Search
Monica R.'s Photo
Monica R.'s Photo Monica R.'s Photo Monica R.'s Photo

Empathetic Educator: Spanish, English & College Prep Specialist
Monica R.

4.9 (20 ratings)

135 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Hourly Rate: $60
Contact Monica
Response time: 5 hours

About Monica

Bio

Hi, I'm Monica! Through my multiple experiences working with youth, I realized I wanted to teach, mentor, and support youth success. As a student, trying to learn in a classroom made up of 25 students or so can be difficult. I realized I wanted to provide students the tools necessary to be independent and find their love for learning! When correcting students, I teach them how to self-correct, find answers to questions, study, read, and remain organized. I recognize the importance of...

Hi, I'm Monica! Through my multiple experiences working with youth, I realized I wanted to teach, mentor, and support youth success. As a student, trying to learn in a classroom made up of 25 students or so can be difficult. I realized I wanted to provide students the tools necessary to be independent and find their love for learning! When correcting students, I teach them how to self-correct, find answers to questions, study, read, and remain organized. I recognize the importance of integrating study skills and organization in a tutoring session. These skills mentioned can be the key to success. I also recognize the importance of tutoring based on a student's learning style in order to be the most effective.

Spanish has become my area of expertise. I have taken formal courses since the 4th grade with native Spanish Teachers. Upon entering high school, I was placed in an honors course and passed the AP Spanish test with a 780/800 as a sophomore. At UCSD, I worked towards my Spanish Literature major. I had the opportunity to also study abroad in Cádiz and Madrid for seven months. Thus far, all of my regular students improve a whole grade and/or become more confident.

I am also a trained writer and proofreader. I have supported high school students with creative writing, argumentative essays, and many personal statements. In high school, I took English Honors, AP Lang, and AP Lit, all of which I passed. At UCSD, I took upperclassmen courses in English Literature in which I excelled in. As a graduate student at Columbia, I have done extensive writing.

Feel free to contact me with any additional questions or to schedule a lesson!

Read more

Education

University of California, San Diego
Political Science and Spanish Literature
Columbia University
Masters

Additional Languages

Spanish

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: In-Person Group Rates: 2 Students / $120 / hr 3 Students / $145 / hr 4 Students / $170 / hr 5 Students / $190 / hr If 8+ miles away from 94014, there's an additional fee of $5 - $20.
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/12/2024

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Approved Subjects

Proofreading

Proofreading

Have provided many students with personal statement and English essays. We look at prompts, instructions, and ensure assignment is clear but also to the students expectations. Students have received A’s on assignments and those applying to UCs, have been accepted to UCSD, UCD and many more. Have been proving proofreading support for the past 8 years mostly high schoolers and college students.
Spanish

Spanish

- Teaching Experience - B.A. in Spanish Literature - Attended a Spanish Immersion University in Madrid - 15 years Formally Learning Spanish - Bilingual / Bicultural to provide a complete Spanish education
Monica R.'s Photo

Questions? Contact Monica before you book.

Still have questions?

Contact Monica
Response time: 5 hours

Ratings and Reviews

Rating

4.9 (20 ratings)
5 star
(18)
4 star
(1)
3 star
(1)
2 star
(0)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

Great AP Spanish Tutor!

My daughter was in Honors 4 Spanish and worked with Monica to self-study for the AP exam. They met a few times, and Monica provided assignments and guided her through them during their sessions. With Monica’s support, my daughter felt well-prepared and earned a 4 on the AP exam—the same score as her friend who took the full AP Spanish class. We’re so grateful for Monica’s guidance and couldn’t have done it without her. Highly recommend!

LaSandra, 6 lessons with Monica
Tutor responded:

Thank you LaSandra! So happy she got a great score, she put in the work!

Prepared and engaging tutor!

My girls enjoyed working with Monica on beginner spanish! She came prepared with a lesson plan which was great, and my daughters had a lot of fun during their session with her.

Tiffany, 1 lesson with Monica

First session

Monica has met my son for the first time last week. He is an anxious kid. He was very comfortable with her and would like to continue on. I did not sit in on the session so I cannot give her a full five stars yet. Next lesson I will listen in and be able to review her more accurately. She seems pleasant and patient so far.

Joyce, 3 lessons with Monica

Very knowledgeable and helpful!

Monica is wonderful!! The girls loved her and they worked well together. She spoke Spanish to the girls most of the visit and made the session challenging but fun! Looking forward to them working together again!

Michele, 46 lessons with Monica

Excellent Tutor

Monica helped review with my daughter prior to her oral Spanish exam in high school. She was excellent and my daughter felt well prepared for her exam. Her first lesson resulted in her getting a perfect test result. Thank you, Monica!

Isabell, 2 lessons with Monica

Customized lessons to suit your child's needs

Monica has been tutoring my 7th grade son in Spanish for the past couple of months. At first she was met with a less than enthusiastic learner but Monica has worked very hard to make the lessons relevant and interesting, including games and songs that my son is interested in. She has really helped turn around his attitude and his grade has gone up from a C to a B in this short period. I wholeheartedly recommend Monica as a Spanish tutor.

Shirley, 7 lessons with Monica
Hourly Rate: $60
Response time: 5 hours
Contact Monica