Professor Melendez brings over a decade of distinguished teaching experience in English as a Foreign Language (EFL), spanning elementary, high school, and college levels since 2004. He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Teaching and a Licenciatura in English Studies from the University of Costa Rica (UCR), complemented by a Licenciatura in English Teaching from Universidad Americana (UAM). Additionally, he earned his Master's degree in Education and Family Counseling from the prestigious Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. His comprehensive academic background and extensive classroom experience have established him as a respected educator in the field.

Master Ferreiro is a distinguished English professor with over two decades of experience in higher education. Her academic career includes prestigious roles as a lecturer in the Master's in Education program at Universidad Latina and serving as Head of the English Department at two private universities in Costa Rica. Her expertise extends to research competencies and curricular design, where she has made significant contributions to academic program development.

Currently, Master Ferreiro serves as a full-time researcher at the English Department of Universidad Americana while simultaneously working as a research consultant for the English Department at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica. She provides expert guidance as a capstone project advisor at both institutions. Ms. Ferreiro has presented at international conferences, published numerous articles on English teaching methodologies and research competencies, and serves as a peer reviewer for respected international journals.

Professor Rojas holds both Bachelor's and Licenciatura degrees in English Teaching and is currently pursuing a Master's in Psychopedagogy. Beyond her teaching responsibilities in the Bachelor's and Licenciatura programs at Universidad Americana (UAM), she actively manages extension service projects that forge valuable partnerships with local institutions, including municipal councils and community associations throughout the region. Professor Rojas also provides essential support to the School of English's coordination team, contributing to administrative excellence and program development. Her commitment to both academia and community engagement exemplifies UAM's mission of educational leadership and social responsibility.