Top Spanish Tutors serving Seattle
Katie: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity to embrace my passions while working with at-risk youth. I hope to bring passion, energy, organization, and a sense of humor to my tutoring sessions. Students I work with can expect me to push them to set their own goals and invest in their educational aspirations. I will encourage students to figure things out for themselves and provide the guidance they need to do so.... I believe...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, International Relations, Minors in Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Grad Student, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Chelsea: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...for making sure all students feel capable of learning and succeeding. I recently graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a B.S. in Economics and Psychology, and I am currently working towards a MSEd at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring for nearly 10 years, in subjects ranging from ESL to econometrics, and I love any opportunity to help my students address their individual learning needs. In my spare time, you'll probably find me...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Travis: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...area and work as an interpreter (American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If you need help, let's work it out together! I can also provide tutoring services through American Sign Language (instead of English), if need be.... One of...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Linguistics
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Computational Linguistics
Katie: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Clare: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life Science, and English/Essay Editing.
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Ruth: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...kinds of diversity in our world. A graduate of Smith College, Ruth has worked as a teacher in a variety of community-based settings. She spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation....
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
Katelynn: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). I was also certified with a Corporate English Training Specialization. I have worked with a large variety of student populations. I taught swimming lessons to students aged preschool through adults for seven years. I worked as a teacher's assistant at Carl Sandburg College for my last two undergraduate years. After graduation, I worked for two years in the Adult Education department at the College of Lake County....
Education & Certification
Knox College - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Courtney: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...At UW, I was a Pre-Med student, so I am very familiar with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences. I also have spent the past few summers tutoring students in Reading and Writing and am able to help with everything from college essays and writing assignments to skills for standardized tests. I'm happy to work with a range of ages and will do my best to help make sessions as useful as possible.
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Medical Anthropology and Global Health
SAT Math: 700
Kellyn: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...be your tutor. I graduated from the University of Washington in Drama: Performance and Education. After college, I became certified to teach English as a Second Language. This last year I lived in Costa Rica and taught English to students of varying ages and levels. My classes are always fun, dynamic and personalized. Never a boring lecture! Whether you need help studying for the SAT, or tackling difficult English grammar, our lessons would be fun...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelors, Drama Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 760
Karey: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...to help someone understand what once was too difficult to understand. I work in an elementary school right now, and am working on my masters in Education. I plan to be teaching a very long time. In my free time, I love to spend it with my family. I also, love to go on adventures, whether that is a simple hike, or a trip to a different country. However, I also love to relax and...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Western Governors University - Current Grad Student, Education
Emily: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...for eight years after, I worked at the University of Florida English Language Institute, UF's intensive English program for international students. At the UF ELI, I taught listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation. I have also taught native English-speaking students at UF and Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL, in both linguistics and beginning English composition. I love teaching. Making connections with my students, getting to know them better, and helping them achieve their...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, English
University of Florida - Masters, Linguistics
Jozef Engel: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...student begins to think critically about language for the first time. When I'm not working or reading, I try to travel as much as I can. I grew up partly in Costa Rica, studied in Spain, and worked in France. More recently, I have spent time in Mexico, Portugal, and Panama. Closer to home, I like hiking, spending time with friends, family, and pets, as well as learning to cook new things. I was once...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, History and Comparative Literature
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Andrew: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Seoul in South Korea. Both were remarkable experiences and have significantly shaped my teaching style while simultaneously, through the stories of my students, demonstrating to me the paramount importance of education in today's society. I am a very flexible and amiable teacher who enjoys exchanging ideas with students. That said, my two years of both in-classroom and tutoring experience have shown to me the importance of having lesson plans of clear, consistent material. My favorite...
Education & Certification
Calvin College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Claire: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in Geology-Environmental Studies. Since graduation I have worked in two different outdoor schools allowing me the opportunity to develop my skills as a teacher. There, I taught classes that ranged from science-heavy forest and aquatic ecology to those that emphasized interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students' ages and personalities. My classes focused on allowing students to explore the world...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies
Marcy: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Schools. I completed my Masters in Teaching in 2014, and spent the past two years as a 4th/5th grade Montessori teacher at Graham Hill Elementary in South Seattle. I am passionate about working with students to create lifelong learners and innovative leaders, and in order to do so, believe that students must feel valued, inspired and empowered by their teachers and community. I have a strong commitment to ensuring that each student develops life skills...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, American Studies
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Elementary Education/Teaching
Michael: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...a minor in mathematics at the University of Washington, I was fortunate to be exposed to very different learning and teaching styles. I also learned to appreciate that very smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I work together with the student to find a method or...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Christi: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...basic Spanish to local elementary school kids. Since then, I have sought several opportunities to be involved in leadership and learning processes. I have worked with several different populations including elementary school, junior high, high school, and college-aged individuals on various professional levels including leading support groups, coaching, and teaching. I am currently a training manager for a medical scribe company where I frequently assess learning styles and seek to individualize training processes. I aim...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Biology (Minor: chemistry)
Marie: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...one gets caught up and confused within the first weeks, there is no doubt trouble will arise down the road. I like to ensure my students feel confident each step of the way in order to see success in the long run. During my free time, I love to travel and have spent time in Spain, Chile, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Mexico studying the Spanish language and submersing myself in its different cultures. Additionally, I...
