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Elena
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Specialties
MedicalBedrijfTestvoorbereidingMEDICAL SPANISH- Specialist in GRAMMAR- FLUENCY coaching– Business– DELE- Master +17years experience
Geeft les in
Spaans
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Engels
Italiaans
Specialties
MedicalBedrijfTestvoorbereidingMEDICAL SPANISH- Specialist in GRAMMAR- FLUENCY coaching– Business– DELE- Master +17years experience
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit ColombiaWoont in Other, Colombia (11:59 UTC-05:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 25 May 2016InterestsFilms & TV SeriesPets & AnimalsReizenMedical & HealthcareHistory
I’m a Certified ELE teacher, Master's Degree from University of Granada(Spain)with over 17 years of experience, a DELE Examiner by the Cervantes Institute. Currently I teach online & at a university in Colombia. Spanish from Latin America & Spain. All levels. Lawyers, Medical Professionals, DELE, Business, SIELE, Pronunciation, LISTENING, conversation, CULTURE.
I was born in Colombia but I have lived many years in Europe, United States and South America. I’m also a citizen of Spain. My best experiences abroad involved meeting great people, finding interesting places and seeing the cultural mix in the world. My profession encompasses my favorite things: I’m a journalist and a Spanish teacher.Ik als leerkracht
My philosophy is: “Let’s go to work (together) side by side to achieve your language goals and reach fluency”. Let me give you support, accompaniment and motivation to walk this road.
My students say that I’m very patient, organized, encouraging, funny and easy to talk to. I always try to focus on my students' language weaknesses, needs and preferences.
The atmosphere in my lessons is relaxed and professional. You’ll gain confidence from our lessons, which will allow you to communicate.
I have accumulated over 10,000 hours teaching Spanish (ELE) in many environments. I have worked one-on-one in private lessons, with groups at a university and online with various language-learning platforms. Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
My lessons involve the crucial areas of language learning: speaking, listening, writing, reading, and modern and useful vocabulary. I like to share insights on cultures of different parts of the Spanish-speaking world, in reference to Latin America and Spain.
I offer Spanish from Latin America and Spain in structured grammar lessons using professional and interesting materials. Conversational practices build confidence and fluency. Spanish for medical personnel, lawyers and business people is highlighted.
Conversation-based lessons start using a topic, an article, or a video to respond to. We can include related grammar, vocabulary and specific language skills.
I'm a ELE material designer.Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Diapresentatie/PPT
- Audiobestanden
- Afbeeldingsbestanden
- Videobestanden
- Flashcards
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Quizzen
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Grafieken en diagrammen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
Certificate Grammar for level C (30 horas) - University of Salamanca (Spain) - 2025Gramática para los niveles superiores del español como lengua extranjera. Análisis profundo del modo subjuntivo y sus conectores.
Certificate verified
DELE or SIELE Seminar - Editorial Edinumen - 2024Analysis of the structure of the two DELE and SIELE exams.
Certificate verified
Reading and narrative in the ELE class - Cervantes Institute - Planeta Group - 2024
Certificate verified
Master's Degree for teaching Spanish (ELE) - University of Granada (Spain) - 2023Master's Degree for Teaching and Learning Spanish as a Foreign Language and the Hispanic Culture.
Certificate verified
Master's Degree for teaching Spanish (ELE) - University of Granada (Spain) - 2023
Certificate verified
New digital skills for ELE teacher - University of Salamanca (Spain) - 20227 Hours.
Certificate verified
Music in teaching Spanish as a foreigner language - University of Salamanca (Spain) - 2022Music as an important element for learning Spanish.
Certificate verified
Certificate of MEDICAL SPANISH - University of Salamanca (Spain) - 2021Spanish for medical situations in hospitals and clinics. Spanish as a Foreign Language Strategies for Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals.
Certificate verified
Spanish Pronunciation and Phonetics Seminar - Editorial Difusión- Wendy Elvira. - 2021Pronunciation and Phonetic about specific cases in different communities of Spanish students.
Strategies of Teaching Spanish phonetics.
Certificate verified
Strategies Pronunciation Seminar II - Editorial Difusión- Wendy Elvira. - 2021Strategies and tools for teaching Spanish to native English and German speakers.
Seminar given by Wendy Rivera, specialist in phonetics and pronunciation. (Spain).
Certificate verified
Diagnóstico: Profesor de español de la medicina - University of Salamanca (Spain) - 2021
Certificate verified
Development of teaching skills. - Cervantes Institute (Spain) - 202012 Hours.
Certificate verified
SIELE Exam Coach - Cervantes Institute & University of Buenos Aires - 2019Professional instructor for complete the language SIELE Test and get the certificate.
SIELE GLOBAL is an international Spanish certificate.
20 Hours.
Certificate verified
Certificate New Teaching Methodologies ELE - University of Salamanca (Spain) - 2019Certificate in New Teaching and Learning Methodologies in Spanish as a Foreing Language (ELE). It provides updates and new tools for teaching in classroom and online classes.
Metodologías, enfoques y procesos de aprendizaje ELE.
13 Hours.
Certificate verified
Origin and Varieties of Spanish Language - University of Salamanca (Spain) - 2019Course Origin and Varieties of Spanish Language, and Spanish as a Language Heritage.
3 ECTS - 60 hours (In person).
Certificate verified
DELE Certified Examiner - Cervantes Institute (Spain) - 2018This certification qualifies the teacher to be an official international examiner during the DELE exam. It also trains the examiner to prepare students to take the DELE exam.
