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Ph.D. (ABD) Spanish and French Professional Expert Tutor
David F.

5.0 (84 ratings)

323 hours tutoring

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I have 10 + years experience in teaching and tutoring all levels of high school and college Spanish, French, and ESL - from basic to advanced, including literature, grammar, and composition. I hold a B.A. in French and in Spanish (Double Major Summa Cum Laude) from UCLA as Student of the year 2015, a M.A., and a Ph.D (ABD) in Spanish from UCI (Instructor of the year 2019). I promote critical thinking with all students and encourage them to find answers by applying the Socratic Method. Don't...

I have 10 + years experience in teaching and tutoring all levels of high school and college Spanish, French, and ESL - from basic to advanced, including literature, grammar, and composition. I hold a B.A. in French and in Spanish (Double Major Summa Cum Laude) from UCLA as Student of the year 2015, a M.A., and a Ph.D (ABD) in Spanish from UCI (Instructor of the year 2019). I promote critical thinking with all students and encourage them to find answers by applying the Socratic Method. Don't hire someone who just happens to know the language; hire someone who knows how to teach it and connect to encourage and motivate your student. Available for in-person or online sessions.

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Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
B.A. Spanish and French
University of California, Irvine
Masters
University of California, Irvine (ABD)
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

French
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
German

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $90
  • Rate details: Minimum 90 minutes 30% Discount for group rates (2 people or more).
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/19/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

English

I am qualified for English and I learned it as a second language, like most people engaging with TOEFL; I have taught foreign languages at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) for 7 years. I have tutored English (basic and intermediate) as well as ESL.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am qualified for ESL; I have taught foreign languages at the University of California Irvine (UCI) for 7 years. I have also tutored English Composition (basic and intermediate) as well as ESL. As an immigrant and having learned English as a second language myself, I have learned the value of speaking and writing properly. I have a Bachelor's and a Masters' degrees in foreign languages with many classes of linguistics (phonetics) and pedagogy. For ESL specifically, I can help you improve your listening, pronunciation, reading, writing, and vocabulary. When tutoring, I usually use the Socratic Method because it promotes critical thinking among my students.
French

French

I am qualified to teach French; I am a native speaker and have taught foreign languages at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) for 7 years. I have tutored all levels of French in our local high schools, colleges, and universities for the last 10 years. Don't hire someone who knows the language; hire someone who can teach it and connect with your student to encourage and motivate.
Spanish

Spanish

I am qualified to teach Spanish; I learned it as a second Language in Spain and have taught foreign languages at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) for 7 years. I have tutored all levels of Spanish in our local high schools, colleges, and universities for the last 10 years. Don't hire someone who knows the language; hire someone who can teach it and connect with your student to encourage and motivate.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am qualified to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL Certificate); I learned English as a second language myself. I understand the challenges learners have because I had to learn it myself. I have also taught foreign languages at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) for 7 years. Don't hire someone who simply knows the language; hire someone who can teach it and connect with the student to encourage and motivate to learn more.
Writing

Writing

I am qualified for the subject. I have tutored English Composition (basic and intermediate) as well as ESL. As an immigrant, I have learned the value of properly speaking and writing in English. I often use the Socratic Method when tutoring.

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EXCEPTIONAL TUTOR with IMPRESSIVE CREDENTIALS

I am a research scientist at UCLA, and I did an extensive search for a Spanish tutor. David is highly credentialed with years of experience teaching at the University level. David is a special find. I observed his interaction with my daughter. He is incredibly patient and has a genuine concern for his students. He is a seasoned teacher and it shows in his teaching style. My daughter kept raving about how much she learned in just one session. She said David made her several years of Spanish gel for the first time. We will be using David weekly. He is quite exceptional and I don't hesitate in giving David my highest recommendation.

L, 23 lessons with David
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much for the positive review, L. It was a pleasure to know and serve you.

HS Spanish IV Honors

David is EXCELLENT! My daughter said she had more clarity in one 1.5 hour session than she’s had all school year (and she claims her school Spanish teacher is great). We will definitely use David for future Spanish needs!

Lisa, 1 lesson with David

Excellent Tutor

David helped my son prepare for a Spanish test and quickly developed an excellent rapport with him. His teaching approach works very well to reach teenagers and help them understand the topic at hand.

Daniel, 2 lessons with David

Far exceeded expectations

We took a chance using Wyzant and hired David. He is incredibly smart and patient and kind. Truly one of the most incredible tutors, and people, I have ever met.

Kim-Marie, 1 lesson with David
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much for the positive review, Kim-Marie. It was a pleasure to know and serve you.

Excellent teacher!

Prof. David left a smile on my son’s face by the time they were done with the first tutoring session. He turned a reluctant Spanish 2 student into one that’s finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!

Krystal, 1 lesson with David
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much for the positive review, Krystal. It was a pleasure to know and serve you.

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

He taught Spanish. He is very engaging, patient, knowledgeable and helpful. He is a great tutor. He knows his material very well. He comes well prepared for lessons. When you need help he will try his best to accommodate you.

Puja, 13 lessons with David
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much for the positive review, Puja. It was a pleasure to know and serve you.

David saved us!

We really needed someone to review a letter to a prospective French host family on a rush basis. David was able to help us with very short notice. His edits were excellent and we really appreciate his help!

Lisa, 1 lesson with David

Wonderful

David has been tutoring my son for two weeks and it is absolutely helping. He is extremely accommodating and flexible on learning styles.

Heather, 7 lessons with David
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much for the positive review, Heather. It was a pleasure to know and serve you.

Super knowledgeable Spanish Tutor

My son asked me to find him a Spanish tutor since the Spanish at his school has become more difficult. I was so lucky to stumble on David's profile on Wyzant. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and teaches well. His background at UCLA and his teaching credentials in foreign languages at UCI are impressive. He can pinpoint exactly what you need to improve on. My son was so happy that he asked to have David every week!

Grace, 15 lessons with David

Great teacher. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

David is very patient with her 14-year-old son who is just learning French. He’s helped a lot and has already improved his grade in just a couple sessions

Brook, 4 lessons with David
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