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5+ years
Julissa
I love working with students and helping them learn and see concepts in different ways. I have been teaching for 6 years. My strengths are in teaching ELA (english language arts) and math. I am fluent in Spanish and can support in reading , writing, and speaking of Spanish. I am a bilingual educatio...
SUNY college of New York
Master of Science, Bilingual Education
University of Phoenix-Maryland Campus
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Helen
I am passionate about helping students because I genuinly care about them and really enjoy interacting with them. I've been teaching for 22 years and I have a undergraduate degree in biology, a masters degree in teaching (Rockford University) and a masters' degree in educational leadership (AuroraUn...
Aurora University
Masters in Education, Organizational Leadership
Rockford College
Master of Arts Teaching, Bilingual Education
Rockford College
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Carolina
Caring Bilingual (English/Spanish) Elementary School Teacher offering 21 years of experience teaching all subjects to English Language Learners. Passionate about meeting all students' learning needs through various types of teaching. Great strengths in Dual Language instruction and Mathematics.
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Alexandra
Hello! My name is Ms. Alex and I am so excited to be teaching Spanish and English on Varsity tutors!In my classes I will teach pronunciation, basic vocabulary and phrase the words into sentences and do fun activities on Nearpod and on Star English lessons!Also, I have experience working as an online...
Housatonic Community College
Associate in Science, General Studies

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Ivonne
Hi, my name is Ms. I. Marrero. I am from San Juan, Puerto Rico. I graduated with a Master's degree in education in Spanish. I have been teaching Spanish as a foreign language for thirty years. I am a very flexible teacher, ensuring every student's learning style and abilities are addressed. I like t...
Nova Southeastern University
Masters in Education, Spanish Teacher Education
University of Phoenix-Houston Campus
Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Betty
I have been tutoring for 20+ years to students that are in public, private and homeschooled. All subjects, levels and grades taught including test preps and beyond college. I will find different techniques and methods to help students learn their work, as not all students learn the same. I am availa...
Western Governors University
Masters in Education, Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Architecture

Certified Tutor
4+ years
Ines
I graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Doctorate in Education in Distance Learning and Instructional Technology. I also have a Masters Degree in Special Education, specifically in Administration of Early Intervention Programs, from the University of Phoenix. At Bachelors level, I studi...
University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education
American University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science, Education
Nova Southeastern University
Doctor of Education, Instructional Technology

