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Enthusiastic Spanish/ESL Teacher with 15 Years of Classroom Experience
April S.

5.0 (145 ratings)

349 hours tutoring

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Enthusiastic Spanish/ESL Teacher with 15 Years of Classroom Experience
Enthusiastic Spanish/ESL Teacher with 15 Years of Classroom Experience
April S.

5.0 (145 ratings)

349 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (145 ratings)

349 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About April

Bio

I am a New York and Pennsylvania certified Spanish teacher, and have taught Spanish I-V, primarily to middle and high school students. As part of my master's degree program in Spanish, I participated in study abroad experiences in Peru, Spain and Mexico. I have also worked with adult students as a private tutor, and as an adjunct college instructor in both Pennsylvania and New York.

In my Spanish classrooms, I use comprehensible input, and help students to naturally acquire language through...

I am a New York and Pennsylvania certified Spanish teacher, and have taught Spanish I-V, primarily to middle and high school students. As part of my master's degree program in Spanish, I participated in study abroad experiences in Peru, Spain and Mexico. I have also worked with adult students as a private tutor, and as an adjunct college instructor in both Pennsylvania and New York.

In my Spanish classrooms, I use comprehensible input, and help students to naturally acquire language through stories and exposure to authentic resources. I use proficiency-based grading, in which students are encouraged to constantly improve their ability to communicate, and to focus on what they *can* do with the language, rather than simply on memorizing grammar rules and long lists of discreet vocabulary words. I am not a native Spanish speaker; however, I have reached a high degree of proficiency through continued study. I test at Superior on the ACTFL oral proficiency interview, and I have taught advanced level courses for several years.

I have volunteered with English as a Second Language programs for over 20 years, and have worked extensively with English Language Learners, both as a community English language instructor and as a volunteer Spanish-English interpreter. I have worked with a number of English language learners as their private tutor, particularly helping students with academic writing and vocabulary. As someone who has reached an advanced level of proficiency in my own second language, I know how to help English language learners to reach their goals.

Throughout my career, I have worked as an advisor for small groups of students, working closely with students' learning teams to create integrated plans for their future success. I have extensive experience tutoring students in study skills and test preparation. I have been able to help a wide variety of learners to experience academic success. Education is my joy and delight, and I look forward to sharing that excitement with you or your child!

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Education

West Chester University
Social Studies BS Ed
West Chester U, Spanish MA
Masters

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Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have volunteered as an English tutor throughout most of my adult life, indeed, beginning as a seventeen year old freshman in college. For approximately eight years, I served as the coordinator for our church's community ESL classes. I have experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels and have trained other ESL tutors in instructional methods. I recently completed my master's thesis on second language acquisition, as part of my MA in Spanish.
Grammar,

Grammar

Between teaching and studying the Spanish language and teaching ESL as a volunteer, I have studied linguistics, phonetics, and other aspects of the structure of language. My master's thesis was focused on second language acquisition and how to help students to learn the structure of language.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I started proofreading and editing other students' work in high school, where I served as a peer tutor and the editor for the school literary magazine. I continued tutoring in college and started proofreading and editing my church newsletter. I taught history and Spanish upon graduation. After ten years of grading essays and other student work, I learned to identify errors in writing samples very quickly. I always tried to coach my students as writers by not only pointing out mistakes but modeling and explaining how to make their writing more interesting, clear, and grammatically accurate. I have continued to tutor students in writing and to help friends with proofreading since leaving my teaching job to stay home with my young children.
Spanish

Spanish

I am fluent in Spanish. I have taught Spanish for fifteen years, have my MA in Spanish, and have studied in Spain, Peru and Mexico. I have served as a volunteer English-Spanish interpreter and translator and have devoted much of my life to mastering this beautiful, enchanting language. I have taught all levels of Spanish to all ages. See my biography for more details. I am not a native speaker, but I test at Superior on the ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages) OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview), which is the highest level available on that test.

