...and Literature, complemented by a certification in English-Spanish Translation. I am an individual with a positive outlook and an open mind, and in my spare time, I indulge in reading, cooking, and language learning. As a native Spanish speaker and a C1 English certified by The Language Gallery, I have gained experience in these two languages, having tutored in my community throughout my university years. While my passion predominantly lies in languages, I am also...
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I have devoted my entire professional life to education. I strongly believe subject matter expertise is only one component to effective teaching. It is imperative for educators to know the profile of students taught, possess and master the appropriate educational competencies necessary to deliver a rigorous but relevant learning experience, and demonstrate empathy, respect, and professionalism at all times. A well-structured lesson paired to desired objectives and outcomes, go hand in hand with the teaching...
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...BA in English in the spring of 2014 and, after two years working in New Zealand and Argentina, I am back in the area to coach rowing and tutor before beginning my postgraduate studies in the fall. I am passionate about language, literature, and finding ways to help people improve their academic abilities (as well as their athletic abilities!). I'd love to help you un-puzzle your puzzles, develop your talents, and achieve your goals.
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I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer with a passion for both teaching and learning. Dependable,dedicated and eager to serve others.Originally from Denver, I have recently relocated to the DC area and am enjoying it's diverse population.
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My mission is to foster a life-long love of learning by helping students enjoy subject matter by finding applicability to their lives and reaching success in school.
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...that deals with low income families. My responsibilities were to bridge the language gap between the Audiologist and the parents. As a result, I got to interact with the children many times between sessions or afterwards. The kids reminded me of me when I was kid. Growing up with immigrant parents has its issues. Especially when it comes to education. My parents did the best they could to teach me what they knew, but it...
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...a summer in Spain as a teenager, studied in Argentina this past summer for a few weeks, and had the opportunity to spend my final semester last fall studying abroad in Costa Rica. Spanish has allowed me to connect with so many people I would have been otherwise unable to communicate with, and I am firm believer that anyone can learn a foreign language. Having Spanish language skills not only open doors internationally, but is...
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I have a passion for helping and serving others to the best of my ability. I take pride in being a kind, respectful, and hardworking teacher/tutor. I believe anyone can learn a new language with patience, effort, and dedication. I'm excited to share the love of world languages and cultures with my students.
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...a part of my life for almost 30 years. I started helping out my neighbors with their English language learning in my native Argentina. Once in college, I would "trade" tutoring sessions with my peers: they would tutor me in math and accounting, and I would tutor them in microeconomics and business studies. What made that fun and empowering, was that, together, we were able to tackle any academic challenge that came our way. We...
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...in East Orange, New Jersey. In addition to my teaching experience, I graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a GPA of 3.8 and a bachelors in both Chemistry and Spanish. As a chemistry major, I feel confident teaching chemistry and organic chemistry. As a medical student, I also feel confident teaching MCAT preparation, physiology and anatomy. I am a native Spanish speaker and studied Latin American and Spanish-Language literature extensively, so I am...
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I am a college student with a love for languages, animals, and travel. I enjoy meeting new people and viewing things from different perspectives. I often find that those different perspectives make all the difference in both learning and teaching.
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...Hebrew, Arabic, and Wolof (a west African language). I have also had the chance to teach english as a second language in a classroom setting along with tutoring. In my career I work for a technology company in sales. I have had the privilege to use my Spanish in my career as an interpreter for Spanish speaking clients and also in an immigration law firm. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, pottery, and yoga.
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...South Texas right on the border with Mexico and have lived in Spain and Argentina. Me encanta el Espaol! Spanish, music, and the environment are my passions. I am currently applying to graduate programs for environmental policy. Education has always been a part of my professional experience. Working with kids or with customers, breaking down complex topics is what I do. I like to make things relatable and fun. There is no such thing as...
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...enjoy working with a diverse group of students and presenting information to them in a manner that coincides with their individual learning styles. Whatever the students' academic background, the philosophy I abide by as an educator is to provide my students with a strong basis of knowledge that will ultimately enable them to learn independently. When I am not helping folks learn English and Spanish, I enjoy hanging out with my cats, reading science fiction,...
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...My teaching philosophy centers on a student-centered, communicative approach focused on the success of each individual using their strengths and interests to engage them fully in the learning experience. I use a mix of strategies tailored to each learner's goals, interests, and learning style. I draw from the theory of multiple intelligences and emphasize all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. My tutoring style is dynamic and supportive, with an emphasis on immersion,...
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I am Marina Prieto. I was born in Barcelona, Spain. I am 21 years old, my major is Business Administration and I am going to graduate this upcoming may 2024. I came to the US on 2020 on a tennis scholarship to combine my studies at the same time I am playing tennis. I am an ambitious and outgoing person and love to help other people.
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...ages. I have extensive experience in translating - both orally and written. My husband (native Spanish-speaker) and I are also successfully raising three bilingual children! My passion for the Spanish language helps to create a fun learning environment. I love helping others realize that anyone can learn another language with the right help and attitude! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my crazy and busy family - playing games, watching movies, going...
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I have tutored numerous types of high and low level math for many years. I also have my B.S. and M.S. in Engineering. I always have fun tutoring since I find math fun as well (I better, I've been doing it all my life!). I also like to tutor on my free time and my number one priority is to make sure the student understands the concept. Besides that, ... I'm someone who has always had...
