Hi, I’m Andrea.
I’ve been teaching English for more than 25 years. I started by helping friends and family with their homework when I was 15, got my first job at an English academy at 19, and went on to teach at leading private and international schools in Samborondón, Ecuador. Along the way, I never stopped giving private classes, and in 2022 I left the classroom to dedicate myself fully to my private practice.
Wright English is where everything I’ve learned in those years comes together: my classes, my method, and the workbooks I’m creating for Spanish-speaking students.
Three generations, one craft
Language runs in my family. My grandmother, Ingrid Gaute, was a Belgian-born polyglot and one of the first translators in Ecuador. My mother, Maritza Reynoso, is a lawyer and translator. I grew up watching them move between languages as if they were rooms in the same house.
In 2017, El Universo told our story: three women, three generations, the same profession. That’s where the Wright English logo comes from. The W is drawn in three strokes, one for each of us.
How I teach
Most families come to me because their child is struggling with reading, and often with writing too. When I assess a student, I usually find the real gaps underneath: vocabulary, grammar, or the strategies that turn reading into understanding. That’s where we start.
I believe that reading and writing are skills, not talents. They can be taught, practiced, and trained. That’s why every Wright English class and workbook follows the same idea:
First, you follow a formula. Then, you discover the author’s. One day, you create your own.
A growth mindset sits at the heart of everything I do. Students don’t need to love reading to succeed. They need strategies, practice, and someone who shows them how. Confidence comes first, and very often, the love of reading follows.
What you’ll find here
Classes. Online and in-person support in writing, reading, and study skills, from elementary school to the IB Diploma.
Workbooks. Digital workbooks written entirely in English for Spanish-speaking students. The first one, Building Strong Paragraphs, is on its way.
The blog. Reflections on reading, writing, and learning for parents, students, and fellow teachers.
Have a question about your child’s reading or writing? I’d love to hear from you. You can message me on WhatsApp or find me on Instagram at @wrightenglish.
