L'equip de COLLAGE

A Collage només contractem professors amb experiencia i de parla nativa, però això és només la punta de l’iceberg d’allò que fa que els nostres professors siguin tan especials.

Els professors de collage provenen de diferents àmbits de la vida, però el que ens uneix a tots és un sentiment profund i compartit sobre la importància de l’aprenentatge pràctic; l'amor per ensenyar i aprendre al costat dels nostres alumnes. Una veritable creença en els beneficis de la connexió real, de l'empatia, de prendre's el temps per trobar el que funciona per a tots i cadascun dels nostres estudiants. L’energia, el temps i la dedicació formen un part molt important de l’èxit dels nostres programes i els somriures que es produeixen a totes les nostres aules.

Els nostres professors són l’encarnació de “Fes el que t’agrada” i, juntament amb l’ensenyament, tenen passions riques i variades (belles arts, teatre, música, cuina, fotografia, costura i molt més), i creiem que això s’afegeix a la riquesa i aspecte comunitari del Collage.

Descobreix més sobre el nostre equip

Eleanor Sterk

Co-director

Hi! My name is Ellie and I am very excited to take the next step in my Collage adventure! Over the years it has become such an important part of my life and now I am so happy to take on this great challenge.

I have always had a wonder for the world that has taken me to many places and down many roads. Initially I chose to explore and express this through film and the arts, studying Film in Bristol. The years following my degree I explored many options, and although my interest and involvement in the arts remains to this day, I found nothing as rewarding, interesting and important as allowing children to discover and experience that same wonder and excitement about the things around them.

I have worked in schools in India, on farms and forest schools in the UK, and summer camps across Europe before completing my primary PGCE in Bath. After many years of working in schools, I formed a strong interest in alternative education.

I moved to Barcelona 7 years ago and have worked with children of all ages; teaching, caring for babies, working in a bilingual Montessori school, taking teenagers on adventures in the Alps, and babysitting for many families. I have been at Collage for 6 years, teaching in the Little Faces, Little Actors and Mini Makers programs, as well as working as the Program Coordinator and school Coordinator. I continue to be amazed and inspired by working in education, both the children and myself are constantly learning and exploring, and having a lot of fun at the same time!

Rafaela Diogenes

Co-director

Hi! I'm Ela and I'm super excited to embark on this journey with Ellie as Collage directors after working here in different capacities for 7 years. Collage has been a home to me ever since I moved to Barcelona in 2013, but the road that brought me here was winding and long.

I was born in Brazil and as a teenager I moved to the U.S. This opened my eyes to how big and diverse the world is and it sparked my curiosity for different cultures. I've been a creative soul since I was very young, I started doing theatre in my childhood and never stopped. When I was 19 I started drama in University and began to teach children as a creative English educator, linking ESL teaching, the art world and early childhood education. I later studied film and Arts and Education.

I came to Barcelona to study physical theatre. I've also studied contemporary dance and movement and storytelling, but I ended up learning much more. That's when I became truly fascinated by creative teaching and alternative education, especially Waldorf and Montessori. Apart from working at Collage as a lead teacher in all programs, Coordinating the theatre program (Little Actors) and managing the school during Emilie's maternity leave, I also worked in a trilingual Montessori school for four years, cared for babies, took teenagers in adventures through different Catalan pueblos, babysat and did storytelling sessions for all ages.

I deeply believe in creative education as a way to help children explore their imagination and truly learn from within. Collage has always offered children just that, and that's why it has not just been a home to me, but to lots of kids who come here to learn in a fun and artistic way. I am extremely happy to have the opportunity to continue doing this incredible work!

Emilie Delcourt

Founder

I’m Emilie, co-founder of Collage. Originally from the US, I arrived to Barcelona in 2002 fresh out of Haverford College, where my studies centered around urban spaces and community development, and specifically about the role of art in education and building communities.

When I met Kate Simer in 2003 I found a kindred spirit. We quickly discovered that what we really wanted was to create a community-focused, hands-on educational space where we could teach English the way we saw really worked: through art, through play, through fun - inspiring our students to be curious and letting that be what propels them into true language learning.

