{"id":47677,"date":"2026-08-26T08:13:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avenor.ro\/?post_type=profesori&p=47677"},"modified":"2026-08-26T08:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T08:13:52","slug":"monica-cortes","status":"publish","type":"profesori","link":"https:\/\/www.avenor.ro\/en\/teachers\/monica-cortes\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00f3nica Alejandra Leyton Cortes"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love education and teaching. I became a teacher because I believe education helps us think\u00a0 critically, understand the world around us, and transform our realities. I believe knowledge\u00a0 should be shared, as learning becomes more meaningful when we share it with others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I have experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language and have completed specialised training in teaching Spanish as a second language. This training has enriched my teaching resources and classroom practice, particularly when working with children and teenagers.<\/span><\/p>\n

For me, being a teacher means not only sharing knowledge, but also creating meaningful learning experiences and supporting students throughout their learning journey. I enjoy creating dynamic, welcoming and motivating environments where students can develop their language skills while enjoying learning Spanish.<\/span><\/p>\n

I believe a teacher\u2019s role is to guide, motivate and inspire students, helping them become more confident, curious and independent.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2008, I completed my secondary education at Colegio Distrital La Amistad in Bogot\u00e1,\u00a0 Colombia<\/em>. During this stage, I developed an interest in literature and philosophy, which led\u00a0 me to pursue a degree in Philosophy at Universidad Libre de Colombia<\/em>. I complemented my\u00a0 academic background with a Diploma in University Teaching from the Faculty of Philosophy\u00a0 at the same university.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout my professional career, I have developed an interest in issues related to the\u00a0 environment, the rights of nature, and human rights. These areas have shaped my academic\u00a0 and professional perspective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2020, I was awarded a scholarship by the Romanian Ministry of Education to pursue a Master\u2019s degree in International Relations at the University of Bucharest<\/em>. I completed a one year Romanian language preparatory program, enabling me to undertake my Master\u2019s studies\u00a0 in Romanian over two years. I completed my Master\u2019s degree in International Relations in\u00a0 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout my professional career, I have gained experience in education, supporting people\u00a0 affected by armed conflict, and collaborating with social and environmental organizations.\u00a0 During my university studies, I worked as a Philosophy teacher and later participated in social\u00a0 and environmental projects in Colombia. I also worked with the Unit for Comprehensive\u00a0 Assistance and Reparation for Victims, providing guidance and support to people affected by\u00a0 armed conflict.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2024, I have been a collaborating teacher at the Instituto Cervantes in Bucharest and a\u00a0 Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) examiner. I have also led workshops organized by the\u00a0 Instituto Cervantes Library on Spanish language, culture, and the Spanish-speaking world.<\/span><\/p>\n

I am passionate about art in all its forms, especially folk dance, ballet, and contemporary\u00a0 dance. I also find inspiration in literature, philosophy, and psychology, which allow me to\u00a0 explore beauty, sensitivity, and the complexity of the human experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My motivation as a Spanish teacher at Avenor is to help each student discover in the language\u00a0 a door to new cultures, people, and experiences. I teach my native language drawing on my\u00a0 experience, with curiosity, confidence, and joy, inspiring students to learn, connect with the\u00a0 world, and build their future.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":47676,"template":"","categorii_profesori":[459,458],"class_list":["post-47677","profesori","type-profesori","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categorii_profesori-high-school","categorii_profesori-middle-school"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nM\u00f3nica Alejandra Leyton Cortes - Avenor<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avenor.ro\/en\/teachers\/monica-cortes\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"M\u00f3nica Alejandra Leyton Cortes - Avenor\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"I love education and teaching. 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