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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
14+ years
Kathryn
I am a student at Tufts University, studying English and International Relations with minors in Economics and Spanish. I have extensive tutoring experience in reading, writing, and other English related topics from 2nd-10th grade. I also have experience tutoring children who do not speak English as ...
Tufts University
Bachelor in Arts, English

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.
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Harsh
1st Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +32 Subjects
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 service organization dedicated to helping the Athens, GA community. Also, I became a part of UGA HEROs, an organization that raises money to improve the quality of lives of children affected or infected by HIV. My Prior tutoring experience was at Darlington boarding school, which had dorms that housed its boarding students. I assisted with study hall, where students devoted 2 hours of their time to their school work. They were allowed to come to me for help with their homework if they needed it. I was especially efficient in helping students in Math, English, and Spanish. While this was not technically a tutoring position, I still gained experience when it came to assisting my peers with their course work. Also, I was part of the Spanish club, and members had an opportunity to assist students from both our high school and our middle school with their Spanish classes during school hours. I would receive an email from a student, and we would work out a time to meet and work together. When it comes to tutoring, I try to get a sense of the learning style to best help the student. I also try to provide positive assurances to help motivate students and continue to learn. I enjoy watching sports, exercise, reading, and cooking.
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.
Luke
4th Grade ELA (in Spanish) Tutor • +25 Subjects
Hello Everybody,My name is Luke Dutch. I was born and raised in Houston, Tx. As far as my education goes, I went to St. Pius X High School for 4 years, and thereafter, went to the University of Houston for a BA in English and Spanish, and then a Master's in Linguistics at the University of Pompeu Fabra in Spain.I gained experience working with students primarily during my undergraduate career. I worked as a writing consultant at the University of Houston and a tutor for kids of all ages in mainly English, History, Spanish, Writing, and Academic Strategies.I enjoy working with students primarily because I love seeing the satisfaction of a student when he or she overcomes a hurdle. Struggling with schoolwork is no fun, and as the tutor, I like to work with kids so that they can have a better attitude about going through school. Furthermore, I love learning about how people learn. Finally, I love the subjects I tutor--English, Spanish, writing, and many other humanities subjects.As far as my teaching philosophy goes, I believe planning ahead of time is important because too much improvisation can be stressful. I also like to ask students about how they learn best because after all, the sessions are for them.While I like teaching many subjects, I love Spanish and even enjoy tutoring in Spanish. I think Spanish opens many doors, and being bilingual in English and Spanish has many advantages.In conclusion, I am flexible and understanding, and I feel that I equipped to be a good tutor.Hola todos,Me llamo Luke Dutch, y nac y crec en Houston, TX. En cuanto a la trayectoria de mi educacin, asist a St. Pius X por cuatro aos, y despus, asist a la Universidad de Houston donde obtuve una licenciatura en ingls y espaol y despus una en lingstica en la Universidad de Pompeu Fabra en Espaa.Gan experiencia con estudiantes en la Universidad de Houston. Durante mi carrera universitaria, trabajaba como un consultante en el centro de escritura (Writing Center en la Universidad de Houston) y un tutor de cuenta propia para estudiantes de todas edades en temas como ingls, historia, espaol, escritura, y estrategias acadmicas.Me encanta trabajar con estudiantes porque me complace ver la satisfaccin de un estudiante cuando supera una dificultad. No es nada divertido cuando al estudiante le cuestan los deberes escolares, y como un tutor, me gusta trabajar con los estudiantes para que se enfrenten a cualquier desafo con una mejor actitud. Ademas, me fascina aprender de los estilos de aprendizaje. Finalmente, me encantan los temas que enseoingls, espaol, escritura y otros temas en las humanidades.Con respecto a mi filosofa de enseanza, creo que es importante tener un plan establecido antes porque demasiada improvisacin suele causar demasiado estrs. Tambin me gusta preguntarles a los estudiantes cmo aprendan mejor porque hay que recordar que las sesiones son para ellos.Aunque disfruto de todos los temas que enseo, mi tema favorito es el espaol y an disfruto de ensear en espaol. Creo que el espaol abre muchas puertas, y ser bilinge en espaol e ingls tiene muchas ventajas.En conclusin, soy flexible y comprensivo, y siento que estoy listo para ser un buen tutor.