In 2005 we founded Collage. Since then I have worked with hundreds of teachers and educators, moved our innovative English programs into over 20 schools, and, most importantly, had the joy of teaching hundreds of students what I love most: a love of language, self-expression, curiosity and creativity.

One of the things I enjoy most about Collage is watching the growth that happens. Our programs don’t live in a vacuum; learning is never static and I don’t believe methodologies should be either. This means that as the years pass and our teaching community shifts and changes, the world around us shifts and changes, we do as well. Constantly adapting to the needs of our students, letting them lead their own learning process; always trying to be attuned and open to the knowledge and resources that the whole team is bringing into Collage year after year, and learning alongside our students.

Creating Collage, and then witnessing it take on its own life, has been one of my greatest joys. For me, the joy is in being able to be present for that process; create a space for it.

Along with Collage my other passion is words. I am a writer, translator and editor, and have the great pleasure of co-editing Barcelona’s only English-language literary magazine, @parenthesesmagazine . The writing community that has grown up around Collage has been one of my cornerstones in Barcelona.

Last, but not least, I am Pau’s mama and Joan’s partner, both of whom I love to get lost with!

Anna Davis

Program Coordinator & Lead Teacher

Hello! I'm Anna and this will be my sixth year working at Collage. I am the Dynamic English program coordinator which I really, really love doing.

I am from Brighton in the south of England, but have travelled extensively before settling here in Barcelona. Travel and creativity have always been my passions and it is these things that I naturally bring to the classroom.

I have been teaching English for 10 years, both here in Barcelona and before in Argentina. I teach not only children but adults too; all ages, levels and professions, with the constant goal of making learning enjoyable and specific to each student’s needs.

I have always been involved in the arts, from photography and film, to painting and illustration; my current personal project is @_paint_and_stitch_ , bespoke clothing and bag designs.

Despite the recent strange times we have all had to face, I’m confident that this new year is going to be a great one, looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Sophie Grove

Lead Teacher and Afa Coordinator

Hello! My name is Sophie and this is my second year working at Collage.

I spent my childhood growing up in a village surrounded by the beautiful countryside in the South of England. I attended Art classes from the age of 6. Art, craft and upcycling are my passions. I started an IG page with some crafts I made during quarantine - @sophie.artsandcrafts

I also have a big heart for people and show this through my various voluntary roles over the years in local charities. I have studied foundation degrees in Art and in Art Therapy and then went on to achieve a degree in Social Sciences.

My teaching experience includes giving English classes to adults with learning difficulties, assisting in Art classes for people with Cerebral Palsy and teaching Creative English classes to kids of all ages. This year I am excited to teach Dynamic English, Little Faces and assist in Little Actors!

I feel it's so important for children to be able to express themselves through creative means. With art there is no right or wrong; it allows freedom; it knows no boundaries.

I moved to sunny Barcelona seven years ago and live with my two adorable adopted cats called Mango and Maki. I look forward to another year at Collage!

Diana Salcedo

Lead Teacher and Afa Coordinator

I’m a Mexican American who has lived in Barcelona for 13 years. I’ve taught English to students of all ages and backgrounds for twenty years now. I started giving private English classes to children when I was in high school; later on I obtained my degree in Hospitality Management in Miami, Florida. I worked in tourism for a while, but life drew me back to teaching.

I obtained my Cambridge Celta Certificate at International House Barcelona. I worked at the IEN-North American Institute for 11 years teaching children ages 4-9 year-olds, juniors and teens. I’ve also taught adults basic, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate and advanced levels.

I love to cook and try new recipes. Listening to music, singing and making some beats is something I enjoy doing in my free time. I appreciate art, I take pleasure in creating fun crafts with kids. This is my second year at Collage and I am delighted to be part of this creative, ingenious, originative team.

Kim

Lead Teacher and Afa Coordinator

This is Kim's third year in Collage! Being a Lead Teacher and Afa Coordinator, Kim plays a key role in the Collage Team!