Elementary Education

Grammar,

Grammar

Between teaching and studying the Spanish language and teaching ESL as a volunteer, I have studied linguistics, phonetics, and other aspects of the structure of language. My master's thesis was focused on second language acquisition and how to help students to learn the structure of language.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I started helping other students with study skills when I was still a student myself. As an advisor to seventh grade students for seven years, I developed countless lessons on study skills and test preparation. As the co-chair of our school's advisory committee, I also helped other teachers to create similar lessons for grades 6-9. I have worked with many study skills students via Wyzant and many have left testimonials on this site.

English

English,

English

I have taught English as a Second Language for approximately 15 years as a volunteer. In my studies for my History degree and state teacher certifications, I obviously needed to be able to express myself well in English. In my extended studies of the Spanish language, I have come to understand English grammar much more deeply.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have volunteered as an English tutor throughout most of my adult life, indeed, beginning as a seventeen year old freshman in college. For approximately eight years, I served as the coordinator for our church's community ESL classes. I have experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels and have trained other ESL tutors in instructional methods. I recently completed my master's thesis on second language acquisition, as part of my MA in Spanish.
Grammar,

Grammar

Between teaching and studying the Spanish language and teaching ESL as a volunteer, I have studied linguistics, phonetics, and other aspects of the structure of language. My master's thesis was focused on second language acquisition and how to help students to learn the structure of language.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I started proofreading and editing other students' work in high school, where I served as a peer tutor and the editor for the school literary magazine. I continued tutoring in college and started proofreading and editing my church newsletter. I taught history and Spanish upon graduation. After ten years of grading essays and other student work, I learned to identify errors in writing samples very quickly. I always tried to coach my students as writers by not only pointing out mistakes but modeling and explaining how to make their writing more interesting, clear, and grammatically accurate. I have continued to tutor students in writing and to help friends with proofreading since leaving my teaching job to stay home with my young children.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

While I took the SAT many years ago, I did extremely well on the reading section of the test when I took it. Since that time, I have devoted much of my life to language, as a Spanish teacher, linguistics student, and English as a Second Language tutor. I am a strong reader and have frequently helped students to develop effective decoding techniques and memory strategies for vocabulary.
Writing

Writing

As I mentioned in the proofreading description, I have always sought to coach my students as writers. Expressing oneself well in writing is critical to almost any academic pursuit. In addition to helping students to write essays and research papers, I enjoy creative writing and story telling in English and in Spanish.

Homeschool

English,

English

I have taught English as a Second Language for approximately 15 years as a volunteer. In my studies for my History degree and state teacher certifications, I obviously needed to be able to express myself well in English. In my extended studies of the Spanish language, I have come to understand English grammar much more deeply.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have volunteered as an English tutor throughout most of my adult life, indeed, beginning as a seventeen year old freshman in college. For approximately eight years, I served as the coordinator for our church's community ESL classes. I have experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels and have trained other ESL tutors in instructional methods. I recently completed my master's thesis on second language acquisition, as part of my MA in Spanish.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

While I took the SAT many years ago, I did extremely well on the reading section of the test when I took it. Since that time, I have devoted much of my life to language, as a Spanish teacher, linguistics student, and English as a Second Language tutor. I am a strong reader and have frequently helped students to develop effective decoding techniques and memory strategies for vocabulary.
Spanish,

Spanish

I am fluent in Spanish. I have taught Spanish for fifteen years, have my MA in Spanish, and have studied in Spain, Peru and Mexico. I have served as a volunteer English-Spanish interpreter and translator and have devoted much of my life to mastering this beautiful, enchanting language. I have taught all levels of Spanish to all ages. See my biography for more details. I am not a native speaker, but I test at Superior on the ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages) OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview), which is the highest level available on that test.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I started helping other students with study skills when I was still a student myself. As an advisor to seventh grade students for seven years, I developed countless lessons on study skills and test preparation. As the co-chair of our school's advisory committee, I also helped other teachers to create similar lessons for grades 6-9. I have worked with many study skills students via Wyzant and many have left testimonials on this site.
Writing

Writing

As I mentioned in the proofreading description, I have always sought to coach my students as writers. Expressing oneself well in writing is critical to almost any academic pursuit. In addition to helping students to write essays and research papers, I enjoy creative writing and story telling in English and in Spanish.

