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Raciel Hernández 💫
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Specialties
Test Preparation🌟Professional Spanish teacher, 6 yr. of experience, expert in linguistics, literature and poetry ⭐️
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Specialties
Test Preparation🌟Professional Spanish teacher, 6 yr. of experience, expert in linguistics, literature and poetry ⭐️
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From MexicoLiving in Veracruz, Mexico (05:47 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 31, 2020InterestsHistoryArtWritingScienceReading
I am a Spanish professor with over 6 years of experience. I taught Spanish as a foreign language at my university for 2 yr. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM). I am a well-known Mexican writer and poet (I have published 3 poetry books in Mexico and Spain), and I am well-versed in the Spanish language. I have taught Spanish and poetry workshops for 5 yr. I have been an editor and translator for an online newspaper. In addition to teaching Spanish, poetry, I like plastic arts, cinema (I love David Lynch films), I like swimming, I like photography and music. I have two beautiful little daughters. I'm vegan.Me as a Teacher
As a dedicated Spanish teacher, I meticulously craft my lessons, focusing on challenging concepts while maintaining a sense of humor when the opportunity arises. I'm unwavering in my commitment to review and reinforce essential topics, ensuring steady progress in mastering the Spanish language. My approach is adaptable, tailoring my guidance to match each student's unique journey. Witnessing their daily growth in this beautiful language fills me with pride, and I'm eager to share my profound love for Spanish with them. Learning should be a joyous adventure, driven by passion for the subject, and a genuine connection to your chosen path.My lessons & teaching style
I seek that the lessons adapt to the objectives of each student. My teaching method focuses on strengthening the four areas of language: reading, writing, listening and conversation, through different tools such as videos, music, books, exercises, and lots of conversation, writing and reading. I focus on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation in certain circumstances. My classes have a strong literary base, since I am convinced that it is in literature that a language achieves its best expression. In addition, my classes have a strong cultural base, teaching about cultural aspects of Mexico and Latin America (music, food, cities, sports, etc.).My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Formación de profesores de ELE (A1-C2) - Tía Tula Colegio de Español - 2021
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2017 - 2019
Spanish as a Second Language TeacherIn my work as a teacher of Spanish as a foreign language in an in-person group I gained the necessary experience to help my students learn Spanish in an organized way. I acquired the ability to teach Spanish for specific purposes, such as Spanish for doctors or lawyers. I helped my students improve their pronunciation and listening comprehension and write better in Spanish.
2018 - 2019
Spanish as a Second Language TeacherAs a teacher of Spanish as a foreign language in an in-person group setting, I developed valuable experience in guiding students to learn Spanish in a structured and effective manner. I honed my skills in teaching Spanish for specific purposes, such as Spanish tailored for medical or legal professionals. Additionally, I supported my students in improving their pronunciation and listening comprehension, as well as enhancing their writing abilities in Spanish.
2017 - 2020
Spanish as a Second Language TeacherIn my role as a private Spanish tutor offering in-home lessons, I have gained extensive experience in delivering tailored instruction in a comfortable environment for my students. This approach enables me to focus on their individual learning styles and objectives, whether it's enhancing their conversational skills, preparing for exams, or learning Spanish for professional contexts.
Education
2008 - 2011
Bachelor’s - Lengua y literatura Hispánicas
Work Experience
2016 - 2021
Associate EditorIn my work as an editor I must be in contact with the Spanish language all the time, I must apply my deep knowledge of the language (grammatical rules) to choose and correct literary texts such as novels and books of poems. So I have enough knowledge of grammar, pronunciation and spelling rules to teach Spanish as a second language.
2015 - 2023
TranslatorIn my work as an English-Spanish translator I must be in contact with the Spanish and English language all the time, I must apply my deep knowledge of the Spanish language (grammatical rules) and my efficient knowledge of English to perform my work correctly. So I am qualified to teach Spanish to native English speakers.
2017 - 2019
Spanish as a foreign language teacherIn my work as a teacher of Spanish as a foreign language in an in-person group I gained the necessary experience to help my students learn Spanish in an organized way. I acquired the ability to teach Spanish for specific purposes, such as Spanish for doctors or lawyers. I helped my students improve their pronunciation and listening comprehension and write better in Spanish.
5.0
Rating
547
Students
6,494
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
245 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Spanish for intermediate students B1-B2 ⭐️⭐️
B1 - B2Language Essentials2,116 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Spanish for beginner students A1-A2 ⭐️
A1 - A2Language Essentials2,331 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
🎉Classes for students before January 1, 2025 🎊
A1 - C2Conversation623 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 5% off
🗣️ Conversation (learn Spanish by talking about what you like the most)
A2 - C2Conversation25 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Spanish for advanced students C1-C2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
C1 - C2Language Essentials154 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Spanish through its literature 📚
B2 - C2Language Essentials184 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
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566 Reviews
Gaby Antonova
21 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Raciel is a great teacher who balances conversation and Spanish practice with structured lessons and activities. He is encouraging, positive, and attentive. We’ve been working together for several months and I would highly recommend him for Spanish learners looking to level up their language skills. I always look forward to class and his personalized approach and calm and positive attitude make every class a great experience.
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Jan 10, 2025
Wylie York
63 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Raciel is an excellent Spanish teacher. He understands the parts of speech very well and knows how to explain them (we converse in Spanish; however, I believe he could teach a relative beginner). He is a good conversationalist and has a good grasp of what my needs are. He has been my teacher for 5 months and I highly recommend him!
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Sep 10, 2024
Amanda O
171 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Raciel is a wonderful teacher! He is patient, understanding, nice, fun, and very encouraging. He has helped me build confidence in my Spanish, especially around speaking. I have learned so much in my almost 6 months of learning and can tell I understand a lot more than during my first month.
Raciel is always prepared for class with individualized lessons and homework. He takes time for you to understand the point being made and helps with correct pronunciation.
I highly recommend him as a teacher and am thankful for all of learning and progress I have made.
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Jul 14, 2023
Parker Aiello
12 Spanish lessons
I highly recommend taking classes with Raciel!!
Jan 16, 2025
Ellen Ziegler
31 Spanish lessons
Raciel is a fabulous teacher. He is so supportive and encouraging as well as imaginative!
Jan 5, 2025
Charlotte Buchanan (
12 Spanish lessons
I really appreciate Raciel taking the time to help breakdown nuances in grammar! Even if a sentence 'technically' makes sense, he will explain a better way to say something and go over the conjugation/tenses so that I can better understand (and thus continue to use) a more accurate way of explaining an idea.
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Dec 31, 2024
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