About me
Hola. This is me, Sandra. I was born in Valencia, Spain and moved to New York in 2015. I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Psychology and Education, and a Master´s degree in Gender Studies. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching Spanish as a Second Language to immigrants in my country, as well as in Morocco, Germany and the United States. During my years in college, I was a member of a theater group in the School of Psychology at the University of Valencia. Once I graduated, I continued my acting training by participating in several courses in some of the most well-known acting schools of Spain, like “La Escuela del Actor” in Valencia, and “Central de Cine” in Madrid. I also participated in short movies and TV programs. After moving to NY, I continued my training at The Barrow Group. However, I reached a greater love and passion for this art when I met my teacher and mentor, Rob Sedgwick, one of the best and most passionate acting teachers in New York City.
For the past 5 years, I have worked as a teacher of Spanish Literature and Hispanic Cultures in the Aaron School, one of the most prestigious special education high schools in Manhattan. As part of the curriculum, I have also been conducting acting classes for the last two years. During this time, I saw a connection between the learning process of a new language and performing dramatic texts. By turning a language class into a theater, students were interpreting real world situations, connecting a newly learned language to human emotion while facing the challenges of developing a character. This has been an outstanding experience in my work as an educator.