Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Mission Viejo, CA

...-- languages, history, geography, and ecology -- are also my pastimes, as they reward me with a sense of wonder for the staggering diversity of human achievements and the rich beauty of the natural environment. I take pleasure in working as a tutor because it is an opportunity to think about my favorite things for...

...to pass this enthusiasm onto my students. In High School, I tutored middle school students in math. During college, I was the head instructor of a special needs program where I taught children with physical and mental disabilities hydrotherapy techniques. I also started a class at UC Berkeley called Deconstructing Disability where I designed a...

...successful in my mission of helping students succeed! I have had the opportunity to teach in the school district I am in for about five years as well and I have seen many of my students go on to graduate and achieve high success. My biggest goal is to change the mindset of students I...

...and composition, math from elementary school through Algebra 2 and Geometry, and ISEE preparation. My expertise in Spanish and English comes from years of translating and especially editing translations (nine years). My expertise in math comes from me being a bit of a nerd (ok - maybe more than a bit). I first tutored algebra...

...I have tutored high school and middle school students in a number of areas, including preparation for exams like the SAT. I especially enjoy tutoring in Biology because I love watching my students get excited about what they are learning and how it relates to different everyday experiences. For that reason, my teaching style focuses...

...edited dozens of essays per year for my peers and helped them to tune their writing abilities through informal writing workshops. I've studied Spanish for 7 years and love everything about the language. I've received recognition for my skills through awards and publications, scored highly on the IB Spanish B HL exam, and used my...

...my Spanish-speaking ability. On returning from Spain, I attended Golden West College where I tutored students in Spanish, completed my general education requirements and AA degree. I then transferred to California State University, Long Beach, where I began my BA in Spanish. After a year of studying there, I attended a yearlong study-abroad program with...

...context. Writing is by far my favorite subject. It allows me to understand and nurture a student's creativity and imagination- which always leads to some amazing conversations- yet it also allows me to simultaneously sharpen students' communication and critical thinking skills. Aside from writing, I enjoy tutoring Spanish, history, and study skills. As I see...

...because I personally enjoy math and have been both a tutor and a tutee for this subject, many times. I believe that the main barrier children face as they learn is a combination of lack of interest and lack of confidence. However, once a student builds confidence, interest will naturally increase as people tend to...

...minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just...