquiry
Preparing for PYPX: A Journey of Growth and Inquiry
Fostering Student Agency: Activities That Empower Learning III
Fostering Student Agency: Activities That Empower Learning III
Fostering Student Agency: Activities That Empower Learning II
Fostering Student Agency: Activities That Empower Learning II
Fostering Student Agency: Activities That Empower Learning
Fostering Student Agency: Activities That Empower Learning
Discovering Agency: My Journey Towards an IB Educational Philosophy
Discovering Agency: My Journey Towards an IB Educational Philosophy
Reflections on My Future: How I’m Preparing to Lead.
Reflections on My Future: How I’m Preparing to Lead.
My Journey
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I am from Vigo, in Galicia, a place that will always be home. Galicia is where my roots are, where my family and lifelong friends are, and where my sense of identity was shaped. I love my land, its culture, and its traditions. Simple moments like eating pulpo together, spending time at Nerga beach with my family, or reconnecting with friends remind me who I am and where I come from. Even though my life has taken me across different countries and continents, Galicia is always present in every step I take. It grounds me, inspires me, and keeps me connected to what truly matters.
2
Norway was my first experience living abroad, and the place where everything truly began. During my Erasmus in Kristiansand, I started to shift my path, moving from simply studying education to building the mindset of an international educator. Living in Norway helped me develop a strong international mindset and a deeper understanding of education beyond my own system. I also had the opportunity to complete teaching practice at Torridal Skole, where I was introduced to the Norwegian education system, an experience that would strongly influence my future as a teacher. This stage marked the moment when my curiosity turned into purpose and my international journey truly started.
3
Mexico was the place where what started in Norway truly took shape. During my exchange in Mérida, the international mindset I had begun to develop became something deeper and more personal. It was there that I unconsciously made the decision to embrace a life shaped by movement, travel, and stories. Stories built through encounters with people from different countries, cultures, and ways of seeing the world. Living in Mexico taught me that learning does not only happen in classrooms, but also through human connections, shared experiences, and everyday interactions. This stage helped me understand education as a global, human experience and confirmed that my path would be built through the world and the people I meet along the way.
4
Switzerland marked my first serious working experience. I worked in a car garage, cleaning vehicles and supporting the workshop on a daily basis. It was a true reality check and a powerful learning experience. I understood that life is demanding, that growth requires effort, and that professional development only comes through discipline, responsibility, and hard work. This stage helped me connect personal growth with purpose and shaped the way I value commitment and resilience in my professional life.
5
Ireland (2017 – 2020) was my first experience working abroad as an educator. It was where I discovered play-based learning and developed a deep understanding of child development and early learning stages. During this time, I also began building strong classroom management skills and learned the importance of nurturing curiosity from the very beginning.
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My journey in Kosovo (2020 – 2024) began with one year at the American School of Kosovo, which marked my first immersion in an international school environment. I later spent three formative years working at The International Learning Group Schol(ILG). It was during this stage that I truly immersed myself in the IB philosophy, fell in love with the PYP and the PYP Exhibition, and began to deeply understand inquiry-based learning. Working in a small, highly professional international school allowed me to fully embrace the concept of student agency as the heart of meaningful education and shaped the way I understand teaching and learning today.
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I am currently based in Austin, Texas, where I work as an IB PYP educator. This stage represents the consolidation of my IB practice and experience. Here, I am not only refining my teaching, but also developing my own personal and professional projects as an international educator.
Magellan International School, USA, Aug 2024 – now
- PYP Homeroom Teacher (4th grade) 2025 -2026
- PYP Homeroom Teacher and PYPX Leader (5th Grade) 2024 – 2025
- Math Intervention groups: intervention, support and enrichment
- Volleyball and football coach
International Learning Group School, Kosovo, Aug 2021 – Jun 2024
- PYP Homeroom Teacher and PYPX Leader (5th Grade)
- Football and Kickboxing coach
- Spanish teacher for afterschool classes
American School of Kosovo, Kosovo, Aug 2020 – Jun 2021
- K5 Homeroom teacher
- K5 PE teacher
- Designer of the Kindergarten summer camp program
Little Harvard, Ireland, Jan 2019 – Jun 2020
- Montessori Early Years Teacher
The Park Academy, Ireland, May 2017 – Jun 2018
- Montessori Early Years Teacher
My Learning Path
Master´s in School counseling at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, 2025
Master´s Thesis – Programa para fomentar la agencia estudiantil en primero y segundo de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria
Designed and implemented an educational intervention program (“My Classroom, My Voice, My Action”) for Middle school students in Spain, focused on cultivatingstudent agency, autonomy, and leadership. The program leverages an inclusive, competency-based, and participatory approach, aligning pedagogical strategies (IB, LOMLOE) to promote active decision-making and the development of community-impact projects.
Master´s in Teaching Spanish as a foreign language at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, 2018
Master’s Thesis – Problemas fonéticos de los angloparlantes en clase de ELE
Master’s thesis focused on the essential role of phonetic correction in the ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language) classroom for English-speaking students. The work is structured as a Didactic Proposal for teachers, aimed at developing strategies and activities to correct common segmental phonetic difficulties, including vocalic diphthongization, the liquid vibrant /r/, and the velar fricative /x/. The core objective is to improve students’ communicative efficiency by addressing predictable L1 interference errors.
Bachelor´s in Pedagogy at Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, 2016
Bachelor´s degree Final Project – La Calidad Educativa
Authored a comprehensive Final Degree Project analyzing the concept of educational quality from a global perspective, spanning its historical evolution (citing authors like Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi and Paulo Freire) to its current conceptualizations. The core of the research focused on various models for evaluating educational quality, including the European Model for Quality Management (EFQM), the Deming Prize, and the Baldrige Award, to identify key requirements for achieving and improving total educational quality in institutions. The work was written for the Pedagogy degree at the University of Santiago de Compostela
Other Knowledge
Evidencing Learning – Cat 2, IB, 2025
Developing your learning community PYP- Cat 3, IB, 2023
Making the PYP happen in the Early Years: implementing agency – Cat 1, IB, 2021
Course in Characteristics of Norwegian and Comparative Education, University of Agder (Norway), 2015
Course in Characteristics of Norwegian and Comparative Education, University of Agder (Norway), 2015