Valentina Ortega
English Tutor Specializing in ESL, IELTS Preparation at Universidad Central de Venezuela
ESL tutor - Valentina Ortega
Bachelors degree
$18
$15
/ 30 min
About your english tutor
I am finishing my Modern Languages bachelor's degree with a minor in Translation. I have worked with many different types of students of all ages and ethicities, in different academies for at least 6 years. I also took a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) course for a year, to perfectionate the methology I use in my classes. I also teach first year students from my major at my the Central University of Venezuela, which is the most prestigious University that there is here in the country.
Valentina graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela
English classes overview
My tutoring sessions focus on a communicative approach to help the student achieve the acquisition of the information properly, using different methods and strategies to make the students feel like learning is fun. Aside from that, I help students of all ages to complete their assignments, homewor and preparation for tests and I give constant feedback to the students and to the parents about the things that have improved and the things that could improve in the future, so the sessions can be as effective for the student as possible.
Focused test prep for language exams
88% of students feel prepared for their language exams.
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Regular progress check-ins
90% of students get regular updates on their language skills.
English tutor specialities
Grammar fundamentals
Writing assistance
Real world application
Cultural immersion
Career guidance
Homework help
Accent coaching
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English concept taught by Valentina
Valentina coached Luis on English pronunciation and intonation using poems, nursery rhymes, and the short story "The Oval Portrait." Luis practiced reading aloud, receiving feedback on rhythm, intonation, and pronunciation, with a focus on distinguishing English patterns from his native Spanish. Future lessons will concentrate on consonant sounds and the schwa.
Rhythm in English
Intonation
Vowel Pronunciation
Consonant Focus
Schwa Sound
Correcting Spanish Influence
Valentina tutored Bruno on English pronunciation, focusing on minimal pairs, rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns. Bruno practiced reading sentences with attention to proper stress and intonation, and Valentina provided immediate feedback. Valentina will send Bruno materials to practice rhythm and reading aloud, and they will review it in the next class, which will be a conversational lesson.
Minimal Pairs
English Rhythm
Content vs. Function Words
Questions: Upward Intonation
Intonation in Lists
Valentina and Jaydee worked on a mini-essay arguing that disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle are due to natural causes, specifically unpredictable tropical weather. Jaydee practiced writing an introduction and a body paragraph explaining the impact of the region's climate. They plan to continue working on the essay next week.
Thesis Statement
Avoiding Gerunds in Essays
Tropical Weather Relevance
Essay Connectors
Conspiracy Theories Intro Hook
Valentina tutored Ava on narrative elements and figurative language in Spanish, covering similes, metaphors, personification, oxymorons, irony, and paradoxes. They analyzed examples in both English and Spanish. They scheduled two more lessons for the following week to continue practicing these concepts.
Elements of Narrative
Oxymoron
Paradox
Irony
Sinestesia
Hiperbaton
Style in Spanish
Valentina and Bruno engaged in a conversational English lesson that included a word game, picture descriptions of urban environments, and a reading and discussion about Dubai. Bruno practiced describing locations, using new vocabulary, and expressing his opinions about urban planning and cultural preservation. Valentina provided pronunciation feedback and suggested reading aloud as a practice method, with plans to focus on rhythm and intonation in future lessons.
Pronunciation of 'The'
Collocations - 'Do Research'
Dubai's Story
People vs. Personas
Urban Characteristics
Wordle Strategy
Valentina and Jaydee discussed conspiracy theories, focusing on the Bermuda Triangle. They analyzed an article and video, and Jaydee began formulating arguments for a mini-essay that will explore natural explanations for disappearances in the area. They will continue working on the essay next week, and concluded the session with a game of Wordle.
Wordle Strategy
Pulp Magazines
Thesis Statements
Bermuda Triangle
Conspiracy Theories
English tutor also teaches
ESL
IELTS
English
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Teaching tools used by english tutor
Digital whiteboard
Quizzes
Assessments
Presentations
Practice worksheets
Grammar practice
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