Patricia A Muldowney
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Patricia A Muldowney
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Teaches
Spanish
Native
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English
Portuguese
French
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusinessFriendly and Experienced Spanish Teacher — Conversational for Professionals & Fun Learning for Kids!
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
French
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusinessFriendly and Experienced Spanish Teacher — Conversational for Professionals & Fun Learning for Kids!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ArgentinaLiving in Buenos Aires, Argentina (03:17 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 3, 2020InterestsReadingHistoryWritingBusiness & FinanceMusic
¡Hola! I’m Pato, a certified Spanish teacher from Argentina with a flair for making learning *alive*! 🎶📚
**For kids**, I turn pronunciation and reading into playful adventures with songs and stories. **For adults**, I specialize in interview prep, business Spanish, and lively conversations—think of me as your language coach!
When I’m not teaching, I’m singing in choirs or writing tales (often in Spanish!). Let’s blend your goals with my creativity—book a lesson and *feel* the progress!Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I create a friendly, engaging environment for students. My lessons are customized to fit each student's goals, covering pronunciation, conversation, interview prep, and writing. Whether you’re learning Spanish for work, medical needs, or fun, I’ll tailor each class to you. I believe learning should be enjoyable, so my classes are interactive and practical.Como profesora, creo un ambiente amigable y dinámico para los estudiantes. Personalizo las lecciones según tus objetivos y enseño pronunciación, conversación, preparación para entrevistas y escritura. Ya sea que aprendas español para el trabajo, motivos médicos o por diversión, adaptaré cada clase a tus necesidades.My lessons & teaching style
I specialize in personalized conversation classes. In our first session, I’ll assess how you use Spanish now, your future needs, and strengths in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. We’ll also discuss your learning experience, preferences, and goals. With this, I’ll create a tailored plan for you. I use the SIELE guide for key grammar and share online resources.Me especializo en clases de conversación personalizadas. En la primera clase, analizo cómo usas el español actualmente, tus necesidades futuras y fortalezas en gramática, vocabulario y pronunciación. También hablamos sobre tu experiencia, preferencias y objetivos. Con esto, preparo una propuesta a medida.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Curso aprendizaje sensorial niños y niñas - DIFUSIÓN C. de Investig. y Publ. Idiomas - 2024Inmersión sensorial en el aprendizaje de español para niñas y niños, impartido por Ana Vargas y Daiane Reis
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Curso para preparadores del SIELE - I.Cervantes,Univ.de: México, Salamanca y Bs. Aires - 2020Este curso habilita para preparar estudiantes de español como lengua extranjera, interesados en aplicar para rendir el examen SIELE. Este servicio de evaluación y certificación permite evaluar en los diferentes tipos de habilidades: Comprensión de Lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e Interacción Escritas y Expresión e Interacción Orales.
Certificate verified
Letter - Language Expert - 2019Letter of recommendation from a expertized Language Teacher
Certificate verified
Licenciada en Higiene y Seguridad en el Trabajo - Universidad Nacional Lomas de Zamora - 2011This career, prepared me for working on General safety in the oil and gas industry includes protecting the environment from potential harm caused by oil and gas operations. I have worked more than 24th years in such industry.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2021
TeacherI have worked teaching on line for FU Academy
2017 - 2019
Spanish as a Second Language Teacher
Education
2024 - Current
Other - Enseñanza español para niñas y niñosInmersión sensorial en el aprendizaje de español para niñas y niños impartido por Ana Vargas y Daiane Reis
2019 - 2019
Bachelor’s - CURSO DE ENSEÑANZA DE ESPAÑOL COMO SEGUNDA LENGUA (72 horas)Professionally training from a different perspective than that embodied so far (mother tongue vs. second and foreign language).Teach the fundamental tools for the preparation of classes whose axis is the foreign student in his instance of learning Spanish.
Analyze some of the grammatical problems characteristic of teaching Spanish to foreigners.
2014 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Profesorado en Disciplinas IndustrialesThis cycle enables teaching at the medium and higher non-university levels of the Educational System, as well as carrying out training activities in Companies.
It should be clarified that it is a specialization that provides pedagogical subjects to teach the specialty of the basic career.Problematica Educativa - Psicologia del Desarrollo Humano Planeamiento, Conduccion y Evaluacion del aprendizaje, Metodologia de la Enseñana 1, Observacion y Practica de la Enseñanza, Met. de la Enseñanza, etc.
