Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Mount Vernon, NY

...University, where I completed my bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, and Spanish, I met hundreds of students 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,...

...subjects, but my true passion is the structure, mechanics, and analysis of language - both English and Spanish. I graduated as Valedictorian from Stony Brook University with my B.A. in Spanish Language & Literature. I have been studying Spanish since the 6th grade and have spent extensive periods of time abroad, which range from taking linguistics classes in Madrid to doing farm work in rural Mexico. I love to learn and teach others. While finding...

...Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on campus. I have years of experience teaching students of all ages in different subjects, and I am excited to work with new clients to help them find success! Whether you are looking to score in the 99th percentile or just to get through a challenging course, I would love to help you reach your potential. I look forward to...

...the past five years. When it comes to tutoring and teaching, I believe that attentiveness is extremely important. With my students, I always make a conscious effort to closely monitor their strengths, weaknesses, mistakes, and progress. By knowing your student, it allows the teacher to effectively form a curriculum, as well as monitor progress in an efficient and effective manner. I love teaching, and I love seeing the improvement and progress of my students just...

...come to love helping kids learn. I am a friendly recent college graduate who likes to make learning fun. 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...

...a graduate of Hunter College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Film and English. I also graduated from City College with an M.S. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). After graduation, I began to teach ESL as an Adjunct Instructor in Canal Street. Languages are amazing because they are pieces (letters, sound, words) that students need to put together to use in practice. I love teaching pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening....

...with whom I can always maintain this fluency. I use a variety of instructional techniques, developing lessons catered individually to each client's needs. Overall, I believe Spanish should be fun, so I try to incorporate cultural elements into my lessons, such as listening to Spanish-language music or providing cultural presentations. I am thorough, dedicated, reliable, and patient. I'm looking forward to working with new students, so please join me! Mil gracias John... My goals as a tutor: -Encourage motivation through the use a diverse collection of engaging activities that support students' personal growth. -Provide an inclusive environment that addresses the needs of all students, without exception. -Foster students' appreciation of language in all of its forms.

...of Arts in Visual Arts and History of Art and Architecture. I taught in an International Baccalaureate boarding school 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....

...and becoming fluent is one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. Ever since achieving fluency and being in classes with dozens of professors, most of whom were native speakers, I realized that my way of thinking about Spanish was different because I learned it out of a textbook. This realization sparked a new passion in me: teaching other students. Many students find it hard to learn from someone who has been speaking the language...

...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 to high school Mathematics, science and Spanish. I enjoy teaching and my work is about my students, who have the potential to achieve at the highest levels, and their parents, who want the best for them. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, watching/playing sports (especially...