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have volunteered as an English tutor throughout most of my adult life, indeed, beginning as a seventeen year old freshman in college. For approximately eight years, I served as the coordinator for our church's community ESL classes. I have experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels and have trained other ESL tutors in instructional methods. I recently completed my master's thesis on second language acquisition, as part of my MA in Spanish.
Spanish

Spanish

I am fluent in Spanish. I have taught Spanish for fifteen years, have my MA in Spanish, and have studied in Spain, Peru and Mexico. I have served as a volunteer English-Spanish interpreter and translator and have devoted much of my life to mastering this beautiful, enchanting language. I have taught all levels of Spanish to all ages. See my biography for more details. I am not a native speaker, but I test at Superior on the ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages) OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview), which is the highest level available on that test.

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English,

English

I have taught English as a Second Language for approximately 15 years as a volunteer. In my studies for my History degree and state teacher certifications, I obviously needed to be able to express myself well in English. In my extended studies of the Spanish language, I have come to understand English grammar much more deeply.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have volunteered as an English tutor throughout most of my adult life, indeed, beginning as a seventeen year old freshman in college. For approximately eight years, I served as the coordinator for our church's community ESL classes. I have experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels and have trained other ESL tutors in instructional methods. I recently completed my master's thesis on second language acquisition, as part of my MA in Spanish.
Spanish,

Spanish

I am fluent in Spanish. I have taught Spanish for fifteen years, have my MA in Spanish, and have studied in Spain, Peru and Mexico. I have served as a volunteer English-Spanish interpreter and translator and have devoted much of my life to mastering this beautiful, enchanting language. I have taught all levels of Spanish to all ages. See my biography for more details. I am not a native speaker, but I test at Superior on the ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages) OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview), which is the highest level available on that test.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I started helping other students with study skills when I was still a student myself. As an advisor to seventh grade students for seven years, I developed countless lessons on study skills and test preparation. As the co-chair of our school's advisory committee, I also helped other teachers to create similar lessons for grades 6-9. I have worked with many study skills students via Wyzant and many have left testimonials on this site.
Writing

Writing

As I mentioned in the proofreading description, I have always sought to coach my students as writers. Expressing oneself well in writing is critical to almost any academic pursuit. In addition to helping students to write essays and research papers, I enjoy creative writing and story telling in English and in Spanish.

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have volunteered as an English tutor throughout most of my adult life, indeed, beginning as a seventeen year old freshman in college. For approximately eight years, I served as the coordinator for our church's community ESL classes. I have experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels and have trained other ESL tutors in instructional methods. I recently completed my master's thesis on second language acquisition, as part of my MA in Spanish.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I started helping other students with study skills when I was still a student myself. As an advisor to seventh grade students for seven years, I developed countless lessons on study skills and test preparation. As the co-chair of our school's advisory committee, I also helped other teachers to create similar lessons for grades 6-9. I have worked with many study skills students via Wyzant and many have left testimonials on this site.

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I started helping other students with study skills when I was still a student myself. As an advisor to seventh grade students for seven years, I developed countless lessons on study skills and test preparation. As the co-chair of our school's advisory committee, I also helped other teachers to create similar lessons for grades 6-9. I have worked with many study skills students via Wyzant and many have left testimonials on this site.

