My name is Vero and I am new on iTalki, but I have been teaching Spanish and ESL English in-person and online for over twenty years. I was raised in Argentina and the US, so my native tongues are both Spanish and English.
I am a lover of foreign languages and I love to travel around the world to learn them. In addition to Spanish and English, I am also fluent in French and Italian. My interests include music, art, cooking, dancing (tango, in particular!) and making friends from all over the world.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I have been teaching Spanish and ESL English for over 20 years at all levels. I specialize in teaching seniors, adults and teens. I hold a TESOL certification and have specialized in Theories of Second Language Acquisition, as well as, Lesson Design & Assessments from Arizona State University. I also hold a Masters Degree from Rutgers University (M.A.L.S. Culture & Arts)
I tailor language lessons to students' specific needs (school, work, travel or pleasure), personal interests and learning style. Lessons are designed to progressively improve your listening and oral production competencies in creative ways. Grammar is learned along the way too.
***24 cancellation policy enforced***
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Generally, lessons are structured in three parts: a conversation section to develop oral fluency, an introduction to a grammar module with guided practice and also a vocabulary section with a special focus on pronunciation. I like to build activities around your personal interests: movies, recipes, art, etc., but will also listen to your specific requests.
I will provide you with all the materials necessary. During the session, I use a Google shared document which doubles as a running class notebook and a whiteboard.
IMPORTANT: It is key that you have access to a computer or iPad during the lesson to comfortably access the document and be able to type in too (a cellphone will not work)
Mein Unterrichtsmaterial
PDF-Datei
Audiodateien
Karteikarten
Artikel und Nachrichten
Textdokumente
Videodateien
Hausaufgaben
Bilddateien
Quizze
Zeugnisse
Theories of Second Language Acquisition - Arizona State University - 2020An online course authorized by Arizona State University exploring theories and philosophies on Second Language Acquisition
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TESOL Certification - Arizona State University - 2020Teaching English to Students of Other Languages - 75 hour certification
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Lesson Design and Assessment Certificate - Arizona State University - 2020An online course on TESOL lesson design practices and assessments authorized by Arizona State University
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Spanish Teacher - Cultural House of Language - 2007Certification to teach Spanish - Levels A1 - C2
150 hours - Native speaker
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Ausbildung
2000 - 2003
Master - MALS - Culture and the ArtsRutgers University - Newark, NJMaster in Liberal Arts Degree - Concentration in Spanish Culture and the Arts
Master Thesis: Argentina's Dirty War
Arbeitserfahrung
2007 - 2020
Spanish and English ESL Head TeacherCultural House of Language - New York, USATESOL Certified - Head teacher of Spanish Instruction - Adults and High School - Levels A1 to C2
Head teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Insegnante eccezionale. Stimolante in ogni argomento di conversazione, calibra perfettamente il livello di difficoltà sul quale lavorare. Equilibra le aree di lavoro, speaking e listening, writing e grammar.
Sento di star imparando tanto con lei.
Super teacher!
16. Mai 2020
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5 Spanisch Unterrichtsstunden
A great first lesson getting reacquainted with the language!
28. Apr. 2021
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9 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Vero, thank you for lesson! I learned a lot of new words at the lesson!
1. Apr. 2021
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2 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Thanks for the first class, Vero. She was very gentle and made me comfortable and confident! I'd like to study with her more!!
19. Mai 2021
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9 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Vero is a very cool teacher! Thank you for our positive, interesting lessons!
20. Apr. 2021
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9 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Thank you for the lesson! I am looking forward to the next lesson!