555 Peters Avenue, Pleasanton, California 94566, United States
Paola Corzo👩🏫
Paola Beltran-Corzo
It is a real pleasure for me to welcome you to La Escuelita. My name is Paola Corzo, I am the founder and owner of this learning center. Since childhood my parents insisted on the importance of education, if you are here today is because you share this same vision and want to see your children excel academically.
I was born in Bogota, Colombia. At the age of 14, my parents decided that this country, the United States, would be our new home. Since then, I have the fortune to reside in Pleasanton. I studied high school at Foothill High School and then I went to San Francisco State University where I got a bachelor’s degree in international business. A year later, I decided to get a certificate in Project Management and Agile Management at the University of California, Berkeley.
I studied my career as AB540 (undocumented student) so I have a dip understanding of the challenges students’ face and the sacrifices of their families. I worked throughout my entire career and that's where my experience as a tutor and teacher began, and my path towards wanting to teach. I have been teaching math, English as a second language and Spanish for 10 years, both in private classes and also in other learning centers.
Today I have the fortune to open this learning center for you. This is a place where children receive the necessary tools for their academic success without creating a dependency on a tutor. This is a safe place where they will feel supported and at the same time challenged.
Paola Beltran-Corzo M.Ed
Founder and Owner
We are La Escuelita
Miranda García
Miranda García
Miranda García
Hola! My name is Ms. Miranda. I am a full-time college student at Saint Mary’s College of California. I am currently studying Politics and Ethnic Studies. I plan on continuing my journey in higher education by obtaining a Master’s in Latin American Studies with a concentration in International Migration. I hope to one day become a Cultur
Hola! My name is Ms. Miranda. I am a full-time college student at Saint Mary’s College of California. I am currently studying Politics and Ethnic Studies. I plan on continuing my journey in higher education by obtaining a Master’s in Latin American Studies with a concentration in International Migration. I hope to one day become a Cultural Studies professor to academically, mentally, and emotionally support a new generation of Chicanx/Latinx/migrant students.
A fun fact about me is that I live on a ranch with my family! We have 4 dogs, 4 cats, 8 peacocks, and around 30 chickens. I was not the biggest animal person before moving onto the ranch, but I grew to love them so much and see them as part of our family.
At La Escuelita, I am the Executive Assistant to the Director. In this position, I am able to work behind the scenes in the business aspect of La Escuelita, but I am also able to interact with the students and co-facilitate student lessons. This is more than a job to me; it is an opportunity to see our students grow and know that I can help them learn the way I wish I would have.
Zeira Arana
Miranda García
Miranda García
Hello, I am Ms. Zeira. I am a Geological Engineer, and for the past few years, I have discovered that I love teaching children! During the pandemic, I had to become my children's teacher, which has provided me with many experiences and tools to now share the same with other students.
My creativity has led me to explore fields I never imagi
Hello, I am Ms. Zeira. I am a Geological Engineer, and for the past few years, I have discovered that I love teaching children! During the pandemic, I had to become my children's teacher, which has provided me with many experiences and tools to now share the same with other students.
My creativity has led me to explore fields I never imagined, one of them being making thematic cakes with beautiful decorations!
I enjoy being part of a team of professionals willing to make La Escuelita a safe and respectful place for children, where not only Spanish, English, or mathematics are taught, but where each child becomes a part of a great family
Ronnie Beltrán
Miranda García
Ronnie Beltrán
Hola! Soy, Mr. Ronnie. I'm a journalist and UI/UX designer. I love teaching Spanish; I'm very passionate about it; I like when other cultures engage in our language and show interest.
Besides being a Spanish teacher at La Escuelita, I work on different projects, including marketing and multimedia.
Working at La Escuelita has evolved my
Hola! Soy, Mr. Ronnie. I'm a journalist and UI/UX designer. I love teaching Spanish; I'm very passionate about it; I like when other cultures engage in our language and show interest.
Besides being a Spanish teacher at La Escuelita, I work on different projects, including marketing and multimedia.
Working at La Escuelita has evolved my mindset and how I used to see the learning process, becoming something more than a job for me; it's a fantastic project. It's a huge challenge to be part of this team.