Maria Belen Chavez
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Maria Belen Chavez
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Spanish
Native
English
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Other
Certified Native Spanish Teacher and English as a Second Language Teacher.
Teaches
Spanish
Native
English
Speaks
Other
Certified Native Spanish Teacher and English as a Second Language Teacher.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChileLiving in Sydney, Australia (04:59 UTC+11:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 15, 2020InterestsMedical & HealthcareTravelReading
¡Hola! Mi nombre es María Belén y soy profesora de Español e Inglés.
A bit about myself?... sure! Besides being a teacher, I will tell you more about that side of me in a sec, I am a passionate traveler, yoga and meditation enthusiast, as well as an avid reader :) I am super interested in learning about spirituality, consciousness evolution and psychology. I enjoy working out and being in nature.
I am currently living in my home country Chile but during the last five years I have traveled to over 20 countries, living and working with people from different cultures and corners of the world and I find that through Italki is how I continue meeting amazing people from a variety backgrounds.Me as a Teacher
I am native and certified Spanish as Foreign Language teacher as well as a Teacher of English as a Second Language. I have experience teaching different ages and levels. YES! I do offer lessons for kids.
In my students' words, "I am an outgoing and bubbly teacher". I always try to teach in an engaging way that at the same time feels structured and suited for my students' needs and learning styles.
I am patient, enthusiastic and always ready for a good conversation.
I try to be as organized and prepared as possible for all my lessons since I value my students' time and resources.
I am always open to feedback and ideas that could make our lessons more meaningful for you!My lessons & teaching style
During my lessons I try to speak my students target language as much as possible, and through conversation tackle other aspects of language learning such as grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
I like to keep my lessons real and relevant for my students, discussing topic, reading articles or even watching a video on a subject they are interested in and can relate to.
The type of lesson I would teach, however, would depend mostly on my student's needs and motivations.
As for my teaching style, I am friendly and reliable. I stay organized and prepared for my lessons with supporting materials.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
IELTS - Cambridge - 2023The world's most popular English test for higher education and global migration.
Certificate verified
Spanish as a Foreign Language Teacher - ELE Internacional - 2022Specialization course in
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language
with a duration of 150 hours of training and that
is awaiting to receive the certificate expedited by Miguel de Cervantes European University.
Certificate verified
Toefl Exam - ETS - 2019
Certificate verified
Education
2012 - 2015
Bachelor’s - English Pedagogy.English teaching degree.
2012 - 2015
Bachelor’s - English TeachingFocused on teaching English as a foreign language to students from grade 1st to 12th.
Work Experience
2014 - 2014
Professor AssistantTeach an Applied English Grammar and English Phonetics class to a group of fellow university students.
2016 - 2017
English TeacherTeach English as a foreign Language classes to students from grade 1st to 6th.
2022 - 2022
English as Foreign language teacherTeacher of English as a foreign Language to students from Pre- K to 12th grade.
5.0
Rating
191
Students
2,168
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Spanish
English
Trial Lesson
129 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
¡Hablemos Español con María. Únicamente conversación. (Not recommended beginners) 60min o 30 min.
A1 - C2Conversation1,110 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Español: Conversation and Grammar. (Develop all four skills, listening, reading, writing and speaking)
A1 - C2Language Essentials730 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
(Class for 2 people) "Bring un amigo a la clase de Español" : Conversation and Grammar. (Develop all four skills, listening, reading, writing and speaking)
A1 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
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138 Reviews
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Jenn
26 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly, highly recommend María. She is a fantastic teacher and a warm, joyful person who makes you feel comfortable right away. I started classes with María with some informal exposure to Spanish and goals to learn Latin American Spanish and understand the Chilean accent for having conversations. My classes with her have been the perfect fit for that, combining casual conversation, thoughtfully structured lessons, and Chilean Spanish. If it's any indication, my partner who speaks Chilean Spanish has been impressed by my progress. And having spent many years learning another foreign language, I've also been very happy with my progress and María's approach to teaching, which seems cutting-edge. Gracias María!
Nov 28, 2024
Jasmine Almond
241 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I remember the first class I took with Maria and I thought it would be so difficult because I did not know any spanish to begin with and I also wasn't sure about one on one lessons. lol Then, as time went on I seen that she actually put in effort to get to know my learning style. She wasn't like most teachers who read from a book all the time and that's it. She asks you things and actually takes into consideración what you would like and how you learn next thing you know we are sharing recipes in español and songs..Two things I love. Eating and singing is two of the things I enjoy the most and come to find out she loves it too:) So, if you do decide to take this Journey with her just know lo vale la pena:)
Nov 10, 2021
Carli Boisjolie
20 Spanish lessons
Another great session with Maria! Thanks for always having fun activities with each lesson.
Feb 24, 2025
Ian Patrick Grace
16 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
María is an excellent teacher. I am studying abroad in Chile soon and she has done so much to help me prepare. I am very thankful for her guidance, her organization, her positive energy and her knowledge. She has taught me about the culture, vocabulary, medical system, and food in Chile. I feel much more equipped for my journey!
Feb 14, 2023
Katharine
111 Spanish lessons
Maria is great! She always comes prepared with a great lesson and encourages me to speak freely and easily facilitates the conversation. She is very encouraging but also helps me correct my grammar when necessary
Feb 25, 2025
Michael Brailsford
3 Spanish lessons
Maria was very well prepared which is something that I have noticed is not a given. She kept on task and on schedule.
Feb 23, 2025
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