Fun Facts

My favorite color is purple..Go Frogs!
My favorite food is anything made of chocolate
My boyfriend also attends TCU and is majoring in Accounting

About Me

About Me: ¡Hola! My name is Nina, and I am from Roanoke, TX, about 30 minutes outside Ft. Worth. I am 20 years old, and currently a Junior at TCU, living on-campus. I love going to TCU, so much so that going to my classes everyday is as much fun as winning the Rose Bowl...almost!

Tutoring Experience: I am pursuing a degree in Nutrition, and will be doing Dietetic internships this fall, as well as minoring in Spanish for Health Professions. This past summer I studied Spanish abroad in Santiago, Dominican Republic, for 2 months. I was involved throughout high school in P.A.L.S., a mentor program for elementary and middle school children.

Tutoring Approach: My approach to tutoring is simple. I believe that listening, asking questions, and patience are key components for any tutor. Being able to listen and practice, especially when learning Spanish, is essential for a student's progress. I know that throughout my years as a Spanish student, practicing aloud was the hardest part. Whether I pronounced a word wrong, used the wrong ending in a verb, or just didn't know what something meant, I sometimes felt self-concious speaking in front of people in Spanish. As a tutor, I create a stress-free environment for each student to practice speaking aloud without fear or embarrasment, allowing ample time for the student to become comfortable enough to speak fluidly in a classroom setting. My ultimate goal when tutoring a student is for them to gain confidence in their ability, both in speaking and writing.