Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Bergen County, NJ

...who taught me the joy of teaching. Every student brought with him or her unique traits which exposed me to a vast array of learning styles, aptitudes, and aspirations, and allowed me to hone my abilities to make meaningful connections with students in order to help them to realize their goals. The subjects I tutor, English, Spanish, composition, European and American History, are all profound interests and intense passions of mine, and I seek to...

...Spanish and Visual Arts. I am fluent in Spanish with a near-native proficiency. I spent two terms abroad in Quito, Ecuador, where I taught English classes to indigenous students with varying levels of proficiency. I spent an additional term abroad in Madrid, Spain, and I have traveled extensively throughout Latin America and Europe. While in law school, I completed two semester-long reading and writing projects with local public school students. While I tutor a broad...

...love working with kids and young adults because I love helping them cultivate the skills and confidence they need in school to succeed and reach their goals. There is no greater pride than seeing a student accomplish something on their own after you have given them the help they needed. Coming from a background of intense high school academics, I understand the pressure placed on students to succeed in school, and as a tutor my...

...me into teaching, and right away I fell in love with it. Most of my teaching experience is at the college level, where I taught from beginning to advanced levels in several schools in the Rochester area. Throughout my teaching years, I have learned that understanding my students is the most important element of teaching. Therefore, I try listening to their needs and grasping their interests, allowing me to approach them on a more personal...

...mission is is to help close the current opportunity gap that exists in classrooms across the U.S. I taught 1st 2nd and 3rd grade for three years and while teaching, earned a Master's Degree in Education. In addition to being a classroom certified teacher, I have also tutored older students in SAT test preparation, as well as classroom content such as calculus and physics. I tutor a wide range of subjects, ranging from elementary education...

...enjoyable learning. I’ve worked as a private tutor since 2005 and have run several successful education organizations where I trained teachers on the best practices of working with different types of learners. I leverage my Masters in Social Work to understand my students and create customized learning plans based on their strengths, incorporating hands-on learning and project-based learning. I’ve taught across Spanish, English, math, science and social studies for ages 6 to 18.... I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as a tutor to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas. There are three elements that I believe are conducive to establishing such an environment, (1) the tutor acting as a guide, (2) allowing the child's natural curiosity to direct his/her learning, and (3) promoting respect for all things and all people. When the tutor's role is to guide, providing access to information rather than acting as the primary source of information, the student's search for knowledge is met as they learn to find answers to their questions. For students to construct knowledge, they need the opportunity to discover for themselves and practice skills in authentic situations. Providing students access to hands-on activities and allowing adequate time and space to use materials that reinforce the lesson being studied creates an opportunity for individual discovery and construction of knowledge to occur. Equally important to self-discovery is having the opportunity to study things that are meaningful and relevant to one's life and interests. Developing a curriculum around student interests fosters intrinsic motivation and stimulates the passion to learn. One way to take learning in a direction relevant to student interest is to invite student dialogue about the lessons and units of study. Given the opportunity for input, students generate ideas and set goals that make for much richer activities than I could have created or imagined myself. When students have ownership in the curriculum, they are motivated to work hard and master the skills necessary to reach their goals. Helping students to develop a deep love and respect for themselves, others, and their environment occurs through an open sharing of ideas and a judicious approach to discipline. When the voice of each student is heard, the environment evolves where students feel free to express themselves. Tutoring sessions are one way to encourage such dialogue. I believe children have greater respect for their tutors and the lessons presented when they feel safe and sure of what is expected of them. In setting fair and consistent rules initially and stating the importance of every activity, students are shown respect for their presence and time. In turn, they learn to respect themselves, others, and their environment.

...in northern Thailand for one year after college, and then moved to Shanghai where I lived for three years. I tutored elementary school students in creative writing and English grammar and high school students in US AP History and writing. The work I enjoyed most, however, was mentoring students through their college and university application processes. Whether through SAT tutoring, assisting with essay writing, or lending guidance in other areas of the applications, I found...

...students of all ages in a number of subjects. As an America Reads employee at a Vermont elementary school, I provided support in a kindergarten classroom, engaging young students in hands-on activities and offering specialized attention as they completed assignments. While learning to teach at a junior preparatory school in New Hampshire, I worked with small classes of middle school students learning everything from ESL and creative writing to Algebra II (and even got to...

...focus on Western Europe. Prior to college, I worked at a job for five years at a hebrew school tutoring kids of all ages. Primarily, I would be helping kids learning to read Hebrew or preparing for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah's. As a tutor at my synagogue, I made it especially important to create a fun learning environment that kids would not dread going to, and even look forward to. While the majority of my tutoring...

...When tutoring, I look for ways to relate the material to one of your child's interests, to better ensure he/she retains the material. Part of my method includes instructing students on how to properly study. For example, I advise them on how to make comprehensive study reviews, a schedule, and note cards. I also have experience tutoring children with autism. My strongest subjects are math (Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Algebra), languages (Russian, German, Spanish), and essay writing/editing.