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Caroline
I am a graduate of Texas A&M University where I received my Master's in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. I also hold a Bachelors in Arts for Sociology and in Spanish. Through my graduate program, I received my teacher certification in the state of Texas for teaching Spanish ...
Texas A & M University-College Station
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Texas A & M University-College Station
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Benigna
I am very passionate about teaching and helping students achieve their utmost goals. Making learning fun while tapping into students specific needs is instrumental for achievement, I take into consideration every individual students strengths and reinforce on them to be successful.
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Harsh
I am a sophomore at the University of Georgia working towards a degree in Finance B.B.A. During my time at UGA, I was accepted into the Terry College of Business and joined its Finance Society. A big part of who I am is service. I have continued my passion at UGA by joining ServeUGA, a community ser...
University of Georgia
Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
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Fabiola
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +15 Subjects
I have been a teacher for over 25 years. However, my experience does not hinder my enthusiasm for the learning process. I believe each individual learns when he/she feels comfortable. This allows for mistakes to become stepping stones on the way to mastery and I'm here to guide through each individual process with positive reinforcement, a dash of humor and fun interactions. My passion for learning is echoed in my teaching style. I am a life-long learner and have traveled through Europe, Asia, and Latin America. I have significantly grown through my time living in Bolivia, Italy, Nepal, and Mexico. These international posts gave me the opportunity to expand my cultural knowledge and be more open-minded. I strongly believe that we all, regardless of our age or background, continue to evolve not only academically but also in our day to day interactions with each other and with our surroundings. I enjoy reading, yoga, painting, meditating, hiking, dancing, and drawing.
Carlos
1st Grade Math (in Spanish) Tutor • +116 Subjects
I am Software Engineer With a passion for teaching and exchanging ideas with students. My expertise are in Computer Programming, Spanish, Math, and English as a second language. I have worked as an IT technician, Data Analyst, AV technician, International Student Ambassador, and Tutor. I am excited for new opportunities to apply my skills working with students as well as acquire new ones.
Jeniffer
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +53 Subjects
I am passionate about helping students because I love tutoring and I also want to give others an opportunity to learn and develop their skills and personalities! Teaching students has been absolutely wonderful, my favorite part of teaching is seeing the smiles of my student's when they get a question right! I am currently working to get my associates in social work to help children with any difficulties that they may have at school or at home. I love to sing and watch romantic comedies.
Zayrimar
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +63 Subjects
I am very passionate about helping students reach their academic goals through tutoring. I believe that we can all be successful with the right tools.I have been working with students for as long as I can remember, I started as a teacher's assistant. I then became a volunteer, as a volunteer I would tutor students and conduct small group instructions for different classrooms. I have also been a substitute teacher (pre-K through 12th), a youth leader and coach, a private tutor (K-12th), and a public school tutor (middle school).I am currently a senior at the University of Central Florida. Here I am working on my bachelor's in World Language Education - Spanish with minors in Exceptional Students Education, Spanish, and English as a Second Language.I tutor a wide variety of subjects, usually core subjects (math, English, social studies, and science) focusing on grades k-6th. I also tutor Spanish at any grade/level.As I mentioned before I believe that anyone can be successful with the right tools. One of these tools is a tutor. Tutors can help guide you in the right direction and give you the tools needed to be successful in different classes.
Angela
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +10 Subjects
I was born and raised in Venezuela. I received my Petroleum Engineering bachelor's degree. Since then, my journey to travel the world began. I lived on three different continents and visited many countries. I have always been passionate about people development, and teaching is one of them. I dedicated more than seven years to building and teaching several courses globally. Introducing a new language is a way to make my students travel abroad and learn about other cultures while having fun learning Spanish.I love to read, walk, and spend time with my family in my spare time.
Adriana
3rd Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +65 Subjects
I am a retired educator with almost 30 years of experience in the classroom and library. A large part of my classroom instruction involved tutoring in all core subject areas in grades K-5. As a librarian,I had the pleasure of working with middle school teens as a resource and mentor in academic competitions and other activities. My teaching philosophy involves listening to the student and assessing weaknesses and strengths. I use scaffolding to build upon small successes until the student has mastered skills and achieved his/her goals.
Michelle
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +27 Subjects
I am a certified bilingual veteran educator looking to support and champion learning and personal growth in students that need and desire it.
Linnea
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +35 Subjects
I have 17 years teaching experience as an elementary ESL and middle school Spanish teacher in Minnesota with students from about 20 different countries and many language backgrounds. In 2019 I was nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. It makes my day to see students proud of reaching each goal they set out to conquer! I've worked with students on English listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and phonics goals, as well as language-related content goals (science, math, social studies, etc) in order to improve test-taking skills. While learning, we try to keep things fun with TPR movements, music, mnemonics, game-style learning activities, etc., as it helps our brain remember when we feel at ease. However, I also keep high expectations so students grow as much as possible. That's why my students feel proud of their accomplishments - they worked hard and earned it!
Anna Rosa
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +26 Subjects
I have always been deeply passionate about education, and this passion has guided my career from the moment I earned my Bachelor's degree in Spanish Education from Lipscomb University. Since then, I have had the privilege of teaching across Europe, where I have gained valuable international experience in both Spanish and English instruction.I am committed to creating dynamic, engaging lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, drawing from the latest teaching methodologies to keep students motivated and challenged. My energetic and creative approach ensures that every classroom is a supportive and safe space for learning. I strive to make learning not only effective but also enjoyable, fostering an environment where students feel confident and excited to grow.
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At the 3rd grade level, reading comprehension in Spanish involves understanding narrative structure, identifying main ideas, and making connections between texts. A tutor can work with your child to build foundational skills like phonetic awareness in Spanish, sight word recognition, and vocabulary development—all of which directly support understanding what they read.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to select texts at your child's level, ask guided questions to deepen understanding, and provide immediate feedback. This targeted approach helps students move beyond word-by-word decoding to truly comprehending stories and informational texts in Spanish.
A one-on-one learning environment is ideal for reluctant speakers because there's no peer pressure and the tutor can adapt the pace to your child's comfort level. A tutor creates low-pressure opportunities for conversation—through storytelling, role-play activities, games, and discussion about topics your child enjoys.
Regular speaking practice with immediate, supportive feedback helps students internalize correct pronunciation and grammar naturally, rather than through worksheets. Over time, this consistent, judgment-free practice builds confidence and fluency. Many students who are hesitant in classroom settings become much more expressive when working one-on-one with a tutor.
Effective grammar instruction at this level balances explicit rules with natural usage. Rather than memorizing conjugation charts, tutors help students understand grammar in context—through reading stories, discussing how sentences are constructed, and writing about familiar topics.
Personalized tutoring means your child can focus on their specific challenges—whether that's verb conjugation, gender agreement, or sentence structure. A tutor guides students through the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, revising) while building grammatical awareness organically. This combination of scaffolded instruction and practical application helps 3rd graders internalize grammar patterns that stick.
Research on language learning shows that spaced repetition and retrieval practice—encountering words over time in different contexts—are far more effective than memorizing word lists. A tutor incorporates vocabulary into conversations, stories, and activities your child finds engaging, which strengthens memory and makes words meaningful rather than abstract.
Personalized instruction allows tutors to identify which words are most important for your child's interests and learning needs, then weave them into lessons repeatedly. When vocabulary is learned through context and used in speaking and writing practice, retention improves dramatically.
Absolutely. At the 3rd grade level, cultural context enriches language learning and makes it more meaningful. Tutors often incorporate stories, holidays, traditions, and perspectives from Spanish-speaking cultures into lessons, helping students understand that language is deeply connected to culture.
Exposure to cultural elements—whether through authentic children's literature, discussions about different Spanish-speaking countries, or learning about traditions—gives students richer language input and helps them appreciate the diversity of Spanish speakers worldwide. This context-based learning approach supports both language skills and cultural awareness.
An effective Spanish ELA tutor for 3rd graders should be fluent in Spanish and understand elementary-level language development—including how children acquire reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in a second language. They should be able to explain grammar naturally (not just memorized rules) and create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that keep students motivated.
Look for someone with experience teaching young learners and who can tailor instruction to your child's pace and learning style. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in 3rd grade Spanish ELA and understand how to make language learning interactive and fun.
With consistent personalized tutoring, you'll likely notice growth across all four language skills: improved reading fluency and comprehension, more confident speaking and conversation abilities, clearer writing with better grammar and organization, and stronger listening comprehension. Many students show visible progress in 4-6 weeks, though the timeline depends on your child's starting point and tutoring frequency.
Beyond academics, you may also notice increased confidence, better attitude toward language learning, and more enthusiasm for reading and writing in Spanish. Regular practice with a dedicated tutor accelerates progress that might take much longer in a classroom setting alone.
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