I have a bachelor's degree in business administration. and a minor in Spanish I am originally from Puerto Rico, born and raised there. I speak Spanish well. Right now I work in a school as a Crisis paraprofessional and I am a Spanish teacher with an enrichment program for Kindergarten children.

Hello! My name is Roderick, I’m a native Spanish speaker from the Dominican Republic, currently living in Suffolk County, Long Island. I moved to the US in the Summer of 2016 without knowing a word in English besides “Hello” and “Thank you” and by the beginning of the spring of 2017 I was already fluent in this new language. I would like to share my “cheat codes” of learning a new language in a fun and understandable way. This is doable at any age or level of knowledge that you have, as long as you’re willing to shift your perspective on how to learn this new language. I will be waiting for you. It will be a fun experience!!

Established in 2014, Yak Academy is a premier language learning center located in Arlington, MA, and nearby areas. The academy specializes in teaching Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese to children aged 1-10. Utilising a proprietary curriculum, Yak Academy ensures an active-learning and play-based environment in its weekly enrichment classes and preschool programs. The focus is always on immersing students in a foreign language, fostering a global perspective from an early age.

Welcome. My teaching focuses on my students' strenths and needs. I ensure that students are taught from a personalized curricula.That brings them closer to their goals. I'm pasionate about linguistics. I believe I can engage any curious or dedicated sudent with this eclectic mix of perspectiva and experience