Experienced Spanish and ESL teacher who loves to work with students to help them grow their language skills.

Maryellen and I have worked together the past 12 years, as department colleagues across campus, within the same building, and she has even served as our department lead. She plans every lesson, every conversation, every action by determining what will create the best atmosphere for her students to learn and grow safely. She is collaborative as a teammate, a co-teacher (both in the Spanish department and teaching ESL) and is extremely knowledgeable in these content areas as well as kind, and always bringing a sense of humor.

I am pleased to recommend Maryellen for a tutoring position. I have had the privilege of working closely with Maryellen as fellow Spanish teachers, and she also served as my mentor during my first year of teaching.

Maryellen is a caring, patient, and understanding educator who truly puts her students first. She maintains high academic standards while creating a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to learn and succeed. She is always willing to go the extra mile to help her students reach their full potential.

One experience that stands out is the time we spent collaborating to plan lessons that best met the needs of our students. Maryellen consistently shared thoughtful ideas, effective teaching strategies, and valuable guidance that helped make our instruction more engaging and meaningful.

I am confident that Maryellen's dedication, compassion, and expertise will make her an outstanding tutor. I highly recommend her for this opportunity.