Outside of teaching in our Big and Little Makers programs, Kim continues to express her creativity.
Some of Kim's feats are illustration, painting, ceramics, sewing and family portraits. Check out her website www.thisiskimly.com/ and instagram page @kimlylittleyellowdaisy

Kim says:
"My work explores the world of Love, the world we create for ourselves as children, as love birds, the world of secret languages. I depict mystical places where life is happily upside down and inside out.

I am a lover of languages, speaking English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Italian and a sprinkling of Catalan."

Marina

Lead Teacher and Afa Coordinator

Almost 20 years ago, I landed in Barcelona from Italy to study illustration and creative communication. Since I was a kid, I’ve had a thing for the English language, and during college, I spent a month in Ireland fully immersing myself in the culture—and of course, the language! After graduating in Visual Arts and Theatre from the University of Visual Arts in Venice, I decided to take on a new adventure in Barcelona and specialize in illustration.

I’ve been a freelance illustrator for 7 years now, creating everything from event illustrations and editorial projects to textile design—and much more! I’m totally in love with silk screen printing and manual printing techniques. I just can’t resist getting my hands dirty with paint! I’m a big believer in the power of kids' creativity, whether through art or movement.

I’m Matteo’s mom, and after almost 7 years of motherhood, I felt drawn to explore education through creativity. So, I studied with the Pere Tarrés Foundation and did my internship at Collage. Now, I lead classes for little and big makers, plus creative acting workshops on Saturdays. As a yoga teacher for older adults, I also love adding yoga practice to my kids' sessions. There’s nothing better than seeing the joy in their eyes when they’re having fun with art or games! Collage is truly a special place where kids can feel at home while learning English through creativity, art, and theatre.

Victoria Watson

Lead Teacher

Hi, I am both a mix of nationalities and artistic disciplines! Having grown up to Norwegian and English parents I moved a lot as a child; from Mallorca, to the UK, to Norway...I am a total mix of cultures! I have a passion for communication because of this and studied an MA in Acting, and a BA in Literature and Theatre in the UK. I am an interdisciplinary artist with a love for teaching and creative facilitation.

I am a self taught visual artist mostly working with watercolour, acrylics and now animation. I sometimes narrate my art with poems and songs I’ve written. I currently have my art for sale with Art Nou Milleni gallery as well as limited edition prints on my website. I work as a freelance illustrator and in the middle of all of that I also act! I have worked professionally in theatre in the UK and was a part of award winning theatre companies with whom I both wrote and performed. I am a great believer in collaboration and have a passionate curiosity for creative methodologies which I have had the privilege of studying through the years. I’m a real interdisciplinary artist who sees the importance of creativity in learning environments as well as throughout life.

Having taught art in Morroco, led theatre workshops in London, and taught at creative english schools I am so happy to have found a home with the Collage team. When I’m not teaching, or painting, I am learning new practices such as at the moment playing the guitar and studying a massage course. I love to read, write poetry, and be in nature. It’s nice to meet you!

Feel free to look at my art: www.victoriajwatson.com

Emma Coghlan

Lead Teacher

Tina Marie

Lead Teacher

I have moved to Barcelona from Mumbai, India in June 2022. I was a practicing counsellor there and also worked a lot with groups and individuals in iclassroom teaching through my social work jobs. Over the years I have had many different Job roles, most overlapping with each other and I believe I have acquired a wider skill set due to this.

Conducting workshops and immersive activities with children has been a part of my professional and personal journey for as long as I can remember. I have been a part of the education system in India for most of my life, first due to my social work degree, volunteer work , teaching grpups and individuals and then home schooling my own children for two academic years due to covid and I am aware of the huge impact a teacher has on the life of a student.

After arriving in Barcelona I realised the need and importance of English teachers and I enrolled with TEFL Iberia training institute and earned a Trinity CertTESOL degree. Over my Trinity Cert TESOL I was able to find new ways to integrate knowledge in an interesting and up to date manner which seems to receive a lot of positive feedback. I have had the opportunity to create classes for different levels from elementary to pre- intermediate level with successful responses based on students comments and tutors feedback.

I am also a beginner learner with the Spanish Language and that gives me a more empathic approach to my students learning the English language. I understand the difficulties and confusions with learning a new language and I try to make my lessons more suited and engaging for each level.

