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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 ...
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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...
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Erika
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...
Harvard University
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Samuel
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California Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
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10+ years
Zachary
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies...
Yale University
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Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
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University of California Los Angeles
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Both matter, but the balance shifts based on where a student is. Early in 3rd grade, students benefit from learning present tense verb conjugation and basic sentence structure so they can construct thoughts correctly. However, the real power comes from practicing these patterns in actual conversation—ordering food, describing family, asking questions about hobbies. A tutor can weave grammar into natural dialogue, so students internalize conjugation patterns through use rather than memorization. This approach helps students speak with confidence while building a solid grammatical foundation.
Spanish verb conjugation requires students to track multiple variables at once: person (yo, tú, él), tense (present, preterite), and the specific conjugation pattern for regular vs. irregular verbs. In 3rd grade, students are also juggling present tense (hablar, comer, vivir) while starting to see preterite forms, which feels overwhelming. The challenge is that English doesn't require this level of precision—we say "I talk, you talk, he talks" with minimal change. Personalized tutoring helps by focusing on one verb family at a time, using repetition and real-world context ("I eat, you eat, she eats") so conjugation patterns stick through meaningful practice rather than drill sheets.
In a classroom of 25+ students, each child gets maybe 2-3 minutes of actual speaking time per class. With a tutor, a 3rd grader speaks for the entire session—answering questions, asking for clarification, describing their day, correcting mistakes in real time. A tutor can also adjust difficulty on the fly: if a student freezes on verb conjugation, the tutor slows down and models the pattern; if they're confident, the conversation gets more complex. This consistent, low-pressure speaking practice builds fluency and confidence that's nearly impossible to achieve in a group setting.
Pronunciation matters from day one because it affects comprehension and confidence, but 3rd graders shouldn't feel pressured to sound "native." The focus should be on clarity: rolling r's, the Spanish 'j' sound, and vowel consistency (a, e, i, o, u always sound the same). A tutor can model correct pronunciation and gently correct common mistakes—like pronouncing 'z' as 'th' in Spain Spanish or confusing 'b' and 'v' sounds. Regular feedback during conversation practice helps students self-correct naturally, and by 4th or 5th grade, they'll have internalized these patterns without explicit instruction.
Rote memorization of vocabulary lists doesn't stick—but vocabulary learned through context and repeated use does. A tutor focuses on thematic vocabulary (family, school, food, animals) and practices it across multiple conversations and activities. For example, instead of drilling "la manzana, la naranja, el plátano," a tutor might have a student order fruit at a market, describe what they ate for lunch, or play a guessing game. Spaced repetition—revisiting the same vocabulary in different contexts over several weeks—is far more effective than cramming. This approach builds both retention and the ability to use words spontaneously.
Cultural context makes language meaningful and memorable. Learning that "siesta" isn't just a word but a real practice in Spanish-speaking countries, or that different regions celebrate different holidays, helps students understand why they're learning Spanish in the first place. A tutor can weave in age-appropriate cultural elements—songs, stories, traditions, food—that make lessons feel alive rather than abstract. This also builds respect and curiosity about Spanish-speaking communities, which deepens motivation and engagement with the language itself.
A complete beginner needs foundational vocabulary, basic greetings, and confidence-building before tackling complex grammar. An intermediate student who's studied Spanish for a year might focus on expanding vocabulary, improving accuracy in present tense, and developing conversational flow. An advanced 3rd grader might work on preterite tense, more nuanced sentence structure, or reading comprehension. A tutor assesses where each student actually is—not where the curriculum says they should be—and builds from there. This personalized approach prevents frustration and keeps students challenged without overwhelming them.
All four skills—reading, writing, speaking, listening—reinforce each other, so a well-rounded tutor develops all of them. In 3rd grade, speaking and listening are the priority because they build confidence and fluency first. However, introducing simple reading (labels, short sentences, picture books) and writing (copying words, writing simple sentences like "Me llamo...") helps students see language in print and understand that Spanish follows patterns. A tutor balances these skills based on the student's goals and comfort level—a student preparing for a Spanish class placement test might emphasize reading comprehension, while a conversational learner focuses more on speaking.
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