Spanish Tutor with Master's in Spanish from SDSU

I have been teaching and tutoring for over 4 years with all age groups for both individuals and small groups in the Greater San Diego Area.

I assist students in improving their academic achievement by identifying learning issues and working on study skills.

My lessons are personalized for each of my students and adapted to their unique needs in order to maximize the student's learning.

Lessons may involve reviewing class materials, discussing classroom texts, predicting test questions, using authentic materials, formulating ideas for papers, and working on solutions to problems.

I graduated from San Diego State University with a Master’s Degree in Spanish. While I specialized in Spanish Linguistics and Bilingualism, I also studied Literature and History of Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South America. I also hold a certificate in Translation and Interpreting from UCSD.

I taught Spanish 101 and 102 courses at SDSU where I also developed teaching materials, prepared and administered quizzes, and graded written essays and exams. I also worked closely with professors to create teaching materials for Advanced Spanish Grammar.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you.

Lauren's Subjects

English:	English, ESL/ESOL, literature, reading
Computer:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word
Language:	ESL/ESOL, Spanish
History:	American history, European history, geography, world history
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), reading
Business:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Sports/Recreation:	soccer, track & field
Corporate Training:	ESL/ESOL, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Spanish
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), English, ESL/ESOL, reading, Spanish

Track & Field

I ran Varsity Cross-Country and Track & Field in High School.

I ran cross-country for 3 years and trained in Mammoth Mountain each summer as well as competed across California.

In Track & Field I did the 100m dash, 100m and 300m hurdles. I also competed for 3 years as well as traveled all over California to compete.

Soccer

In high school, I played on the varsity high school team and well as in a club league in Los Angeles. I also coached an AYSO team at the 5 year old level age group.

ESL/ESOL

I am a native English speaker from California with experience as a freelance tutor helping both children and adults improve their English through the use of authentic materials. These materials include games, children's books, poems, songs, etc.

Education

San Diego State University (Int'l Business) San Diego State University (Spanish) (Master's) UCSD Spanish/English Translation and Interpretation Certificate (Other)

Exceptional tutor! — We absolutely 'LOVE' Lauren! She is an exceptional teacher! She is proficient in her subject-area, clear with her instruction, and professional. My son is a Junior in High School and has struggled with Spanish since Freshman year. Finding Lauren was the BEST thing that has happened - he is really enjoying working with her. She recently helped him prepare for his first quiz in his Spanish 3 class ...

— Sherry from San Diego, CA

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