Elena
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Elena
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Italian
Specialties
MedicalBusinessTest PreparationMEDICAL SPANISH- Specialist in GRAMMAR- FLUENCY coaching– Business– DELE- Master +16years experience
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Italian
Specialties
MedicalBusinessTest PreparationMEDICAL SPANISH- Specialist in GRAMMAR- FLUENCY coaching– Business– DELE- Master +16years experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ColombiaLiving in Other, Colombia (16:17 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 25, 2016InterestsFilms & TV SeriesPets & AnimalsTravelMedical & HealthcareHistory
I’m a Certified ELE teacher, Master's Degree from University of Granada(Spain)with over 16 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.Me as a Teacher
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.My lessons & teaching style
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.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
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
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.
Education
1996 - 1997
Other - Liderazgo Empresarial / Business LeadershipDiplomado en liderazgo empresarial - Business Leadership.
2021 - 2022
Master's - 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
Work Experience
2012 - Current
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 - Current
Spanish Teacher ELE for international studentsSpanish teacher for foreigners in classroom.
2015 - 2018
Spanish teacher online
4.9
Rating
554
Students
5,676
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
347 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Spanish for Business OR Spanish for Lawyers -
A1 - C2Business517 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 3% off
CONVERSATION & Hispanic culture – Fluency – Literature - Pronunciation
A2 - C2Conversation1,047 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Package with 2% off
Spanish for Medical Professions - Spanish for Doctors and Nurses
A1 - C2Medical1,323 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 2% off
GRAMMAR - STRUCTURED SPANISH GRAMMAR LESSONS - 4 skills - All levels
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,461 lessons completed
USD 25.50+
Package with 6% off
Listening - Easy Spanish for Everyday Situations - EMPHASIS ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION
A1 - C2Language Essentials821 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Package with 6% off
DELE Exam Preparation / SIELE Exam Preparation (Preparación Diplomas DELE y SIELE)
A2 - C2Test Preparation149 lessons completed
USD 27.50+
Package with 3% off
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954 Reviews
Victoria 🌼
8 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
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
Nov 15, 2023
Kate
13 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
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!
Aug 9, 2022
Jin
5 Spanish lessons
Elena is very patient, this is a strength of hers.
Mar 22, 2025
Sarah Nuss
3 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
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!
Nov 2, 2023
Sunny Randolph
97 Spanish lessons
I love my lessons with Elena! She's an absolutely wonderful teacher and I always look forward to what I'm going to learn with her!
Mar 29, 2025
Andi Newman
12 Spanish lessons
I love how Elena weaves in cultural pieces to our gramatical study.
Mar 22, 2025
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