Shelvin Portillo

My lessons are carefully tailored to meet each student’s individual needs and learning style. I begin by assessing their current understanding and goals to create a personalised plan that targets their specific challenges. In Maths, I break down complex problems into clear, manageable steps, using practical examples and exercises. For Spanish, I focus on building fluency through a combination of grammar practice, vocabulary building, and conversational exercises, all delivered with insights from my experience as a native speaker.

I prioritise creating an engaging and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes — both essential parts of the learning process. I use a variety of teaching tools, including visual aids, interactive activities, and real-world examples, to keep lessons dynamic and relevant. Having experience delivering lessons online, I’m proficient with digital platforms like Zoom and interactive whiteboards, which help create engaging and effective remote sessions. Throughout our lessons, I regularly check progress and adapt my methods to ensure steady improvement. With years of tutoring experience from high school through undergraduate level, I’m patient, encouraging, and committed to helping students not only improve their grades but develop confidence and long-term skills.