Marina is a native Spanish teacher from Spain, with a Master's in Teaching Spanish, a Master's in Education, and a Bachelor's degree in Business. She has over a decade of experience teaching IGCSE and IB Spanish at Hong Kong's top schools, including CIS, ESF, CDNIS, King's College, Rosaryhill, and ELE at HKUSPACE. Her private students come from these schools, as well as HKIS (AP), Kellett (AQA), and Harrow International School (A-Levels).

As an IGCSE (Edexcel and Cambridge) and DELE examiner, she knows exactly what it takes to succeed in assessments. But for her, teaching is about so much more than exams. In her tailored lessons, culture plays a central role. She creates fun and realistic activities that immerse you in the language, so you build confidence while learning to think in Spanish from day one—all without memorising grammar or vocabulary, as you'll learn it naturally, just like a native speaker. However, if your learning style is more straightforward or you're in a rush to prepare for an exam, Marina can also provide you with the templates and strategies you need to focus on achieving the highest possible score.

"I truly care about your success. Every student I've guided has achieved the goals we set—or even surpassed them. I am extremely proud to say that around 90% have earned the highest marks in their program and final exam. That's the standard I hold myself to, because your achievements are mine too." — Marina

On Becoming a Teacher:

I became a teacher because I know what it feels like to struggle with learning languages. In high school everything was about grammar memorization—endless vocabulary lists, repetition, and no real connection with the language and culture. That methodology wasn't for me, and it turned learning into a painful experience. English became that wall I couldn't climb, a stone in my path. So at 27, I made a decision: I packed my bags and moved to London to finally learn English.

When I started studying teaching methodologies and training to help others learn Spanish, I had a revelation—it wasn't me who was the problem. It was the way they had taught me. That realization changed everything. Now, I dedicate myself to helping others learn in the way that works best for them, because I know firsthand that it is possible. Every student is unique, and my mission is to show them that learning a language can be a beautiful, empowering journey—not a burden.

On the other hand, my early exposure to the teaching profession through my mother's successful kindergarten business has also deeply influenced my decision to become an educator. Observing her passion, dedication, and positive impact on young learners inspired me to follow in her footsteps.