Annie

Lead Teacher

Eleanor Sterk

Co-Directora i Coordinadora de Programa (Little i Big Makers)

Hola! El meu nom és Eli i juntament amb Ela dirigeixo Collage des del 2021 i ha estat la millor aventura! Amb el pas dels anys, Collage es va convertir en una part realment important de la meva vida i emprendre'l amb una amiga és un veritable somni fet realitat.

Sempre he tingut una fascinació pel món que m'ha portat a molts indrets i per molts camins. Inicialment vaig triar explorar i expressar això a través del cinema i les arts, estudiant Cinema a Bristol. Els anys posteriors a la meva carrera vaig explorar moltes opcions i, encara que el meu interès i participació en les arts persisteixen fins avui, no vaig trobar res tan gratificant, interessant i important com permetre que els nens descobreixin i experimentin la mateixa meravella i emoció sobre les coses que els envolten.

He treballat a escoles a l'Índia, a granges i escoles forestals del Regne Unit ia campaments d'estiu a tot Europa abans de completar el meu PGCE de primària a Bath. Després de molts anys de treballar a les escoles, vaig descobrir un gran interès en l'educació alternativa.

Em vaig mudar a Barcelona fa 10 anys i he treballat amb nens de totes les edats; ensenyant, cuidant nadons, treballant en una escola Montessori bilingüe, portant adolescents a aventures als Alps i cuidant nens per a moltes famílies. Estic a Collage des del 2014, impartint classes als programes Little Makers, Little Actors i Mini Makers, a més de treballar com a Coordinadora de Programa i Coordinadora d'escola. Continuo sorprenent-me i inspirant-me en treballar en educació, tant els nens com jo aprenem i explorem constantment, i ens divertim molt alhora.

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Rafaela Diógenes

Co-Directora i Coordinadora de Programa (Little, Tween i Teen Actors)

Hola! Sóc Ela i dirigeixo Collage amb Eli des del 2021, cosa que ha estat una font constant d'aprenentatge i alegria. Collage ha estat una llar per a mi des que em vaig mudar a Barcelona el 2013 i vaig començar a treballar aquí, inicialment com a voluntària, però el camí que em va portar aquí va ser sinuós.

Vaig néixer al Brasil i em vaig mudar als Estats Units quan era adolescent. Això em va obrir els ulls com és de gran i divers el món i va despertar la meva curiositat per les diferents cultures. Sóc una ànima creativa des de molt jove, vaig començar a fer teatre a la meva infància i mai més ho vaig deixar. Quan tenia 19 anys vaig començar a estudiar teatre a la universitat ia ensenyar nens com a educadora creativa d'anglès, vinculant l'ensenyament d'ESL, el món de l'art i l'educació infantil. Posteriorment vaig estudiar cinema i Arts i Educació.

Vaig venir a Barcelona per estudiar teatre físic. També vaig estudiar dansa contemporània, moviment i conta contes, però vaig acabar aprenent molt més que això. Va ser llavors quan vaig quedar realment fascinada per l'ensenyament creatiu i l'educació alternativa, especialment Waldorf i Montessori, i l'acompanyament infantil respectuós. A més de treballar a Collage com a professora en tots els programes, coordinant el programa de teatre (Little Actors) i gestionant l'escola durant la baixa per maternitat d'Emilie, també vaig treballar en una escola Montessori trilingüe durant quatre anys, vaig cuidar nadons i vaig portar adolescents a aventures per Barcelona i diferents pobles catalans, i vaig fer sessions de contacontes per a totes les edats.

Crec profundament en una educació creativa i respectuosa com una manera d'ajudar els nens a explorar la seva imaginació i aprendre veritablement des de dins. Collage sempre ha ofert això als nens, i és per això que no només ha estat una llar per a mi, sinó per a molts nens que vénen aquí a aprendre de manera divertida i artística. Estic extremadament feliç de tenir l'oportunitat de continuar fent aquesta increïble feina!

