Spanish around the world!
About us
Founded in 2012, Skype Spanish is a direct response to the high demand for Spanish around the world. Spanish has become one of the most popular languages all around the world. Therefore, whether you are interested in learning Spanish to speak a foreign language, to volunteer in a Spanish speaking country, to become part of a popular culture or to expand your business internationally, this is the right place for you.
What makes Skype Spanish different from other Spanish schools is that we offer personalized and flexible student-centred programs to suit all of your learning needs. We offer General One on One or Group Spanish courses to individuals and corporations. We offer a wide range of courses including: "Spanish for Mission Trips", "Spanish for Travelers , "Spanish for Business", "Spanish for Kids" and "Spanish for DELE preparation". Our instructors are fully qualified and experienced.
Our clients:
Action International Ministries (Missionary work/Non-profit organization in Calgary, Alberta)
Lario Oil & Gas company (Oil & Gas Exploration & Services, Energy, Utilities & Waste Treatment in Calgary, Alberta)
Themis Crisóstomo
Lycée Louis Pasteur school- Canada (2021-2022)
Individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Taught to students in accordance with Alberta Education standards.
Followed lesson plans and instructional materials.
Calgary French and International school-Canada(2021-2022)
Spanish/French/English substitute teacher
Supported student’s ongoing development and growth, in alignment with best practices in French immersion education.
Worked with students individually or in groups to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Followed directions given by the Principal of Early Childhood Education, Principal of Elementary, Principal of Secondary and Head of School.
Language Trainers-Canada(2013-2022)
Spanish teacher
Monitored closely the student’s progress relative to their individual course schedule.
Provided timely and appropriate feedback to students(children, teenagers and adults) for their assignments.
Listen and Learn-Canada(2010-2022)
French and Spanish teacher
Designed well-organized, age appropriate, curriculum based and student-centered lesson plans addressing general and specific learning expectations
Integrated Smart Board technology and manipulative objects to engage students, to promote their participation and enhance their technology skills in class as well as to evaluate their learning
UPN University(2017)
English teacher
Instruct student groups of up to 30 adult learners in their English learning process.
Constructed, organized and provided language lesson plans that supported various learning- styles and met the University standards.
Britanico- Peru(2016-2020)
English teacher
Taught adults and children of all levels of language proficiency by articulating clearly, selecting vocabulary, and assessing comprehension by varying methods
Presented standard British English language clearly and served as a linguistic model for students
Calgary Board of Education-Canada(2012-2016)
English/French and Spanish teacher
Fulfilled short-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, adhered to lesson plans; and kept students motivated, engaged and focused by means of incorporating technology into students' learning activities for varied academic disciplines.
Frequently subbed for absent Spanish, French and ESL teachers, effectively teaching students of varied academic/ age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds, as one of the few substitute teachers qualified in these areas.
Calgary Spanish Academy-Canada(2010-2011)
Spanish teacher
Incorporated a variety of classroom management techniques during classroom routines at the Pre-School using flashcards and manipulatifs to facilitate the students’ build up of the Spanish language in a fun and interactive way
Prepared supplementary material including games and presentations for Basic I to Basic IV students to practice the basics of the Spanish language
Fomented the use of probing questions to engage Intermediate level students in thinking and making bigger connections with the Spanish language and culture
Canexus-Nexen-Canada(2009-2010)
Legal Assistant
Compiled, organized and tabulated data for the preparation of legal and general office correspondence of all types maintaining confidentiality of information
Conducted research on Canadian legislation, generated, formatted, typed and edited contracts, letters and client forms involving leases, purchases and sales of behalf of Nexen in Calgary
Crisostomo Law Firm-Peru(2007-2009)
Criminal lawyer
drafted and filed numerous motions for representing clients before the Superior Court of Lima including continuances, stipulations, and requests for child support and custody
presented arguments and objections before the Superior Court in child and women abuse cases resulting in restraining orders against the defendants and financial support for the victims
conducted legal research and analysis for trial preparation, complaints,request for documents, affidavits, notice of depositions, plea negociations and bail agreements for defendants accused of child abuse
conferred with detained clients in Peruvian remand centres, prisons and at correctional institutions to prepare interrogatories for drafting pleadings before the Superior Court of Lima
gathered and analyzed evidence through direct and cross-examinations of witnesses to prosecute criminal cases before the Superior Court of Lima
Education
BED Masters of Teaching, Elementary route in French, University of Calgary, Canada(2012)
Child Care Staff Qualification Certificate, Alberta Education, Canada(2013)
Bow Valley College, Corporate Readiness Training Program, Canada(2010)
Masters in Criminal Law, PUCP University, Peru(2009)
Bachelors of Law and Law Degree, San Martin de Porres University, Peru(2005)
French Advanced Certificate, Alianza Francesa de Lima,Peru(2006)
Italian Advanced Certificate,Istituto Italiano di Cultura,Peru (2005)
English Advanced Certificate, Britanico,Peru(2005)
English Advanced Certificate, ICPNA,Peru(2001)
Mandarin Certificate, INCSIP, Peru(2022)
I really enjoyed my Spanish lessons. We covered a lot of material and made good progress but Themis was very patient if ever I was struggling. I found this method very flexible as I could go away and still fit in my classes.
Christine Mitchell, Luxembourg
Themis is very good about setting a lesson plan to meet your personal level and learning style. She continuously adapts from one lesson to the next to make sure that you get the most out of the sessions. She also mixes various cultural explanations into the dialogue and is able to focus on topics that are interesting to you.
- Jeff Poole, Memphis, USA.
I always look forward to my Spanish lessons with Themis. I am a Portuguese speaker who has always struggled to make the transition from understanding Spanish to speaking it. Themis structures our classes around conversations that address different parts of speech; especially areas that I find challenging. In several months of working with her, I feel so much more comfortable conversing with my Spanish-speaking inlaws--and they are all impressed at how much I've learned since meeting her.
Elizabeth
Venice, CA
Just Right for Me!
My husband and I decided to take the class together. He previously took Spanish in high school and had an idea of what to expect. I had just been introduced to the Spanish language when I began this class. I feel the instructor was a great match for us. When she observed us struggling in a particular area, she incorporated more examples in the next lessons and assigned the dreaded homework to make sure we were comfortable before moving forward. She also did a good job working with our different styles. Vincent, my husband, did better during class grasping the concept of the lesson, while my memory is better and I was able to incorporate a larger vocabulary. Together we make a great team!
Instructor Themis Crisostomo, made class time fun and exciting. The different activities and exercises coupled with her warm and friendly personality, made it very easy to get engaged in the lessons. There really was never a dull moment.
Gracias maestra Themis!
Dante', OHIO, USA
“Themis is a knowledgeable and very well prepared teacher of Spanish.
She has a command of the English language allowing me as an English speaker to learn Spanish nuances.
Themis has well prepared materials and with her educational background is extremely well qualified to take your Spanish to the next level.
My husband and I took lessons from
Themis for two years and thoroughly enjoyed and applauded her teaching methods and personality.”
Marg Traboulsi
Calgary, Canada
I have studied Spanish via Skype with Themis for about five months. She is a very good teacher and is flexible with the times for your class. She has excellent English so can help you if you don’t understand. She will also cater your language based on your level and interests, especially legal as she is a lawyer in Lima.
- Jeff Shepard, Washington,D.C, USA
I was very happy to find Themis to help me continue learning Spanish. She offered me structure and plenty of Spanish practice! Themis understands the fundamentals of teaching and seriously wants you to learn. I found her incredibly flexible and understanding with all aspects of the lesson process.