Education & Certification
Washingrton State University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language and Culture
Washington State University - Unknown, Secondary Education
Cora: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...tutored kids in a variety of subjects, and worked at summer camps, and babysat. I've tutored 3rd graders at a local elementary school in reading comprehension and fluency, and I am a part of a program called "Bilingual United" where I tutor elementary kids in Spanish. I am willing and excited to tutor a variety of subjects but I'm looking forward to teaching Elementary/ Middle School reading and writing, Elementary/ Middle School Math and Spanish!...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Current Undergrad Student, Political Science and Government
Veena: Seattle Spanish tutor
Certified Spanish Tutor in Seattle, WA
...where I earned by Bachelor's Degree in Biology. I have experience working with students from the kindergarten level to undergraduates at universities. I tutor English, writing, science, study methods, and mathematics. When working with new students, the first thing I always do is try to understand how each student learns because each individual is different and everyone learns in a unique way. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, writing, and playing badminton.... I will...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Private Spanish Tutoring in Seattle, WA
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Get in touch with Varsity Tutors so we can find a Seattle Spanish tutor for you or your student. Private Spanish tutoring can help students and adult learners improve their proficiency in Spanish. Whether you want to start from the basics or you are an advanced learner, you can benefit from one-on-one instruction with a private mentor.
How can a Seattle Spanish tutor near me help me or my student?
Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Although its grammar structure is different from English, it is simpler, which makes it an easy language for native English speakers to learn. Learning Spanish can pave the way to study Romance languages such as French and Italian. It can help you connect with new people, including travelers and native Spanish speakers in your area. If you are traveling to Spanish-speaking countries for business or leisure, understanding Spanish can give you an advantage.
Private Seattle Spanish tutoring is a great way for your student to supplement the Spanish classes they are taking in school. Their mentor can help them review what they've learned. Your student can ask questions they did not get a chance to ask during class.
With private Seattle Spanish tutoring, you can move at your own pace. You won't have to rush or worry about running out of time because you can always schedule more mentoring sessions if needed. You can maximize your productivity by focusing on the areas you need help with the most while skipping topics you have already mastered. If you don't know what your weak points are, your mentor can assess your skills when you start out. The personalization that a private tutor can provide can help you make more efficient progress. You can develop a rapport with your mentor, which can cause you to look forward to each session. Your tutor can make the lessons exciting by infusing a sense of humor into the sessions.
Seattle Spanish tutors can conduct conversations with you in Spanish, depending on your proficiency level. They can provide you with instant feedback and correct your grammar and pronunciation mistakes. Being able to speak Spanish regularly is important for reducing hesitation in your speech and improving your fluency.
Your Seattle Spanish tutor can help you learn important Spanish grammar rules. Unlike English, Spanish nouns are gendered. They can be either masculine or feminine. This often depends on the last letter of the word, but exceptions exist. Verb conjugation rules have exceptions as well. Your mentor can give you some tips to help you memorize these exceptions.
Improving your pronunciation is another thing Seattle Spanish tutors can help you with. Your mentor can go over a word as many times as needed until you can pronounce it correctly. If you have trouble reading Spanish or want to expand your Spanish vocabulary, your private instructor can introduce reading materials that get progressively harder. Tutors can use a variety of resources and materials to help you learn, such as audio recordings to help you improve your understanding of spoken Spanish and short quizzes. They can also recommend books or other materials for you to read during your free time. They can encourage you to reach for your goals.
Private Seattle Spanish tutors can cater to your or your student's learning styles. They can try out different techniques until they find the ones that work best. For example, if you are a visual learner, they can use flashcards. They can work at a pace you are comfortable with, and you can stop to ask for help whenever you need it. You can also focus on things you are interested in - for example, you can ask your mentor to teach you about the history of the Spanish language.
How can I incorporate Seattle Spanish tutoring into my schedule?
Setting up tutoring sessions is easy. You can get tutored either online or in person. If you opt for online instruction, you can meet your Seattle Spanish tutor from any location where you have access to the internet. Our Live Learning Platform has a video chat tool that you can use to see, hear, and speak with your instructor as if you were sitting across from them at the same table. We have several other tools that can enhance your learning experience. For example, the live document editor will allow you to work together with your mentor on documents in real time. This can be useful for things such as learning the correct spelling or pronunciation of a word. At any time, you can go back and watch recordings of your previous mentoring sessions to refresh your memory. Your private mentor can use integrated practice problems to challenge you and encourage you to think.
If you prefer in-person instruction, this can be arranged as well. You can meet your instructor at home, your favorite coffee shop, or a local library, such as the Capitol Hill Branch of the Seattle Public Library.
There are online courses as well. These intensive courses allow you to study together with other motivated students under the tutelage of a trained professional. If you sign up for a course, you can still request to get private time with the teacher after course sessions. There are different course sections taking place at different times and for students with different levels of Spanish proficiency.
How can I sign up to study with a Seattle Spanish tutor near me?
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