English Tutor Specializing in ESL, IELTS Preparation at Universidad Central de Venezuela
ESL tutor - Valentina Ortega
Bachelors degree
$31
$30
/ hour
Focused test prep for language exams
88% of students feel prepared for their language exams.
Strong parent endorsements
Highly recommended by parents for practical language learning.
Regular progress check-ins
90% of students get regular updates on their language skills.
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.
English tutor specialities
Cultural immersion
Accent coaching
Visual learning
Grammar fundamentals
Homework help
Career guidance
Writing assistance
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.
Student types for english class
School
College
Adult/Professionals
All levels
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive english lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Teaching tools used by english tutor
Digital whiteboard
Quizzes
Assessments
Presentations
Practice worksheets
Grammar practice
English tutor also teaches
ESL
IELTS
English
Free lesson slots
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English 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