About María Menéndez

“We’ve had such a wonderful experience with María and eSpacool. Lennon genuinely looks forward to Spanish class each week, which says everything — it’s engaging, playful, and thoughtfully structured in a way that really works for kids. One thing I especially appreciate is María’s flexibility and care for the families…
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“Maria is very professional tutor. She is very kind and she had established that unique connection with our kids. They always enjoy their lesson and we all very happy!“

“Maria is a wonderful teacher! The lessons are engaging and the perfect length for my Spanish beginners! The price are very affordable in comparison to some of the online Spanish classes.”

“Нам порекомендовали Марию в русскоязычном чате мам, и я могу сказать, что это была отличная рекомендация! Мой ребенок с огромным желанием ждут каждое занятие и я вижу прогресс, занятие проходит в игровой форме, но запас лексики растет. Мой сын ходит в Английскую школу , где почти все предметы на Английском,…
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“Señora Menendez is a superb educator! She has an uncanny ability to engage children online as she immerses them in the Spanish language and culture. My now 4th grader began working with her while in kindergarten and continues to rely on this strong foundation in her bilingual education. We highly…
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Maria is a wonderful teacher. She has an individual approach to every child, makes lessons entertaining and very productive. My daughter loves learning Spanish with Maria!

“Mis hijos adoran las clases con María y van a ellas con mucho gusto!”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience taking Spanish language classes! The lessons are engaging, well-structured, and tailored to children’s pace, making learning both fun and effective. What sets her program apart is the integration of cultural awareness alongside language learning. Each lesson includes fascinating insights into Spanish-speaking cultures, from…
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“Maria is absolutely the best! She has been teaching my six-year-old daughter for almost two years, and I can’t stress how much my daughter has learned the language and culture. I love how engaging she is, focuses on my child, and provides support in and out of class with her…
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“Señora Menéndez is a wonderful and engaging Spanish teacher, and makes virtual learning fun, even for younger kids! We highly recommend her.”

“We LOVE our online spanish classes with Maria! She really knows how to engage the children and make it fun, even for the parents!!!“

“We absolutely love Spanish classes with Maria! My daughter is 4 and she has been a student of Maria’s for about a year now. Two things that were important to me were to have a native Spanish speaker as a teacher for her and for the class to be immersion…
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“I am so happy we found Maria at eSpacool! She is a brilliant teacher who plans effective lessons for both my 6 year old daughter and 5 year old daughter. Maria knows how to keep my kids engaged so that they get the most out of the virtual lesson. Both…
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“I was skeptical about enrolling my 7 year old in an online class because she tends to get bored easily and won’t pay attention. María has kept her engaged for the entire hour through activities and games. She’s learning about people and new concepts and improving her understanding and speaking…
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“Maria is an amazing teacher and all the students and parents at our international school adored her. Her ability to teach Spanish immersion was deeply impressive. She creates a warm, engaging fun atmosphere where her ability to immediately connect with children and create a learning atmosphere they want to be…
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“María is a wonderful teacher!!! She makes the class session entertaining and fun. My son really loves her. Thank you so much for your passion, dedication and professionalism.”

“I am so impressed. Everything is personalized to the child’s interests. Lessons are so well organized and entertaining. Maria is so engaging. My daughter loves her class and is excited to learn Spanish. She has even asked if she can do more than once a week with Maria. I am…
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“Maria was my daughter’s Kindergarten teacher in her dual language Spanish immersion school and now, 3 years later we all got so excited when heard about her Spanish programs, so we signed up immediately for a week of online Spanish summer camp. My daughter enjoyed every second of it, and…
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“Her professionalism, work ethic, focus on student learning, and ability to respond students´needs are highly commendable and a model for all of our faculty. Maria is passionate about teaching Spanish and seeks to improve her practice, resources, and classroom experience for her students at all level. She is to be commended for…
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“Maria Menendez is a dedicated, hardworking educator. She collaborates with her colleagues on a regular basis and goes above and beyond to make sure her students receive high quality instruction. Maria is a reflective practitioner and stays abreast on current research, which enhances her teaching practice. She has a lot to offer.”

“I have observed Maria in various school settings, and find her ability to embed global concepts into her teaching, as well as create and maintain nothing short of a magical learning environment for her students to be exemplary. Her understanding of child development and the best practices that align with it…
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“Maria Menendez’s teaching style is engaging and interactive and students in her classroom walk away each day with vast amounts of new knowledge, but with the memory of having a great time while learning. This is what makes Maria one of the most popular teachers of our school.”

“I knew instantly she «got» the power of creative teaching and was the type of teacher that would go above and beyond to find new and innovative ways to make learning meaningful (…) Her soft, calm, warm disposition has her students captivated from the moments she opens her mouth to speak.”