Are you looking for a qualified teacher who is available to provide lessons tailored to your needs? I am a qualified Spanish and Italian Teacher offering personalized One-on-One Lessons and Group Lessons to students in the Tucson area and anywhere online. Iāve been teaching students of all ages and levels throughout different countries. I love teaching and I am committed to help students discover and reach their full potential.
My Background
Tailor Made Educational Services
In 1993, I found my passion for helping others as a Language Teacher. I was living in Italy at the time, and offered my services to the many students who reached out for help. Through my years of experience, I have gained the reputation to guarantee great results, and the skills to get my students to excel in the study of the language of their choice.
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ABOUT THE TEACHER
My name is Beatriz Castillejo, I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. In 1993 I moved to Italy, where I worked as a Spanish Teacher and Interpreter. I stayed there for 16 years and in 2009 I returned to my native city to work as an Italian and Spanish Teacher at the Universidad del Norte, Universidad del AtlƔntico and at the Italian School Galileo Galilei as well. At the end of 2013 I moved to Tucson, Arizona where I live now.
I am passionate about both my native Spanish and the Italian language. And not only of the languages but also of their culture, people, traditions, cuisine, folklore, and much more. Through my teaching I can show my students the incredible variation of the Spanish world and why Italy is called āIl Bel Paeseā.
Teacher Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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ELE Teaching Training
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New Didactic Technologies
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Activities of the Module of Information for Foreign Teachers
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Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language
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Spanish Language Didactic
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Adult Education and Substitute
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Diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language
Teacher Experience
Over twenty years of experience in Education in three different countries.
Currently I am studying English and working as a teacher with special needs students. I am also working for Language Trainers and holding private classes.
I have taught students with a wide array of skill levels. If you need an experienced Language Teacher, feel free to contact me via email or phone, then we can set up an initial evaluation session at your convenience.
āBeatriz is a teacher at heart and loves to share her language, culture and fun with her students. She navigated our different Spanish levels with ease and gave us a solid foundation to pull from. We all enjoyed learning the nuances from a native with Beatriz. She is highly recommended.ā
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John, Madeline & Lief - Tucson, AZ
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Student Testimonials
See What My Satisfied Clients Are Saying
Mrs. Beatriz is so great with my two kids! They ask every week when she is coming. I love the way she adds fun to all of their learning adventures together! As a mom watching them interact I cannot recommend Mrs. Beatriz enough! She has enormous patience and a wonderful way about her that really makes children want to learn. Her teaching my kids to speak Spanish has been the best investment.
Susan Rice
āBeatriz was one of the first people I met when I moved to Barranquilla back in May 2012. She was my private Spanish teacher at one of the prestigious universities in town. Not only did she teach me key vocabulary words used in education and psychology, she also gave me the confidence to speak in front of other professionals by providing me feedback and teaching me colloquialisms. Beatriz also connected me with people in town that quickly turned into friendships I still maintain today. I consider her a friend and one of the best Spanish teachers I know!ā
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Michael Becerra
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The classes with Mrs. Beatriz at Universidad del Norte were always motivating. She came up with something new every class, but what I really loved was the fact we learned Italian through art, sports and culture. Mrs. Beatriz was always very demanding, but she taught me and my classmates to love Italian and feel it and I think thatās the most important if you want to learn a language.
Enzo Gianmmaria
āHo studiato lāitaliano per 4 anni a Barranquilla, Colombia. Avevo cominciato a studiare perchĆ© qualche anno fa ho ricevuto la cittadinanza italiana. Parlare la lingua mi permette di godermi i miei viaggi, di parlare con le persone e di conoscere meglio la cultura. Ho fatto tutti i livelli del corso allāuniversitĆ del Norte, alcuni dei quali la professoressa Beatriz ha insegnato. Questa esperienza mi ha fatto migliorare e diventare piĆ¹ sicura quando parlo.ā
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MarĆa Fernanda De Los RĆos
"Non avrei mai immaginato che con un"ciao" io riprendessi una vera avventura verso il mondo di una lingua che volevo continuare ad imparare tanto. Per fortuna, non solo mi aspettava una professoressa che conosceva la sua materia, ma anche una persona piena di qualitĆ umane, assicurandosi che tutto andasse bene riguardo al nostro apprendimento. Lei ĆØ una persona che non limita il suo ruolo ai quattro muri dell'aula.ā
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Yair SuƔrez
"No conocĆa la lengua espaƱola pero me gustaba mucho su sonido armonioso, por lo que decidĆ aprenderla. EncontrĆ© una profesora fantĆ”stica que me dio la oportunidad de conocer su cultura a travĆ©s de su maravilloso idioma. Gracias Beatriz. Eres la mejor."
Marcello Lupo
āHace casi 7 aƱos que aprendĆ a hablar espaƱol con esta increĆble profesora. Gracias por enseƱarme a caminar en otro paĆs, por enseƱarme la cultura, las costumbres de la gente, la comida, las canciones, etc. TambiĆ©n te doy gracias por la gran amistad que me ofrendaste. Te quiero mucho Beatriz.ā
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Marina Silva Fortuna
āTrataba de aprender un nuevo idioma y con Beatriz aprendĆ mucho mĆ”s...aprendĆ a pensar y a vivir una nueva cultura.
EstudiĆ© otros idiomas extranjeros y puedo testimoniar que con esta gran profesora, quien es una gran amiga, ademĆ”s de haber aprendido el espaƱol he logrado amarlo.ā
Rosamaria Chiappara
āStudying foreign languages has changed my life, I could not imagine the huge impact that Italian, French and English languages would have had on my life and on the people surrounded me. I have been able to visit several countries and learn about their culture. Now I am a language teacher. I really love my profession since I am shaping others' future with my knowledge. Thanks teacher Beatriz for being part of my professional education!ā
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Yao Arias Acevedo
āHo seguito il corso di spagnolo tenuto dalla professoressa Beatriz durante i tre anni della scuola media a Palermo. Nonostante siano trascorsi tanti anni, grazie alla metodologia e alla grande competenza della professoressa, riesco ancora oggi a comprendere testi in spagnolo e comunicare con gente spagnola che ho incontrato nella mia cittĆ . La professoressa Beatriz ĆØ un'eccellente insegnante che si mette a disposizione dell'alunno con garbo e gentilezza, ĆØ sicuramente una delle insegnanti migliori che abbia avuto la fortuna di conoscereā.
Noemi Calcaterra
Lesson's Rates
One On One Lessons
$30.00 per hour
The price may vary depending on where the class will take place.
Group Lessons
2 students $50.00 per hour
3 students $60.00 per hour
4 or more students, to be arranged.
The price may vary depending on where the class will take place.
Contact Me
Tucson, AZ