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English & Spanish Tutor | Essays, Spanish, & Digital Skills Made Easy
Kirsten C.

157 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $30
Response time: 34 minutes

About Kirsten


Bio

About Me
Hey! I’m Kirsten. For the last 7+ years I’ve been teaching in outdoor and environmental education, which means I’m used to explaining tough topics in fun, clear ways and helping people feel confident in new skills. In 2020, I started tutoring English, Spanish, and writing — and now I also help with computer literacy and logical reasoning (some of my favorite challenges!).

What I Can Help With
*Writing essays and research papers that actually make sense.
*Breaking down novels...

About Me
Hey! I’m Kirsten. For the last 7+ years I’ve been teaching in outdoor and environmental education, which means I’m used to explaining tough topics in fun, clear ways and helping people feel confident in new skills. In 2020, I started tutoring English, Spanish, and writing — and now I also help with computer literacy and logical reasoning (some of my favorite challenges!).

What I Can Help With
*Writing essays and research papers that actually make sense.
*Breaking down novels and assignments so they don’t feel overwhelming.
*Building Spanish skills—reading, writing, grammar, and conversation practice.
*Proofreading and polishing papers, college essays, and resumes.
*ESL support for advanced English learners who want to sound natural and confident.
*Getting faster and more confident with typing, formatting, and using school/college software.
*Tackling logic-heavy assignments, problem-solving strategies, or test prep questions.

What Sessions Are Like
I keep tutoring interactive and tailored to you. We’ll figure out how you learn best—whether that’s visuals, practice, conversation, or step-by-step breakdowns—and I’ll give you feedback you can use right away. Most of my students say they feel more confident and better prepared after our sessions.

A Little About Me
I graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Environmental Studies and a Minor in Spanish. I became fluent in Spanish while living in Chile for a year, and I’ve also worked as a Spanish-English interpreter in education, guiding, and healthcare. Outside of tutoring, I’m an environmental educator in Yellowstone National Park, where I lead school groups through week-long field science courses.

If you want tutoring that’s approachable, practical, and tailored to your needs, I’d love to help you succeed in English, Spanish, writing, or even computer literacy and reasoning skills.


Education

University of California Santa Barbara
Environment, Spanish
La Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Graduate Coursework

Additional Languages

Spanish

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $30
  • Rate details: The 1st cancellation within 24 hours of our lesson is free. After that, I charge 1/2 of our agreed upon rate. Rate is negotiable.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Botany

Botany

I have many years of experience as a landscaper, horticulturist and greenhouse technician. I identify plants and write for an ethnobotany website. I have worked as a field technician collecting vegetation samples and data.
English

English

I speak English as a first language and received 5's on the Advanced Placement exams in high school. I wrote for a backpacking blog, ski resort blog, a real estate agent's website, and an ethnobotany website. I am very talented at proofreading, grammar and writing. I love to read, so my vocabulary is pretty vast. I am currently tutoring an Adult English Second Language student, proofreading college papers, and working with high school English students on essay development and reading comprehension.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I speak English as a first language and received 5's on the Advanced Placement exams in high school. I wrote for a backpacking blog, ski resort blog, a real estate agent's website, and an ethnobotany website. I am very talented at proofreading, grammar and writing. I love to read, so my vocabulary is pretty vast. I am currently tutoring an Adult English Second Language student, proofreading college papers, and working with high school English students on essay development and reading comprehension.
Reading

Reading

I speak English as a first language and received 5's on the Advanced Placement exams in high school. I wrote for a backpacking blog, ski resort blog, a real estate agent's website, and an ethnobotany website. I am very talented at proofreading, grammar and writing. I love to read, so my vocabulary is pretty vast. I am currently tutoring an Adult English Second Language student, proofreading college papers, and working with high school English students on essay development and reading comprehension.
Spanish

Spanish

I am an enthusiastic, bilingual language tutor with 7+ years of experience as a non-formal environmental educator and 9+ years of duties and education as a Spanish-English interpreter and translator. I became fluent in Spanish while in a year long exchange program in Chile, learned Spanish in classes for 10 years before that, and earned a Minor in Spanish Language and Cultural Studies. I have also written long papers and community outreach brochures in Spanish. I have been formally hired as a Spanish-English interpreter for a ski resort, a backpacking guiding company, and a medical device development company. I am currently tutoring adult, high school, and middle school beginner to intermediate Spanish students.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have a pretty vast vocabulary due to prodigious amounts of reading in my spare time and for college level classes. Received 5's on AP English Exams and I read several books a week.
Writing

Writing

I speak English as a first language and received 5's on the Advanced Placement exams in high school. I wrote for a backpacking blog, ski resort blog, a real estate agent's website, and an ethnobotany website. I am very talented at proofreading, grammar and writing. I love to read, so my vocabulary is pretty vast. I am currently tutoring an Adult English Second Language student, proofreading college papers, and working with high school English students on essay development and reading comprehension.
ESL/ESOL
Grammar
Literature
TOEFL
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Reviews

Exceptional Tutoring Experience with Kristen

Kristen is an exceptional tutor who played a crucial role in the success of my 7-9 page research paper for my introductory law class. Tasked with writing a research paper on a topic within the field of legal studies, I initially felt overwhelmed by the complexity and depth required. Kristen's reading, writing, editing, and proofreading expertise was invaluable. She meticulously reviewed my work, providing insightful feedback that significantly improved my paper's clarity, coherence, and overall quality. Her attention to detail and skill in refining my writing helped me better articulate my arguments and present my research more effectively. Kristen's constructive criticism and suggestions enhanced the paper and improved my academic writing skills. Her guidance was instrumental in helping me achieve a high standard of writing. I wholeheartedly recommend Kristen as a tutor. Her dedication, skill, and passion for teaching are evident in the support she provides. Kristen is an excellent choice whether you need help with writing, editing, or proofreading. She is truly outstanding at what she does.

Emily, 6 lessons with Kirsten
Tutor responded:

Emily, thank you so much for this wonderful review. I am so happy that I was able to make such a difference for you. I wish you all the best, and hope to help you again in the future. -Kirsten

Fantastic tutor

My 8th grader just started working with Kirsten on Spanish and found the session to be engaging and productive. She is patient and explains everything well. He is excited to continue working with her.

Chaitali, 3 lessons with Kirsten
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much for the review, Chaitali! I am looking forward to continuing to work with Vihan and to see him grow with this new language.

Knowledgeable and Creative Tutor

Kirsten was able to help my son at the last minute on a Sunday to help him prepare for an oral exam in Spanish. My son has struggled with the language and she was able to help him with his fluency and give him ideas on how to relax and prepare himself just before the exam started. She's a great addition to my sons Spanish education! Highly recommend!!

Victoria, 25 lessons with Kirsten
Tutor responded:

Victoria, thank you for your review :) I'm so glad to hear about Matt's exam! I'm sure you're both so proud. I hope to continue working with him. -Kirsten

Patient and Knowledgeable!!!

I couldn’t be happier with my experience learning Spanish with Kristen. As a complete beginner, I was nervous about starting, but she made everything approachable and fun. Her teaching style is interactive and encouraging. Each lesson I have homework assigned. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn Spanish, whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your skills. I’m grateful to have found such an amazing tutor!

Kiyanna, 4 lessons with Kirsten
Tutor responded:

Dearest Kiyanna, watching your improvement in such a short period of time has been wonderful. Thank you so much for this lovely review. I hope that we can continue working together. -Kirsten

Hourly Rate: $30
Response time: 34 minutes
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