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Kathleen V. S.

Spanish, ESL, writing, grammar, SAT verbal tutor, lived in Spain

Spanish, ESL, writing, grammar, SAT verbal tutor, lived in Spain

$45/hour

5.0 (72 ratings)

About Kathleen V.

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What I like most about tutoring is seeing the “lightbulb“ go off in a student’s eyes when they make a connection and begin to understand the patterns of grammar and sentence structure. I try to make tutoring fun, coming up with real-world and humorous examples, not just because it makes the time go buy more quickly, but because this is a good way to help people to cement concepts in their minds and to apply those concepts when they are on their own or taking a test.

I minored in English...

What I like most about tutoring is seeing the “lightbulb“ go off in a student’s eyes when they make a connection and begin to understand the patterns of grammar and sentence structure. I try to make tutoring fun, coming up with real-world and humorous examples, not just because it makes the time go buy more quickly, but because this is a good way to help people to cement concepts in their minds and to apply those concepts when they are on their own or taking a test.

I minored in English and creative writing in college and I worked at Penn State for several years as a science writer and editor. I have always enjoyed language and writing, putting words together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to inspire an emotion. I love grammar and etymology, discovering the history of irregular verbs, and helping others to edit their work to develop crisp, meaningful prose.

I majored in Spanish in college. During the 1990s, I lived in Valencia, Spain for seven years. In the early 2000s, after returning to the US, I worked at the Weather Channel Latin America, presenting the weather in Spanish, and later went on to AccuWeather where I presented the weather in both Spanish and English. After leaving AccuWeather I worked for several years as a science writer at Penn State University, where I wrote press releases about research, and translated many of those press releases into Spanish for Spanish-speaking reporters. I also produced a video series (in both English and Spanish) about research and new discoveries at Penn State. I have experience tutoring Spanish grammar.

I have three sons -- a preschooler and a set of twins -- and my husband is a geneticist at Penn State. I enjoy sci-fi and mystery novels, Netflix binges, and true crime podcasts. My favorite foods are Diet Coke, veggie pizza, and cookies.

My cancellation policy is two hours. If I do not receive a notice of cancellation I reserve the right to access a cancellation fee.

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Education

Agnes Scott College
Spanish

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Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my ESL and TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Further, I help my students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”
Grammar,

Grammar

I like to make grammar fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I teach my students important grammar skills so they can learn to self edit for common errors (e.g., misplaced modifiers, fragmented sentences, subject and noun disagreement, and vague pronoun references).
Spanish

Spanish

Bachelor's degree in Spanish, seven years living in a Spanish-speaking country, 14 years working in industries where I used Spanish for my work.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

I like to make grammar fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I teach my students important grammar skills so they can learn to self edit for common errors (e.g., misplaced modifiers, fragmented sentences, subject and noun disagreement, and vague pronoun references).
Reading,

Reading

I have always enjoyed reading, language, and writing. I like to make reading fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students reading comprehension skills such as finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious elements of a text.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I help my students develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words.
Study Skills

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I like to make writing and reading comprehension fun for ACT students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Specifically I help students to develop their writing skills to use linking and transition words effectively, to organize paragraphs to create a natural flow of ideas, and to self edit for grammar and syntax. In addition I help students develop reading comprehension skills that will help them excel on the ACT exam. These skills include finding the main idea and supporting details, picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats, and using background information to “read between the lines.”
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I like to make reading fun for ACT prep students, showing them how writers set the tone to make the reader feel connected to the story or to the information being presented. I also give students practical reading comprehension skills they can use to excel on the ACT test. These skills include finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious, subtle elements of a text.
English,

English

I minored in English at Agnes Scott College and have worked as a freelance writer for many years, as well as a science writer composing press releases at Penn State University. I enjoy helping students improve their writing style and reading comprehension.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my ESL and TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Further, I help my students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”
Grammar,

Grammar

I like to make grammar fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I teach my students important grammar skills so they can learn to self edit for common errors (e.g., misplaced modifiers, fragmented sentences, subject and noun disagreement, and vague pronoun references).
Reading,