Certificate verified
DELE Certified Examiner - Cervantes Institute - 2018
Certificate verified
Creation of materials for online Spanish teaching - Cervantes Institute (Spain) - 2017Designs of materials for teaching Spanish as a foreign language, on online platforms.
Curso: Creación de espacios y materiales de español para enseñanza en línea.
30 hours.
Certificate verified
Innovation of the skills of the ELE teacher - University of La Rioja (Spain) - 2017March - November 2017.
(4 ECTS) - 100 hours.
Certificate verified
Improving the skills of the Spanish teacher - University of La Rioja (Spain) - 2016(4 ECTS) - 100 hours.
Certificate verified
Professional program for Spanish teachers - University of La Rioja (Spain) - 20152014 - 2015 (4 ECTS).
Programa de desarrollo profesional para profesores de español.
Certificate verified
Diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language - University of Valle (Colombia) - 2014Certificación DELE.
(Diplomado en Didáctica del Español como Lengua Extranjera).
Certificate verified
Diplomado Liderazgo Empresarial - Icesi University - Colombia - 1996Diplomado: Business Leadership (1 semester).
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - 2024
Teacher of Spanish as a foreign LanguageSpanish courses - Levels: A1, A2, B1 and B2.
In person in classroom.
Opleiding
1996 - 1997
Overige - Liderazgo Empresarial / Business LeadershipDiplomado en liderazgo empresarial - Business Leadership.
2021 - 2022
Master - MASTER'S DEGREE in Spanish Language and the Hispanic CultureMaster's Degree in Teaching and Learning Spanish as a Second Language and the Hispanic Culture.
2018 - 2018
Bachelor’s - DELE Certified Examiner
2014 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Diplomado en Didáctica del Español como Lengua ExtranjeraCertificación DELE
Werkervaring
2012 - Huidige
Spanish TeacherPrivate tutoring in person.
Curses for small groups of bussines people in person.
Private tutoring online for specific purposes.
(This is my current job. I started to teach in 2000 in USA)
2013 - 2013
Spanish teacher onlineSpanish tutoring online one on one. All levels beginners to advanced students.
2009 - 2012
Spanish TeacherPrivate tutoring in person for people from Germany, UK, Belgium and Italy.
2010 Tutoring online
2000 - 2003
Spanish TeacherSpanish teaching for groups and individual classes in person.
1998 - 2000
Profesora de GuiónTeacher for a Workshop writing stories for radio script
2000 - 2012
JournalistCultural journalism for Spanish newspapers and magazines from Colombia and Miami.
2016 - Huidige
Spanish Teacher ELE for international studentsSpanish teacher for foreigners in classroom.
2015 - 2018
Spanish teacher online
4.9
Beoordeling
663
Studenten
6,712
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Spaans lessen
Proefles
423 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Spanish for Business OR Spanish for Lawyers -
A1 - C2Bedrijf611 lessen voltooid
USD 21.50+
Pakket met 1% korting
CONVERSATION & Hispanic culture – Fluency – Literature - Pronunciation
A2 - C2Conversatie oefenen1,163 lessen voltooid
USD 21.50+
Pakket met 1% korting
Spanish for Medical Professions - Spanish for Doctors and Nurses
A1 - C2Medical1,739 lessen voltooid
USD 29.00+
Pakket met 2% korting
GRAMMAR - STRUCTURED SPANISH GRAMMAR LESSONS - 4 skills - All levels
A1 - C2Algemeen1,710 lessen voltooid
USD 27.00+
Pakket met 2% korting
Listening - Easy Spanish for Everyday Situations - EMPHASIS ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION
A1 - C2Algemeen891 lessen voltooid
USD 21.50+
Pakket met 2% korting
DELE Exam Preparation / SIELE Exam Preparation (Preparación Diplomas DELE y SIELE)
A2 - C2Testvoorbereiding164 lessen voltooid
USD 30.00+
Pakket met 1% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Mijn creaties
Vocabulary (2)
1,022 Beoordelingen
Victoria 🌼
8 Spaans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
A very productive DELE prep class. We went over a section of the exam as well as tips for success on the exam day (this Saturday). Elena has been so motivating and helpful. I highly highly recommend her. <3
15 nov. 2023
Kate
13 Spaans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I asked Elen to help me with medical vocabulary and she came prepared with interesting and varied materials to help me. This was exactly what I was looking for and even from the first lesson I have already learned useful vocab. Thank you!
9 aug. 2022
Maggie Chuang
45 Spaans lessen
Elena is a highly organized Spanish instructor who comes well prepared with a wide variety of materials. I truly enjoy her lessons every time.
2 apr. 2026
Sarah Nuss
3 Spaans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Excellent medical Spanish lesson with Elena - I appreciate that she comes with materials to cover and will dive into grammar/vocab as needed. She does a great job balancing guidance/feedback and time for practice!
2 nov. 2023
aaron bailey
14 Spaans lessen
Elena was able to quickly access my level and come up with a lesson plan for my to score higher on an OPI test. I never felt nervous or subconsious because she gave me the right push when I needed it, and slowed down or translated when she saw I definitly did not understand. After these lessons, and putting in the work, I'm confident I about my exam
11 apr. 2026
Christine
53 Spaans lessen
I learned new vocabulary words relevant to my vocation. It was great!
19 mrt. 2026
Proefles
USD 15.00
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