About Me

I’m Belle Peñaranda, a TEFL certified English teacher living in Madrid, Spain. While I specialize in teaching English to native Spanish speaking adults, I adore working with folks from all over the world. 

For a decade, I worked in the Greater Washington D.C. and Seattle metropolitan areas, collaborating with and supporting immigrants, refugees, and their teachers. As a communications, data, and assessment expert, I found my work both fulfilling and challenging. Yet, I always dreamed of connecting even more directly with the students themselves.

Then came 2020. Like many, I picked up a pandemic hobby—learning Spanish online. What began as a casual interest quickly grew into a deep passion. Inspired by my incredible teachers, I found myself dreaming of sharing my love for language learning with others.

Midway through my career, I took the leap to become a full-time English teacher—a decision that has brought me immeasurable joy.

As a proud first-generation Filipina-American, I’m now living an exciting new chapter in Madrid with my partner and our two rambunctious cats, and fully embracing the immigrant experience once again.