Valentina Ortega
Personalized Spanish tutoring that blends grammar instruction with smart use of technology
Private classes - Valentina Ortega
Bachelors degree
$32
$30
/ hour
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!
Valentina graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela
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.
Rated 5 stars for speaking confidence
Students report feeling more confident in conversations.
Rated 4.9/5 for language progress
Parents report noticeable improvement in their child’s fluency.
Interactive lessons for reading and writing
Students engage in real-world exercises to improve writing and reading.
Spanish tutor specialities
Test prep strategies
Homework help
Vocabulary Building
Career guidance
Spanish language skill
Role Playing Scenarios
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Spanish concept taught by Valentina
Valentina Ortega tutored Luis Blanco on English pronunciation, focusing on vowel sounds, minimal pairs, and proper articulation. Luis practiced identifying and producing different vowel sounds and worked on a reading passage to improve his pronunciation and intonation. Valentina recommended using text-to-speech tools and creating a character to help with intonation, and they scheduled another session for the following Tuesday.
D and T Pronunciation
Schwa Sound
Pronunciation of 'R'
Voiced vs. Voiceless Sounds
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Minimal Pairs
Valentina tutored Ava in Spanish, focusing on the correct usage of the prepositions "por" and "para," Spanish essay structure, and vocabulary building. They practiced sentence construction and pronunciation. Valentina will send Ava a children's book for analysis in a future lesson, and they discussed scheduling flexibility during Ava's upcoming travels.
To Take More Time
Outstanding Performance
Essay Structure in Spanish
Por vs Para
Valentina tutored Alexis (and her mother Emily) on the structure of essays, covering introductions, thesis statements, body paragraphs, and conclusions. They analyzed a sample persuasive essay, identifying the hook, context, and thesis statement, and discussed strategies for addressing opposing arguments. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday at 1 PM and will focus on connectors and essay types.
Fairness in Argumentation
Persuasive Essays
Restatement of Thesis
Conclusion Paragraph
Concluding Sentence (Body Paragraph)
Topic Sentence
Body Paragraphs
Thesis Statement
Valentina tutored Jaydee on improving an argumentative essay about the ethics of performance-enhancing drugs in football. They researched doping cases like Paul Pogba and another player's meldonium test, discussing testing procedures and the impact on athletes. Jaydee will continue developing the essay, incorporating the research and refining the conclusion for next week.
Anti-Doping Tests
DHEA
Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports
Meldonium
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
Conditional Simple
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.
Gender Neutral in Spanish
Connectors in Spanish Writing
Logic and Coherence
Graphic Accents
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
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Teaching tools used in spanish classes
Writing prompts
Grammar practice
Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Phonetic drills
Student types for spanish classes
Spanish for kids
Spanish for beginners
Spanish for intermediate
Adult/Professionals
All levels
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive spanish lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
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