Vanessa Mastriana
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Vanessa Mastriana
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
About your spanish tutor
Que Tal! My name is Vanessa and, together, we can work on the next Spanish goals you plan to achieve. With a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Culture Studies, my journey with Spanish has taken me on adventurous journeys to Spain, Paris and Japan and I have traveled confidently to eco-touristic destinations such as Huatulco, Oaxaca in southern Mexico and witnessed hundreds of baby turtles enter ocean shores for the first time. Spanish and traveling can be very exciting! My specialties are in literature / writing composition and I have experience working with children and adults from beginning to intermediate levels of Spanish. Whether you need a refresher, help with homework, or need guidance with a project or essay, I can help bring your strengths to the surface. I look forward to meeting you and falling in love with Spanish all over again. Hasta pronto!
Vanessa graduated from California State University Long Beach
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Spanish language skill
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As your tutor, my goal is to boost your confidence by helping you find the fun in what you are learning. As fluency and comprehension are general goals many of my students strive for, my approach begins with a general conversation in Spanish about what you've done in your day and what you would like to accomplish before the day is over. I also like to demonstrate vocabulary and writing techniques using a white board to provide clarity. Furthermore, if a student wishes to share a particular assignment or material they are struggling with, I can expand on that topic by providing other examples or approaches that can make that concept easier to grasp. I am flexible and, though I highly encourage conversations in Spanish to strengthen vocabulary and pronunciation, I am happy to speak in English if student requests it. Note: It is highly recommended to put yourself out of your comfort zone and speak in Spanish so that I may identify weaknesses and help you correct them. You can do it! "Tu puedes!"
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Spanish concepts taught by Vanessa
The student and tutor reviewed Spanish vocabulary related to household items and classroom objects, focusing on pronunciation and the correct use of articles and verb conjugations in the present tense. They also practiced common greetings and the gerundio for describing ongoing actions, with plans to reinforce these concepts through continued practice with worksheets and audio exercises.
Spanish Pronunciation: LL and C
Verb Conjugation: Present Tense Yo Form
Gerunds (-ando/-iendo)
Ser vs. Estar: Essential Differences
The Tutor and Student reviewed the Spanish gerundio, focusing on its formation and use in the present continuous tense. They practiced distinguishing between 'ser' and 'estar' and explored various irregular verb conjugations and common Spanish phrases. The next session is scheduled to continue reviewing these concepts.
Ser vs. Estar
The Gerundio (-ndo)
Irregular Gerundio Forms
Vocabulary: Essential Nouns for Daily Life
Verb Conjugation: Regular -ar
-er
and -ir Verbs in Present Tense
Estar vs. Ser: Temporary vs. Permanent States
The Gerundio (Present Participle)
The Student and Tutor reviewed and refined the Student's Spanish writing for an AP Spanish Language and Culture exam, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. They practiced identifying and correcting errors in verb conjugation, article agreement, and pronoun usage, and discussed strategies for improving essay writing. The next session will focus on the audio comprehension section of the exam.
Masculine and Feminine Nouns & Adjective Agreement
Vocabulary for Describing Nuisances and Problems
Pronoun Usage: 'Lo' and 'La' as Direct Object Pronouns
Using Spanish Gerunds (-ando
-iendo)
Verb Conjugation: Subjunctive Mood
Spanish Article Usage (Definite vs. Indefinite)
The Tutor and Student reviewed the Spanish imperative tense, focusing on its conjugation and usage, particularly the absence of the 'yo' form. They also extensively discussed irregular verbs, their conjugation patterns across different tenses (preterite and imperfect), and their importance in constructing coherent narratives. The plan is for the Student to practice forming sentences using the 'yo' form with specific irregular verbs.
Imperative Mood in Spanish
Irregular Verbs in Spanish
Past Tenses: Preterite vs. Imperfect
Possessive Nature of Certain Expressions
The Tutor and Student analyzed Pablo Neruda's "Ode to the Artichoke" and "Ode to the Tomato," focusing on literary devices and vocabulary. They also reviewed Spanish verb tenses, specifically the imperfecto and pretérito, with a focus on conjugation and context. The session concluded with preparing for a new reading assignment to practice past tenses.
Adverb Formation with '-mente'
Spanish Verb Tenses: Preterite vs. Imperfect
Personification in Poetry
Homophones and Homographs in Spanish
Learning tools used in spanish classes
Interactive quizzes
Speech recognition
Game based learning tools
Phonetic drills
Dynamic spanish lessons
Weekend lessons
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Mobile joining
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Pets are welcomed
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