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HS & Univ: Spanish, Writing, Public Speaking, College Essays
Rhonda V.

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About Rhonda


Bio

Stuck in Spanish? Grammar got you down? Struggling with making your college essays stand out? Have an upcoming interview or public speaking event? Contact me for a session, and I will get you on the path to success!
I am a veteran secondary education teacher who has taught middle and high school Spanish as well as undergraduate Spanish at Purdue. I have lived abroad and studied or have conducted research in Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. For my...

Stuck in Spanish? Grammar got you down? Struggling with making your college essays stand out? Have an upcoming interview or public speaking event? Contact me for a session, and I will get you on the path to success!
I am a veteran secondary education teacher who has taught middle and high school Spanish as well as undergraduate Spanish at Purdue. I have lived abroad and studied or have conducted research in Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. For my research, I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic and Spanish Caribbean culture and literature. I am also extremely familiar with Chicano and Puerto-Rican American cultures. I specialize in tutoring both Spanish AP courses.
Wyzant has allowed me to extend my private business of college admission essay consulting and interview coaching. If you are reaching for the most competitive colleges, your work needs to be autographed with quality and a strong sense of purpose.
What I love most about tutoring is helping the students. By the time a student searches for a tutor, he or she is at a very low point in their learning confidence. I break down the difficult pieces and make it very easy for students to understand and internalize and eventually use with confidence. Spanish is not difficult--perhaps the way you had been presented with it was just not the best way to reach you. Writer's block can be chipped away! All students are capable of producing quality work. It is a matter of figuring out which methods work best with each individual.


Education

4 years at Indiana University Northwest
Spanish
Univ. of Illinois - Chicago
Masters
-Purdue University, West lafayette
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

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Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I was a top-level Speech Team (Competitive Forensics) Coach 1987-1999. During that time, I coached individual state and national champions at the high school level. I have been actively involved in theater (community, college, and professional) for over thirty years.
Spanish

Spanish

I have advanced degrees in Spanish (Master's and an ABD doctorate). I have lived in and conducted research in six Spanish-speaking countries. I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic studies, Spanish Caribbean and the Spanish of Equatorial Guinea. I have taught all levels of high school Spanish, including AP, as well as undergraduate level Spanish.
Grammar
Phonics
Proofreading
Reading
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing

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Patient and Knowledgeable

Rhonda is a very dedicated teacher with plenty of different resources to help. She knows the AP Spanish area very well, and she knows what’s required for specific parts of the AP test. She gives me a lot of tips and phrases I could use to level up my score. She has really helped me with speaking and fluency, I definitely feel like it’s easier to speak in Spanish now. Rhonda will always explain to me the words or anything else that I don’t understand, and her patience is never ending. I highly recommend her for AP spanish preparations, and overall if you are struggling in Spanish.

Pawel, 52 lessons with Rhonda

Easy to learn from

My daughter age 13 enjoys her sessions with Rhonda. Highly recommend. She will keep using her as a tutor. Finally understands her Spanish lessons. She even sends follow up material.

Erin, 2 lessons with Rhonda

Extremely knowledgable, excellent immersive experience

Very professional, tremendous knowledge, excellent immersive experience, kind, patient and thoughtful. Provides access to invaluable materials. Very skilled in teaching and guiding a deepened understanding of how to achieve the highest score possible on the AP Spanish Language exam. My daughter highly recommends.

Mary Ann, 2 lessons with Rhonda

Excellent and knowledgeable

Rhonda helped my son be successful in Spanish 5. She was knowledgeable of how Spanish was taught at Purdue U and also helped him gain the confidence and skills he needed to do well.

Sharon, 12 lessons with Rhonda

Very knowledgeable and professional

Rhonda assesses the student's skill level and has a very organized method of teaching for the student's growth. Her knowledge, experience, and professionalism is what makes her an amazing tutor. Highly recommend!

william, 4 lessons with Rhonda

Terrific help to my daughter

Rhonda helped my daughter prepare for her final exam. She was incredibly detailed and thorough and sent terrific notes after their session to help her study. We will definitely use her again!

Jennifer, 1 lesson with Rhonda

Excellent Spanish Tutor

Rhonda is a great teacher and tutor. She helps our daughter with her challenging Spanish 3 Honors high school course. Rhonda is quick to identify the areas our daughter needs help, she provides instruction, and makes sure our daughter understands the concepts. Highly recommend!

Kim, 24 lessons with Rhonda

amazing Spanish Tutor

Rhonda speaks Spanish fluently. She is great at teaching how to speak, and makes her lessons fun! I highly recommend her to anybody!!!

Justin, 4 lessons with Rhonda

Excellent Teacher !!!

She teaches Spanish to our son who has found her lessons to be extremely helpful for his performance at school. Rhonda is very knowledgeable, patient and truly cares for her students.

Sujatha, 61 lessons with Rhonda

Excellent Teacher !!!

She teaches Spanish to our son who has found her lessons to be extremely helpful for his performance at school. Rhonda is very knowledgeable, patient and truly cares for her students.

Sujatha, 61 lessons with Rhonda
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