Effective English/Spanish/French Tutor with 10+ Years of Experience

Silvia M.

CBEST

I am currently finishing the last requirements towards earning my Single Subject Teaching Credential at San Diego State University. As part of the application process, I had to take and pass all portions of the CBEST, and the English CSET as well as some portions of the Spanish CSET. Feel free to message me if you need help with preparing for any of those.

English

I earned my B.A. in Literature/Writing from the University of California, San Diego in 2013. During my undergraduate studies, I completed several intensive writing workshops and English literature courses that emphasized textual analysis, academic research, and essay composition. At the same time, I volunteered and worked as a writing facilitator and English tutor for several on-campus programs, including Upward Bound and the Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services. These experiences strengthened my editing and proofreading skills while allowing me to develop strong connections with middle school, high school, and college students. After graduating, I worked with the government-sponsored One-on-One Learning with Laptops program, where I provided individualized tutoring to middle and high school students, supporting their development in grammar, reading, and writing. Over the past several years, I have continued to expand my teaching experience as an English instructor in the United States and abroad, including positions in Spain and France.

French

I have studied French for over twenty years, developing advanced proficiency through both academic study and immersive experiences. My French studies include college-level coursework in grammar, literature, and composition, as well as advanced analysis of French texts and culture. While completing my undergraduate studies, I participated in a Global Seminar Program in Paris, where I further strengthened my language skills and cultural understanding. I have also worked as an English teacher in France for four years, gaining firsthand experience in the French educational system and developing a deeper understanding of French language and culture. Most notably, I earned a Master of Arts in French, with a focus on contemporary French literature, from Middlebury College. As part of this program, I studied abroad in Paris, where I completed advanced coursework in history, phonetics, research writing, and literature at Sorbonne Université. J’étudie le français depuis plus de vingt ans, développant ainsi une maîtrise avancée de la langue grâce à des études universitaires ainsi qu’à des expériences immersives. Mon parcours en français comprend des cours de niveau universitaire en grammaire, littérature et expression écrite, ainsi qu’une analyse approfondie de textes et de la culture françaises. Pendant mes études de premier cycle, j’ai également participé à un programme de séminaire international à Paris, ce qui m’a permis de renforcer davantage mes compétences linguistiques et ma compréhension de la culture française. J’ai également travaillé comme professeure d’anglais en France pendant quatre ans, une expérience qui m’a permis de découvrir de première main le système éducatif français et d’approfondir ma connaissance de la langue et de la culture françaises. Plus particulièrement, j’ai obtenu un Master en études françaises, avec une spécialisation en littérature française contemporaine, au Middlebury College. Dans le cadre de ce programme, j’ai étudié à Paris, où j’ai suivi des cours avancés d’histoire, de phonétiqu

Grammar

Hello everyone! My name is Silvia M., and I am from San Diego, California. I studied Literature in Writing at UC San Diego earning my B.A. in 2013. While in college, I had the opportunity to take several intensive writing workshops and English literature courses where I conducted analysis of texts, research, and essay composition. At the same, I volunteered and worked as a writing facilitator and English tutor for many on campus programs such as Upward Bound and the Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services. These experiences helped me strengthen my editing and proofreading skills as well as my rapport with middle school, high school, and college students. Upon graduating from college, I worked for a government sponsored program called One-On-One Learning with Laptops where I tutored middle school and high school students one on one helping them with grammar, reading, and writing. For the past two years, I have worked in Spain and France as an English teaching assistant conducting mostly interactive activities aimed at improving students listening and oral skills. I am currently finishing the last requirements towards earning my Single Subject Teaching Credential at San Diego State University in hopes of becoming an English high school teacher.

