My main focus is on each student's learning style, and to a more holistic approach by incorporating course material in their own lives, applying abstract theories to what they experience in their everyday life. I believe this approach empowers students to articulate ideas and process concepts in ways that are meaningful to them, which requires deep understanding that can only come when students internalize and actively apply knowledge in creative and meaningful ways. I define "teaching and learning" much as I would define "communication:" giving knowledge and facilitating understanding; theory and application, helping and challenging; maintaining rigor and encouraging creative experimentation; and respecting helped develop the skills necessary to make that possible. For this reason, I encourage critical thinking and the improvement of oral, reading and written skills in all of my tutoring sessions.

Get to know the student by asking questions that allow me to help the student more efficiently.

By providing instruction that allow students to become intrigued, yet in a challenging way that foster attention; letting them know that mistake are precious opportunities to learn and become better as well as setting goals to accomplish the desired outcome.

One of my favorite ways to keep students motivated is by praising them every opportunity I find. I always let them know that I believe in them and know they can achieve their goals, and that I know they can learn Spanish.

Find fun ways that they can learn a concept; for example playing games, listening to music, watching a movie/video, etc.

I like to use storytelling techniques.

Finding what is the best way the student learns... some students might learn best by using visual, aural, hands-on, or in a social setting. The idea is to learn what work best for each student and focus the learning experience by using that form of learning that serves the student.

Take advantage of every opportunity to engage with the student; show them you care for them and that you believe in their ability to learn and use the new skills.

Ask questions that reinforce that student has a full understanding of the material before you move on to the next task. Ask the student what he/she feels has helped him/her do the work by themselves... then ask what they are having challenges with.

By focusing on what he/she does well and how they have come to be good at it, and by letting them know that everyone at one point or another has been able to overcome challenges by practicing and having the courage to put the time and effort to become better at a given subject.

I use surveys to ask students about our tutoring sessions. If the student is passing his/her class, that usually is a good sign; and last but not least... if the student is becoming more fluent in the language, that tells me that we are achieving our goal.

I'm here for the student, so it is very important for me to assist the student in the best way that the student learns; ex.: visual, aural, experiential, etc.

I use music, videos, movies, flashcards with images, and experiential/ social techniques, if necessary.