10+ years experienced teacher who lets/makes students do the talking.
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
German
10+ years experienced teacher who lets/makes students do the talking.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From MexicoLiving in Saltillo, Mexico (14:15 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 29, 2013
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Some of my interests..
Voluntary work Mexican cuisine/culture Impressionism
Photography Ice-Skating Linguistics Motorsport
Confectionery Non-fictional storytelling podcasts.
Mennonite Culture Pets Watercolor
But I cannot list them all.
We have lots to talk about!
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Me as a Teacher
Growing up with competent teachers and mentors, I've been exposed to high quality teaching and a great deal of teaching methods.
I must admit though, by now, I have learned from my students as much as I've shared.
“Science, my lad, is made up of mistakes, but they are mistakes which it is useful to make, because they lead little by little to the truth"- Jules V.
My lessons & teaching style
I work with self-taught students who come to their classes with specific questions and/or practice conversation. Some may also want a structured session. No previous knowledge is required.
Shyness or nervousness from the student is not an issue in my classes.
Your learning style is a puzzle for me and I am looking forward to working it out.
Our classroom is a safe place to make mistakes/debunk Spanish myths/ regain focus and motivation.
My teaching material
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Presentation slides/PPT
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Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL - CIE - 2012Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages.
Certificate verified
SLAM - Spanish - CIE - 2012Advanced Certificate in Teaching Languages, Specializing in: Spanish
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2013 - Current
Private TutorItalki - Tijuana, Chihuahua, Saltillo, MexicoTeaching Spanish to English and non- English native speakers.
Education
2007 - 2010
Other - High SchoolCETYS UniversidadExcellent grades. Skillful at public speaking.
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Co -TeacherPrivate - Tijuana, MexicoTeaching English-speaking people Spanish in 3 different levels. Private tutor. Dinamic, fast- moving classes.
5.0
Rating
730
Students
6,760
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
730
Students
6760
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
406 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Informal Tutoring - Current Students
A1 - C2Conversation3,766 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Package with 10% off
Informal Tutoring JusTEX
A1 - C2Language Essentials279 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
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1,034 Reviews
Lyssa Mendes
31 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Cynthia has my highest recommendation for anyone looking for a highly professional, knowledgeable, and interesting/fun Spanish teacher. I first came across her lessons from a Spanish learner on Youtube who chronicles his journey learning Spanish with tutors on italki. I noticed in her lesson with the Youtuber how easy it was to understand her Spanish. She also spoke amazing English which was important to me as someone at the low-intermediate level because I wanted a teacher who could easily toggle back and forth from Spanish to English. So, I booked a lesson with her and I can honestly say that she earns all of her rave reviews. Her lessons are organized and well-thought-out for my personal needs ( I asked for lots of grammar lessons). She is encouraging when I get something right (I love positive reinforcement!) & super helpful & gentle in her corrections when I say something wrong. She is truly the perfect Spanish teacher. Book with her, you won't regret it!
Mar 18, 2023
Justin
157 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Cynthia is a great teacher. She always has a good lesson planned for each class, and has a lot of resources to help you learn. She is great at helping you along when you need it, but she also knows when to make you push yourself instead of just giving you answers that you actually know. She also speaks very clear in both languages so it is very easy to understand her in English or Spanish. I'm learning Spanish faster than I would have ever thought possible, thanks to Cynthia's help. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone that speaks English and wants to learn Spanish or vice-versa.
Feb 18, 2020
Charlene
32 Spanish lessons
Que siempre, la clase de hoy fui gran y divertido!
Jan 29, 2025
Jason Thompson
359 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Cynthia’s English is perfect. It makes the lessons a lot easier to navigate when you’re a beginner like me.