About
I am quite enthusiastic about teaching others all they would need to know about Spanish through any means necessary. I am used to teaching fellow highschool students (usually males) over the phone and each one of my 'students' receives a lesson either tailored to their specific course or to them personally.
I have been completely fluent in the language since the age of 8 thanks to my very early on studies abroad, so I not only know basic Spanish but I am completely fluent in conversational Spanish as well.
I enjoy actually helping others learn another language, I think Spanish is one of the loveliest & easiest languages to learn -I may be biased on that one- but it brings you a whole new plethora of opportunities and people to meet.
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Natalia G.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I usually get to know them first & then I move onto looking at the material they've been assigned (if they have any) and I explain it more in depth for them and help them better understand it.
If my student doesn't have any assigned work then I would find out what they want out of the time we spend together and cater to those needs instead by making an overall plan.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I spent 7 years of my life in Puerto Rico and I went through all Spanish schooling during that time, and I am entirely fluent in all levels of Spanish because of that. (basic, intermidiate, conversational)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Prices for a 30 minute session would range from 15-30$, & an hour session would range from 30-50$.
Anything longer than that can be negotiated on.
How did you get started teaching?
My High School Spanish teacher (odd, I know) realized that I would not need her class whatsoever and she suggested I instead tutor students as opposed to doing class work.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've officially worked with 5 people, three of them have been male. I worked with the other two (female & male) for pay.
They all were interesting characters who had separate intentions with my teachings.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently I told one of my close friends that I spoke Spanish (I had never told him) and immediately I was introduced to his grandma it really shows being bilingual can do more than just find you work. Sometimes it can find you a pleasant conversation and a butterscotch candy :)
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure they're not just teaching you about the basics and leaving you with that! It's really important that you know about proper pronunciation, and you actually speak with someone with what you've learned so you can wholly improve and strive for what you want!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
There isn't really a question when it comes to a students needs. If you believe you need to ask something of them, you & your teacher should be able to work it out, or they aren't a very good teacher.