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Abraham Aragón
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
French
Other
Certified teacher | Art, literature, music, traveling | Grammar
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
French
Other
Certified teacher | Art, literature, music, traveling | Grammar
From MexicoLiving in Mexico City, Mexico (12:59 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 7, 2022Interest topicReadingArtWritingTravelMusic
Hey there! I'm a wanderlust-infected soul, a poet, and an editor hailing from the vibrant streets of Mexico City. In a past life, I dabbled in clinical psychology for nearly a decade before the allure of exploring different corners of the world and diverse ways of living became irresistible. Now, my days are filled with remote teaching gigs where I get to share the beauty of the Spanish language, editing projects that fuel my creative spirit, and immersing myself in the world of literature, my one true love. Oh, and did I mention I curate a delightful poetry collection for a publishing house back in Mexico? Yes, that too!Me as a Teacher
Teaching Spanish? It all started casually, just helping out some friends from foreign lands back in Mexico City. Helping them unravel the mysteries of my beloved language brought me immense joy. What started as a hobby became my ticket to traveling the world while doing what I love. I decided to formalize my expertise with an ELE teaching certification, and voilà, here I am, almost four years later, beaming with happiness. Along this journey, I've met incredible souls from every corner of the globe. Teaching has become my way of engaging in rich cultural exchanges, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the fascinating people I've met and the fulfilling life I've crafted, one lesson at a time.My lessons & teaching style
Imagine learning Spanish like a leisurely walk in a sunlit park – that's my goal for you. I believe in demolishing the myth of dry, abstract language rules. Instead, we'll delve into the heart of the language, exploring it in its natural habitat: real-life contexts. In our lessons, conversations will flow like a friendly chat, enriched with intriguing tidbits about the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. We'll groove to folk songs, dissecting their meanings and rhythms, and I'll sprinkle in concise grammar tips to enhance your accent. By using comparative grammar and etymology, I'll guide you effortlessly to deduce word meanings, making you think the way a native speaker does.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Image files
- PDF file
- Video files
- Text Documents
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Spanish tutor PreplyGive individual Spanish lessons to clients in different parts of the world, using both platform-provided and self-made, original material to teach Spanish grammar, conversation, reading and writing skills. Independently troubleshoot common technical and network issues.
2019 - 2022
Spanish tutor FreelanceGive individual Spanish lessons to clients located in the United States via Skype. Research and create self-made, original material and curriculum to teach Spanish grammar, conversation, reading and writing skills. Prepare students for the DELE exam.
2015 - 2021
Workshop leader Sembrando VocesImpart creative writing workshops open to the public. Organize events to spread cultural awareness and share the work of local artists in schools and public spaces. From 2019 to 2021, as leader of the literary association “Taller Maladrón”, applied for and received a grant to successfully edit and print two anthologies containing the work of workshop participants.
2013 - 2021
Clinical Psychologist Private PracticeEvaluate, plan, diagnose and execute clinical interventions. Conduct deep interviews with patients by means of psychoanalytical psychotherapy. Handle emotionally delicate situations with empathy. Document and report progress of the therapeutic processes.
2015 - 2019
Tutor Universidad Tecnológica de MéxicoEmpower university students who were struggling in their classes to reach academic success. Assess their needs, design learning strategies based on their strengths and help them to discover alternative learning techniques.
2021 - 2022
Editor Lunadaediciones
Education
2007 - 2011
Bachelor's - PsychologySpecialization in clinical psychology and psychopedagogical curriculum design. Graduated with honors.
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Certificates
Profesor de Español como Lengua Extranjera Instituto Cervantes 2021Familiarization with the European Common Framework of Reference for Languages. Analysis of Spanish grammar and its applications. ELE evaluation methods. Preparation of DELE exam. Reflection on the communicative approach to teaching and the role of the professor to promote student participation in the classroom.
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5.0
Rating
46
Students
665
Lessons
100%
Attendance
98%
Response
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
27 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Spanish for beginners — Basic (A1-A2) — Adults
A1General315 lessons completed
USD 19.00
Package with 15% off
Español conversacional — Intermedio / Avanzado (B1-C2) — Adultos
B1 - C1Conversation Practice299 lessons completed
USD 18.00
Package with 11% off
Availability
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25 Reviews
Susan
64 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Based on a year of weekly classes with Abraham, I have confidence that his abilities as a teacher of Spanish supercede those of many others. He has an expansive knowledge of the lingustical aspects of Spanish which I find fascintating. Abraham's lessons utilize materials that capture the essense of a concept in imaginative and engaging ways. I admire the way in which he explains a concept (often on the spot) with examples that are topical, colorful and enriching. !An hour of marvelous connection con una persona muy muy genial!
Jun 6, 2023
Susan
64 Spanish lessons
What sets Abraham apart from many other teachers is the expansive level of creativity he brings to the shared hour. Whether creating a lesson, offering illustrations of a grammatical concept or new words, his explanations always light the path for me in understanding something new. Also great: the infectious humor and sense of true enjoyment that Abraham has for teaching. Super, super!
Nov 22, 2023
SifuWalter
6 Spanish lessons
¡Abraham es un maestro bastante impresionante!
Sep 15, 2023
Susan
64 Spanish lessons
An hour of coversation with Abraham is like taking a short trip to a new destination.... in which your experience is enhanced by a guide who is a knowledgeable, humorous, and marvelously engaging person. !Abraham es super buena onda!
Aug 29, 2023
SifuWalter
6 Spanish lessons
Tiene muy buenas dotes de conversación, y disfrutamos hablando de temas de alto nivel.
Aug 18, 2023
Scott Saul
83 Spanish lessons
Abraham is an incredible teacher in every way!
Aug 13, 2023
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