About
Seal of Biliteracy
Native Speaker
Majoring in Spanish
Reviews
Julia P.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Understand what level the student is at
Understand how they will learn best
Start writting out scripts and translating to understand what they're saying
Work on spanish with activities
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Obtained the Seal of Biliteracy
Took 4 years of Spanish Classes in High School
Currently enrolled in college with a major in Spanish
Part-Time tutor at Elmhurst College
How did you get started teaching?
I've always been a little advanced becasue I'm a native speaker and my friends would need help. Since I knew the material, I just thought that offering my help would benefit their grades.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with students in the entry level, intermediate level, and at times at the expert level.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Choose a teacher that knows more than what you know, if you don't, you won't learn at all. In other words strive for more than what you think you're capable of.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Examples...
I need help with:
Tenses
Grammar
Wording
Translation
Understanding