Hi! I am Paola. I am a native Spanish speaker from Ecuador. My students say I am a kind and patient teacher. I have worked as an English and Spanish teacher in primary and secondary schools for three years with basic and intermediate-level students in my country. I earned a TESOL certificate from Arizona State University. In addition, I have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. You will learn conversation, speaking, listening, and reading in my native language— easily and without frustration. If you want to take your Spanish to the next level, book a lesson today!

Courses

*General Spanish Level A1 A2 (Basic)

This course is designed for beginners who want to study Spanish from the beginning. It provides a clear and complete grammatical base to acquire a basic understanding of Spanish. Also, you will have a lot of speaking practice and learn How to introduce yourself, ask questions, and converse in a variety of everyday situations.

*Conversational Spanish Level B1 B2 (Intermediate)

In this course, you will have spontaneous, personalized, and interesting conversations for the student where you will learn the vocabulary and expressions related to the chosen topic. This class aims to expand the ability to express your ideas in Spanish on topics such as work, hobbies, travel, etc.

I worked as an English and Spanish teacher in a public high school for three years. During this time, I earned a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certificate from Arizona State University. Much of the fundamental knowledge l have gained about teaching foreign languages can be applied to Spanish.

For the past year, I have been teaching one-to-one private Spanish lessons to teenagers and adult students online at basic and intermediate levels.

My classes are interactive and fun. I use the Communicative Approach and Student-Centered Approach. I plan activities according to your needs and learning style. The content is meaningful for my students. You will also learn the four elements of language learning with exercises. Over time, you will be very confident with your Spanish. For instance, I like to get my students' attention with videos about real life situations, learning new vocabulary, expressions, and having discussions. Because of my skills, we can switch from English to Spanish or vice versa any time you need it in lessons. The interactive materials that I use, tailored to your specific interests, include videos, pdf files, slides in google doc, realia, news articles, etc.