Award-Winning Spanish Tutors in Washington DC

...on modern Latin American, World, and U.S. history. I have taught at the university level in Canada and the United States, and at the high school level (Upward Bound Program Latin American Youth Center) in Washington, D.C. I have also worked as Spanish language tutor. In the past, I have worked as Director of Research and Policy for a non-profit in Washington, D.C., freelance translator and interpreter (English and Spanish). He also worked as Country...

...of experience working in education policy in Washington DC. I have a MSEd in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Political Science from The George Washington University. I have been involved in tutoring and mentoring youth since I was in college as a volunteer, and I have worked professionally tutoring students in reading and math. I also ran after-school programming in a public school in Philadelphia. I have five years...

...the George Washington University School of Public Health. I received my Bachelors in International Affairs and German with a minor in Biological Sciences from The Florida State University. During my undergraduate, I worked at an ACE Learning Studio as a tutor for various subjects ranging from Economics, German, Government and Biological Psychology. During this position I received my CRLA I Tutor certification and once won Tutor of the week award! I work very well with...

...students and TESL. In addition to these jobs, I have taught English to college-level students in China and elementary students in Spain. I'm a strong believer in "practice makes perfect", and I know from experience that receiving a good grade takes a firm personal motivation combined with a strong battle plan. When I'm not working, I like to play basketball, travel, run, and explore DC. I'm fluent in Spanish, and I also speak Portuguese, a...

...college, I tutored high school students who were preparing for all levels of Spanish exams in my hometown of Arlington, Virginia. I also helped with translation of English into Spanish for immigrants from Central America employed by local restaurants and construction contractors. While I enjoy History and American Literature immensely, I am most passionate about tutoring students who are interested in the improvement of their performance in either Spanish or French. I have always felt...

...practical exercises, encouraging them to take risks and to not be afraid of making mistakes. As someone who has a strong background in both the natural sciences and the humanities, I love exposing students to different ways of thinking so that they can develop a unique learning method based on their own interests and experiences. Regardless of whether I'm helping students prepare for a standardized test or debating deep philosophical questions, I encourage them to...

...Howard University in Washington, DC. I also attended Howard for my undergraduate engineering degree. I've really come to enjoy the DC area. What I've noticed from my experience interacting with younger students in the past is that many of them don't feel as though they are getting the attention they need to succeed in their more challenging math courses. My ability to fill that additional need for academic support is why I enjoy tutoring! Outside...

...math, and Spanish are from people who use these subjects every day: for example, a Spanish speaking scientist. My teaching style is very different to that of a typical classroom because I use concepts from science and math every day and understand how they are most easily applied and explained. I try however possible to enrich the learning students gain in the classroom with practical applications for the scientific world. My teaching of Spanish can...

...have taught classes of 10+ adult students in ESL. I designed these lesson plans and executed them, along with original assignments, tests, and classwork. I've also directly tutored younger students between 10-12 years of age in ESL and math. In high school, I helped other students in math. I am a great tutor because I am patient, funny, and relatable. I'm always able to keep things light and enjoyable. I take pride in helping others...

...received my Bachelor of Arts in Government and Sociology. While I was at Smith I was a peer advisor at The Lazarus Center for Career Development and had direct experience working with students from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. I edited, revised, and proofread cover letters and resumes. I also advised students on how to search for employment and internship opportunities. I am passionate about Writing and English as I have dedicated a...