Adan J Ayala
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Adan J Ayala
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Spanish
Native
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English
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From MexicoLiving in Brownsville, United States (23:29 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 25, 2016InterestsReadingWritingHistory
Hello Students, my name is Adan. I am a CERTIFIED Spanish Instructor from Mexico with more than 9 Years of experience. I would love the have the opportunity to help you learn Spanish fast.
I have a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature and linguistics, from the University of Guanajuato in Mexico, I have been teaching since 2007, first as a high-school teacher in my country, then when I moved to the States in 2012 I started working in one of the most recognized language schools in the Chicago area.
I have a Cortez Method certificate for Spanish Instructors and I am constantly seeking to improve my teaching techniques,Me as a Teacher
I started working as a high school teacher in México in 2007 and I have been teaching Spanish as a second language since 2012.
I have a long teaching experience and I love my profession.My lessons & teaching style
For the basics I use a special book series by levels, which in my experience is one of the most effective Spanish courses for beginners. I use these books to explain the general concepts of Spanish Grammar only, in order to equip my students with solid foundations.
Once my students feel fully confident with the structures we can start with the immersion consisting of a three step program. 1. Reading, 2. Short media content and 3. complex media resources.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
Certificates
Competencias Docentes para la Enseñanza - Universidad de Guanajuato - 2015Certificación en competencias docentes para profesores de Educación Media Superior en México.
Certificate verified
Education
2001 - 2002
Other - Electric guitarDiplomado en música moderna con especialidad en Guitarra eléctrica
2003 - 2007
Bachelor’s - Spanish LiteratureStudies in Linguistics, Literature and language history.
Work Experience
2007 - 2012
TeacherHigh school teacher in the subjects of: English I, II and III; Spanish I and II; Reading and writing workshop I and II; Cultural history and Art history seminar I; Introduction to philosophy, and philosophy seminar.
2009 - 2012
TeacherHigh school teacher in the subjects of: English I, II and III; Spanish I and II; Reading and writing workshop I and II; Cultural history and Art history seminar I; Introduction to philosophy, and philosophy seminar.
2012 - Current
TeacherI currently work as a Spanish Instructor for Spanish Language Center, I teach all levels from Introductory to Conversational.
5.0
Rating
72
Students
408
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
47 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Personalized Plan
A1 - C2Language Essentials193 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Spanish Level Zero
A1Language Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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72 Reviews
Philip Los Angeles
10 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excelente. Adán evaluó mi español y hizo todo un plan para ayudarme a mejorar mi español.
Dec 27, 2016
Amanda
9 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
An excellent first lesson with Adan who is a very professional and effective teacher.
Nov 12, 2016
Mark Hamrick
3 Spanish lessons
Very helpful!
May 15, 2025
Lauren Jardine
15 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
wow, I feel as though I have finally met an instructor who can help me. Excellent trial lesson. Adán assessed my skill level, listened to my concerns, and gave me useful information to help me learn this beautiful language. I am very encouraged and will book a class package.
Nov 29, 2016
Joy
3 Spanish lessons
Adan is an excellent teacher!! I have had enough Spanish input thru the years that I usually know what's being said. There are still words I don't know (or have forgotten) in Spanish and he's working on that with me, but I struggle the most with speaking. He has a specific plan and it's already working! I'm already gaining confidence and he gently corrects me when my pronunciation isn't spot on. (thank you for that bc I want to sound as close to native as I can)!! He has me view sentences in English, but I say them outloud in Spanish. I finally feel like I'm starting to get it and I'm hopeful I will be having conversations with our family in Mexico the next time we visit! 🤗💥
Jun 13, 2025
Mark Hamrick
3 Spanish lessons
Great lesson!
May 7, 2025
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