Rosa María
I live in a small town on the outskirts of Antigua, one of the most beautiful cities in Guatemala. One of the things I love most about teaching Spanish is being able to share stories of my country with others. Equally, I love learning about the lives, culture and traditions of my students. As a teacher, I use Spanish as a tool for us to share and build on our relationship. Learning to speak in another language is much easier with a common purpose.
In addition to tutoring, I give my time and companionship to young girls and women who have disabilities and were abandoned, as well as children with physical and mental development disabilities. I also enjoy hiking, doing crafts and exchanging opinions with others. I like reading about a variety of topics including medicine and nature, religion and customs and traditions of the Maya, Guatemala legends.
Skype ID: rosaprontospanish
Hola, soy Rosamaría, soy maestra de español como segunda lengua para extranjeros de forma virtual y también presencial.
Soy de Guatemala el país de la eterna primavera, en donde hay entre treinta y dos y treinta y ocho volcanes; también es rico en cultura, tradiciones y gastronomía.
Me encantan los frijoles, las tortillas, el café y el pan.
Incluyo estas experiencias en las lecciones de la practica del español, además del interés en el aprendizaje de cada estudiante que necesita aumentar su fluidez.
En Pronto Spanish Tutors vamos con paciencia, con constancia y practica, poco a poco hacia el éxito.
!Saludos"!
Testimonials
Bruce – Retired IT Executive – SCORE Mentor
“Rosa Maria has been my tutor for the past three years. I love to study Spanish and get tremendous satisfaction from being able to understand and communicate in Spanish. It’s one thing to learn another language but it’s another to carry on a conversation in that language. Rosa Maria has helped me be comfortable speaking Spanish. I love our tutoring sessions.”
Bob M., Retired Math Teacher
“I have been a faithful student of Rosa María Garcia for several years now. I try to never miss a single week. When I began, my Spanish was halting, stumbling. She has been very patient and very helpful. Now, when I go on vacation in a Spanish speaking country, I feel confident enough to strike up a conversation and chat with whomever I meet, and enjoy the experience. In addition, it makes me very happy to know that I have a good friend in a foreign country. It makes me feel more like a citizen of the world. I hope that you give it a try, too."
Sara H., Teacher
“I have been studying with Rosa Maria for a little over four years. During that period, I have not only found her to be a good teacher but a friend as well. Rosa Maria has all of the good qualities of a wonderful teacher. She is very patient and is well versed in Spanish grammar. Living in the States (Taos, New Mexico) as I do, I have been exposed to many different Spanish accents, including our local one. Rosa Maria has a very clear accent, one that could be understood in any of the many Latino countries. This is an important point as understanding the teacher is of paramount importance to Spanish learners at all levels.”
Tabby K., University Student
"I’ve been taking Spanish lessons for a year now and love it. My teacher is quite flexible with the times and I really enjoy conversations about cultural differences between Guatemala and Germany (where I’m from). We also practice grammatical concepts and my teacher is patient with me and explains all grammatical topics very well. The worksheets Rosa Maria designs for me help me review and practice what we talk about in class.”
Jack, Retired Marine
“Rosa María is very easy to understand and very patient. A lesson with Rosa is the highlight of my day.”
Professional Credentials
Licenses & Certifications
Certificate: Medical Spanish for Foreign Students
Principles of Teaching & Learning, FUNDESA – Development Foundation of Guatemala
Customer Service Certificate
Education Background
BA: Teaching Spanish as a Second Language, Universidad de Rafael Landivar
Basic English I, II, and II – Centro Educativo de Antigua
Paralegal License
Professional Experience
Online Spanish Coach – Pronto Spanish (2022 – Present)
Dream Volunteers (2016 – present)
Online Spanish Tutor – Speak Shop (2006-2021)
Spanish as a Second Language Instructor – PROBIGUA Language Academy (1996 – 2016)