Hi, I’m Jay — the teacher behind Spanish That Clicks. For more than 23 years, I’ve taught Spanish to students at all levels, including IB Spanish, all high school Spanish programs and post-secondary courses. Over the years, I’ve noticed something important:

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Most students are not “bad at Spanish". They’re usually just one clear explanation away from everything finally clicking.

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That belief is the foundation of Spanish That Clicks.

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My goal is to make Spanish feel understandable, practical, and confidence-building — not overwhelming. I specialize in personalized virtual tutoring that helps students improve speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and overall confidence in the language.

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Unlike generic tutoring programs, every session is tailored to the student. Some students need help organizing their thoughts for IB writing. Others need stronger listening strategies, better grammar explanations, or simply someone who can explain concepts in a way that finally makes sense.

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I focus on:

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• IB Spanish preparation

• High school Spanish support

• Speaking confidence

• Grammar that actually makes sense

• Real strategies that improve grades and fluency​

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My teaching style is calm, encouraging, and direct. I believe students learn best when they feel supported, challenged, and understood — not judged.

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Whether you’re trying to raise your grade, prepare for an exam, or finally feel confident speaking Spanish, I’m here to help make Spanish click!

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What Does a Session Look Like?

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Before the first session you will fill out a quick intake form sharing your current level, what you're working on in class, and your upcoming exam timeline. That way every session starts with a clear goal — no time wasted. I will also use that intake form to identify your ACTFL proficiency level.

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Sessions run over Zoom or Google Meet. You'll get a link ahead of time. No special software needed beyond what you already have.

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The session itself (60 min): opens with a quick check-in — what's coming up, what felt hard since last time. Then it moves into the actual work, which might look like:

• Reading through a Paper 2 text together and breaking down how to annotate and respond to it

• Working on a grammar structure like the subjunctive or si clauses through real conversation, not just worksheets

• Running through a mock oral and getting immediate, specific feedback

• Writing a formal letter or essay with live coaching on structure, register, and vocabulary

 

The teaching style is conversational, not lecture-style. You'll be speaking Spanish during the session, not just listening.

 

Feedback and next steps: At the end you'd get a quick summary of what you worked on and a small, focused task to practice before the next session — nothing overwhelming, just enough to keep the momentum going.

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Materials: Everything is shared on screen in real time — annotated texts, grammar reference sheets, past exam questions. You can screenshot or save anything useful!

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The whole experience is built around your specific needs, your specific weak spots, and your specific timeline — not a generic curriculum. IB students - That's the difference between a tutor who knows Spanish and one who knows IB Spanish!

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