Rebecca M.
Private tutor in Raleigh, NC
Education
Masters Degree in Spanish North Carolina State University (Fall 2011-May 2013) Bachelor Degree in Spanish Language and Literature, Minor in Linguistics NCSU (May 2009)
Experience
In college, I tutored a variety of Spanish courses for the Athletic Center at NCSU. I enjoy tutoring all levels and courses from beginner level to advanced. Since Spanish is not my native tongue and I had to learn it as a student, I understand the challenges of acquiring a second language and how to overcome them. I love being able to help others understand Spanish and ESL and enjoy practicing the language with them and seeing them overcome obstacles and gain confidence in the four skills: speaking/listening/reading/writing. Here's what I've been up to since I decided to pursue teaching: Teaching Spanish Clayton Middle School (08/2014-01/2015) Taught introductory Spanish Teaching Spanish and ESL Fuller Elementary School (01/2013-06/2013): Simultaneously taught diverse groups of age/skill levels using differentiation Taught all levels (K-5) and two electives ACCESS tested all levels of ELL students Student Teacher Observer, NCSU (Spring 2012): Certified university student for teaching Spanish Recorded detailed observations Conducted post-conference TA for Online University Course, NCSU (Fall 2012): Assisted 80+ students with Spanish: Language, Technology, Culture Graded all work and exams Teacher for Home School Students (Fall 2012): Planned and conducted in-home lessons Developed a Google website for communicating with students English Language Club Planner/Instructor, Dominican Republic (Summer 2011): Developed lesson plans to be taught by instructors to University of Santo Domingo students Taught Spanish lessons to English instructors Teaching Spanish, Fuquay Varina High School (01/2010-06/2011): Taught levels I and II of Spanish with a high student success rate Professional Learning Team Leader for Spanish Department Conducted after school tutoring and interventions for struggling students Assisted teachers in promoting Spanish classes and planning a trip to Spain English Opens Doors Program Teacher, Gabriela Mistral in Tocopilla, Chile (06/2009-11/2009): Taught 12 classes of ESL including 6 different grades, 3rd-8th Translated for local volunteers, head of English club Lived with a Spanish speaking host family for six months Student Teaching, Athens Drive High School in Raleigh, NC (10/01/2008-12/11/2008): Taught Spanish Level 1 up to 22 classroom hours per week Mastered use of fully automated student grading/tracking system Led SMART Lunch tutoring sessions ESL Teaching Internship, Needham Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC (2/1/2008-5/1/2008): Taught 9th grade ESL; Accelerated student learning by using gestures and pictures
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I enjoy gardening, traveling, meeting new people and exploring:) In just the past year I have sailed around the Bahamas and been to Spain, Ireland, Denver and San Francisco. Now I have a newborn and am loving being a mommy:) I do miss teaching which is why I want to tutor.
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