I know what it is like to have the knowledge and still struggle to express it in English.

My story

English went from being a limitation to becoming my profession.

Before becoming an English teacher, I trained as a lawyer at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and completed a postgraduate specialisation in Competition Law. My legal education taught me to analyse complex information, build clear arguments and adapt a message to its audience. I now use those same skills when planning lessons and explaining language.

For a long time, however, English was also a professional limitation for me. Reaching the final stage of a selection process at a law firm made that especially clear: I had the legal knowledge, but not yet the confidence to communicate it in English. That is why I understand professionals who know what they want to say but feel that their English does not fully reflect their abilities.

I later travelled to Perth, Australia, to study English. I prepared for Cambridge C2 Proficiency alongside classmates from many countries. The experience strengthened my English and gave me a first-hand understanding of what it means to navigate daily life and build connections in another language.

Back in Colombia, I completed CELTA, Cambridge’s qualification for English-language teachers. Since then, I have worked with adults and professionals, helping them express clearly ideas they already understand. My legal background remains especially useful when they need to explain technical information, build an argument or find the right tone.