About us
We are a team
La Llibreta is made up of people who work together to bring our dream educational project to life.
A friendly team committed to continuous professional development and supporting you step by step throughout your learning journey — whether in the classroom, online or at reception.
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About us
Academia La Llibreta was founded in 2015 by Eli and Belén, two friends brought together by a shared passion: teaching. From the very beginning, our aim has been to guide you through your learning so that you can explore it, understand it and truly make it your own.
We believe in creating a space where you feel comfortable and at home. Over the years, we have learnt from every step of the journey: from the challenges and achievements, the ideas and dreams, and all the hours of work that have enabled us to build what we are today.
We are not alone on this journey. We have a wonderful network of collaborators and friends who work alongside us to bring our project to life. We remain attentive, continue learning and developing, and are firmly committed to offering you a unique and rewarding educational experience. You are at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision is to continue being a leading education centre in Valencia, recognised for its academic excellence and commitment to its students. We aim to provide an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of age, educational level, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or physical condition, can find the support and inspiration they need to fulfil their potential.
We want to give you the tools and knowledge you need to face the challenges of the future with confidence and achieve your goals.
We are committed to continuing to grow and evolve in order to live up to these ideals. We want to maintain our connection with the local community and continue providing an enriching and stimulating learning environment for everyone who studies with us.
We invite you to get to know us, become part of our educational family and discover everything Academia La Llibreta can offer you. Give us a try — you may never want to leave!
Our values
At Academia La Llibreta, these values guide everything we do each day:
You will feel at home
La Llibreta is made up of a multidisciplinary team of professionals who are ready to listen to you and provide the best possible education. We love teaching, we are highly qualified and we know how to explain and summarise ideas clearly. We stay curious and continue learning and developing. We are one small, wonderful family.
Meet our whole team
Management and team coordination
Elisa Arceri
English teacher and co-directorA teacher by vocation, I see the classroom as a trusting environment where communication and motivation encourage a love of language and the exchange of knowledge.
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I am passionate about my work. My main aim in the classroom is to create a supportive and respectful environment. I believe that communication is essential for people to understand one another.
Together with my ability to encourage and motivate students, this helps me inspire a love of language and the world around it.
I believe that everyone has something to offer the world and something to learn. I see teaching as a way of enabling this exchange of knowledge.
Belén Barona Matut
Science teacher and co-directorA teacher by vocation, I support each student as they discover their motivation, develop greater independence and confidence, and move forward securely in their own learning.
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I am passionate about teaching because it allows me to grow personally while helping others learn. My experience has shown me that everyone can learn when they find the right motivation and the right guidance.
I am here to motivate you and guide you towards meaningful learning. To get to know you, help you become more independent and secure, and encourage you to believe in yourself until you are ready to fly without me.
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Ricardo Hernández
Teacher and Humanities coordinatorAfter studying Philology, I discovered my true vocation for teaching while working as a Spanish teacher abroad.
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Hello! I’m Ricardo, born and raised in Camp de Túria. In Valencia, I studied a subject I am passionate about: Hispanic Philology. I love language and words — how they work, how they relate to one another and how they shape both people and cultures.
After completing my studies, I decided to spend some time abroad teaching Spanish. Watching students learn, grow and, above all, enjoy the process awakened a strong vocation for teaching in me.
In the classroom, I see myself as someone who provides both tools and knowledge, and I try to create an atmosphere of mutual trust where everyone feels comfortable and can continue learning.
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Rosa García Ferrando
Teacher and Science coordinatorAn engineer by training and a teacher by vocation, I discovered my passion for education while teaching at university.
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I’m Rosa, from Valencia, and I have been passionate about science for as long as I can remember, which is why I chose to study engineering. I began by teaching at university, and that was when I discovered that education was my true vocation.
Since then, I have continued studying to become a better teacher. I completed a Master’s Degree in Teacher Training, specialising in Mathematics, and began a PhD in Education, which is currently on hold. I am also continuing my education with a Microdegree in Mathematics because, if there is one thing that defines me, it is that I never stop learning.
I am passionate about science and, above all, about sharing that passion in the classroom. My aim is not only for students to understand the subject, but also to feel curious, confident and eager to learn. Supporting them, motivating them and helping them discover what they are capable of is what matters most to me.
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Cesia Lastra
Administration coordinatorA lawyer by training and an academic adviser by vocation, I discovered my place in education while supporting university students throughout their academic journey.
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I’m Cesia. I was born in Uruguay, raised in Argentina and grew up in Spain. I have spent my life travelling, inspired by my mother’s motto: “I may not leave you an inheritance, but I will leave you plenty of memories.”
From a very young age, I felt closely connected to the world of justice. I studied Law and completed a Master’s Degree in Criminology with the intention of working in the rehabilitation of people in prison.
However, not long afterwards, I began working as an adviser to university students, helping them in particular with the dreaded undergraduate and master’s dissertations. That was how I discovered the worlds of education and administration, and it did not take me long to realise that this was where I belonged.