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Emilie Delcourt

Fundadora

Sóc Emilie, cofundadora de Collage. Originària dels Estats Units, vaig arribar a Barcelona el 2002 acabada de sortir de Haverford College, on els meus estudis es van centrar en els espais urbans i el desenvolupament comunitari, i específicament en el paper de l'art en l'educació i la construcció de comunitats.

Quan vaig conèixer Kate Simer el 2003 vaig trobar un esperit afí. Ràpidament vam descobrir que allò que realment volíem era crear un espai educatiu pràctic i centrat en la comunitat on poguéssim ensenyar anglès de la manera que realment funcionava: a través de l'art, el joc i la diversió, inspirant els nostres estudiants a ser curiosos i permetent això és allò que els impulsa cap al veritable aprenentatge de l'idioma.

El 2005 vam fundar Collage. Des d'aleshores, hem treballat amb centenars de professors i educadors, he traslladat els nostres innovadors programes d'anglès a més de 20 escoles i, el més important, he tingut l'alegria d'ensenyar centenars d'estudiants allò que estimo més: l'amor pel llenguatge , l'autoexpressió, la curiositat. i creativitat.

Una de les coses que més gaudeixo de Collage és observar el creixement que es produeix. Els nostres programes no viuen al buit; L'aprenentatge mai no és estàtic i no crec que les metodologies ho hagin de ser tampoc. Això vol dir que a mesura que passen els anys i la nostra comunitat docent canvia i canvia, el món que ens envolta canvia i canvia, nosaltres també. Adaptant-nos constantment a les necessitats dels nostres estudiants, deixant-los liderar el propi procés d'aprenentatge; Sempre intentant estar en sintonia i oberta al coneixement i recursos que tot l'equip està aportant a Collage any rere any, i aprenent amb els nostres alumnes.

Crear Collage i després ser testimoni de com cobra vida pròpia ha estat una de les meves alegries més grans. Per mi l'alegria és poder estar present en aquest procés; crear un espai per fer-ho.

Juntament amb el Collage, la meva altra passió són les paraules. Sóc escriptora, traductora i editora i tinc el gran plaer de coeditar l'única revista literària en anglès de Barcelona, @parenthesesmagazine. La comunitat d'escriptors que ha crescut al voltant de Collage ha estat un dels meus pilars a Barcelona.

Finalment, però no menys important, sóc la mare de Pau i Emma i la parella de Joan, amb qui m'encanta perdre'm!

@parenthesesmagazine .

La comunitat d'escriptors que ha crescut al voltant de Collage ha estat un dels meus pilars a Barcelona.

Finalment, però no menys important, sóc la mare de Pau i Emma i la parella de Joan, amb qui m'encanta perdre'm!

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Anna Davis

Coordinadora de Dynamic English i Professora

Hola! Sóc Anna i treballo a Collage des del 2014. Sóc la coordinadora del programa Dynamic English, cosa que realment m'encanta fer.

Sóc de Brighton, al sud d'Anglaterra, però he viatjat molt abans d'establir-me aquí a Barcelona. Els viatges i la creativitat sempre han estat les meves passions i són aquestes coses les que porto naturalment a l'aula.

Fa 12 anys que ensenya anglès, tant aquí a Barcelona com abans a Argentina. No només ensenyo nens sinó també adults; totes les edats, els nivells i les professions, amb l'objectiu constant de fer que l'aprenentatge sigui amè i específic per a les necessitats de cada alumne.

Sempre he estat involucrat en les arts, des de la fotografia i el cinema, fins a la pintura i la il·lustració. Actualment estic estudiant per ser professora d'art qualificada a una escola secundària.

Would you like to join us at Collage?

Are you a native English speaking educator with a passion for teaching Young Learners in a creative, dynamic and respectful way? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Would you like to join us at Collage?

Are you a native English speaking educator with a passion for teaching Young Learners in a creative, dynamic and respectful way? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Would you like to join us at Collage?

Are you a native English speaking educator with a passion for teaching Young Learners in a creative, dynamic and respectful way? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Vicki Robertson

Program coordinator, Lead Teacher & Designer

Hi! I'm Vicki and I'm a lead teacher and program coordinator for our Jitterbugs and Little Faces programs. I'll also be doing graphic design and marketing this year. This is my sixth year at Collage, with a little break in the middle when my son Max was born. I'm passionate about teaching English through creativity, play, imagination and fun.