Reading

I have always enjoyed reading, language, and writing. I like to make reading fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students reading comprehension skills such as finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious elements of a text.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have always enjoyed reading, language, and writing. I like to make reading fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students reading comprehension skills such as finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious elements of a text.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I have worked as a freelance essay writer for many years. I also worked for several years as a science writer at Penn State University, where I wrote press releases about research, and translated many of those press releases into Spanish for Spanish-speaking reporters. I also wrote and produced a video series (in both English and Spanish) about research and new discoveries at Penn State. I like to make writing fun for SAT prep students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students writing skills such as how to use linking and transition words, how to organize paragraphs to create a natural flow of ideas, and how to self edit for grammar and syntax.
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I like to make grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation practice fun for TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I also help them to decipher slang and idioms, which can be unique to each region of the English-speaking world. Further, I help students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop English writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills, such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I help my students develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words.
Writing

Writing

I have worked as a freelance essay writer for many years. I also worked for several years as a science writer at Penn State University, where I wrote press releases about research, and translated many of those press releases into Spanish for Spanish-speaking reporters. I also wrote and produced a video series (in both English and Spanish) about research and new discoveries at Penn State. I like to make writing fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students writing skills such as how to use linking and transition words, how to organize paragraphs to create a natural flow of ideas, and how to self edit for grammar and syntax.

Homeschool

English,

English

I minored in English at Agnes Scott College and have worked as a freelance writer for many years, as well as a science writer composing press releases at Penn State University. I enjoy helping students improve their writing style and reading comprehension.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my ESL and TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Further, I help my students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”
Reading,

Reading

I have always enjoyed reading, language, and writing. I like to make reading fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students reading comprehension skills such as finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious elements of a text.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have always enjoyed reading, language, and writing. I like to make reading fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students reading comprehension skills such as finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious elements of a text.
Spanish,

Spanish

Bachelor's degree in Spanish, seven years living in a Spanish-speaking country, 14 years working in industries where I used Spanish for my work.
Writing,

Writing

I have worked as a freelance essay writer for many years. I also worked for several years as a science writer at Penn State University, where I wrote press releases about research, and translated many of those press releases into Spanish for Spanish-speaking reporters. I also wrote and produced a video series (in both English and Spanish) about research and new discoveries at Penn State. I like to make writing fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students writing skills such as how to use linking and transition words, how to organize paragraphs to create a natural flow of ideas, and how to self edit for grammar and syntax.
Study Skills

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my ESL and TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Further, I help my students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”
Spanish,

Spanish

Bachelor's degree in Spanish, seven years living in a Spanish-speaking country, 14 years working in industries where I used Spanish for my work.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I like to make grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation practice fun for TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I also help them to decipher slang and idioms, which can be unique to each region of the English-speaking world. Further, I help students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop English writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills, such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”

Most Popular

English,

English

I minored in English at Agnes Scott College and have worked as a freelance writer for many years, as well as a science writer composing press releases at Penn State University. I enjoy helping students improve their writing style and reading comprehension.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my ESL and TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Further, I help my students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”
Reading,

Reading

I have always enjoyed reading, language, and writing. I like to make reading fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students reading comprehension skills such as finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious elements of a text.
Spanish,

Spanish

Bachelor's degree in Spanish, seven years living in a Spanish-speaking country, 14 years working in industries where I used Spanish for my work.
Writing,

Writing

I have worked as a freelance essay writer for many years. I also worked for several years as a science writer at Penn State University, where I wrote press releases about research, and translated many of those press releases into Spanish for Spanish-speaking reporters. I also wrote and produced a video series (in both English and Spanish) about research and new discoveries at Penn State. I like to make writing fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students writing skills such as how to use linking and transition words, how to organize paragraphs to create a natural flow of ideas, and how to self edit for grammar and syntax.
Study Skills

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my ESL and TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Further, I help my students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”
Study Skills

Special Needs

Study Skills

Summer

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I like to make grammar and vocabulary fun for my ESL and TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Further, I help my students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”
Reading,

Reading

I have always enjoyed reading, language, and writing. I like to make reading fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students reading comprehension skills such as finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious elements of a text.
Spanish,

Spanish

Bachelor's degree in Spanish, seven years living in a Spanish-speaking country, 14 years working in industries where I used Spanish for my work.
Writing,

