Monica C. Vivanco

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Entrepreneur, Polyglot, and articulate communicator with experience in Localization, Leadership/Professional Training, and Copywriting. Passionate about interactions within multilingual communities and globalization. A lover of travel, culture and proficient in English, Spanish, Italian, and French. In addition to cofounding IDESLI/International Institute of Linguistics in 2009 and MCV Media in 2018, I have worked as a Freelance Journalist and Voice-over Artist. I help individuals, companies and organizations in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors increase international presence, economic growth/partnerships, and mobility through the provision of Translation, Interpreting, and Training. As a Voice Over Artist I've been featured in several Spanish-speaking networks such as Univision and Televisa. As a Translator & Interpreter, I have coordinated translation projects and provided linguistic support for clients such as Airbnb, The California Academy of Sciences, and UCSF. As a Language Instructor, I have developed and implemented curricula for individual students as well as groups from companies such as Salesforce, the Clorox Company, and two local private Middle Schools. As a Leadership/Professional Trainer I have conducted cohorts, workshops and webinars through local and national non-profit organizations such as AARP, MEDA, CodeTenderloin and the San Francisco Public Library.

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Hired 3 times

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7 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Gary n.

Jun 13, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Summarization • Proofreading • Cantonese • Fewer than 100 words • PDF Document • Legal • Remotely (phone or internet)

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RICH L.

Mar 12, 2020

Thanks Monica!

Darryl D.

Apr 7, 2020

I have been working with Monica for 4 months and both my reading comprehension and verbal skills have improved 2 fold. She is a natural teacher. One of the areas of development I wanted to improve was my pronunciation of words, not just there meaning. Monica has a great ear and will catch the failed emphasis and correct you. She doesn't correct to embarrass or to make you feel small; in fact just the opposite-it's improve your understanding of the nuances of the language and thus better able to learn it. You will learn a lot of different verb drills and have fun doing it. One that has really helped me; she has you write about some experience ( past-future or-present depending where you are in your development) in English and then translate into Spanish. As you practice this skill, you will begin to notice improvement in your comprehension and speaking skills. Bottom-line, she's a great teacher and if you sign up (which you should), I recommend that you take at least two classes per week if your schedule permits as this is the best way to stay focused. Good luck!

Patricia A.

Jul 11, 2019

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Hired on Thumbtack

I’ve only talked to her on the phone and we are set to meet next week. Everything is good so far!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • I travel to the spanish tutor • The spanish tutor travels to me

Spanish Lessons

Brian B.

Apr 7, 2020

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Monica was great! Fun and does a good job of figuring out what needs to be done to take students to the next level.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Full fluency • Intermediate • Beginner • Full literacy • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Spanish Lessons

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Monica Vivanco

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
-My One-on-one rates are $550 for a 10-lesson package ($55/lesson), $750 15-lesson package ($50/lesson) or $1125 for a 25-lesson package ($45/lesson). -My group rates are $400 for a 10-lesson package per person, $600 for a 15-lesson package per person and $975 for a 25-lesson package per person. -I have a 10% Friends & Family Discount I reserve for non-profit organizations -I'm honoring a 10% OFF for students enrolling in online classes through video conferencing
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, I determine student's level and goals. I set timelines and goals according to their needs and customize a course for them. Second, I share or recommend the materials needed for the student to use during class and at home. Finally, I monitor milestones and give students the tools to continue learning outside of class.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As a Journalism and Political Science Major at San Diego State University, I was required and met the highest level of English and Spanish needed for teaching. While writing for several bilingual publications, I began translating my own articles to reach a wider audience and began my career as a translator and later as an interpreter. My work in Broadcasting and Voice Overs led me to accent reduction techniques for myself, which I now share with my students.

Monica C. Vivanco

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