Proofreading

I earned my B.A. in Literature/Writing from the University of California, San Diego in 2013. During my undergraduate studies, I completed several intensive writing workshops and English literature courses that emphasized textual analysis, academic research, and essay composition. At the same time, I volunteered and worked as a writing facilitator and English tutor for several on-campus programs, including Upward Bound and the Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services. These experiences strengthened my editing and proofreading skills while allowing me to build strong relationships with middle school, high school, and college students. After graduating, I worked for the government-sponsored One-on-One Learning with Laptops program, where I provided individualized tutoring to middle and high school students, helping them develop their grammar, reading, and writing skills. A few years later, I earned a Bilingual Single Subject Teaching Credential from San Diego State University, specializing in English Language Arts and English as a Second Language. Over the past several years, I have continued to build my teaching experience in both the United States and abroad. I have taught English in a variety of educational settings, including positions in Spain and France, where I worked with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and further developed my expertise in language instruction.

Reading

I studied Literature in Writing at UC San Diego earning my B.A. in 2013. While in college, I had the opportunity to take several intensive writing workshops and English literature courses where I conducted analysis of texts, research, and essay composition. At the same time, I volunteered and worked as a writing facilitator and English tutor for many on-campus programs such as Upward Bound and the Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services. These experiences helped me strengthen my editing and proofreading skills as well as my rapport with middle school, high school, and college students. Upon graduating from college, I worked for a government-sponsored program called One-On-One Learning with Laptops where I tutored middle school and high school students one on one helping them with grammar, reading, and writing. Moreover, I worked in Spain and France for two years as an English teaching assistant, conducting mostly interactive activities aimed at improving students' listening and oral skills. To sum things up, I have recently earned my Bilingual Teaching Credential from San Diego State University which qualifies me as an English high school teacher.

Spanish

I am a native Spanish speaker, and I have studied the language academically since the age of four. In college, I completed a minor in Spanish Literature, which involved taking advanced courses in which I analyzed texts, conducted research, and wrote essays in Spanish at the university level. During this time, I also had the opportunity to tutor Spanish students at the Preuss School, a combined middle and high school. Additionally, I participated in a Teaching Assistant Program in Spain, which allowed me to gain firsthand knowledge of another Spanish-speaking country’s culture, history, and linguistic variations. Most importantly, I have worked as a Spanish instructor for the University of San Diego’s Upward Bound Program, where I taught Spanish to high school students. I have also provided private Spanish tutoring and instruction for over three years. Soy hablante nativa de español y he estudiado el idioma desde los cuatro años de edad. En la universidad, obtuve una especialización menor en Literatura Hispánica, lo que implicó cursar varias clases avanzadas en las que analicé textos, realicé investigaciones y redacté ensayos en español a nivel universitario. Durante ese período, también tuve la oportunidad de trabajar como tutora de español para estudiantes de la Preuss School, una escuela que combina los niveles de secundaria y preparatoria. Además, participé en un programa de asistente de enseñanza en España, una experiencia que me permitió conocer de primera mano la cultura, la historia y las variaciones lingüísticas de otro país de habla hispana. Asimismo, he trabajado como instructora de español para el programa Upward Bound de la Universidad de San Diego, donde enseñé español a estudiantes de preparatoria. Por último, llevo más de tres años impartiendo clases particulares de español.

Writing

I studied Literature in Writing at UC San Diego earning my B.A. in 2013. While in college, I had the opportunity to take several intensive writing workshops and English literature courses where I conducted analysis of texts, research, and essay composition. At the same time, I volunteered and worked as a writing facilitator and English tutor for many on-campus programs such as Upward Bound and the Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services. These experiences helped me strengthen my editing and proofreading skills as well as my rapport with middle school, high school, and college students. Upon graduating from college, I worked for a government-sponsored program called One-On-One Learning with Laptops where I tutored middle school and high school students one -on-one helping them with grammar, reading, and writing. Moreover, I worked in Spain and France for two years as an English teaching assistant, conducting mostly interactive activities aimed at improving students' listening and oral skills. Lastly, I possess a Bilingual Teaching Credential and have worked as an English Language Development teacher at the high school level.