At La Llibreta, together with my colleagues, I aim to be the first smile you see when you walk through the door, the answer to your questions and one more source of support throughout your academic journey.
Our brilliant administration team
Hilsen Alvarado
AdministrationAfter studying Business Engineering, I found my vocation in providing personal support and friendly assistance, and I enjoy being able to guide and help each person throughout their academic journey.
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Hello, I’m Hilsen. I’m Chilean and have been living outside my country for four years in search of new experiences, cultures and opportunities to learn. I arrived in Valencia just over a year ago, and the city welcomed me with open arms.
I studied Business Engineering in Chile and have worked in different areas of administration and customer service, from banks and universities to the beauty sector. In every role, I discovered that what I most enjoy is helping people and supporting them through their different processes with empathy.
You will find me at reception and in the administration team at La Llibreta, happy to answer your questions, guide you in whatever you need and support you on the path towards your academic goals. It will be a pleasure to meet you!
Mara Silla Ortí
AdministrationA tireless learner and administrator by vocation, I found my place after changing professional direction towards a role where I can support, guide and help each person find their path.
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I was born and live in Torrent, the capital of l’Horta Sud. I am a tireless learner who needs to understand why things happen and always wants to go one step further.
I am determined and keep looking until I find the right place for me. That is why, a few years ago, I decided to change direction and work in administration, where I discovered my true vocation.
I love helping people and guiding them until they find their way, so I will be delighted to provide you with the tools you need to achieve your goals =)
Our brilliant Science teachers
Mireia Pérez
Science teacherAfter a career in international scientific research and training, I discovered that my place is in the classroom, helping students understand the practical purpose of science and build their own path.
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I’m Mireia. I grew up in Valencia and studied Agricultural Engineering, but in my third year I realised that what I truly wanted was to study Biology. After finishing my engineering degree, I completed a degree in Biology, followed by a Master’s Degree in Molecular, Cellular and Genetic Biology and a PhD at the Universitat Politècnica de València.
I believe we are asked to choose a profession at a very young age, so I like to teach using plenty of real-life examples and information about future careers related to science. Showing students how each topic or subject may be useful helps them become more motivated and learn more easily.
I completed my postdoctoral research at a medical research institute in Singapore over seven years. Alongside my own projects, I had the opportunity to tutor and guide PhD students and interns in both university and scientific environments.
I enjoyed helping to train future researchers so much that, when I returned to Spain, I decided to work as a teacher. I currently combine my science classes at La Llibreta with teaching at VIU and UNIR.
Elena Bellver Sanchis
Science teacherWhat began as a way to support myself while studying Chemical Engineering became my vocation: guiding and motivating students until they reach that “now I understand it” moment, which is without doubt the greatest reward.
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I began teaching by chance to cover my expenses while studying Chemical Engineering, and the experience eventually became something I could not imagine giving up. Although I have worked in other sectors, I have always found a way to combine my other jobs with teaching.
I enjoy guiding and encouraging people who want to learn, improve and continue their education. My greatest motivation comes from the positive results achieved by my students, the moments when they say “I finally understand it” or “Oh, it isn’t actually that difficult”. That is the best reward a teacher could hope for.
With more than 15 years of experience teaching Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry through private lessons and at different study centres, I would love to help and motivate you to achieve your goals.
Andrea Esparcia
Science teacherMy passion for understanding the world led me to study Physics, but it was through teaching that I discovered my true vocation: supporting each student, adapting to their needs and showing that science can be clear, approachable and fascinating.
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Hello! I’m Andrea, and my passion for science began when I was little and used to pretend to be a researcher. That interest grew so much that I decided to study Physics because I have always needed to understand why everything around me happens. I was particularly fascinated by Medical Physics and all its applications. But something else has accompanied me throughout my studies: my passion for teaching. I was always helping friends and family understand things they did not know and learning alongside them.
This led me to begin giving private lessons while I was at university, and teaching has now become part of my everyday life. I love sharing my scientific knowledge with students and enjoying the process of discovering the wonders of science together. There is always something new to learn, and science can become much easier to understand when it is taught with dedication and passion — two things I have in abundance.
Every person is different, so I always adapt to their individual needs to ensure that learning and enjoyment have an equal place in my lessons. Learning through teaching has been the best experience of my life.
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David Izquierdo
Science teacherPassionate about science since childhood, I found in Physics and teaching a way to awaken curiosity and help students search for their own answers.
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My name is David, and I am a science teacher. Since childhood, I have been fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, nature and life. That is why I decided to study Physics, where I discovered my vocation for teaching.
I love sharing my passion for science with students, awakening their curiosity and helping them develop critical and creative thinking. My aim is for students to enjoy science, question what they see and search for their own answers.
Bea Guillen
Science and Humanities teacherI studied Business Administration and Management, but I always knew I wanted to teach. Today, I guide students towards their goals and help them discover that economics is part of everyday life, far beyond what appears in the news.
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I’m Bea, born and raised in Valencia. I studied Business Administration and Management at Universitat Jaume I in Castellón, although I already knew that I wanted to work in education. After graduating, I completed a Master’s Degree in Teacher Training so that I could teach Economics.
