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Meet TtMadrid TEFL Team

A note from our Director of Studies

My name is Andrea, and I’m the Director of Studies at TtMadrid. I know that our TEFL course is the first step on the path to a whole new life and career, and our mission is to walk with you every step of the way until you find your feet.

Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned pro, our course will challenge you and above all enlighten you, giving you a whole new outlook on the English language and teaching. We’ve crammed a whole ton of pedagogical content into 180 hours of practical and engaging content, both online and in-person here in Madrid. The six observed teaching practices, with guided lesson planning and detailed feedback, will build your confidence and ensure that you complete this qualification feeling like you can take on the world.

We cannot wait to welcome you into the TtMadrid family and see you blossom into a great teacher, and settle into your new life here in Madrid.

Andrea de Lusignan
Director of Studies

Natasha Mason Kennedy (British)

Owner and Director

Natasha moved to Madrid when she was in her twenties and didn’t know how to progress with her career in Spain when she didn’t speak any Spanish. She decided to get her TEFL certificate and teach English, going on to teach business English extensively throughout Madrid, acquiring a wealth of experience writing academic materials, teaching groups, and conducting intensive English courses targeted at the business community. She felt unsatisfied with the options for TEFL training and the quality of courses here in Madrid so she decided to start her own course and the rest is history. In the nearly 20 years since she founded TtMadrid, she has launched LAE Madrid, a Spanish academy for adults, and LAE Kids, a Spanish academy for kids.

Natasha is now married and has a bilingual (Spanish-English) son, Jack. She has a background in Law (LLB), Human Resources (Dip HRM), has a Master’s in TEFL, and is a Level 4 qualified assessor for TEFL. Natasha is also active within the teaching and business communities and has taught in various International Master’s programs, specialising in Bilingual Education.

Andrea de Lusignan (British)

Director of Studies

Andrea is from Bedfordshire, England. After working as a Management and Leadership Trainer for large corporate businesses for more than 10 years, she decided to leave the rat race and start a new life in Spain. After three months of travelling and enjoying Spanish life and culture, she decided to make teaching English as a foreign language as her next career move and has lived and worked in Madrid ever since. Andrea has extensive experience as a freelance teacher and worked as an academic coordinator, before joining TtMadrid as the Director of Studies.

Andrea LOVES sharing her passions with students so feel free to ask her about half marathons, the Camino de Santiago, and Spanish life in general!

Kelsea Cooper (American)

Program Coordinator

Kelsea Cooper is originally from Southern California. She holds an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University and a B.A. from American University in International Studies, with a specialty in peace and global security.

After working in corporate security in the tech sector in the United States, she decided to come to Madrid to start a new chapter in her life. She completed the TEFL course with TtMadrid and loved the course so much that she came to help others start their adventure in Spain too.

In her free time, Kelsea enjoys traveling, cooking new recipes, and hiking. You will see a lot of Kelsea during your time with TtMadrid, as she hosts regular Cakes with Kelsea sessions, for students to ask questions about life in Madrid, finding work, or simply where to buy peanut butter! No query is too big or small!

Carlos Miguélez (Mexican)

Trainer and Student Coordinator

Carlos, born and raised in Mexico City, moved to Madrid in 2004 after getting his degree in Journalism and Political Science in the USA. He worked in journalism and communications until 2017 when he decided to make use of his bilingual level of English and completed the TtMadrid TEFL training course. Since then, he’s worked for different academies teaching in-company classes, as well as in schools with children and teenagers.

Apart from spending time with his family, Carlos enjoys reading, writing, and outdoor life, especially trekking and running in the countryside. If you ever find yourself looking for some active outdoor things to do in Madrid (and there are a lot!) hit him up for some tips!

Start your TEFL adventure today!