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I've been tutoring ever since I can remember, always helping those around me and having a love for that "aha!" moment. With every advancement in my career as a psychologist, I treasure every moment I get to work with people and help them succeed.
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Spanish 4 Tutoring FAQ
If you have made it to Spanish 4, you have already learned about many different features of the Spanish language. Spanish 4 helps you take further steps toward fluency by introducing you to even more complex features of the language. For example, while you typically learn about the subjunctive mood and the pluperfect tense in Spanish 3, you learn these concepts in isolation. Spanish 4, in contrast, challenges you to make use of the pluperfect subjunctive. You are asked to learn how it is conjugated for regular and irregular verbs, accurately translate pluperfect subjunctive Spanish constructions into English, and make use of such constructions in your own spoken and written Spanish.
As you expand your knowledge of the mechanics of the Spanish language to include more complex features, instructors may expect you to display sophistication of expression nearly on par with your English-speaking abilities. The amount of cumulative knowledge you are expected to utilize can compound the difficulty of new material to make Spanish 4 coursework overwhelming for even top students. Group-based instruction cannot provide targeted assistance, and printed resources suffer from the same problem. Additionally, both of these methods are completely impersonal.
Where these other study options come up short, custom-tailored Spanish 4 tutoring can help. Your personal tutor approaches each session with your unique concerns, goals, and needs in mind. The educational directors at Varsity Tutors can begin this process of customization by taking stock of your academic profile to help you connect with the tutor whose skill set and experience makes them best suited to work with you. Then, your tutor can analyze your mastery of written and spoken Spanish and design a tutoring plan that focuses on the areas in which you need to shore up your understanding.
This means that tutoring is not constrained to just Spanish 4. It can also help you brush up on content from previous classes. You may be surprised at how efficient and effective Spanish 4 tutoring can be as a result of the custom-tailored nature of your sessions. All tutoring is one-on-one, so any questions you have about the material can be answered on the spot, and your tutor can help you correct any misunderstandings you may have unwittingly accumulated throughout your Spanish studies.
Your tutor can also act as a conversation partner who can provide instant feedback on your spoken Spanish. If you are preparing for a placement test or standardized exam that involves a listening component and/or a speaking portion, such practice can really make a big difference to how you fare on test day. A classroom setting is not overly effective when it comes to learning how to speak a foreign language. You are typically given limited opportunities to speak the language, and you may feel uncomfortable speaking in front of a classroom full of other students. A private tutor can be extremely helpful in this regard because they can give you as much practice as you need in a judgment-free environment. Plus, rather than simply using Spanish to answer questions in class, you will have plenty of opportunities to use Spanish with your private tutor in a conversational setting.
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Recent Spanish 4 Tutoring Session Notes
Student one: We worked through every packet she received this semester so that we could cover every definition she received as time passed. After working through a few problems she had, we made it through all six packets and she reviewed every aspect of her course. I'm sure she did very well.
Student two: We worked through his calculus review a second time. We also reviewed some important crucial derivatives for a calc final. He should also do very well.
We discussed the issues that he was having with his Spanish class. Then I presented an overview of different Spanish countries as well as various types of music, literature, film, and other sources that we could draw on for our lessons. Later, we selected certain types of music, readings, and news sources that we will be using for our future lessons.
My first session with the student went well. I met him and his parents and we discussed what his short term and long term goals were. The student said his goals were to pass this class with the highest grade possible but also to better communicate and understand Spanish so that he could ultimately become a fluent speaker. I assessed him with a few Spanish 3 review questions. He showed a good understanding of the level 3 concepts but was hesitant and unsure when speaking or answering questions. I realized he needed to be re-assured when his answers were right, which I was pleasantly surprised was most of the time. I ended the session by reviewing and explaining the topics from his homework assignment and he gave me a copy of his syllabus and the names of the books he was going to use for his Spanish 4 class.
We went over pages 6-11 in his textbook. It covered the geographical regions of Spain and a little bit of Spanish history in the middle ages and up to the unification of Spain with Ferdinand and Isabella.
This was my first session with the student. She mentioned that she is in Spanish 4 and that this is the first time the teacher is completely instructing in Spanish. Today we addressed the student's issues in the class and came up with a game plan of how to help her through the class. She wants me to come up with review worksheets for her to do at home in order to re-learn the Spanish she needs in order to keep up in this advanced class. Today we reviewed common adjectives, basic verb conjugations, and a review of necessary verbs. We talked about the difference between Ser and Estar. Her goal is eventually to have me speak to her in Spanish during our sessions, so that she feels more comfortable starting to speak Spanish in class.
I had my first session with the student today. He is in an immersion class and he struggles a bit with the speaking and conversation. He is doing well in the class, so he just needs some additional help. He also reported to me that he sometimes forgets his conjugations for certain verb tenses. Today we reviewed the present subjunctive, pas subjunctive, and the present perfect, and past perfect tenses. We also practiced some speaking and conversational Spanish. He seems to understand and know the material really well. We'll do some more speaking next week incorporating the vocabulary on his class quizzes, and spend more time reviewing some irregular verbs.