2006 - 2007
Other - Choral SingingChoral Workshop
2009 - 2011
Bachelor’s - Graduated in Occupational Hygiene and Safety Special specialized in Environmental ControlOccupational health and safety specialists analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. Specialists inspect workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment. They also design programs to prevent disease or injury to workers and damage to the environment.
2020 - 2021
Other - Curso para Preparadores SIELEEste curso habilita para preparar estudiantes de español como lengua extranjera, interesados en aplicar para rendir el examen SIELE. Este servicio de evaluación y certificación permite evaluar en los diferentes tipos de habilidades: Comprensión de Lectura, Comprensión auditiva, Expresión e Interacción Escritas y Expresión e Interacción Orales.
2021 - 2022
Other - Curso para Preparadores SIELELas claves del DELE: ¿cómo superar el examen con éxito?, que tuvo lugar el día 29 de septiembre de 2021.
Work Experience
2017 - 2023
Free Lance TeacherI have been teaching on line Spanish lessons for particular students from Germany, Canada, EEUU, England, Brazil, France, India, Australia, New Zealand
2017 - 2019
Spanish Teacher-Implemented language learning strategies for Expats students - Business and Technical Spanish
2014 - 2019
INDUSTRIAL DISCIPLINES TEACHERExecuted employee orientation, training and coaching on health and safety issues at many different Companies -
2002 - 2017
SAFETY PROFESSIONAL FACILITATORExtensive experience at Multinational companies as trainer, designer and facilitator of courses and actions aimed at consolidating preventive culture.
1993 - 2002
EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATEAssistance for foreign executives. Handling language differences individuals companies cultures, translation and improved communications. Language interpretation, established excellent communications among expats and locals
2020 - Current
Spanish TeacherI have being teaching Spanish for Children at Italki as you can see in my profile, several parents have left very nice comments on it. I teach using books, songs, and many fun resources.
5.0
Rating
97
Students
2,804
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
60 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
General Spanish Conversation Charlemos en Español! Business, Culture, Oil & Gas, Business, Life - Let's talk in real Spanish - Train your listening pronunciation/accenting and comprehension skills!
A1 - C2Conversation873 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 12% off
VERY OLD FRIENDS PROMO for students who took classes until 6/30/20 - Conversación,Negocios, Cultura, Oil & Gas, Cosas de la vida – Dale! Practicá el Verdadero Español! – Entrená tu oído
A1 - C2Language Essentials797 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
Let´s talk, sing, read, and write stories in Spanish for children. Kids are welcome!
A1 - C2Kids628 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 9% off
SIELE and/or DELE Exam preparation
A2 - C1Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 32.00
Package with 8% off
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92 Reviews
vmedinilla
94 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
We're so happy with Patricia and how she has been able to get our 11-year-old daughter to open up and feel comfortable conversing in Spanish. Our daughter has made tremendous progress in the past few months and the regular time she spends with Patricia has been a big factor! Patricia has been very reliable, flexible, and generous with her time. She prepares for the lessons and always has new and interesting materials to work with our daughter, and also allows for and encourages our daughter to bring her own topics and interests to class. We are so lucky to have found Patricia and cannot recommend her highly enough!
Jan 4, 2024
Emily Gant
69 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Pat is a member of my italki Spanish teacher "A-Team" and has been working with me for 7 months now. (I no longer exclusively talk in the present tense!) She is so easy to talk to, and we've gone over everything from my grammar questions to interesting human rights articles to charting our horoscopes. I recommend Pat to anyone and everyone!
Nov 21, 2020
Samantha Trottier
55 Spanish lessons
Another great lesson with Pat! I always feel like I learn so many new things each time.
Jan 21, 2025
Angela Elvira Bruce
9 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
What a blessing to have met Pat. A teacher with her heart truly in the profession. After class she went to effort of finding a list of Argentinian folklore artists and songs and films that she thought I would enjoy - and she has wonderful references. She helps me study the culture at the depth that I want and is invested in knowing who I am and what I need so that she can help me further. I’m grateful to have a teacher who is so passionate about helping me research and shares so much of herself and her knowledge. She is also incredible humble and has the soul of an artist. Very impressed.
May 21, 2021
Samantha Trottier
55 Spanish lessons
Great lesson with Pat! All of my doubts for were answered and explained until I understood. Thanks Pat!
Jan 23, 2025
Samantha Trottier
55 Spanish lessons
Another great lesson with Pat!
Jan 16, 2025
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