Erin Garcia is an experienced and passionate Spanish educator with over 11 years of teaching in both traditional and virtual classrooms. She specializes in communicative language instruction and has taught every level—from Elementary Spanish through AP Spanish and Dual Enrollment courses. While she enjoys working with students at all stages, she is especially passionate about upper-level classes, where she delights in watching students grow into confident, capable communicators.
Erin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master’s degree in Education. She has taught learners of all ages and ability levels and firmly believes that every student can learn—and love—Spanish. Since 2017, she has developed her own curriculum and instructional resources, designing engaging, student-centered activities tailored to individual interests and strengths. She has also led a Spanish Spelling Bee at a former school and supported students in earning the Global Seal of Biliteracy, encouraging them to pursue language learning beyond the classroom. Contact: egarcia[at]aimacademy.online
Erin brings a rich and diverse background to homeschool families, with experience in both public and private school settings. In addition to teaching Spanish, she has worked in community-based organizations teaching English to Spanish speakers. Her time living abroad in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama provides authentic cultural insight that she thoughtfully integrates into her instruction.
Her teaching approach is particularly well-suited to homeschool learners. Erin emphasizes comprehensible input (CI), interactive activities, and real-world communication, ensuring that students move beyond memorization to genuine language use. She incorporates technology in purposeful ways to create meaningful, engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and build lasting confidence.
As a homeschool mom to her daughter with disabilities, Erin deeply values personalized and flexible education. This experience has strengthened her ability to adapt instruction to diverse learning styles and individual needs, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive.
Outside the classroom, Erin enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. Her goal is to help students fall in love with Spanish and develop the skills and confidence to continue their journey toward fluency.