Latin music fan, including champeta, dembow, norteñas, reggaetón, rap en español, and salsa
Isaac Yglesias
Northampton
Summary
Experienced Spanish tutor and certified interpreter skilled in virtual and in-person instruction. Known for strong mentorship abilities and commitment to student success, demonstrated through improved student performance and engagement in diverse instructional settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Spanish Tutor
Wyzant
Northampton, MA
12.2025 - Current
- Provide students with 1:1 grammatical and vocabulary instruction holding median 5.0 star rating spanning three lessons.
- Engage students in music and film-based listening and speaking practice exercises.
- Conduct virtual on-demand lessons via platform videoconferencing technology.
- Coordinate lesson scheduling via platform interface.
Private Spanish Tutor
Pear Deck Learning
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - 11.2025
- Helped 500 students aged 13-65 to master Spanish grammatical conventions and vocabulary terminology with 4.95 median star rating spanning 1,000 lessons.
- Conducted virtual on-demand 1:1 lessons via platform videoconferencing technology.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Utilized lesson space tools, including whiteboard, screen, and video sharing interfaces, to facilitate supportive learning experiences.
Bilingual Academic Mentor
Boston Partners in Education
Boston, MA
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Mentored three first-generation Dominican-American high school students in English composition coursework.
- Conducted weekly mentoring sessions in-person and via Boston Public Schools Zoom technology.
- Partnered with five Boston Public Schools liaisons to track student progress over three semesters.
- Provided instruction in both English and Spanish when necessary.
- Featured in BPIE Multidimensional Mentorship Success Stories Testimonial Series, April 2021.
Global Studies Teaching Fellow
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed engaging curriculum materials to enhance student learning experiences.
- Led interactive in-person discussion section meetings on weekly basis for 30 undergraduate students.
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing exam preparation and support.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring accurate feedback and improvement strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Global Studies
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA05-2018
Skills
- Interactive teaching methods
- Patience and empathy
- In-person and virtual teaching experience
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- 40-hr Spanish Legal Interpreting for Immigration Training Certification from Language Connections, Inc. - May, 2019.
Interests
Timeline
Private Spanish Tutor
Wyzant
12.2025 - Current
Private Spanish Tutor
Pear Deck Learning
04.2021 - 11.2025
Bilingual Academic Mentor
Boston Partners in Education
02.2020 - 05.2021
Global Studies Teaching Fellow
Brandeis University
08.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Global Studies
Brandeis University
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies
Brandeis University