Writing

I have worked as a freelance essay writer for many years. I also worked for several years as a science writer at Penn State University, where I wrote press releases about research, and translated many of those press releases into Spanish for Spanish-speaking reporters. I also wrote and produced a video series (in both English and Spanish) about research and new discoveries at Penn State. I like to make writing fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students writing skills such as how to use linking and transition words, how to organize paragraphs to create a natural flow of ideas, and how to self edit for grammar and syntax.
Study Skills

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

I like to make writing and reading comprehension fun for ACT students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. Specifically I help students to develop their writing skills to use linking and transition words effectively, to organize paragraphs to create a natural flow of ideas, and to self edit for grammar and syntax. In addition I help students develop reading comprehension skills that will help them excel on the ACT exam. These skills include finding the main idea and supporting details, picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats, and using background information to “read between the lines.”
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

I like to make reading fun for ACT prep students, showing them how writers set the tone to make the reader feel connected to the story or to the information being presented. I also give students practical reading comprehension skills they can use to excel on the ACT test. These skills include finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious, subtle elements of a text.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

I have always enjoyed reading, language, and writing. I like to make reading fun for my students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students reading comprehension skills such as finding linking and transition words, picking up on cues that an author is listing examples, exceptions, or caveats, and interpreting from context the less obvious elements of a text.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I have worked as a freelance essay writer for many years. I also worked for several years as a science writer at Penn State University, where I wrote press releases about research, and translated many of those press releases into Spanish for Spanish-speaking reporters. I also wrote and produced a video series (in both English and Spanish) about research and new discoveries at Penn State. I like to make writing fun for SAT prep students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I give my students writing skills such as how to use linking and transition words, how to organize paragraphs to create a natural flow of ideas, and how to self edit for grammar and syntax.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I like to make grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation practice fun for TOEFL students, showing them how words fit together like puzzle pieces to convey information or to provoke an emotion. I also help them to decipher slang and idioms, which can be unique to each region of the English-speaking world. Further, I help students to develop and fine-tune vocabulary-expansion skills, showing them how to look for language roots and how to infer from context the meaning of new words. I also help them to develop English writing skills, as well as reading comprehension skills, such as finding the main idea and supporting details; picking up on cues that an author is listing exceptions or caveats; and using background information to “read between the lines.”

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Total confidence builder!

Kathleen was intentional in learning my goals and structuring the lesson accordingly. She taught me basic rules of the language and then we put it into practice. She was warm and encouraging and overall instilled a since of confidence in me that I CAN learn Spanish — something that has been my Mount Everest for years and years!!

Virginia, 2 lessons with Kathleen V.

Great teacher

Kathleen really takes the time to work through what you’re personally struggling with and has a clear and thorough understanding and proficiency in Spanish! Can’t wait for our next lesson!

Sunny, 4 lessons with Kathleen V.

Reliable and invested

I set up the sessions for my 14 year old daughter. I asked her what her thoughts were about her tutor, and she is very happy. My daughter is not fond of school, and looks forward to her lessons every week. I am glad we found Kathleen.

Kesha, 16 lessons with Kathleen V.

Great Spanish tutoring session

Today was a first session. There, we practiced sample questions from a textbook. She explains topics very clearly. It was a great session. Looking to continue the weekly session.

Joseph, 13 lessons with Kathleen V.

Awesome Tutor!

My daughter has had two lessons so far and I can tell it's helping. We are doing weekly lessons to help my daughter become a better writer and a jump start on her Spanish for her class in the fall. I like how she goes over the paper with my daughter by walking her through proper English and punctuation, as well as different ways to write things so it's not so redundant. She is also great with breaking down the Spanish with my daughter. She keeps my daughter engaged with the lesson by having her practice saying things and writing then in Spanish. It truly is just as good as her being in her upcoming class. Plus any time a teenager says I really like her at the end of a lesson, is a win! We will definitely be using Kathleen on a regular basis.

JANEA, 7 lessons with Kathleen V.

Fantastic

She was awesome, good tutor. Very knowlegable and proficient at ESL and powerpoint. would definitely recommend to another student. She went back and went over and corrected my presentation and even sent some clip art.

Craig, 3 lessons with Kathleen V.
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