Alejandro
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Alejandro
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Catalan
German
Doctor in Hispanic Studies with over 10 years of experience teaching
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Catalan
German
Doctor in Hispanic Studies with over 10 years of experience teaching
From VenezuelaLiving in Berlin, Germany (04:01 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 4, 2023Interest topicReadingWritingFilms & TV Series
Hi! My name is Alejandro and I am from Venezuela. I lived in Barcelona, Spain, for over 8 years, and in Leeds, UK, for over 9 years, and I am now living in Berlin, where I teach Spanish at the Instituto Cervantes.
I enjoy reading, writing, going to the cinema, the theatre, hiking, running, cooking, and learning languages online, so I definitely know what it is like to be a student trying to find an online teacher who fits my needs.Me as a Teacher
I have over eight years of experience teaching Spanish in UK universities (Warwick, Leeds, York, and Nottingham), online, and at the Instituto Cervantes.
I have a PhD in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Warwick (UK), a Postgraduate in Teaching and Learning from the University of Warwick, and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (Spain). I am also a certified teacher and DELE test examiner at all levels by the Instituto Cervantes. I have, therefore, an in-depth knowledge of pedagogy and linguistics.My lessons & teaching style
My teaching practice is mainly student-centred, communicative, task-based, and inductive, as I find this is helpful in keeping students engaged and effectively acquiring the language. However, I also integrate techniques from different teaching methods and linguistic approaches such as flipped classroom, generative and cognitive grammar, systemic-functional grammar, blended learning, and a wide range of learning and teaching tools and techniques. I believe language learning should be fun and interactive.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language - Instituto Cervantes - 201545-Hour Training in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. Official certification and training to become a Spanish Teacher issued by the Instituto Cervantes.
Certificate uploaded
Education
2018 - 2022
Doctorate - Hispanic Studies
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Spanish Language and Literature
2019 - 2020
Postdoctoral - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
2015 - 2017
Master's - Critical and Cultural Theory
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Teaching Associate in Spanish• Creating, coordinating, and delivering the Spanish Conversation Club for Final Year students.
• Creating, coordinating, and delivering the online Spanish Conversation Club for Year Abroad students.
• Creating original materials for students to improve their speaking using a student-centred, communicative approach.
• Providing personalised feedback on a weekly basis, tracking students’ progress, and offering pastoral care.
• Coordinating and delivering a virtual language exchange with the U
2018 - 2021
Graduate Teaching Assistant in Spanish• Teaching grammar, writing, and translation in module HP101 Modern Spanish Language 1.
• Creating and coordinating online grammar workshops for module HP301 Modern Spanish Language 3.
• Designing original teaching materials for online and face-to-face teaching.
• Marking, assessing, and providing feedback on oral and written examinations to students.
• Developing seminar materials with Module Leader and Teaching Team.
• Marking Final Year and Year Abroad written and oral examinations.
2018 - 2018
Spanish Teacher• Teaching Spanish Levels 1 (Beginners) and 4 (Advanced) at Languages for All.
• Programming and designing course content to meet the programme objectives.
• Evaluating and examining students at the end of the course.
• Working with different teaching approaches to motivate students from various academic paths.
2016 - 2018
Spanish Teacher• Teaching module SPP01010 Practical Language Skills in Spanish 1 (Year 1 – B2).
• Teaching module SPP02011 Practical Language Skills in Spanish 2 (Year 2 – C1).
• Teaching module SPP02010 Practical Language Skills in Spanish 2 (Year 2 – C1).
• Assessing oral skills on a weekly basis and tracking student progress.
• Designing and delivering seminars following the teaching curriculum.
• Marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work on a weekly basis.
• Supervising the
2016 - 2018
Spanish Teacher• Designing and teaching modules of Spanish as a foreign language for adults from Beginners (A1) to Proficiency (C2).
• Designing, planning, and delivering the Reading Groups on Spanish and Latin American literature.
• Designing, planning, and teaching Spanish conversation modules for adults under the Common European Framework of Reference.
• Examining future students to assess their level in Spanish.
• Designing and developing syllabus and original teaching materials for new modules and cou
2015 - 2015
Spanish Teacher• Teaching Spanish as a foreign language to adult beginners (A1).
• Planning and preparing lessons and programmes under the institution’s specific needs and approaches.
• Tracking students’ weekly progress and adapting the lessons to the students’ needs.
2023 - 2024
Spanish Teacher
5.0
Rating
11
Students
65
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
5 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
First Lesson
A1 - C2General4 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Spanish General Language Course
A1 - C2General54 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation Classes
A2 - C2Conversation Practice2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
DELE Preparation Exam
A1 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
8 Reviews
Jonathan Ayala
6 Spanish lessons
Alejandro is legit one of the best Spanish teachers I've had (and I've had many). He's a great instructor and you will get so much out of working with him. I highly recommend if you really want to elevate your Spanish skills.
May 1, 2024
Julia Kozlovskaya
14 Spanish lessons
Очень понравился урок с Алехандро, спасибо. Структурированно, размеренно, много практики.
Feb 12, 2024
Byron
3 Spanish lessons
Alejandro is fantastic and I an highly recommend his expertise. He's highly educated in this field, super personable, and great at helping you through tasks as well as just conversing.
Feb 11, 2024
Pavel Reshetnik
25 Spanish lessons
I spent several months learning with Alejandro and totally enjoyed my lessons. Alejandro is a very professional and easygoing teacher. His approach is efficient and helps me in achieving my goals. I also like that Alejandro speaks not only Spanish and English but also German as well which makes our classes even more efficient. I would definitely recommend Alejandro as a teacher.
Jan 25, 2024
Pavel Reshetnik
25 Spanish lessons
I'd like to offer some positive feedback after my first Spanish lesson with Alejandro. His teaching style is fantastic, and his friendly and easygoing approach put me at ease right away. Alejandro's clear communication helped me grasp the basics of Spanish during our first lesson, and I'm excited to continue learning with him. Thank you for a great start to my Spanish journey, Alejandro!
Oct 31, 2023
Alysia
4 Spanish lessons
Today was my first lesson with Alejandro. He was kind, patient, and very supportive. I felt that he was able to pick up on my weaker points and propose a program that'd help me to improve.
Oct 9, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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