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Professional TeacherTeaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Catalan
10K+ LESSONS | Master's in Education | Personalized curriculum + 14 years of experience (ALL LEVELS)
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
Catalan
10K+ LESSONS | Master's in Education | Personalized curriculum + 14 years of experience (ALL LEVELS)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ColombiaLiving in Bogota, Colombia (02:30 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 26, 2017InterestsFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessMedical & HealthcareFoodTravel
I'm a Spanish teacher and Learning Specialist (Master’s degree in Education). I combine educational psychology with personalized lessons to make learning practical and enjoyable. I adapt to your goals: whether you want to gain confidence in real conversations, understand and use grammar in context, improve pronunciation and use of slang (I’ve traveled in 12 Latin American countries + Spain), prepare for exams...
I’ve lived and worked in the USA, Brazil, and Europe, so I understand diverse cultural and learning styles.
I enjoy running, photography, movies/series, reading, cooking or talking about pretty much anything: psychology, history, politics, economy, sports, science, music, show bizMe as a Teacher
I am very patient, empathetic, engaging, and fully dedicated to my students’ progress (read my reviews). I specialize in helping learners (teens & adults) reach their goals through effective, research-based learning strategies.
All lessons are personalized, structured and centered on real-life communication, ensuring practical and meaningful progress.
I have 14 years of experience in Educational and Clinical Psychology, as well as in Language Education, and I have taught students of all ages (from 5 to 75+) from around the world. I have worked in universities, IB schools, language academies, and with private learners, both in person and online, across the USA, Brazil, Spain, and Colombia. My lessons & teaching style
1) 100% personalized and structured lessons
I design a Curriculum tailored to your individual needs, learning preferences and interests.
2) Learn faster!
Reach your goals through efficient and consistent learning strategies and techniques.
3) Communicative Approach
Develop and boost your language skills through real and meaningful communication.
4) Assessment
Achieve your personal goals. If you'd like to know your language level I offer detailed assessment (CEFR) for students who get packages.
5) Interactive resources
Podcasts, books, videos, articles, links for practice, tests, flashcards, additional PDFs.
6) Instant Immersion
Neutral accent: Speak your target language from lesson 1.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TEFL/TESOL Teacher Training - TEFL Express-Dungarvan Enterprise Centre - 2014160 Hour Premier Plus TESOL Course
TEFL Grade: Merit
Certificate verified
Español como Lengua Extranjera - Instituto Caro & Cuervo - 2013Diplomado en Pedagogía y Didáctica para la Enseñanza de Español como Lengua Extranjera (120 Horas).
Certificate verified
Psychologist - Konrad Lorenz University - 20105 and 1/2 years of Psychology Science studies at Konrad Lorenz University (2004-2009)
Bogotá, D.C., Colombia.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2014 - 2016
English teacherGroup English lessons for teenagers and adults (A1 to C1 levels).
2012 - 2024
English and Spanish TeacherProviding A1-C2 general and conversational English/Spanish lessons and KET, PET, FCE, CAE, TOEFL, DELE exam preparation, academic support in-person and online for teenagers and adults of various nationalities.
2014 - 2016
Learning SpecialistAcademic supporter to IB School students with and without learning disabilities, teaching A1 to C2 English and Spanish classes for children and teenagers.
2011 - 2014
Learning Specialist/English TeacherAcademic supporter to students with and without learning disabilities/behavioral issues, teaching A1 to C2 English lessons for children and teenagers.
2018 - 2019
Spanish teacherGroup and one-to-one Spanish lessons for teenagers and adults (A1 to C2 levels).
Education
2014 - 2014
Bachelor’s - TEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageCERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING: TEFL/TESOL Teacher Training
-Teaching English as a Foreign Language
-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
2004 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Psychology5 year Bachelor in Psychology.
2018 - 2019
Master's - Master's in education and learning processesMaster's degree in Master's in education, learning processes and intervention in learning disabilities.
