Andrea Cueva

Andrea Cueva brings a vibrant blend of music and early childhood education to her teaching. Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, Andrea grew up inspired by her teachers and, as the oldest child, practiced teaching with her younger brother. Although she initially considered a career in nursing, her enduring passion for education ultimately led her to pursue a degree in music education at Universidad Peruana Unión in Peru. She’s never looked back, embracing the opportunity to impact her students’ lives through teaching.

Andrea holds a Degree in Music Education from Universidad Peruana Unión and has expanded her expertise with Montessori training. She completed her Primary Children’s House Assistant certification in Lima, Peru, in 2019 and later earned her Primary Children’s House Teacher certification at Instituto Paolini de Puebla in Mexico.

Her diverse teaching experience includes work at the Conservatory of Universidad Peruana Unión, where she taught a range of music classes: individual violin lessons for children ages 5 to 17, music classes for young children (ages 0-5), and even music classes in English for Spanish-speaking students. Additionally, Andrea taught music to third graders at Colegio Unión and led music and art classes for tenth and eleventh graders at Colegio Mariscal Ramón Castilla.

Andrea constantly seeks to expand her teaching skills through professional development opportunities. She values teaching as a powerful way to make a difference in her students’ lives and to learn from them in return. Andrea believes that teaching requires her to grow as a person every day, and she strives to offer her students the best of herself, encouraging them to be positive, creative, and resilient.

Outside the classroom, Andrea enjoys hiking, painting, crafting, and spending time with friends. She finds that these interests keep her energized, creative, and give her fun stories to share with her students. Something that may surprise people about Andrea is her adventurous spirit; she loves climbing trees and mountains—a passion she often shares with her students, reminding them that there’s more to her than just being their teacher.

Andrea feels especially proud of several accomplishments, including publishing a paper for her music education degree in her university’s journal. She helped launch a project teaching music in English to Spanish-speaking children at the “Growing Tree” laboratory at Universidad Peruana Unión, using music as a tool to introduce English as a second language. During the COVID pandemic, she started a choir in Bogotá, which performed at local churches and supported various community projects, exemplifying her dedication to both her craft and her community.