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Personalized Spanish tutoring that blends grammar instruction with smart use of technology

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Private classes - Valentina Ortega

Bachelors degree

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$30

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Rated 5 stars for speaking confidence

Students report feeling more confident in conversations.

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Rated 4.9/5 for language progress

Parents report noticeable improvement in their child’s fluency.

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Interactive lessons for reading and writing

Students engage in real-world exercises to improve writing and reading.

About your spanish tutor

I'm Valentina Ortega, a passionate Spanish tutor holding a Bachelors degree in Linguistics. With over 2 years of experience, I specialize in teaching Spanish to students of all levels, including kids, beginners, intermediate, and adult/professionals. My specialities range from career guidance to pronunciation coaching and cultural immersion. In my classes, I focus on creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. I believe in personalized learning, tailoring my teaching methods to suit each student's unique needs and learning style. Whether it's through role-playing scenarios, vocabulary building, or test prep strategies, I ensure that my students not only grasp the Spanish language but also feel inspired to excel continuously. From academic Spanish to conversational practice and cultural context for speaking, I cover a wide array of subjects to make learning comprehensive and enjoyable. I aim to make the language learning process fun and effective by incorporating interactive activities and real-life scenarios into my lessons. If you're looking to embark on an exciting journey of mastering the Spanish language, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's start this language adventure together!

Spanish tutor specialities

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Homework help

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Cultural immersion

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Conversational Practice

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Cultural Context for Speaking

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Career guidance

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Vocabulary Building

Spanish classes overview

As a Spanish tutor, I specialize in teaching a wide range of subjects including Spanish for Beginners, Listening, Grammar & Vocabulary, Speaking, Literature, and more. My teaching style is interactive and hands-on, focusing on writing skills, grammar, speaking practice, and listening comprehension. I utilize various tech tools like interactive platforms, apps, and online resources to enhance learning both in offline and online classes. With a curriculum tailored to each student's needs and following a practical approach, I cater to a diverse audience of 50+ students at all levels, from kids to adults and professionals. My methodology strengths lie in creating personalized and engaging lessons that promote effective communication and a solid foundation in the Spanish language.

Student types for spanish classes

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Spanish for kids

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Spanish for beginners

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Spanish for intermediate

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

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ADHD

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ASD

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Learning Disabilities

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive spanish lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Mobile joining

Teaching tools used in spanish classes

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Writing prompts

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Grammar practice

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Interactive quizzes

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Translation tools

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Phonetic drills

Spanish tutor also teaches

Spanish

Spanish

Spanish Listening

Spanish Listening

Spanish Reading

Spanish Reading

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Speaking

Spanish Writing

Spanish Writing

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary

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Lisa learned about 20 hours ago

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Valentina tutored Ava in Spanish, reviewing Ava's writing assignment and providing feedback on grammar, coherence, and style. They then covered conditional tenses and polite requests in Spanish. Valentina assigned connectors for Ava to use in future writing and scheduled the next lesson for Monday, with further scheduling to be confirmed.

Writing Observations

Literary Texts

Connectors

Parallelism

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Lisa learned 4 days ago

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Valentina tutored Ava in Spanish, concentrating on the use of connectors to enhance writing skills for AP Spanish. They reviewed grammar rules, Spanish idioms, and completed a writing exercise, with Valentina offering corrections and additional resources. Valentina will send Ava a list of connectors to study.

Connectors in Spanish Writing

Logic and Coherence

Graphic Accents

Gender Neutral in Spanish

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Jaydee learned 4 days ago

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Valentina Ortega guided Jaydee Smith in developing an argumentative essay that opposes the legalization of performance-enhancing drugs in football. They discussed the ethics, health implications, and impact on fair play, using examples of penalized players and federations. The session involved crafting an introduction and topic sentences, with plans to continue refining the essay and adding supporting evidence in the next lesson.

Impact of Performance Enhancers

Nuance in Academic Writing

Counter-Argument Integration

Introduction Strategies

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Lisa learned 8 days ago

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Valentina is tutoring Lisa in AP Spanish Literature, focusing on improving Lisa's writing skills (grammar, vocabulary, clarity). They review writing samples, discuss the writing process (pre-writing, writing, post-writing), and cover specific grammar points like subjunctive mood and connectors. Future lessons will focus on connectors, subjunctive/conditional tenses, and "por" vs. "para." Lisa will use her laptop for future sessions so Valentina can observe her writing process. They tentatively scheduled lessons for Monday and Thursday at 7:30 PM.

Memory vs. Memorization

Para vs. Por

Reflexive Verbs

Connectors

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