Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...High School, I have been tutoring K-12 students. I also teach English as a second language since I am a certified ESL instructor (TESOL certificate). The subjects I enjoy tutoring are English, Spanish, and Elementary School Mathematics. I mostly focus on the grammar and pronunciation of both languages, but I can also expand my teaching to the other major structural components. I help my students from regular school assignments to admission exams. I can also...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...and natural processes, as well as a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of global systems. I tutor both environmental sciences and Spanish, two subjects that I am deeply passionate about. Environmental sciences allow us to understand and solve some of the world's most pressing challenges, while Spanish is a vibrant language that connects cultures and communities. I enjoy making learning engaging by breaking down complex concepts into clear, relatable ideas and using real-world examples to...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...Corazn. I have 13 years teaching Spanish successfully at all levels: Spanish from level 1-4, Pre-AP, AP-Literature, AP-Language and Culture, Heritage Spanish courses, Bilingual Education. I provide training for those new teachers in PRAXIS, TEXES and CSET Spanish teaching certification exam. I am a LOTE EC-12 - Spanish Highly Qualified Certified Teacher in the State of Texas and, I possess the endorsement with the highest score on the PRAXIS Test - Spanish World Language. I...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...Spanish. I have been speaking Spanish fluently for almost 6 years. What I needed the most was to sit down with my teacher and ask her personalized questions for my own understanding. This is exactly what I strive to offer to other students. An atmosphere where they don't have to feel hesitant or nervous to ask a question. All students deserve that. I personally have lived in Uruguay for about 6 months and in El...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...at the highest-ranked, public high school in the state of Georgia: The Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Over my years here, I have had the opportunity to teach Spanish I, II, III, and IV. At the same time, I also earned my Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in World Language Education and ESOL through the University of Georgia. I am certified to teach Spanish as well as English to Speakers...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...most fascinating aspects of Hispanic culture can stimulate their motivation and interest in learning Spanish. It is extremely important to me to encourage students to learn and understand the importance of cultural diversity. As a Spanish teacher, I understand the relevance of the Spanish language as the second most spoken language in the U.S. I am concerned about creating a comfortable atmosphere where the learning process can be natural and dynamic and where students can...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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Hi, my name is Katherine and I am a certified educator and native Spanish speaker. I have a passion for helping others learn Spanish through a variety of techniques and always put an emphasis on making the process enjoyable for everyone. I have helped dozens of students quickly become proficient in Spanish and eventually master the language.
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...University of Arizona. It seemed natural to me to be a Wildcat, because my father was a business professor there for 24 years. I live now in Tempe and have family both in the Tucson and Phoenix areas. Although I have lived elsewhere, I feel most at home in the Sonoran Desert, heat and all! I finished my Ph.D. in December 2010 with a dissertation on an early 15th-century medieval poet from Seville, of Genoese...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...graduate from the University of Chicago with BAs in Anthropology as well as History and Philosophy of Science. I love to teach about these subjects, and am also eager to tutor writing and study skills! I have experience tutoring students from early childhood to college-age in history, math, English and Spanish. I also have experience copyediting and giving content and structure feedback on student's writing. I would love to work with you!
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...that chemistry was my major, I frequently tutored my other pre-med classmates in their chemistry coursework. My final year I acted as a TA for the biology class I had taken my freshman year. Although I love alone time for my own hobbies, I value getting to know people on a personal level. For this reason my teaching approach is based highly on the individual I am working with. I like to get know my...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...Tutoring allows me to customize lessons to each student to best meet the students' needs and learning goals. I enjoy and am effective with students of all ages. I am an experienced teacher with K-12 experience. I have actually taught students in every grade level in the public school classroom and hold multiple current educator certifications. I have 16 years of public school teaching experience and 20 years of tutoring experience and have taught a...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...at a bilingual charter school in Washington DC. I also spent six weeks in Peru teaching English to children and otherwise speaking exclusively Spanish, which was an incredibly enriching experience - if you have the chance to volunteer or study abroad, I wholeheartedly recommend it! I also have a year and a half of experience tutoring Spanish and occasionally English to low-income high school students as part of the Upward Bound Math & Sciences program...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...I am open to tutoring both Spanish/ English language learners and have no preference. I believe that communicating in different languages opens doors for us and would love to help you become a more well-rounded and cultured individual. As stated by Nelson Mandela : "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart." I...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...in Management. When I graduated from law school in 2011, I was invited to become a faculty member by the National University College of Puerto Rico, where I started teaching as an online instructor for the Criminal Justice Program. The opportunity to collaborate as professor and facilitator has been surely the most gratifying experience of my career. I love to teach, this is my passion. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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I am a Ph.D. student studying Organizational Leadership. I am passionate at helping students learn because I myself love education. My preferred tutoring subjects are languages, mathematics, and Biblical Studies. I speak English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and I can read and write Greek and Hebrew. I want to make you successful in your learning whether you are trying hard to get that diploma or you are preparing yourself for your future career.
