Gabriela
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Gabriela
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Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Arabic (Levantine)
Portuguese
Other
Specialties
Test Preparation🚀 Specialist in Speaking Fluency, FCE/CAE Prep, Accent Reduction
Teaches
English
Native
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Arabic (Levantine)
Portuguese
Other
Specialties
Test Preparation🚀 Specialist in Speaking Fluency, FCE/CAE Prep, Accent Reduction
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Santander, Spain (08:52 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 30, 2022InterestsHistoryMusicTechFilms & TV SeriesTravel
My name is Gaby and I am from Florida, USA. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) teacher with 6+ years of experience teaching in-person (schools, academies, adult education) and online to all ages. I hope to see you in class! 😊
What makes me different?
🌟 Master's in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (2022)
🌟 Exclusive FCE/CAE exam preparation material
🌟 Written speaking corrections sent to you after every class
🌟 Friendly, enthusiastic, and professional attitude
🌟 Quick English-Spanish translations
🌟 Easy and clear grammar explanationsMe as a Teacher
In our classes, I focus on spotting and correcting your mistakes to ensure constant improvement. After each class, you will receive class material for you to review on your own time.
I make sure to clearly answer any questions and provide a positive learning experience by encouraging a comfortable, light-hearted environment. Quality is my main concern when delivering classes.
Finally, I want to know you as a person. I try my best to get to know you to create a great teacher-student relationship. 😊My lessons & teaching style
My teaching resources include: videos, news articles, music, course books, podcasts, games, worksheets, and more! This diverse approach exposes you to authentic English usage while being fun and engaging.
I also provide plenty of chances for you to speak and improve your English. I make sure you are speaking 75%-85% of class time. I'll help refine and understand your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and keep track of our progress in a document for your reference.
Finally, I try to create a warm and approachable environment, encouraging open communication and making sure our lessons feel comfortable and enjoyable. 😊My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Top Tips for Teaching Teenagers - Cambridge - 2024
Certificate verified
Adult Learning Principles - International Rescue Committee - 2022
Certificate verified
TESOL Certification Explanation - University of Florida - 2022Letter from my TESOL supervisor detailing the contents and hours of the certification program.
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course - UIC Barcelona - 2021I completed an online course at the UIC Barcelona focusing on resources for TEFL while completing the MEDDEAS Language Assistant Program in Spain.
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Second Language - University of Florida - 2019TESOL certification program at the University of Florida. The Certificate Program entails 225 hours of instruction in class and the internship entails another 45 hours in class (270 in-class hours of instruction in total). The TESL Certificate Program (18 credits) entails five core courses (each 3 credits for 15 credits): Introduction to Linguistics (LIN 3010); Introduction to TESL (LIN 3360); Second Language Acquisition (LIN 4721); Modern English Structure (LIN 3680); and Pronunciation for TES
Certificate verified
Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - LinguisticsI completed a Linguistics degree with a minor in Spanish at the University of Florida.
2021 - 2022
Master's - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Work Experience
2021 - 2021
Adult Education Intern- Co-taught absolute beginner and beginner online English classes 4 times a week to a group of adult refugees alongside the Adult Education Coordinator
- Directly translated Spanish to English to ensure students understood instructions and teacher assessed needs appropriately
- Tutored English to a Salvadoran refugee student twice a week using my own materials and instruction
- Recorded attendance of all classes and assisted in managerial tasks
2021 - 2021
Primary School Language Assistant- Led 18 English classes per week to Spanish students from preschool to 4th grade in a bilingual K-12 charter school
- Created engaging, age-appropriate activities to stimulate authentic English language use in the classroom using a variety of materials such as flashcards, music, balloons, and others.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to ensure students’ language goals are being continuously assessed and accomplished
2021 - 2022
Private Tutor- Created stimulating and engaging lesson plans using a variety of materials according to my students’ language needs and their parents’ expectations
- Incorporated online platforms and digital tools such as Google Slides, Zoom, and Kahoot! to create an engaging online learning platform and reach students in other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Communicated with parents to ensure students’ language needs are constantly being met
2022 - 2022
English Language Teacherundefined
2023 - 2024
Cambridge Exam Teacher- Prepared students to face the reading, writing, listening, and speaking portions of the YLE, KEY, PET, FCE, CAE Cambridge exams.
5.0
Rating
174
Students
1,783
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Spanish
English
Trial Lesson
42 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
¿Que tal?: Conversación en Español
B1 - C2Conversation120 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
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English
Irina Makarushko
94 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Gabriela is the teacher I have been looking for!
I really enjoy classes with her) She is so energetic and kind person. Gabriela corrects my mistakes and she sends a file with notes and corrections after every class. I improve my speaking skill every lesson! Looking forward to the next class🌟
Oct 23, 2023
Alejandra GL
106 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Gabriela is an incredible teacher, I was afraid of speaking english in front of other people and everything is super easy with her, I love how she teaches the class, exercises and her fun personality makes it very bearable and fun. The best choice!
Jun 6, 2023
徐 冠鹏
90 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Gaby is a superb teacher with great compassion and empathy. She is enthusiastic not only in English, but also in every topic we discussed. In her lessons you will learn English the language as well as the culture associated with it in an actively involved manner. The various games presented during the sessions are engaging, the phrasal verbs and idioms are practical, and most importantly, you can apply the knowledge you learned immediately in daily life. Gaby will never let you down.
Nov 11, 2022
Noe Medina
12 English lessons
I'm so happy with Gabriela's classes. She is an awesome teacher who always takes care of your objectives and needs. I always feel so comfortable with her in class, which is very important to me. I love her method of providing notes and reviews of our classes because it's very useful for me when I want to study or create vocabulary/expression cards.
The conversation classes are engaging and enjoyable. She always prepares interesting topics to discuss, making it easy to learn new expressions.
In short, Gabriela is a top-notch teacher!
Nov 19, 2024
amanda Shack
20 Spanish lessons
Gabriela is the best. I so enjoy my lessons with her. She's patient, upbeat and very present during my classes as well as makes me feel very comfortable speaking a language I'm getting to know.
Aug 29, 2024
Dan Katz
36 Spanish lessons
Great teacher!
Aug 19, 2024
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