A few years ago I discovered the amazing world of Process Art (art that is about the making and the doing, rather than the finished product) and love including messy invitations to create in our classes. I've been teaching English in Barcelona for 15 years.

Outside of Collage I'm a children's illustrator and also create sewing patterns to make your own soft toys @andapandapatterns

I'm excited about this new school year, the opportunities in all the changes and the Collage community coming back together.

About - Vicki

Sophie Grove

Professora, Gestora de Xarxes Socials, Coordinadora d'AFA

Hola! El meu nom és Sophie i treballo a Collage des de 2017.

Vaig passar la meva infància en un poble envoltat per la natura del sud d'Anglaterra. Vaig assistir a classes d'Art des dels 6 anys. L'art, l'artesania i l'upcycling són les meves passions. Vaig començar una pàgina de IG amb els meus projectes i manualitats. - @sophie.art.diy

També tinc un gran cor per la gent i ho demostro a través dels meus diversos rols voluntaris al llarg dels anys en organitzacions de caritat locals. Vaig estudiar títols bàsics en Art i Artteràpia i després vaig obtenir la llicenciatura en Ciències Socials.

La meva experiència docent inclou fer classes d'anglès a adults amb dificultats d'aprenentatge, ajudar classes d'art per a persones amb paràlisi cerebral i ensenyar classes d'anglès creatiu a nens de totes les edats. A Collage, ensenya Dynamic English, Little Makers i sóc assistent a Little Actors! I també estic a càrrec de les Xarxes Socials de Collage!

Sento que és molt important que els nens es puguin expressar a través de mitjans creatius. A l'art no hi ha bé ni malament; permet la llibertat; no coneix fronteres.

Em vaig mudar a la assolellada Barcelona fa nou anys i visc amb els meus dos adorables gats adoptats anomenats Mango i Maki. Espero amb alegria per un any més a Collage!

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Diana Salcedo

Professora i Coordinadora d'AFA

Sóc un Americana-Mexicana que viu a Barcelona des de fa 15 anys. He ensenyat anglès a estudiants de totes les edats i orígens durant vint anys. Vaig començar a fer classes particulars d'anglès a nens quan era a la secundària; Posteriorment vaig obtenir el meu títol a Gestió Hotelera a Miami, Florida. Vaig treballar en turisme per un temps, però la vida em va fer tornar a la docència.

Vaig obtenir el meu Certificat Cambridge Celta a International House Barcelona. Vaig treballar a l'IEN-Institut Nord-americà durant 11 anys ensenyant a nens de 4 a 9 anys, júniors i adolescents. També he ensenyat a adults nivells bàsic, preintermedi, intermedi, intermedi alt i avançat.

M'encanta cuinar i tastar noves receptes. Escoltar música, cantar i fer alguns ritmes és una cosa que gaudeixo fer en el meu temps lliure. Estima l'art, gaudeixo creant manualitats divertides amb els nens. Dono classes a Collage des del 2017 i estic encantada de formar part d'aquest equip creatiu, enginyós i original.

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L’equip del Collage al llarg dels anys ...

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Durant els darrers quinze anys, Collage ha comptat amb un increïble equip dedicat d’educadors nadius de parla anglesa.

Aquests són només alguns dels professors sorprenents que han aportat la seva dedicació, creativitat, alegria i màgia a Collage i a la nostra comunitat.

Victoria Watson

Professora i Coordinadora d'AFA

Hola, sóc una barreja de nacionalitats i disciplines artístiques! Havent crescut amb pares noruecs i anglesos, em vaig mudar molt quan era nena; des de Mallorca, fins al Regne Unit, fins a Noruega... Sóc una barreja total de cultures! Per això m'apassiona la comunicació i vaig estudiar un mestratge en actuació i una llicenciatura en literatura i teatre al Regne Unit. Sóc una artista interdisciplinària amb amor per a l'ensenyament i la facilitació creativa.

