From ColombiaLiving in Bucaramanga, Colombia (02:22 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 3, 2018
My name is Jennifer Castillo , I'm native speaker. I am a cheerful, dynamic, patient, responsible person, committed to my work.
Me as a Teacher
Since I was a child I studied at a school that prepares students to be teachers so I like to teach, for 5 years I was doing an internship in a elementary school and I was also teaching English for 2 years to kids. Afterwards I did my studies at the programa de formacion complemantaria of the Escuela Normal Superior de Bucaramanga, while I was studying for my career I taught Spanish, English and mathematics to teenagers .Also I worked with deaf and blind people, so I know the Colombian Sign Language and the Braille System
• interpretation and production texts
• Pedagogical content knowledge
• TKT certificate (Teaching Knowledge Test)
. TESOL certificate
My lessons & teaching style
My classes are carefully prepared in advance and will allow you to practice different skills. I always use various resources such as: Textbooks, videos, audios, readings, images, among others that guarantee efficient and complete learning. Here's the way my system works : once you choose to have a lesson with me , I 'll ask you about your goals and knowledge about the spanish language , that will help me to understand your current level and goals.I will work with you on the exercises, and assign you homework.In our next lesson, we'll discuss the homework and topics related to the homework. Informal Tutoring is conversational Spanish, and we can discuss different topics about your liking.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL SPANISH -ENGLISH - The Canadian Institute of English And Applied Neuroscience - 2018I completed a training in public speaking, teaching methods, and education practicums based upon applied neuroscience and linguistics ,including:
Communicative Approach
Speed & Time
Educational Exercises
Accel. Comm. Approach
Adjectival Phrases
Audio-Lingual Method
Phonemes
Advanced Audio-Lingual
Accel. Comprehension
Comm. Lang. Learning
Bilingual Exercises
Total Physical Response
Paraphrase
Flash Cards
Personal Phrase Books
Teaching Idioms
Grammar Tenses
Use of Vid
Certificate verified
TKT MODULO 3 - CMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT - 2018
Certificate verified
TESOL ENGLISH - The Canadian Institute of English And Applied Neuroscience - 2018I completed training in public speaking, teaching methods, and education practicums based upon applied neuroscience and linguistics, including:
Communicative Approach
Educational Exercises
Accel. Comm. Approach
Adjectival Phrases
Audio-Lingual Method
Phonemes
Advanced Audio-Lingual
Accel. Comprehension
Comm. Lang. Learning
Bilingual Exercises
Total Physical Response
Paraphrase
Flash Cards
Personal Phrase Books
Teaching Idioms
Grammar Tenses
Use of Video C.A.L.
Certificate verified
TKT MODULO 2 - Cambridge English Language Assessment - 2017
Certificate verified
TKT TEACHING KNOWLEDGE TEST - CAMBRIDGE LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT- CECAM - 20171-LANGUAGE BACKGROUND TO LANGUAGE LERNING AND TEACHING
2-LESSON PLANNING AND USE OF RESOURCES FOR LANGUAGE TEACHING.
3-MANAGING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2015
Bachelor’s - DocenciaPrograma de Formación ComplementariaMe especialice en pedagogia, produccion e interpretation de textos, necesidades educativas especiales, Sistema braille, Lenguaje de Señas Colombiano
Work Experience
2014 - 2017
docente español- inglesEscuela Normal superior de Bucaramanga - bucaramanga, Colombiatrabaje con adolescentes , niños y adultos por 3 años enseñando español (gramática) e ingles
5.0
Rating
115
Students
642
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
115
Students
642
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Spanish
English
Trial Lesson
60 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
ESPAÑOL ( NIÑOS DESDE 7 AÑOS /JOVENES/ ADULTOS)
A1 - A2Language Essentials470 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Conversational level: B1 -B2
B1 - B2Conversation78 lessons completed
USD 11.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
112 Reviews
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2 Spanish lessons
Muchas gracias!
May 27, 2021
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46 Spanish lessons
As a background, I have taken between 3 and 5 lessons each week with Jennifer over the last three months. I can tell you that it has been an incredible experience learning Spanish with her.
First of all, she speaks clearly which is very important when you are learning a new language.
Secondly, Jennifer is always prepared for each class, understanding what your needs are, where you want to go and how she can help you get there. She gives you the right homework, the right materials for you to study and she has all these at her fingertips. She does not waste your time.
Last but not least, Jennifer has a friendly, warm and positive attitude that makes the whole experience even more pleasant and amazing.
I have learnt so much over these three months, thanks to Jennifer and will continue to do so with her help. If you are looking for a Spanish teacher, look no further. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone who seriously wants to learn Spanish.
Apr 17, 2021
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5 Spanish lessons
Thanks to Jennifer for good progress on understanding verbs. She is well prepared and conducts useful exercises online.
Mar 16, 2021
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1 Spanish lesson
connection issues cut it short
May 25, 2021
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5 Spanish lessons
Jennifer was very patient on a day when I was being very slow! Thanks!
Mar 22, 2021
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38 Spanish lessons
Jennifer is the best! She is really great at affirming my progress and being encouraging. She’s alwAys patient, helpful, and kind.