Award-Winning Spanish Tutors for Troy, MI

David ...as well as during my years of full-time Spanish teaching, I have privately tutored students, both at university level, as well as those attending public schools (middle school, high school). I have also taught as an adjuct Spanish professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), as well as Austin Community College (ACC). I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students one-on-one, or teaching in small groups, and have found particular success in assisting students with writing assignments -...

Carolina ...aware of the cultural differences between Spanish-speaking countries and their colloquial usage of the language. I like to make sure that I include authentic material, idiomatic expressions, and common phrases, when I teach. I am a firm proponent of global education and cultural awareness, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. So, I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students as well. I believe that the result...

James My personal statement is simple. Clients and stakeholders come first for me. I have been teaching for over 20 years and I have survived in this profession because I have paced m students first.... My philosophy of teaching is simple: students come first.... Introduce myself and do a little icebreaking, and then get on with the subject matter.... Empowerment and positive reinforcement.... Focus on the task at hand; positive empowerment to help the student gain confidence.

Molly ...fun and interesting. I studied Linguistics in college, which trained me in the critical thinking skills necessary for teaching Grammar, Foreign Languages, ESL, Math, and standardized test prep. I started tutoring when I was 15, and I was trained as a Student Teaching Intern with Breakthrough in 2010. I've tutored students ranging in age from 8 to 88. I love working with students individually or in small groups, and I readily change my lesson plans...

John ...this is my passion. Understanding others through another language opens doors to new worlds. I love exchanging knowledge about culture and language with my students. My background is varied and includes teaching students of all ages, abilities, and walks of life. I have lived in Spanish speaking countries and areas, leading me to my current level of fluency. I have maintained close Spanish-speaking contacts with whom I can always maintain this fluency. I use a...

Anna ...and from Latin-American countries. In summer 2008, I got the chance to go back to Spain, in Salamanca and study there for one month with the University of Rhode Island. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND I graduated from La Sapienza University, in Rome, Italy, writing a thesis about the contemporary Mexican writer, Leo Mendoza. In Rome I studied Anglo-American and Latin-American Literature for four years. Moreover, I studied Ancient Greek and Latin for five years and I have...

Ariel I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University, where I studied Economics and Legal Studies. I have 7 years of tutoring experience, ranging from Kindergarten to SAT Prep. I currently work for Capital One, and I love football and basketball. I am a huge fan of movies, from chick flicks to Marvel movies. I love traveling, playing board games and exploring new cuisines. I love working with kids and helping them to understand new topics!

Jennifer ...of Arts as a double major in Religion and Arabic Studies and a concentration in International Studies. Throughout high school and college, I worked with a range of students on all academic subjects, emphasizing confidence building through academic engagement. After graduation, I worked in Yemen for nine months coordinating a State Department English Language program for Yemeni youth, a life-changing experience that inspired me to approach the teaching process with a broader, encompassing perspective. Apart...

Marshall ...year. This project really allowed me to experiment on my own and helped me with problem solving and troubleshooting protocols. While my academic pursuits were extremely interesting and engaging, I also try to achieve a balance between life and work. I am an avid mountain biker, fly fisherman, and when I am at the beach, I absolutely love to surf. Through this balance of work and play, I manage to remain very relaxed and easily...

Tyler ...with a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business, Management & Technology, and Spanish. During my undergraduate education, I studied Spanish language and culture abroad for one semester in Granada, Spain. I also attended extensive business and economics courses, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, and international economics. Thereafter, I attended the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where I graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in International Legal Studies and Business Law. I am also...