2013 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Diplomado en Pedagogía y Didáctica para la Enseñanza de Español como Lengua ExtranjeraELE Certificate: Spanish as a Foreign Language - Colombian Ministry of Cultural Affairs
El Instituto Caro y Cuervo (ICC) fue creado en 1942 mediante la Ley 5a del 25 de agosto de 1942. En 1970 se puntualiza que el instituto “es un establecimiento público del orden nacional de investigación científica y de carácter docente, cuyos objetivos son cultivar la investigación científica en los campos de la lingüística, la filología, la literatura, las humanidades y la historia de la cultura colombiana,
Work Experience
2014 - 2016
English TeacherGroup English lessons for teenagers and adults (A1 to C1 levels).
2013 - 2024
English and Spanish TeacherProviding A1-C2 general and conversational English/Spanish lessons and KET, PET, FCE, CAE, TOEFL, DELE exam preparation, academic support in-person and online for teenagers and adults of various nationalities.
2014 - 2016
Learning SpecialistAcademic supporter to IB School students with and without learning disabilities, teaching A1 to C2 English and Spanish classes for children and teenagers.
2011 - 2014
Learning Specialist/English TeacherAcademic supporter to students with and without learning disabilities/behavioral issues, teaching A1 to C2 English lessons for children and teenagers.
2018 - 2019
Spanish teacherGroup and one-to-one Spanish lessons for teenagers and adults (A1 to C2 levels).
5.0
Rating
427
Students
10.7k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
259 lessons completed
USD 14.99+
GENERAL SPANISH LESSONS for everyone: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students
A1 - C2Language Essentials4,452 lessons completed
USD 19.98+
Package with 10% off
General Spanish Lessons X2 people*
A1 - C2Language Essentials5,609 lessons completed
USD 42.99+
Package with 8% off
*Conversation for Intermediate/Advanced Levels
B1 - C2Conversation309 lessons completed
USD 23.99+
Package with 9% off
Printable PDF: Complementary study material -for students, non students and teachers-
A1 - A2Language Essentials23 lessons completed
USD 18.98
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828 Reviews
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Spanish
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Erik Linthorst
238 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Carolina is very thorough and organized. She's always on time and very reliable. Our classes are conversational and relaxed, but focused and purposeful.
Oct 18, 2023
Jessica
539 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking lessons with Carolina for about seven months. She is by far one of the best teachers, in general, I have encountered and THE BEST Spanish teacher I have found- and I've had a lot of Spanish teachers over my lifetime. Carolina is always prepared for every lesson and has a plan for my overall Spanish learning. Yet, she is also very flexible if we need to review something or make a change to a lesson or the overall program. I have learned so much with Carolina. She is patient, kind, funny, super knowledgeable, clear, organized, and so much more. One of the best things, for me, about Carolina is that our lessons are always fun and engaging. I love having conversations with her in Spanish and she is amazing at correcting my mistakes within these conversations. As a teacher myself, I love Carolina's teaching style. It is effective and amazing. She is the best out there.
Mar 6, 2020
Beast
3 Spanish lessons
me gusta esta leccion porque la profesora es muy amable y paciente. me encantaria tomar esta leccion otra vez.
siempre muchas gracias!
Jan 8, 2026
Cassandra
739 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Almost 3 years ago I started taking classes with Carolina. She is hands down one of the best teachers on Italki, she comes prepared to every class with fun and engaging activities. Her passion for teaching Spanish is remarkable, she understands the in's and out's of all grammar topics and is incredibly patient, she will review them until you understand and are confident in your abilities. She is also fluent in English, so when I struggle with more difficult topics she can explain them to me with ease. Our conversations are always interesting and I love talking to her about anything. She has also taught me so much about Hispanic/Latino culture which has really enriched and enhanced my knowledge and my abilities to communicate. In every class, she challenges me in a way that helps me retain the information. I have taken more than 300 classes with Carolina and I can say with complete confidence that no matter your level of Spanish, she will help you achieve your goals!
Aug 5, 2022
Beast
3 Spanish lessons
muchisima gracias por ti! hoy mas entiendo de la cultura de la colombia!
Jan 9, 2026
Beast
3 Spanish lessons
Gracias por ella. primero un poco nervioso pero ella lidera a mi mientras tomar clase. me gustaria tomar clases de ella otra vez.
Jan 6, 2026
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