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.
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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Fourth grade is a pivotal transition year where students shift from learning to read in Spanish to reading to learn. At this level, students are expected to move beyond basic phonics and start tackling more complex texts, longer writing assignments, and deeper comprehension skills. This is also when grammar becomes more formal and intentional, with students learning verb conjugations, tenses, and sentence structure in more sophisticated ways.
Having personalized 1-on-1 instruction during this year helps students solidify foundational skills before high school expectations increase significantly. Tutors can target specific gaps—whether in reading fluency, writing organization, or grammar understanding—that might otherwise compound in later grades.
In a traditional classroom, 4th graders rarely get meaningful one-on-one conversation time in Spanish. Personalized tutoring provides consistent, focused speaking practice where students can express ideas, ask questions, and receive immediate feedback in a low-pressure environment. This is especially valuable for building confidence and fluency since students get dedicated time to speak without worrying about peer judgment.
Tutors can adapt conversations to a student's interests and proficiency level, making practice feel natural rather than forced. This kind of authentic dialogue—where students engage in real communication rather than rote drilling—is proven to accelerate language acquisition and helps students internalize natural speech patterns and intonation.
Verb conjugation is one of the most complex grammar concepts in Spanish because verbs change based on the subject, tense, and mood. For 4th graders who are still developing abstract thinking skills, memorizing patterns like "yo hablo, tú hablas, él habla" can feel overwhelming without proper scaffolding and repeated practice.
Expert tutors break verb conjugation into manageable chunks, starting with high-frequency verbs in present tense before introducing past and future tenses. They use repetition, pattern recognition, and real-world context to help conjugations stick. One-on-one instruction means a tutor can slow down when needed and use visual aids, color-coding, or engaging practice activities that make conjugations feel less abstract and more intuitive.
Vocabulary retention improves dramatically when words are learned in context and practiced repeatedly over time. Tutors use strategies like spaced repetition, where words are revisited at increasing intervals, and retrieval practice, where students are asked to use words in conversations and writing rather than just memorizing lists. Words learned through engaging stories, role-play, or real-world scenarios stick much better than isolated vocabulary drills.
Personalized tutoring also allows tutors to identify which vocabulary is most relevant to a student's interests and daily life, making the learning process more meaningful. For example, if a student loves sports, a tutor might build vocabulary lessons around that topic, creating stronger neural connections and higher retention.
Fourth-grade Spanish writing typically progresses from simple sentences and short paragraphs to more organized multi-paragraph compositions with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Students learn to use descriptive language, combine sentences, apply grammar rules in context, and organize ideas logically. Writing assignments often include stories, friendly letters, journal entries, and simple informative pieces.
A tutor can guide students through the writing process—brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing—while providing grammar feedback and modeling how to expand ideas. This personalized support is valuable because writing develops through practice with feedback, and tutors can identify whether a student struggles with organization, grammar application, or generating ideas, then target instruction accordingly.
Cultural context makes language learning more meaningful and engaging. When students learn about Spanish-speaking cultures—holidays, traditions, authors, historical figures, and contemporary life—they develop deeper appreciation for the language and stronger motivation to learn. Fourth graders benefit from reading age-appropriate literature, fairy tales, and stories from Spanish-speaking countries that reflect diverse perspectives and experiences.
Tutors can weave cultural elements throughout lessons, whether by discussing the origins of a holiday while practicing vocabulary, reading authentic children's literature from Latin America or Spain, or having conversations about cultural traditions. This immersion-style approach helps students see Spanish not as an abstract subject but as a living language connected to real communities and stories.
Accurate pronunciation is essential early on because habits formed in 4th grade tend to persist. Tutors model correct pronunciation, listen carefully to students, and provide specific, encouraging feedback on sounds that are challenging. For Spanish learners, common pronunciation challenges include rolling the r, distinguishing between vowel sounds, and using proper stress and intonation in sentences.
One-on-one tutoring is ideal for pronunciation work because students get immediate correction and can practice the same sounds repeatedly without feeling self-conscious. Tutors often use strategies like exaggerating mouth movements, comparing sounds to English equivalents, and pairing pronunciation practice with meaningful conversations so students internalize natural patterns of rhythm and emphasis.
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