Fun Facts

I have fallen in love with the Spanish language, and it brings me even more joy to teach it. After teaching children's rights in the Dominican Republic and studying abroad in Spain for a semester, I can say that I am fluent in speaking and writing Spanish. I decided to satisfy my wanderlust and deep appreciation of other cultures by taking these opportunities to gain a greater perspective.

About Me

I am a third year student at washington/seattle">seattle-university">washington/seattle">Seattle University studying International Studies and Spanish. I have an overall GPA of 3.7 and Major GPA of 4.0 in Spanish and 3.9 in International Studies. I plan to work with a non-profit connected to children's rights/education in Latin America. I am currently interning at Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos, a non-profit benefitting abandoned and orphaned kids in Latin America. I was a freshman orientation advisor last year, and currently on the Students Events and Activities Council at washington/seattle">Seattle U

While I was in the Dominican Republic hosting daily events and activities for the local kids ages 4-18, I also offered the opportunity of hosting English classes. I tutored a group of about 5 kids in the English language, spelling and pronunciation. In the US, I tutored a family friend in Spanish for the summer. While I was in Spain, I made many Spanish friends by going to "intercambios", which are spaces where the study abroad student practices his/her Spanish with the Spaniard, and the Spaniard practices his/her English with the study abroad student. This practice mainly helps conversational skills, but is very beneficial to each person. I don't have much experience with washington/washington/seattle">seattle">tutoring other subjects, but I am a patient and energetic person and these qualities are important as a washington/washington/seattle">seattle">tutor.

In addition to patience and energy, it is important to realize that each person learns differently. Some students are auditory, visual or hands-on learners. If the student doesn't know which kind of learner he/she is, then it is important to take the first couple of classes and make an assessment. I believe in trial and error, in figuring out which teaching methods work best by testing them out with the student. I also appreciate feedback from the student on my teaching approaches and strategies; I accept and grow from constructive criticism. I like to motivate my student with words of positive encouragement and stickers (depending on the age). I believe that positive

Experience

I worked as a Spanish language teacher at my university (washington/seattle">seattle-university">washington/seattle">Seattle University) assisting students in Spanish classes ranging from introductory Spanish to advanced Spanish classes. I started working there this in August 2016 until this March 2016. I participated in multiple washington/washington/seattle">seattle">tutor training sessions required as part of the Learning Assistance Programs.

Approach

I don't believe in giving students the answer, I use a question-based system. I prompt them with questions and help them find the answer they usually already know. I believe that patience and perseverance and positive encouragement are key with washington/washington/seattle">seattle">tutor/tutee relationships. I also offer study habits/skills so that the student will not only succeed in Spanish but their other classes as well.