Jose Jerez
Spanish Tutor Specializing in Language, Literature, and Cultural Immersion



Spanish classes - Jose Jerez
Masters degree
/ 30 min
About your spanish tutor
Hello! My name is Jose, and I’m a passionate Spanish teacher with a strong academic background and a genuine love for language learning and teaching. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Languages, as well as two Master's degrees—one in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and another in Hispanic Studies and Literature. These studies have given me a deep understanding not only of the Spanish language, but also of the rich cultural and literary traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. I have more than three years of experience teaching Spanish to students from all over the world, including beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced speakers. I’ve worked with people of various ages, nationalities, and learning styles, which has taught me to adapt my teaching methods to meet each student’s specific needs. My teaching philosophy is centered around communication—I want my students to feel confident using Spanish in real-life situations. I create engaging and interactive lessons using a wide range of materials, including videos, songs, games, readings, and real-world tasks. I also incorporate cultural topics to help students gain a deeper appreciation for Spanish-speaking countries. What I love most about teaching is seeing my students grow and gain the confidence to express themselves in a new language. I aim to make every class enjoyable, meaningful, and tailored to your goals, whether you're learning Spanish for travel, work, studies, or personal interest. I look forward to helping you on your Spanish learning journey!
Jose graduated from Auburn university

Spanish tutor language skill
Pronunciation Coaching
Homework help
Conversational Practice
Vocabulary Building
Cultural immersion
Spanish classes highlights
I believe that learning a new language should be both effective and enjoyable. My teaching approach is communicative and student-centered, which means I focus on helping students use Spanish in real-life situations from the very beginning. I adapt each lesson to the student's level, goals, and learning style to ensure progress and confidence. I use a variety of teaching methods and materials to make the language easy to understand and memorable. These include visual aids, interactive exercises, games, short videos, songs, and real-life dialogues. I also create personalized activities that reflect the student’s interests, which helps keep motivation high. I explain grammar in a clear and simple way, always with plenty of examples and immediate practice. I encourage students to speak as much as possible during class, because I believe that active use of the language is key to fluency. I also use repetition, scaffolding, and contextual learning to help students retain new vocabulary and structures. Whenever possible, I include cultural content to make the learning experience more meaningful and to help students better understand the context in which the language is used. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, my goal is to make Spanish not just understandable—but truly enjoyable to learn.

Spanish concept taught by Jose
Jose and Shelby dedicated their Spanish lesson to reviewing how to tell time and began exploring ways to express plans and obligations. Shelby specifically focused on practicing 'ir a + infinitive' for future plans and 'tener que + infinitive' for obligations, incorporating new vocabulary. They are set to continue building on these concepts in their upcoming class.
Telling Time in Spanish
Expressing Plans ('Ir a' + Infinitive)
Expressing Obligations ('Tener que' + Infinitive)
Reflexive Verbs in 'Ir a' Construction
Jose Torres tutored a student from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth on Spanish verb conjugations, focusing on irregular verbs and stem-changing verbs. The learner practiced conjugating various verbs using a shared Google document for real-time feedback. This lesson emphasized memorizing verb endings and irregular forms, and they were given access to the document for future review.
Joe Irregular Verbs
Stem-Changing Verbs (e->ie)
Stem-Changing Verbs (o->ue)
Verbs ending in -ucir/-ocer (Yo form)
AR/ER/IR Verb Endings
During a Spanish lesson, Jose Torres guided Alex through the intricacies of verb conjugations, covering stem-changing, reflexive, and irregular verbs. Alex honed his skills by practicing various conjugations and gained insights into regional variations in Spanish verb usage. The upcoming class is set to delve into 'yo irregular' verbs with engaging activities and questions.
Hacer (To Do/Make)
Traer vs. Llevar
Verbs ending in -ducir
Joe Irregular Verbs
Jose Torres guided a student, who resides in Brooklyn Heights, through a Spanish lesson focused on stem-changing verbs, practicing their usage in reading comprehension and conversational exercises. The learner worked on conjugating verbs like *preferir* and *pensar* and also practiced gender agreement with nouns. They concluded by practicing the verb *tener* in the context of borrowing.
Formal vs. Informal 'You'
Two-Verb Rule
Stem-Changing Verbs (e->ie)
Stem-Changing Verbs (o->ue)
In a Spanish lesson, a student from Summerfields focused on conjugating irregular verbs, specifically stem-changing verbs (E to IE, O to UE, and E to I) and reflexive verbs. They engaged in exercises to conjugate verbs such as 'sentir,' 'dormir,' and 'repetir,' receiving detailed corrections and explanations. The upcoming lesson is planned to cover the practical application of these verbs in real-life conversations.
Stem-Changing Verbs (O to UE)
'Ir a' + Infinitive
Reflexive Verbs
E to I Stem Change
O to UE Stem Change
E to IE Stem Change
Reflexive Verbs
Stem-Changing Verbs (E to I)
In a Spanish lesson, Jose Torres instructed Lianna Vitello on how to tell time, covering regional variations and common expressions. Lianna further explored reflexive verbs and their conjugation, with a particular focus on regular AR verbs and irregular ones such as 'despertarse.' Jose then assigned practice activities on Google Classroom to help reinforce these newly acquired concepts.
Reflexive Verbs
Conjugating Regular AR Reflexive Verbs
Irregular Reflexive Verbs
Telling Time in Spanish
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Learning tools used in spanish classes
Interactive quizzes
Subtitled media
Language simulations
Grammar practice
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