From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (06:25 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 9, 2019
InterestsSports & FitnessReading
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.
Me as a Teacher
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***
My lessons & teaching style
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)
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Text Documents
Video files
Homework Assignments
Image files
Quizzes
Certificates
Theories of Second Language Acquisition - Arizona State University - 2020An online course authorized by Arizona State University exploring theories and philosophies on Second Language Acquisition
Certificate verified
TESOL Certification - Arizona State University - 2020Teaching English to Students of Other Languages - 75 hour certification
Certificate verified
Lesson Design and Assessment Certificate - Arizona State University - 2020An online course on TESOL lesson design practices and assessments authorized by Arizona State University
Certificate verified
Spanish Teacher - Cultural House of Language - 2007Certification to teach Spanish - Levels A1 - C2
150 hours - Native speaker
Certificate verified
Education
2000 - 2003
Master's - 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
Work Experience
2007 - 2020
Spanish and English ESL Head TeacherCultural House of Language - New York, United StatesTESOL Certified - Head teacher of Spanish Instruction - Adults and High School - Levels A1 to C2
Head teacher of English as a Foreign Language
5.0
Rating
81
Students
710
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
81
Students
710
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Spanish
English
Trial Lesson
41 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Spanish Grammar & Conversation
A1 - C2Language Essentials319 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Spanish Conversation Practice Only (Oral only)
A1 - C2Conversation10 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
125 Reviews
All
Spanish
English
cc2639
41 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
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!
May 16, 2020
df20e9
5 Spanish lessons
A great first lesson getting reacquainted with the language!
Apr 28, 2021
fbd73c
9 English lessons
Vero, thank you for lesson! I learned a lot of new words at the lesson!
Apr 1, 2021
1275bc
2 English lessons
Thanks for the first class, Vero. She was very gentle and made me comfortable and confident! I'd like to study with her more!!
May 19, 2021
fbd73c
9 English lessons
Vero is a very cool teacher! Thank you for our positive, interesting lessons!
Apr 20, 2021
fbd73c
9 English lessons
Thank you for the lesson! I am looking forward to the next lesson!