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A Language Lover Helps People Love Spanish
Sheri F.

315 hours tutoring

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About Sheri


Bio

With eight years of tutoring experience, experience with online tutoring and an educational background with classes in both education and technology and Spanish language and cultures, your child will start to say, “¡Sí, yo puedo!” (meaning “Yes, I can!”) after our sessions. Over the course of my interdisciplinary degree, some courses I studied included Spanish, Latin American Studies, linguistics and multicultural education policy. I am more than eager to tutor students with learning...

With eight years of tutoring experience, experience with online tutoring and an educational background with classes in both education and technology and Spanish language and cultures, your child will start to say, “¡Sí, yo puedo!” (meaning “Yes, I can!”) after our sessions. Over the course of my interdisciplinary degree, some courses I studied included Spanish, Latin American Studies, linguistics and multicultural education policy. I am more than eager to tutor students with learning challenges or difficulties.

My tutoring method is rooted in the idea that students need to engage critically with the Spanish language in order to excel.

During lessons, I instruct and give examples of how to use the language for about 25% of the lesson, and students spend about 75% of the lesson doing the hard work themselves - with support as needed.

For instance:
-Students write their own sentences at or above grade level.
-Students explain the grammatical concepts to me.
-Students defend why their answers are grammatically correct.

The practice creating their own work and thinking critically when self-correcting gives them the mastery of the language needed to excel on homework and tests. Other results my students see are an increase in confidence and an improved attitude towards Spanish.

In my spare time, I volunteer translating and transcribing TEDx talks in Spanish and English. I hope that my love of language influences your child to love them, too.


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Approved Subjects

English

English

I find myself teaching English grammar as well as Spanish grammar to people mastering Spanish because strong grammar in one language is a prerequisite to understand another language's grammar. I have tutored Spanish for eight years. I studied linguistics, history, and education policy as part of my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I truly believe in knowing the English language as a basis to be successful in all subjects; Knowing grammar rules and being confident in self-expression are crucial. I know how to explain the what and the why behind seemingly tough and nonsensical rules, and I enjoy doing so!
Grammar

Grammar

I find myself teaching English grammar as well as Spanish grammar to people mastering Spanish because strong grammar in one language is a prerequisite to understand another language's grammar. I have tutored Spanish for eight years. I studied linguistics, history, and education policy as part of my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I truly believe in knowing the English language as a basis to be successful in all subjects; Knowing grammar rules and being confident in self-expression are crucial. I know how to explain the what and the why behind seemingly tough and nonsensical rules, and I enjoy doing so!
Spanish

Spanish

Grammar and Vocabulary - I have extensive knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary from studying Spanish for over 10 years. I can help people looking to improve in Spanish for school. Speaking and Oral Comprehension- I have researched language acquisition and have mastered making Spanish sounds that don't exist in English and a neutral Spanish accent. I thoroughly understand ways to make conversation in Spanish flow and come naturally.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I find myself teaching English grammar as well as Spanish grammar to people mastering Spanish because strong grammar in one language is a prerequisite to understand another language's grammar. I have tutored Spanish for eight years. I studied linguistics, history, and education policy as part of my undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I understand how important mastering English is for your ambitions, goals, and future success. I take your success as seriously as you do. I know how to explain the what and the why behind seemingly tough and nonsensical rules, and I enjoy doing so!

Examples of Expertise


Sheri has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 4 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Reviews

Prompt and Professional

Sheri is doing a great job helping my daughter with Spanish, we have already seen an improvement in her grades and attitude. Sheri has been prompt, professional and provided a tremendous amount of feedback to me on my daughters progress.

Derek, 8 lessons with Sheri

Available on short notice and patient!

Very happy with Sheri's approach and session with my son - for 7th grade Spanish tutoring. He appreciated her patience and thouroughness. Will ask her to tutor again.

Vivian, 12 lessons with Sheri

A gem

Sheri tutored my daughter in Spanish 2. She went out of her way to motivate my daughter and build her confidence. She looked for ways to help her to connect with the subject matter. My daughter really likes her and I will definitely call her again when needed. Sheri is very sweet, smart, flexible and reliable. I feel lucky to have found her.

Sue, 40 lessons with Sheri

Excellent tutor

Sheri is an outstanding tutor. She demonstrates care and genuine concern for the success of her student. She is one of the best tutors I have had the privilege of finding. She is thoughtful in planning out her lessons, she gives comprehensive feedback, she is reliable and always prompt. I can't say enough to compliment her abilities in tutoring Spanish for our son who is currently taking Spanish 4 in high school.

Carla, 10 lessons with Sheri

Great tutor and very flexible in schedule

My son is having great time studying with Sheri. She is very knowledgeable and very patient. She did every effort to make her student understand every bit what she teaches. On 2/2/2013. I am very much please with the review she wrote in very very details about each session she teaches my son. This is helping me and my son to discover and correct the problem he has. Thank you Sheri for taking time to write the review. I will recommend Sheri to any one who is willing and in need of Spanish tutor.

Rajesh, 29 lessons with Sheri
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much for your kind words. Every time I meet with a student, I analyze his or her strengths and weaknesses and then I share them, and suggestions to improve weaknesses, with the student when I submit the lesson. My hope is that each student will learn why he or she is struggling and then has access to resources and tools that help improve weak areas. I enjoy seeing your son's improvement each time.

Hourly Rate: $40
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