Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Plainfield, NJ

...with a focus on adolescent education and Students with Disabilities. I have been teaching for over 6 years in Manhattan, NY. While I teach middle school math, I am certified and have also taught middle school science, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. I have tutored several of my former students in Algebra I, Living Environment, and Biology, each of which went on to pass their Regents exams. I have experience also working with younger...

...try some other fields before I committed to education. I worked for two and a half years as Spanish-English medical interpreter helping Spanish-speaking patients communicate with their doctors. After that, I worked for an immigration lawyer. Both of these jobs were incredible experiences, but I found the things I got most excited about were the educational parts of the jobs. I loved when I could help a client understand something about the healthcare or legal...

...New York City public schools. This experience enables much familiarity with the standards and curriculums that some students may need help with in all subject areas. After tutoring some students I realized that they performed better in numerous tasks since they gained confidence and skills from our sessions. I believe that working one-on-one could develop better understanding of a subject since the tutor and student will work to meet specific goals with strengths and weaknesses...

...during evening and weekend hours. I speak and write English, Spanish, and French fluently. My tutoring and teaching background includes providing Spanish instruction and homework review (all subjects) to middle school students at an after-school program, teaching practical Spanish and French to medical professionals, and most recently served as course assistant (five times) at New York University's School for Global Public Health from which I graduated with an MPH in 2023. I also have an...

...the past six years I've made dozens of short films and video art pieces, and freelanced on independent documentary projects. I have worked on television shows for Major League Baseball Productions, produced content for activist groups, and programmed for UnionDocs, a microcinema in New York. More recently, I've coordinated and facilitated retreats for emerging adults, focusing on personal growth skills and political education. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I'm most passionate about...

...young people in recognizing and achieving both their personal goals and the requisite skills for success in school and life. My teaching is based largely on my almost-decade of study/practice and my amalgamation of the best ideas and practices of educational scholars (Dewey, Wiggins & McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know...

...have taught Academic Writing to both undergraduate and graduate students and have had great results. Not only did their writing improve but their analytical and critical thinking skills did as well. I also have taught students Spanish at the beginner, intermediate and high intermediate levels with exorbitant success. In addition to teaching students basic core skills, I have prepared students for standardized exams such as the TOEFL for English Language Learners, SAT Reading and GRE...

...students as possible. I am originally from the Caribbean and grew up in New York. I have been in Saint Louis for over 10 years now and have more than 20 years working in the Financial Services industry. I have a life-long love for teaching and learning. The pleasure I gain from teaching and helping students create excellent study habits and mastery of the subjects I teach or tutor, goes beyond words. I have an...

...is Spanish because I love to share the benefits that come from learning Spanish, such as access to other countries and people! As a tutor, I ensure that I am breaking down steps as much as possible and explaining why I am taking each step. At the end of the session, the student will know why they are doing what they are doing, not just memorizing steps. Outside of education, I am interested in swimming...

I read this quote at one point in my life and it just made sense to me and I feel it applies to most of the things we do in life. Never settle for failure always strive to succeed. "Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it." -Mia Hamm

I am one of the few people that will tell you I like school. My grades were always 90's, and even now I'm an A student. I know school doesn't come easy to some people. Therefore, I've always enjoyed helping others comprehend the work. When they go from having no clue on what to do, to getting 90's, I feel accomplished. I helped someone, and made a difference even if it was just to that...

Multi - Disciplinary Engineer based in New York with concentration in Biology and Computer Science

...areas were politics and communication), a BSBA in accounting, and a Master of Public Administration. I am also pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology at Grand Canyon University. I am also studying for my CPA license exams. My research area is remote work and employee well-being. I work full-time as a nonprofit accountant and I am a Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional. I believe in meeting students where they are at and giving them the tools they...

...Subject Teacher. Immediately, I accepted, since during the brief experience I had fallen in love with the profession and the opportunity to share knowledge, ideas and interactions with other people. Many years have passed since then, and they have solidified my certainties that learning is a shared journey and that for a learning experience to be successful, each student's style, goals, sensibilities, interests and skills have to be considered. Therefore, even when I'm in charge...

...essays, through the China Social Welfare Education Foundation. I also taught ESL for seven months in rural Nicaragua, and spent 6 weeks touring the Middle East, performing in a circus troupe for refugee children. Other teaching experience includes teaching courses at Wesleyan University's Green Street Arts Center on Middle Eastern history and the history of Utopian movements/ideas, teaching at a Korean prep school in Queens, NY, serving as an artist mentor to homeless children in...

...the test maker so they can anticipate these tricks. What concept are they trying to test you on with this question? What's important about this concept? What might they want to make sure you know? I also love tutoring Spanish. I lived in Madrid for 9 months during college, and I relish speaking Spanish any chance I get. I still remember what was confusing to me when I was learning the language, and I'm able...

...up and made my undergraduate studies in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I majored in French for my BA and completed a Ph.D. in Linguistics. I have tutored in both Spanish and French. Before relocating to New York, I worked for almost a decade at the University of Puerto Rico and gained significant experience at teaching both basic and advanced language courses. Learning a language is a challenging yet fulfilling task that requires constant practice and...

...grew up in France and I've always loved tutoring students my passion and my knowledge. I have been tutoring for over 10 years now to different age groups (from 7 to 45 years old) and have always adapted my tutoring approach according to the individual student. I believe each student is different and requires an individualized tutoring. Business, finance, economics and accounting has been a passion of mine for some years now. I love travelling,...

...Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. As someone passionate about math and STEM subjects, I've completed advanced mathematics courses up to Calculus 5, including several AP and high school courses. I've excelled in rigorous STEM coursework throughout my academic career. I also specialize in helping students confidently prepare for the college admissions process and standardized tests like the SAT. My approach to tutoring focuses on building foundational understanding, personalized strategies, and fostering the...

...bachelor's degree in Art History with a minor in Physics at the University of Havana. Later I became an award winning fiction writer and a school teacher. Upon arrival to the US, I attended the City College of San Francisco in California in the disciplines of Information Technology and Graphic Communication. As a language student, I understand what it takes to overcome the obstacles and obtain the necessary skills to succeed. I advocate knowledge as...