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...where I studied in depth the culture and history as well as the language. I have worked primarily with high school and college students in both on-level and advanced language courses, and I have also had the opportunity to work with individuals for whom English is a second language. I enjoy teaching Grammar and Mechanics along with Composition and Writing, and I strongly believe in reading and listening to music to reinforce excellent use of...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...history, English, and Spanish. With hundreds of hours of tutoring experience through Khan Academy's tutoring platform, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, delivering personalized, one-on-one support. My tutoring approach is focused on making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I use various teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, helping students comprehend the material and develop a genuine interest in the subject. Whether assisting high school students with...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...ESL classes in Latin America, the pleasure I have found from watching individuals grow and learn has been nothing short of extraordinary. Being a self-motivated and tactful educator I feel that these personal qualities have given me the ability to be an effective practitioner. I have always strived to show empathy and honesty when working in partnership with parents to achieve the goals expected of both the student and myself. I feel that I am...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...with a family there. I have enjoyed communicating with Spanish speakers in Human Resources and interpreting jobs, as well as teaching English and Spanish to a variety of ages and levels through tutoring. When teaching Spanish, I make sure to tailor the sessions to the students' needs and interests, while also sharing my passion for the language and the culture that shapes it. I like to make the learning fun and meaningful, incorporating Spanish music,...
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Certified AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutor in Norridge, IL
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...49 to 92. I have also taught the language to adult professionals who want to improve their Spanish as a valuable skill that will push their careers to the next level. I have a Bachelors Degree in Economics and a Masters Degree in Organizational Development. I speak 3 languages fluently (Spanish, English and Brazilian Portuguese) ; currently I am learning Korean. As a foreign language student myself, my approach to learning is to make it...
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Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Literature and Culture demands excellence from students on multiple fronts, challenging them to read classic works of Spanish and Latin American prose and poetry, think critically about the meaning readers can take from each work, compare and contrast their various features, and convey their analyses in cogent, elegant Spanish prose. Sound overwhelming? It can be, but AP Spanish Literature tutoring can help you approach your AP Spanish Literature and Culture studies in an organized manner that minimizes your stress and maximizes your understanding of the material. Rather than tackling the admittedly difficult course on your own, it may improve your chances to employ the guidance of a knowledgeable instructor who can help you in each concept in a way that you are receptive to.
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Recent Norridge AP Spanish Literature and Culture Tutoring Session Notes
Today's session was spent working on the student's homework. His listening skill is improving, as well as his speaking. However, he does need to practice a little bit more. On the other hand, it's an improvement from when school started again. We also went over his stroke order and character writing.
We began by going over some homework the student did from his workbook. I then gave him a quiz on the vocabulary from lesson 4, dialogue 1. He did very well. We then practiced some grammatical constructions and conversed in Mandarin.
Today, the student practiced writing sentences using prepositional phrases and adjunct phrases in Chinese with emphasis on placing modifiers in the correct position in the sentence. We briefly discussed relative clauses, since they follow the same grammar rules as the phrase types she was studying, but did not go in depth, since her class has not yet covered them. We spent most of the session practicing asking and answering questions in conversation. Her use of tones has improved, and she was able to express a wide variety of ideas in Chinese. She understood most of the questions I asked her.
In today's class, I talked about the Chinese New Year to my students, using a presentation and cartoons. They enjoyed the Chinese story and Spring Festival very much. I also taught them the basic greeting words in China. They matched the flashcards I gave them for the basic communication. Their homework was to remember all the conversation.
Student 1 and I went through his action routine and reviewed the characters for 1-10. I also taught him the pattern for writing numbers in Chinese, using 10 as a base and adding numbers on to 10 (for example, 21 in Chinese characters is 2 10 1). he and I quickly reviewed his action words, including up/down and left/right with the help of a yoga ball.
Student and I reviewed the old and new characters she had learned. I had her say the words in addition to recognizing the characters.
We talked about the Chinese new year and started a new lesson today about online chatting in China. The student read both texts and translated them into Chinese. She also wrote a 15-line dialogue in Chinese incorporating all the key words.