Sóc un artista visual autodidacte que treballa principalment amb aquarel·la, acrílic i ara animació. De vegades narro el meu art amb poemes i cançons que he escrit. Actualment tinc el meu art a la venda a la galeria Art Nou Milleni, així com impressions d'edició limitada al meu lloc web. Treballo com a il·lustradora freelance i enmig de tot això també actuo! He treballat professionalment en teatre al Regne Unit i vaig formar part de companyies de teatre guardonades amb què vaig escriure i actuar. Crec fermament en la col·laboració i tinc una curiositat apassionada per les metodologies creatives que he tingut el privilegi d'estudiar al llarg dels anys. Veig la importància de la creativitat als entorns d'aprenentatge i al llarg de la vida.

Havent ensenyat art al Marroc, dirigit tallers de teatre a Londres i ensenyat a escoles creatives d'anglès, estic molt feliç d'haver trobat una llar amb l'equip de Collage. Quan no estic ensenyant, o pintant, estic aprenent noves pràctiques com ara tocar la guitarra i estudiar un curs de massatge. M'encanta llegir, escriure poesia i estar a la natura. ¡Encantat de conèixer-te! No dubtis a fer una ullada al meu art: www.victoriajwatson.com

Tina Marie Lopes

Professora

Em vaig mudar a Barcelona des de Mumbai, Índia, el juny del 2022. Hi vaig ser consellera escolar i també vaig treballar molt amb grups i individus a l'ensenyament a l'aula a través dels meus rols amb treball social. Al llarg dels anys, he tingut molts rols laborals diferents, la majoria superposats entre si i crec que he adquirit un conjunt d'habilitats més ampli degut a això.

Realitzar tallers i activitats d'immersió amb nens ha estat part del meu viatge professional i personal des que tinc ús de raó. He treballat en el sistema educatiu a l'Índia durant la major part de la meva vida, primer a causa del meu títol en treball social, treball voluntari, ensenyament a grups i individus i després educant a casa els meus propis fills durant dos anys acadèmics a causa del cóvid i sóc conscient de l'enorme impacte que un mestre té a la vida d'un estudiant.

Després d'arribar a Barcelona em vaig adonar de la necessitat i la importància dels professors d'anglès i em vaig matricular a l'institut de formació TEFL Iberia i vaig obtenir un títol Trinity CertTESOL. A través del meu Trinity Cert TESOL vaig trobar noves maneres d'integrar coneixements d'una manera interessant i actualitzada que sembla rebre molts comentaris positius. He tingut l'oportunitat de crear classes per a diferents nivells des d'elemental fins a preintermedi amb respostes amb èxit basades en els comentaris dels estudiants i els tutors.

També sóc una estudiant principiant d'espanyol i això em fa un enfocament més empàtic perquè els meus alumnes aprenguin l'anglès. Entenc les dificultats i confusions en aprendre un nou idioma i tracte que les meves lliçons siguin més adequades i atractives per a cada nivell.

Emma Coghlan

Lead Teacher

About - Emma

Hiya! I´m Emma and this is my second year teaching the Little and Big Makers classes at Collage. Originally from the North of the UK, I relocated to Spain in 2012 and have been calling Barcelona home for the past 5 years.

My teaching background spans various age groups, including delivering art workshops in hospitals and a specialist inclusive learning center. Additionally, I´ve taught creative English classes in nurseries, primary, and secondary schools.

Beyond teaching, I´m a professional painter and mixed media artist specialising in oil and acrylic abstract art. I initially found inspiration in nature from growing up around the wild flowers and picturesque waters of the English Lake District. Living next to the Mediterranean has fueled my passion for the sea, evident in my work today. I enjoy using thick layers of paint and a palette knife to bring my paintings to life, incorporating elements of flowers, the ocean, and nature onto the canvas.

Check out my instagram: @_emmacoghlan and my website: www.emma-coghlan.com

L’equip del Collage al llarg dels anys ...

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Durant els darrers quinze anys, Collage ha comptat amb un increïble equip dedicat d’educadors nadius de parla anglesa.

Aquests són només alguns dels professors sorprenents que han aportat la seva dedicació, creativitat, alegria i màgia a Collage i a la nostra comunitat.