Nora Arango Virtual Spanish Teacher
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I graduated with a bachelor´s degree in Modern Languages from the Pontificia Bolivariana University in Medellín. I have worked as a virtual Spanish teacher since 2015, especially with foreigners.
I am interested in working as an online Spanish teacher because it gives me the opportunity to share my culture and language; besides, I enjoy exchanging ideas and experiences with people from other cultures which benefits the students as well as me in terms of social and cultural enrichment.
I implement different effective methodologies in my classes, but I generally apply the communicative approach and TTT / STT teaching models. All four skills are practiced in my classes, but speaking and listening are given special attention because they are the skills that students are most interested in. I always attempt to design my lessons so that students can pursue their needs and interests that initially sparked their interest in learning the language.
Since students seem particularly interested in being able to communicate in the situations that they would have to face in their daily routines, whether they need to interact with Spanish speakers in their social or professional settings, plan to live in a Spanish-speaking country, or want to take a vacation in a Spanish-American country, I design my classes with an emphasis on the various communicative needs that everyday life implies.
I place great importance on using interactive and online resources in my classes to help students in discovering and putting self-study strategies into practice as well as learning the language.

Subjects

  • Spanish A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

Experience

  • Virtual Spanish Teacher (Apr, 2023–Present) at Twins Spanish School
    I recently started working as a remote Spanish instructor at this institution. I list my responsibilities and, in the same way, the abilities I've developed over the years that enable me to do an outstanding job and provide good outcomes for the student.

    ABILITIES FOR THE JOB AS VIRTUAL SPANISH TEACHER
    Communication abilities that help me with student interaction
    Social abilities that let me contribute well to a team effort at work.
    Organized, serene, adaptable, and resourceful to handle any potential challenges at work.
    Patient, friendly, and warm that make for an easier relationship because the student feels more comfortable asking for help or guidance during the learning process.
    Efficient time management that enables me to do several tasks.
    Enthusiastic and highly determined to achieve objectives.
    Easy learning and adjustment to changing working conditions.

    FUNCTIONS
    Develop programs according to students´ language level.
    Select methodology and didactic resources according to students´ pace and form of learning.
    Prepare and teach classes.
    Choose and develop various evaluative forms.
    Support and advise students throughout the process.
    Meet students´ needs and expectations.

    ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    Motivate students towards learning a language.
    Attract new students interested in learning a new language.
    Correctly select the methodology and didactic resources that allow students to achieve their goals.
    Encourage students to stay until the end of their process.
    Positively encourage students to explore various forms of learning and implement their study techniques.
    Promote self-knowledge in such a way that students realize what their pace and way of learning are.
    Promote discipline, patience, and dedication as decisive elements in learning.
  • Virtually Autonomous Spanish Tutor for foreigners (Jan, 2015–Present) at Self-Employed
    I became independent in 2015 and started teaching individualized online Spanish lessons. The following is a list of my accomplishments and the duties I've had.

    FUNCTIONS
    Develop programs according to students´ language level.
    Select methodology and didactic resources according to students´ pace and form of learning.
    Prepare and teach classes.
    Choose and develop various evaluative forms.
    Support and advise students throughout the process.
    Meet students´ needs and expectations.

    ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    Motivate students towards learning a language.
    Attract new students interested in learning a new language.
    Correctly select the methodology and didactic resources that allow students to achieve their goals.
    Encourage students to stay until the end of their process.
    Positively encourage students to explore various forms of learning and implement their study techniques.
    Promote self-knowledge in such a way that students realize what their pace and way of learning are.
    Promote discipline, patience, and dedication as decisive elements in learning.
  • Customer service agent and administrative assistant (Jan, 2012–Dec, 2014) at Mainfo S:A.S
    I performed administrative and agent duties in the area of customer support at this organization. My roles and accomplishments were as follows:

    FUNCTIONS
    Receive, organize, and classify information.
    Organize, classify, and locate spare parts and parts.
    Contact new clients.
    Accompany and advise clients in the pre-sale, sale, and post-sale phases.
    Gather and organize documentation for the accounting process.
    Follow up and support professionals in the different phases of the process.

    ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    Add more new clients.
    Increase existing clients' loyalty.
    Boost communication among participants in the process.
    Improve teamwork.
    Increase systematization and structure across the different stages of the process
  • English and French Teacher (Jan, 1990–Dec, 2011) at Bolivariana University, Nacional Univ, Univ. of Antioquia, Metropolitan Institute of Technology
    I was a language instructor at a number of universities as well as the Metropolitan Institute of Technology in Medellín. The following were the accomplishments and responsibilities:

    FUNCTIONS
    Develop programs according to students´ language level.
    Select methodology and didactic resources according to students´ pace and form of learning.
    Prepare and teach classes.
    Choose and develop various evaluative forms.
    Support and advise students throughout the process.
    Meet students´ needs and expectations.

    ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    Motivate students towards learning a language.
    Attract new students interested in learning a new language.
    Correctly select the methodology and didactic resources that allow students to achieve their goals.
    Encourage students to stay until the end of their process.
    Positively encourage students to explore various forms of learning and implement their study techniques.
    Promote self-knowledge in such a way that students realize what their pace and way of learning are.
    Promote discipline, patience, and dedication as decisive elements in learning.

Education

  • Modern Languages (Jan, 1986–Dec, 1989) from Pontificia Boliviana University

Fee details

    Pesos10–25/hour (US$0–0.01/hour)

    The fee for the lessons may vary depending on the students´ level, particular requirements, the weekly hours' intensity, and the length of time they are interested in attending.

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