Amanda Kellenbarger

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Amanda Kellenbarger

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

About your spanish tutor

¡Hola! I'm Amanda, a trilingual teacher/tutor with 15 years' experience in the classroom and 3 years of experience teaching or tutoring Spanish specifically. My students have ranged in age from 2 to 77-years-old, and I can adjust my classes for a wide variety of ages, skill levels and learning goals. I am happy to support you on your Spanish learning journey, whether you are a beginner needing basic vocabulary, an intermediate learner looking to improve your grammar, an advanced student wanting in-depth conversations to build your comprehension or somewhere in between. Every learner is unique and deserves to be treated as such. Wherever you are starting and wherever you are going, I can help you get there in an engaging way that suits your personal learning objectives and preferences. ¡Espero conocerte pronto! I hope to meet you soon!

Amanda graduated from Drake University

Amanda graduated from Drake University
Amanda graduated from Drake University

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Spanish for beginners

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My teaching approach focuses on personalized tutoring to meet your unique learning goals. We can focus on vocabulary development, verb conjugation, listening comprehension, speaking practice, homework help or any combination of the above. I offer classes in Spanish listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary and conversation. The tools we use will depend on your learning needs and preferences, but in general I like to offer many speaking opportunities, visual supports, games, role plays and interactive lessons. Generally, lessons will build upon one another and routinely cycle back to previous knowledge to reinforce the learning. My methodology strengths lie in adapting to individual learning styles, fostering confidence in communication skills and providing a supportive environment for language acquisition and practice to progress on the road to proficiency.

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson that covered verb identification and conjugation, descriptive adjectives for family members, and a comprehensive review of calendar vocabulary. They practiced recalling days of the week, months, and seasons, and applied this knowledge to answer questions about dates and events.

Spanish Verbs: Infinitives & Conjugation

Describing Family & People (La Familia y Adjetivos)

Calendar Vocabulary: Days

Months

Seasons

Asking & Answering About Dates and Events

Spanish Numbers: Cardinal vs. Ordinal in Dates

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed key Spanish grammar concepts including adjective agreement, the distinction between 'saber' and 'conocer,' and the preterite tense for regular verbs and the irregular verbs 'ser' and 'ir.' They also covered indirect object pronouns and their usage, practicing sentence construction for each topic. The Student confirmed they are set for upcoming assignments but may reach out via chat for quick questions.

Adjectives: Colors and Agreement

Saber vs. Conocer: Knowing How and Knowing Who

The Preterite Tense: Regular Verbs (-AR

-ER

-IR)

Preterite Tense: Irregular Ser and Ir

Indirect Object Pronouns (IOPs)

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Student learned 3 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson focused on grammar and conversational practice. They reviewed the subjunctive mood, practiced its conjugation and usage in various contexts, and discussed the conditional tense. The session also included vocabulary expansion and application through dialogues about personal aspirations, healthy habits, and societal issues.

Stem-Changing & Spelling-Changing Verbs in Subjunctive

Vocabulary & Context: Health & Well-being

The Spanish Subjunctive Mood: Purpose & Triggers

Key Irregular Subjunctive Verbs (DISHES)

Formation of Regular Subjunctive Verbs

Subjunctive vs. Indicative in Compound Sentences

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on Spanish grammar and reading comprehension by analyzing a story. They practiced identifying verbs and their conjugations, followed by an exercise to correct common conjugation errors. The Student received a homework assignment to write a short prediction for the story's continuation.

Pronunciation of 'H' and 'UE' in Spanish

Mastering Common Irregular Verbs: `Ser`

`Estar`

`Tener`

`Ir`

`Haber`

Using Infinitives with `Querer` (To Want)

Third Person Singular and Plural Endings

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Student learned 7 days ago

Student and Tutor continued practicing Spanish grammar and vocabulary by describing a past event. They focused on distinguishing and correctly applying various past tenses, the conditional mood, and the subjunctive mood in complex sentences. The session concluded with planning to review the present perfect tense through a game of 'Never Have I Ever' in the next class, which was also rescheduled due to an upcoming holiday.

Ser vs. Estar: Event Location and Characteristics

Approximations with Unos/Unas

Conditional Tense Review

Past Subjunctive (El Subjuntivo en Pasado)

Spanish Past Perfect (El Pluscuamperfecto)

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Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced Spanish pronunciation, reviewed numbers through a game, and then extensively covered various question words and their usage. They also worked on the 'ir a + infinitive' construction for future tense and thoroughly practiced conjugating regular -AR verbs in the present tense. The Tutor suggested the Student take a week off before rescheduling to allow for personal settling.

Pronunciation of 'ñ' and Syllabification

Titles of Respect: Don and Doña

Spanish Question Words (Interrogatives)

Near Future Tense: 'Ir a + Infinitive'

Regular -AR Verb Conjugation

Pronoun Omission in Spanish

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Speech recognition

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