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Experienced Spanish Teacher P-16; English, Writing, Public Speaking
Rhonda V.

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745 hours tutoring

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Experienced Spanish Teacher P-16; English, Writing, Public Speaking
Experienced Spanish Teacher P-16; English, Writing, Public Speaking
Rhonda V.

5.0 (255 ratings)

745 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (255 ratings)

745 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Rhonda

Bio

I am a veteran secondary education teacher of Spanish who has taught middle and high school Spanish as well as undergraduate Spanish at Purdue. I have lived abroad and studied or have conducted research in Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. For my research, I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic and Spanish Caribbean culture and literature. I am also extremely familiar with Chicano and Puerto-Rican American cultures. I have taught all levels of...

I am a veteran secondary education teacher of Spanish who has taught middle and high school Spanish as well as undergraduate Spanish at Purdue. I have lived abroad and studied or have conducted research in Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. For my research, I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic and Spanish Caribbean culture and literature. I am also extremely familiar with Chicano and Puerto-Rican American cultures. I have taught all levels of high school Spanish, including AP. Although I am secondary certified, I have also taught elementary school Spanish for grades 1, 3, 4, and 5. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages either through my career or volunteer work for my family's activities.

What I love most about tutoring is helping the students. By the time a student searches for a tutor, he or she is at a very low point in their language-learning confidence. I break down the difficult pieces and make it very easy for students to understand and internalize and eventually use with confidence the different structures. Spanish is not difficult--perhaps the way you had been presented with it was just not the best way to reach you. All students are capable of mastering Spanish according to their abilities. It is a matter of figuring out what methods work best with each individual.

I am a non-native speaker of Spanish, testing at the highest level of proficiency possible. I have 25 years experience teaching Spanish through the undergraduate level. I have a full Master's and am ABD for my PhD in Spanish. I have traveled to and conducted research in a variety of Spanish-speaking countries. Therefore, my linguistic varieties with which I am familiar are many. I love the Spanish language and the rich cultures throughout the world.

If you have ever gotten "stuck" and have needed different ways to understand and to internalize the language, then contact me for a session. I have 25 years of teaching materials and techniques I have developed to get students

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Education

4 years at Indiana University Northwest
Spanish
Univ. of Illinois - Chicago
Masters
-Purdue University, West lafayette
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Discounts available for weekly students, group sessions, and individual sessions that last more than one hour.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/14/2018

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Business

Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I was a top-level Speech Team (Competitive Forensics) Coach 1987-1999. During that time, I coached individual state and national champions at the high school level. I have been actively involved in theater (community, college, and professional) for over thirty years.

Corporate Training

Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

I was a top-level Speech Team (Competitive Forensics) Coach 1987-1999. During that time, I coached individual state and national champions at the high school level. I have been actively involved in theater (community, college, and professional) for over thirty years.
Spanish,

Spanish

I have advanced degrees in Spanish (Master's and an ABD doctorate). I have lived in and conducted research in six Spanish-speaking countries. I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic studies, Spanish Caribbean and the Spanish of Equatorial Guinea. I have taught all levels of high school Spanish, including AP, as well as undergraduate level Spanish.
Grammar, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Grammar, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

English

Public Speaking,

Public Speaking

I was a top-level Speech Team (Competitive Forensics) Coach 1987-1999. During that time, I coached individual state and national champions at the high school level. I have been actively involved in theater (community, college, and professional) for over thirty years.
Grammar, Proofreading, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

Homeschool

Spanish,

Spanish

I have advanced degrees in Spanish (Master's and an ABD doctorate). I have lived in and conducted research in six Spanish-speaking countries. I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic studies, Spanish Caribbean and the Spanish of Equatorial Guinea. I have taught all levels of high school Spanish, including AP, as well as undergraduate level Spanish.
Reading, Spelling, Writing

Language

Spanish

Spanish

I have advanced degrees in Spanish (Master's and an ABD doctorate). I have lived in and conducted research in six Spanish-speaking countries. I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic studies, Spanish Caribbean and the Spanish of Equatorial Guinea. I have taught all levels of high school Spanish, including AP, as well as undergraduate level Spanish.

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Spanish,

Spanish

I have advanced degrees in Spanish (Master's and an ABD doctorate). I have lived in and conducted research in six Spanish-speaking countries. I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic studies, Spanish Caribbean and the Spanish of Equatorial Guinea. I have taught all levels of high school Spanish, including AP, as well as undergraduate level Spanish.
Reading, Writing

Special Needs

Phonics

Summer

Spanish,

Spanish

I have advanced degrees in Spanish (Master's and an ABD doctorate). I have lived in and conducted research in six Spanish-speaking countries. I specialize in Heritage Spanish, Afro-Hispanic studies, Spanish Caribbean and the Spanish of Equatorial Guinea. I have taught all levels of high school Spanish, including AP, as well as undergraduate level Spanish.
Reading, Writing

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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Patient and Knowledgeable

Rhonda is a very dedicated teacher with plenty of different resources to help. She knows the AP Spanish area very well, and she knows what’s required for specific parts of the AP test. She gives me a lot of tips and phrases I could use to level up my score. She has really helped me with speaking and fluency, I definitely feel like it’s easier to speak in Spanish now. Rhonda will always explain to me the words or anything else that I don’t understand, and her patience is never ending. I highly recommend her for AP spanish preparations, and overall if you are struggling in Spanish.

Pawel, 52 lessons with Rhonda

Extremely knowledgable, excellent immersive experience

Very professional, tremendous knowledge, excellent immersive experience, kind, patient and thoughtful. Provides access to invaluable materials. Very skilled in teaching and guiding a deepened understanding of how to achieve the highest score possible on the AP Spanish Language exam. My daughter highly recommends.

Mary Ann, 2 lessons with Rhonda

Excellent and knowledgeable

Rhonda helped my son be successful in Spanish 5. She was knowledgeable of how Spanish was taught at Purdue U and also helped him gain the confidence and skills he needed to do well.

Sharon, 12 lessons with Rhonda

Very knowledgeable and professional

Rhonda assesses the student's skill level and has a very organized method of teaching for the student's growth. Her knowledge, experience, and professionalism is what makes her an amazing tutor. Highly recommend!

william, 4 lessons with Rhonda

Terrific help to my daughter

Rhonda helped my daughter prepare for her final exam. She was incredibly detailed and thorough and sent terrific notes after their session to help her study. We will definitely use her again!

Jennifer, 1 lesson with Rhonda

Excellent Spanish Tutor

Rhonda is a great teacher and tutor. She helps our daughter with her challenging Spanish 3 Honors high school course. Rhonda is quick to identify the areas our daughter needs help, she provides instruction, and makes sure our daughter understands the concepts. Highly recommend!

Kim, 24 lessons with Rhonda

amazing Spanish Tutor

Rhonda speaks Spanish fluently. She is great at teaching how to speak, and makes her lessons fun! I highly recommend her to anybody!!!

Justin, 4 lessons with Rhonda

Excellent Teacher !!!

She teaches Spanish to our son who has found her lessons to be extremely helpful for his performance at school. Rhonda is very knowledgeable, patient and truly cares for her students.

Sujatha, 59 lessons with Rhonda

Excellent Teacher !!!

She teaches Spanish to our son who has found her lessons to be extremely helpful for his performance at school. Rhonda is very knowledgeable, patient and truly cares for her students.

Sujatha, 59 lessons with Rhonda

great teacher

Thanks Rhonda for everything , she was patient and detail oriented , helped to review and send plenty of examples and resources

Yue, 3 lessons with Rhonda
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