Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...recent graduate, interning in the environmental sector, and looking to help students achieve their academic goals. I love math, writing, and science and I hope to share my passion with others. I will get you where you need to be and we'll have some fun along the way! My ability to engage students in learning makes me a great tutor. I developed this skill as an expedition leader on a research trip in Mexico and...

...students and TESL. In addition to these jobs, I have taught English to college-level students in China and elementary students in Spain. I'm a strong believer in "practice makes perfect", and I know from experience that receiving a good grade takes a firm personal motivation combined with a strong battle plan. When I'm not working, I like to play basketball, travel, run, and explore DC. I'm fluent in Spanish, and I also speak Portuguese, a...

...on Modern Languages and Linguistics. Previously, I worked in the hospital field for a time before returning to school. I possess enough experience to help you crack the code of languages. The traditional method does not work for everybody. I like to find out what works for each individual student. I also have a background in teaching. Both of my parents were teachers. I have taught in several Baltimore City and Baltimore County elementary, middle,...

...college admissions process. I enjoyed breaking students' preconceived notions about what they could and could not do, and I value the interpersonal relationships with my students that I was able to create and maintain to this day. I graduated with my undergrad in 2012 with degrees in International Relations and Spanish, and I was awarded Distinguished Honors in International Relations. I also minored in Latin American Studies and studied abroad for a semester in Madrid.

I tutored my first student almost ten years ago, and I enjoy working with all age brackets! My specialties are Math and Writing, but I have experience in just about everything.

I'm originally from Boston and I graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I majored in Government and Sociology. During my junior year, I studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. After graduating, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue an internship in the federal government and I've stayed here ever since.

I'm currently an 8th grade math teacher and have been for the past 9 years. I have taught 6th, 7th and 8th grade math. I have also taught Algebra and Geometry.

...foundation and multicultural background. I have a MA in International Affairs from Washington University in St. Louis and a BA in Sociology from Central University of Venezuela. I am Spanish native speaker and teaching my language comes naturally to me. I have been involved in tutoring Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and composition for college students in the U.S. during several years. I strongly believe that learning a new language permits us to view culture and language...

I believe learning in all different types of modes and understanding the reasons for learning a concept are pivotal. Learning is not just about rote memorization and passing exams, but giving students tools by which they begin to understand their world a little bit better. ... I believe that students learn best when they understand why and how these basic principles will eventually be applied. Also, I believe that each individual learns differently, and they must be shown several ways to arrive at answers.

...Baltimore, Maryland. I have been teaching Special Education for 15 years with various ages groups and disabilities. I have also worked in an inclusion setting with general educators. I have taught reading programs such as SPIRE and Math programs such as All Hands on Math. In the reading program SPIRE, its focus is on Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, and Reading Comprehension. I would work with small groups and teach them how to read letters and blend...