Summer

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have volunteered as an English tutor throughout most of my adult life, indeed, beginning as a seventeen year old freshman in college. For approximately eight years, I served as the coordinator for our church's community ESL classes. I have experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels and have trained other ESL tutors in instructional methods. I recently completed my master's thesis on second language acquisition, as part of my MA in Spanish.
Spanish,

Spanish

I am fluent in Spanish. I have taught Spanish for fifteen years, have my MA in Spanish, and have studied in Spain, Peru and Mexico. I have served as a volunteer English-Spanish interpreter and translator and have devoted much of my life to mastering this beautiful, enchanting language. I have taught all levels of Spanish to all ages. See my biography for more details. I am not a native speaker, but I test at Superior on the ACTFL (American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages) OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview), which is the highest level available on that test.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I started helping other students with study skills when I was still a student myself. As an advisor to seventh grade students for seven years, I developed countless lessons on study skills and test preparation. As the co-chair of our school's advisory committee, I also helped other teachers to create similar lessons for grades 6-9. I have worked with many study skills students via Wyzant and many have left testimonials on this site.
Writing

Writing

As I mentioned in the proofreading description, I have always sought to coach my students as writers. Expressing oneself well in writing is critical to almost any academic pursuit. In addition to helping students to write essays and research papers, I enjoy creative writing and story telling in English and in Spanish.

Test Preparation

SAT Reading

SAT Reading

While I took the SAT many years ago, I did extremely well on the reading section of the test when I took it. Since that time, I have devoted much of my life to language, as a Spanish teacher, linguistics student, and English as a Second Language tutor. I am a strong reader and have frequently helped students to develop effective decoding techniques and memory strategies for vocabulary.

Ratings and Reviews

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Great tutor!!

April has been wonderful to work with. At our first meeting she asked me where I wanted her to help and what I needed to learn. She then put together the tutoring tailored to me and my schedule. I have found her to very patient and willing to work with someone that is challenged in learning a new language. With her as my tutor I will be able to speak Spanish within the time frame needed.

Joe, 10 lessons with April

Great history paper tutor

My daughter Hannah found April to be very helpful and accommodating. She took the assignment quickly and at the last minute. A big thank you to her.

Laurie, 1 lesson with April

Excellent English Tutor

April has taught my daughter English for 2 months, mainly on English writing. She is polite and responsible. She reads through my daughter's essays carefully, provides detailed comments and then asks to re-write same essays. I think her teaching method is effective and can improve writing skills in large scale.

Xin, 22 lessons with April

Patient and provide useful information

April help my son in English writing. She recommend some books which are very helpful. She plan to use the books for subsequent lessons. Since this is first lesson, I have to wait for more lessons to give more feedback.

Fan, 3 lessons with April

Patient Tutor

She worked with my son and has been so patient with his issues. He has a learning disability and she was so understanding. She is helping to get additional resources for his studying.

Jennifer, 56 lessons with April

Best English tutor!

Very responsible and reliable, excellent teacher. Very Patient and understanding . Would definitely recommend April to any and everyone who is in need for a English tutor!

Ruth, 2 lessons with April

April went above and beyond!

With my time running out in order to pass the new PA required PAPA testing (writing module) to become licensed to teach elementary school in the state, April was able to successfully prepare me in every aspect of the test by doing her own research on the test itself, preparing mock exams and pointing me towards websites that could help me review and take practice tests prior to our next session. She did this all on her own time. The hour that we would spend together during tutoring sessions was focused on her understanding where I struggled during my practice tests and reviewing those target areas. I am happy to say that April was able to help me increase my score significantly in a short period of time thus enabling me to successfully pass the PAPA test. I found her to be someone that makes things easy to understand and someone who has a lot of passion for what she is doing. She was almost as happy as I was to hear that I passed!! I would highly recommend April!

Jeffrey, 5 lessons with April

Great tutor!

April is very patient, kind and smart. My son has ADD and is very difficult to keep on track. She was awesome!

Barb, 31 lessons with April

Excellent Teacher!

April is a knowledgeable and talented teacher who successfully reaches students from diverse backgrounds and creatively adjusts program in order to focus on the areas of special attention. She’s been helping me to improve my skills in English as a second language at the advanced level, always demonstrating deep understanding of tutoring non-native speakers. April offers a strong academic knowledge with a creative style of teaching that makes learning both meaningful and fun.

Kasia, 23 lessons with April

Very good

April is great! She is flexible in her hours and always comes prepared. She is focused and enthusiastic, and has gone above and beyond as a tutor :)

Lauren, 11 lessons with April
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