Meet the WEI Teachers

It is important for us that people know more about our academic staff, so here is some information given from each one of our teachers that might interest you.

JUAN CARLOS HERRERA

My name is Juan Carlos Herrera Pauta.  I am a certified English teacher. I’ve been teaching English since 2009. I’ve been part of this prestigious institution for about 12 years. I have also worked in other important institutions in Loja. I have received different courses and seminars related to methodology and tools for teaching English which have been applied successfully in my classes. Moreover, I’ve got the B2 certification. All this great knowledge has helped me to improve my teaching skills. I’ve got plenty of experience teaching teenagers and adults from different levels and I hope to continue getting meaningful learning which will make me be better at the different language skills.

KEVIN LEÓN 

Hello, my name is Kevin León. I am an experienced teacher with counseling skills. I have a strong willingness to make my students improve their communication abilities and effective use of the language. I like to help students communicate complex information in a simple and entertaining ways. Students enjoy my classes because of the the positive energy generated by them using the language.

LUIS DELGADO 

My name is Luis Delgado. I had been an English teacher for 4 years with different groups, from children to adults. In my classes, I like to use different methods such as dynamics and games to motivate students to keep learning while they enjoy the process. I really love teaching and sharing moments with my students, creating a safe and supportive place to communicate freely. The best gratification that I can get from being a teacher is when my students show their progress in every class.

RENÉ IÑIGUEZ

My name is René Iñiguez, I´ve been part of WEI English Institute for a long time, and the time that I am part of this family, I have learned many lessons, not only academic but also unity, solidarity, mutual support, and growth, mainly from my students with whom I am happy to share every day in the classroom.

I prefer to use the Communicative approach because I consider it is the best way to reach others, an especially the active participation in class that let us polish learning, make it playful, and enhance it with the aim of bringing our students to a competitive English level according  to the modern needs in a globalized environment.

ELVIS NDE

I am Elvis Anye, one of your tutors at WEI. 

I have been working for way for over 8 years now and I must say I’m proud to have been part of this family of people who are willing to learn and grow to become one of the best, if not the best language centre in our beautiful province of Loja. 

During my time at WEI so far, I’ve applied different teaching techniques to meet the learning styles of our students. But the most outstanding technique is the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) technique which emphasizes that learners communicate more effectively and correctly through realistic situations that they may find themselves in. In other words, in real life situations where their knowledge of the English can be put to the test. 

As an ESL/EFL instructor, I believe and approve of WEI teaching methodologies as they helped me grow both professionally and personally. 

The constant training with the Cambridge learning platform and in-class teaching are vital tools that have enhanced my teaching skills. 

The preparatory programme to take any of the international exams especially the Pearson, TOEFL and Cambridge exams have served also served as effective tools to improve the teaching process. 

To conclude, I count myself lucky and grateful to have be part of this great institution that has rendered the utmost quality service to its learners over the course of the last decade.

JINSON VELEZ

Hi, my name is Mr. Jinson and I am a passionate teacher that enjoys teaching English, I am a certified and experienced tutor for all levels. I have a degree in teaching as well as TESOL-TEFL CERTIFICATION, I have vast experience and knowledge. Are you studying English for a test like KET, PET, FCE or CAE?  Then, you are in the right place, I’m a Cambridge examiner and I can help you reach your aims through a communicative and gamified approach. 

Do not hesitate and come learn English with me! 

XIMENA MORALES

My name is Ximena Alexandra Morales Malo, I am 23 years old. I obtained the C1 Certificate in the WEI in 2019. I am currently studying a degree in National and Foreign Languages at UTPL. I am part of the teaching staff of levels A1, A2, B1, B2 at the WEI.   I have been trained in: «DIGITAL TOOLS FOR VIRTUAL EDUCATION» conferred by the University of the Hemispheres through the Department of Continuing Education and Graduate Studies in 2020, I participated in the FIRST NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS OF LANGUAGE TEACHING «TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN AND SECOND LANGUAGE: RESEARCH, EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES DURING AND POST PANDEMIC» in 2021. The methodology I use in my teaching work is: Cooperative Learning, Gamification and Design Thinking based on a Socio-constructivist pedagogical model.  My future projects are to finish my degree and continue specializing in master’s degrees related to Pedagogy in Language Teaching and Psycho-pedagogy.