Maria Simunic

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Maria Simunic

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

About your spanish tutor

¡Hola! I'm Maria Simunic, a passionate Spanish tutor with over 7 years of experience. Holding a Bachelor's degree, I specialize in providing tailored classes for Spanish learners of all levels and ages. From Spanish for kids to adults and professionals, I offer a wide range of classes including Spanish reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and conversational practice. My specialities include career guidance, cultural immersion, pronunciation coaching, and vocabulary building. I also excel in creating role-playing scenarios and test prep strategies to enhance learning. Whether you need help with homework, cultural context for speaking, or test preparation, I've got you covered! As a tutor, I am comfortable working with students with special needs, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment. I believe in personalized learning experiences that cater to individual needs and goals. My goal is to not only teach Spanish but also to inspire a love for the language and culture. Are you ready to embark on an exciting language learning journey together? Let's dive into the world of Spanish with fun and effective classes designed just for you! ¡Vamos a aprender juntos!

Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de cuyo

Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de cuyo
Maria graduated from Universidad Nacional de cuyo

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Cultural immersion

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Test prep strategies

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Pronunciation Coaching

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Role Playing Scenarios

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Conversational Practice

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Vocabulary Building

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ADHD

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Spanish for kids

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Home schooled

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Spanish for intermediate

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Spanish for beginners

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

Spanish classes highlights

In my classes, I focus on creating a dynamic and immersive learning experience for students. By combining cultural immersion, speaking practice, grammar instruction, writing skills, and pronunciation training, I ensure a well-rounded approach to mastering the Spanish language. I use a variety of tech tools to enhance learning, such as interactive whiteboards, video conferencing platforms, and educational apps. Following a communicative language teaching approach, I emphasize building communicative competence to enable students to engage meaningfully in real-world conversations. Whether teaching Spanish writing, grammar, reading, or conversation, I tailor my lessons to cater to diverse audiences, including kids, beginners, intermediates, adults, and professionals. My goal is to empower students at all levels to feel confident and proficient in using Spanish in practical situations.

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Student learned 2 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed and practiced Spanish vocabulary and grammar related to telling time and stating dates. They also began exploring grammatical concepts of gender and number agreement in Spanish nouns. The tutor provided exercises and examples to reinforce these topics.

Expressing Age and Sensations

Days of the Week and Months

Gender and Number Agreement

Telling Time in Spanish

Forming Dates in Spanish

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Student learned 2 days ago

The tutor and student engaged in an introductory Spanish lesson, assessing the student's current proficiency and identifying areas for improvement in grammar, particularly verb tenses. The session also included discussions on learning strategies, such as incorporating media for practice, and established the framework for upcoming lessons to prepare the student for their summer course and future academic progression.

Spanish Verb Conjugation Basics

Understanding Verb Tenses: Present vs. Predate

The Role of Subject Pronouns

Spanish Date and Time Format

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a Spanish lesson that covered conversational practice, an in-depth review of Spanish alphabet pronunciation, and new vocabulary for exchanging personal information. They practiced asking and providing phone numbers and email addresses, before learning the days of the week and their grammatical usage. The next session will continue from page 50.

Understanding Educational Systems: Community College vs. University

Guiding Basic Spanish Conversations

Spanish Alphabet: Pronunciation Rules & Unique Sounds

Exchanging Personal Contact Information

Days of the Week in Spanish (Los Días de la Semana)

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Student learned 5 days ago

Student and Tutor practiced Spanish speaking skills through a self-introduction exercise, followed by exchanging personal information including names, emails, and phone numbers. They then extensively covered the days of the week, months of the year, and how to express dates in Spanish. The session concluded with plans to continue practicing date formulation next week.

Stating Dates (Decir Fechas)

Months of the Year (Meses del Año)

Days of the Week (Días de la Semana)

Exchanging Personal Information

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational Spanish grammar and vocabulary. They practiced conjugating and applying the verbs "Ser" and "Estar" using acronyms for their distinct uses, reviewed numbers, and learned how to ask for and give personal information. The session concluded with an introduction to the days of the week, with a plan to continue in this direction to cover all points from the Student's initial learning document.

Verbs Ser & Estar: Core Differences

Conjugating Ser & Estar

Using Ser: The DOCTOR Acronym

Using Estar: The PLACE Acronym

Personal Information & Asking Questions

Spanish Days of the Week

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Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on Spanish grammar, specifically the usage of the verbs "Ser" and "Estar" with their respective acronyms, DOCTOR and PLACE. They also covered basic conversational phrases, the verb "Hay" (there is/there are), and indefinite articles. For homework, the Student was assigned to create sentences describing items in a room using "Hay" and appropriate articles.

Basic Spanish Introductions & Questions

Asking for Location: ¿Dónde está...?

Ser vs. Estar: The DOCTOR Acronym (Permanent 'To Be')

Ser vs. Estar: The PLACE Acronym (Temporary 'To Be')

Describing Existence: 'Hay' (There is/are) & Articles

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Learning tools used in spanish classes

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Language simulations

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Translation tools

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Phonetic drills

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Dictation tools

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Game based learning tools

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Interactive quizzes

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Parent feedback

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Mobile joining

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Pets are welcomed

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Open Q&A

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Weekend lessons

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