Personalized Spanish tutoring that blends grammar instruction with smart use of technology
Private classes - Valentina Ortega
Bachelors degree
$35
$30
/ hour
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.
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
Homework help
Cultural immersion
Conversational Practice
Cultural Context for Speaking
Career guidance
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
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
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Mobile joining
Teaching tools used in spanish classes
Writing prompts
Grammar practice
Interactive quizzes
Translation tools
Phonetic drills
Spanish tutor also teaches
Spanish
Spanish Listening
Spanish Reading
Spanish Speaking
Spanish Writing
Spanish Grammar & Vocabulary
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Spanish concept taught by Valentina
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
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
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
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