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Vicente

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Vicente

Bachelor's
Vicente's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
1st-5th Grade Math (in Spanish)
1st-5th Grade ELA (in Spanish)
K-12th Grade Social Studies

As a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, I bring over 10 years of tutoring and classroom experience across a wide spectrum of subjects, including AP Spanish Language & Culture, High School English, Debate, Essay Writing, Reading ...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor's

Joy

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Joy

AB
Joy's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
1st Grade Math (in Spanish)
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish)
Pre-Algebra

I am an experienced educator with a strong background in both the sciences and languages. I earned my bachelor's degree from Boston University, double-majoring in Biology (with a focus on ecology and conservation biology) and Hispanic Language and Literatures. I also hold a Master of Arts in Teachin...

Education

Boston University

AB

Shannon

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Shannon

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Shannon's other Tutor Subjects
12th Grade Spanish
6th-10th Grade Algebra
Middle School Math
Elementary School Math

As a passionate tutor in my fourth year of medical school, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. With over 3 years of experience, I specialize in elementary through high school subjects, including math, reading, writing, and Spanish, as well as standardized test...

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University of Illinois Chicago

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Georgetown University

Bachelor's

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

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Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Sami

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sami

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Sami's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Calculus

I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)

Yale School of Management

Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

The subjunctive mood is one of the biggest hurdles for advanced Spanish students because it requires understanding not just grammar rules, but the speaker's intent and attitude—something that doesn't exist in English. A tutor can break down the key triggers (doubt, desire, emotion, impersonal expressions) with targeted practice, then move you from mechanical conjugation drills to natural usage in conversation. This personalized approach helps you internalize when and why to use subjunctive, rather than just memorizing rules.

Many 12th graders struggle with preterite vs. imperfect because both describe the past, but they serve different purposes—preterite for completed actions, imperfect for ongoing or habitual ones. A tutor can use real-world examples and narrative practice to help you feel the difference intuitively: "I was walking (imperfect) when I saw (preterite) my friend." With consistent 1-on-1 practice, you'll develop the instinct to choose correctly without overthinking.

In most 12th Grade Spanish classes, speaking time is limited—you might get a few minutes per class while 30 other students wait their turn. A tutor provides dedicated conversation practice where you're speaking the entire session, making mistakes safely, and getting immediate feedback on pronunciation and natural phrasing. This consistent speaking practice is what builds actual fluency; research on language learning shows that speaking time is the strongest predictor of conversational ability.

12th Grade Spanish vocabulary goes beyond basic nouns and verbs—you're learning abstract concepts, literary terms, and specialized vocabulary for essays and discussions. A tutor can help you use spaced repetition and retrieval practice (testing yourself over time) rather than cramming, and connect new words to themes you're studying in class. They can also show you how to use context clues and word roots to expand vocabulary naturally, rather than memorizing isolated lists.

By 12th grade, you're not just learning grammar—you're reading literature, analyzing films, and understanding regional differences across Spanish-speaking countries. A tutor can provide cultural immersion-style learning by discussing why certain expressions exist, how history shapes language use, and what's considered appropriate in different contexts. This deeper understanding helps you read between the lines in literature and speak more authentically, not just grammatically correctly.

By 12th grade, you've likely picked up some pronunciation habits that are hard to break on your own. A tutor can identify specific sounds you're mispronouncing (like the Spanish 'r' or the distinction between 'z' and 'c'), explain the mouth position needed, and give you targeted practice with immediate correction. Regular 1-on-1 feedback is far more effective than classroom corrections, and helps you develop the muscle memory for authentic pronunciation.

AP Spanish requires mastery of all four skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—at a high level, plus cultural knowledge. A tutor can help you practice the specific exam formats (like the free-response essay and conversation simulations), teach you time-management strategies for timed sections, and focus on your weakest areas. They can also help you develop a natural, sophisticated speaking voice for the oral exam, which goes beyond classroom preparation.

Even advanced students sometimes hesitate with ser (permanent/identity) versus estar (location/condition/emotion) because the rules overlap in ways that don't translate to English. A tutor can use consistent examples and practice to help you internalize the distinction—"Soy ingeniero" (I am an engineer, permanent identity) vs. "Estoy cansado" (I am tired, temporary condition)—and explain why certain phrases use one verb over the other. With targeted practice, it becomes automatic rather than a mental checklist.

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