I am an experienced and energetic Spanish teacher with a master's degree, and over nineteen years of teaching experience ranging from elementary to adults. I am patient and creative in my approach to teaching and tutoring. My students have always enjoyed my classes due to my fun personality and the manner in which I explain grammar and other concepts. (read more)
...While I may be working with the student to improve their proficiency in a certain subject, I am more focused on fostering an environment of psychological safety. I believe such an environment allows the student to be comfortable with asking questions and admitting vulnerability in the subject. When framing it as such, I, as the "tutor", am not better than you. (read more)
...We create a plan and strategies to achieve said goal. From this we develop method, text(s) and pace. We move from strength to strength realizing every challenge creates opportunity for success. (read more)
...I teach GED preparation in a program called "Adult Options in Education" in the western suburbs. I am knowledgeable in all subjects of the GED, test format, and test-taking strategies. My experience in teaching English (particularly grammar and vocabulary) helps my students do very well on the SAT. (read more)