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Yolanda
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
I can help you to achieve your Spanish learning goals.
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
I can help you to achieve your Spanish learning goals.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From MexicoLiving in Mexico City, Mexico (05:27 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 25, 2018InterestsMusicFoodTravel
I have been a language teacher for more than 25 years, I love to meet people from around the globe and show a bit of my culture. I was born and raised in Mexico, but moved to Canada and lived in Toronto for five years. Not only that, but I enjoy travelling and discover this wonderful world. Furthermore, I have visited almost all of my country, Mexico, and also I have been to distant places like China, Thailand, Dubai, India, Australia, Costa Rica Europe, Cuba, USA and Canada.
I am a mother of a 10-year-old boy and my hobbies are cooking, meditation and exercise.
I am an experienced English & Spanish teacher. I am passionate about helping people to understand and communicate in Spanish.
I personalize the program to your needs and special requirements. Likewise, I like to use real-life materials and examples and guide you into lots of practice. I focus on drills and examples, then conversation, listening skills and then writing.
I have extensive experience working as a Certified Accountant in large corporations, and I have taught Spanish to business executives from different nationalities. I know about finance, marketing, accounting, and sales. I have also taught Mexican business protocol.
My teaching style is relaxed, friendly, mostly conversational, I focus on communication first, so you feel confident in the new language, then we review grammar, listening and writing.
I would like to know your needs and expectations so I can craft a unique program just for you.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESL Ontario - TESL Canada - 2001A certificate valid in Canada to teach English as a second language.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - Current
Spanish TutorIn the last 6 years, I have helped hundreds of students to gain confidence and improve their skills by teaching conversational Spanish in Italki. That translates to hundreds of positive student reviews and more than 7,000 successful lessons. I greatly enjoy teaching Spanish and share my culture.
Education
1991 - 1996
Bachelor’s - B.A. AccountingI focus on Finance, math, accounting, so this is why I also teach Business Spanish.
1988 - 1990
Other - English TeacherCertificate to teach English as a Foreign Language. I learned basic teaching methodology, visual aids, praise and correction techniques. This has helped me to teach Spanish as well.
Work Experience
2000 - 2002
English and Spanish InstructorI was a language instructor at a leading language school. I learned the conversational style and gain experience in teaching adults.
1990 - Current
English - Spanish TeacherI have worked with all kind of levels, ages and in different language schools as well as my own private practice.
5.0
Rating
704
Students
9,598
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
376 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation for Adults - Intermediate and Advanced levels. (A2–C1)
A2 - C2Conversation7,053 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
908 Reviews
David Darko-Mensah
181 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been studying with Yolanda since January 2024, and she has been one of the most impactful teachers I have ever had. I found her at an A2 level, after self-studying grammar, and I was looking for someone who could truly push me forward. Nearly two-thirds of my Spanish journey has been with her, and it has been the most transformative part.
Yolanda is extremely well organized and prepared for every lesson. Her classes are structured, purposeful, and motivating, while still making space for real conversation and real life. Even when I arrived less prepared, she met me where I was and encouraged steady progress.
After two years with Yolanda, I am now at a strong intermediate–advanced level, preparing for the SIELE exam, and able to hold meaningful conversations with native speakers. I highly recommend her to anyone serious about learning Spanish.
Gracias, Yolanda. Tu dedicación y profesionalismo marcan una diferencia real.
Jan 18, 2026
Lyla Wakut
23 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yolando was great in our trial lesson! She was able to correct my grammar in a kind way and motivate me to continue on my Spanish learning journey. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Jan 15, 2026
Ali kayhan
10 Spanish lessons
Yolanda is super good. She guides me so well. I fully recommend her
Apr 26, 2026
Adelina
5 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yolanda is amazing! She’s flexible and works around your goals. I’d recommend her to anyone :)
Jan 17, 2026
Linda
67 Spanish lessons
It's always a great conversation with Yolanda. She's very personable and adapts every class to the needs of the student.
May 15, 2026
Becky Collins
20 Spanish lessons
Yolanda has been a wonderful teacher! I would totally recommend her.
Feb 26, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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