I also hold another master’s degree in the management and organisation of educational centres. I have known since childhood that I wanted to teach and used to practise by helping my younger siblings with their homework :).
I enjoy teaching and guiding students throughout the process so they can achieve their goals. I also like to show them that economics is much more than the interest rates discussed on television: it is everything around us and forms part of our everyday lives far more than they might imagine.
Yasia Dolisnea
Science teacherWith a degree in Biology and specialisation in biomedical research and clinical analysis, I see teaching as a way of making scientific rigour clear and accessible to students.
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Hello! I’m Yasia. I was born in Ukraine, raised in Galicia and fell in love with Valencia. My passion for science began before I even realised it, when I used to mix everything I could find in the kitchen and drive my family mad. Now I have turned it into a career by driving my students mad and encouraging them to ask themselves “why?” again and again. Why do we need oxygen? Why do we catch colds when it is cold? Why does eating a lot of sugar cause us to store more fat? Why, why, why...
I studied Biology and specialised in Biomedical Research. I later transformed this passion for research into a passion for teaching. My main aim is to bring concepts that seem very distant into everyday life. I began by giving private lessons, then taught Mathematics and Reading to younger children, moved on to teaching vocational education and finally reached my favourite area: preparing students for their university entrance exams and transforming such a stressful moment into something they can enjoy.
The best thing is that I never stop learning either. Just imagine how much we still have left to discover! See you in class!
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Pau Mata
Humanities teacherWith a background in History and a love of languages, I found my vocation in teaching Valencian and creating dynamic classes where culture and history also have their place.
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I was born in Vila-real, but I have lived in Valencia since beginning university quite a few years ago, and I immediately fell in love with the city. I completed a degree in History, but soon realised that my other great passion was languages. After a wonderful Erasmus stay in Lyon, I knew that I wanted to combine teaching the subject I had studied at university with teaching Valencian.
In my classes, I try to share this passion for languages and involve students actively in the learning process. As I come from a History background, I also try to include a few cultural and historical details to make the classes even more enriching. After all, learning languages has become essential in today’s world, so we might as well make it enjoyable, don’t you think?
Pedro Martínez
Valencian teacherPassionate about languages and the connections between them, I chose to focus my career on teaching Valencian and work in the classroom to ensure that languages become bridges that bring us closer and help us learn more effectively.
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My name is Pedro, and I come from the south, from the land of palm trees, pomegranates and the Misteri d’Elx. Perhaps being born in the city that is home to the greatest literary and sacred musical work in our language helped me fall in love with it from a very young age.
I studied Primary Education with a specialisation in English and completed the Valencian teaching diploma. Later, I chose to study Educational Research and focused my work on General Teaching Methods. After working for several years as an English teacher, I realised that my future lay in secondary education, so I completed the Master’s Degree in Teacher Training to teach Valencian.
I am passionate about languages and the relationships between them, so my classes focus on learning Valencian and connecting it with the inferences that English, Spanish and French allow us to make. My motto is always: “languages are bridges, not barriers”, and I try to demonstrate this at every opportunity. Would you like to join me?
Manuel Esquina
English teacherAfter studying English Studies, I transformed my interest in translation into a vocation for teaching, helping students progress confidently and enjoy the learning process.
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Hello! My name is Manuel, and I come from Seville in Andalusia. I graduated in English Studies in my home city and have lived in Valencia since 2022. Although I was passionate about translation, I eventually discovered that teaching was my true vocation.
I studied Teaching Methodology during my degree and later specialised in adult education.
What I most enjoy about teaching is helping students achieve their goals while learning as much as possible in the most enjoyable way. See you in class!
Víctor Navas
Humanities teacherMy background in History and the Humanities has helped me examine the present more deeply and understand our place within it, and I try to pass this critical perspective on to my students.
Rebecca Milaneschi
Humanities teacherItalian by birth and Valencian at heart, I discovered that teaching is a space where words help us think, grow and see the world through our own eyes every day.
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I’m Rebecca, and I’m Italian. I moved to Spain several years ago, where I fell in love not only with Valencia, but also with teaching. I am passionate about words and the way we use them to build our thoughts and our way of being in the world.
I began teaching to support myself during my studies, but soon discovered that it was much more than that: a space for dialogue, questions and shared discovery. In the classroom, I aim to create an atmosphere of trust where learning also means daring to make mistakes and express your own ideas. For me, teaching is not simply a job, but a continuous learning process that I share with my students.
More than just our team
As well as having an incredible team, these are some of the things that make us different.
Hybrid classes
We combine face-to-face and online learning, with every session recorded so you do not miss anything when you cannot attend. Learn in the way that suits you, wherever you are.
Education and training
From official language qualifications and university entrance preparation to everyday academic support, we are with you at every stage of your education.
Virtual Classroom
Our own online learning platform, updated every year and designed to support all our face-to-face classes. This is where everything learnt in the classroom is truly reinforced.
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Tell us what you need and we will help you find the path that suits you best.
