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Spanish Made Simple | AP Specialist & Enthusiastic Language Coach
Barbara T.

5.0 (221 ratings)

994 hours tutoring

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About Barbara

Bio

As an experienced AP Spanish Language and Culture teacher and official AP exam grader for the College Board (ETS), I bring deep insight into what it takes to succeed on the AP Spanish exam. I know how to break down each section—writing, speaking, reading, and listening—and help students master strategies to score high.

I hold Massachusetts Department of Education certification in Spanish and have over 20 years of experience teaching French, Spanish, Russian, and ESL at the middle and high...

As an experienced AP Spanish Language and Culture teacher and official AP exam grader for the College Board (ETS), I bring deep insight into what it takes to succeed on the AP Spanish exam. I know how to break down each section—writing, speaking, reading, and listening—and help students master strategies to score high.

I hold Massachusetts Department of Education certification in Spanish and have over 20 years of experience teaching French, Spanish, Russian, and ESL at the middle and high school levels. For the past 8 years, I’ve built and led a strong AP Spanish program at my high school, helping students gain confidence and achieve results.

My academic background includes a B.A. in Russian with a minor in History from the University of Massachusetts Boston and an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. I’ve taught middle school French and Spanish, high school Russian, and worked with English learners of all ages. I’ve also served as an MCAS tutor for both English Language Arts and Math.

As a public school educator, I understand classroom expectations and how to support students in meeting—and exceeding—them. Whether you're aiming to ace the AP exam or just want to feel more confident in class, I tailor each session to meet your needs and make language learning engaging and effective.

Let’s work together to reach your goals—I look forward to helping you succeed!

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Education

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Russian
University of Massachusetts Lowell
MEd
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: I stay on 15 minutes, after that class is cancelled & full charge. Cancelling less than 5 hours before lesson time = 30 minute charge. Minimum lesson time 45 min.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 2/1/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have been an ESL teacher, have tutored ESL students and even volunteered for adult ESL programs.
Russian

Russian

I majored in Russian at the University of Massachusetts at Boston, graduating in 1992. I received the "Distinction in Russian" award for having the highest GPA in my major. I can submit transcripts to verify this information.
Spanish

Spanish

I have taught high school Spanish for 18 years and have been a tutor for 5 years. I have been teaching AP Spanish for 5 years and grade AP Spanish exams every year for the Educational Testing Service.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I began my teaching career teaching ESL and preparing students for the TOEFL exam. I am a native English speaker with graduate course work in language and linguistics.
Grammar
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
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Examples of Expertise

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Effective, knowledgeable, and patient

In less than two months, Barbara took me from a very rudimentary language level to being able to take the AP Spanish exam. Every lesson was carefully tailored, with careful attention to what I needed to improve the most. In addition, Barbara provided me with invaluable tips and tricks for all sections of the exam—from conversations to emails—which were extremely useful on the day of the exam. Above all, Barbara is positive and genuine, and truly wants you to succeed.

Nathan, 12 lessons with Barbara

Patient and knowledgeable

She was so patient with myself and my daughter, as we couldn’t log on and she was simply amazing. We will be booking her again. She also helped my daughter tremendously.

Sophia, 1 lesson with Barbara

AP Spanish Language

Barbara is excellent at assessing where you are in a subject and putting together a plan to be prepared for the AP exam. My son said he learned so much from her and about where he is in just one session so far!

Sue, 5 lessons with Barbara

Spanish intro

Excellent and useful session. She was very involved in listening to the needs. Very kind in figuring out the student needs and help us in next step We would love to work with Barbara

Kalpana, 1 lesson with Barbara

Recommend 100%

Working with my daughter to prepare for the AP Spanish test. We've had a few tutors but Barbara was the most kind and patient as well as helpful and informative.

Margaret, 2 lessons with Barbara

Awesome AP Spanish Tutor

Ms. Barbara is awesome! I love the way she teaches! She makes the lesson very easy to understand. I'm so glad that I'm making progress! I am so lucky to find Ms. Barbara. I cannot wait to have my next lesson with her.

Gabriella, 20 lessons with Barbara

Effective, knowledgeable, and patient

In less than two months, Barbara took me from a very rudimentary language level to being able to take the AP Spanish exam. Every lesson was carefully tailored, with meticulous attention to what I needed to improve the most. In addition, Barbara provided me with invaluable tips and tricks for all sections of the exam—from conversations to emails—which were extremely useful on the day of the exam. Above all, Barbara is positive and genuine, and truly wants you to succeed.

Nathan, 12 lessons with Barbara

Very Helpful and Knowledgeable Tutor for AP Exam Prep

I had an amazing experience in preparing for the AP exam. Every session was very informative and insightful, and the feedback I recieved allowed me to prove my abilities for all parts of the AP exam. Thank you!

Rohin, 16 lessons with Barbara

Great support and super effective teaching!

Barbara was an amazing AP Spanish tutor for me! Because of online learning, I felt very unprepared throughout the school year. We'd done next to zero essay writing or speaking practice, and my Spanish was choppy. I contacted Barbara about a month before the exam, and ended up getting a 5 on the exam. Barbara helped me with everything from reading to listening to speaking, and by the time of the exam, I felt more fluent and immersed in Spanish culture than ever. Her expertise as a seasoned AP exam grader made our sessions super efficient, organized, and well-informed. Additionally, the homework she gave was very targeted towards my needs. Baraba is amazing for anyone wanting to learn Spanish at any level, but especially for the AP exam!

Bowei, 6 lessons with Barbara

Comprehensive, knowledgeable, and experienced

We are preparing for AP with limited time and resources and i am confident Barbara knows how to effectively take my daughter from where she is to where she needs to go.

Pang-Yuan, 1 lesson with Barbara
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