Spanish That Sticks

Spanish That Sticks offers Spanish tutoring and instruction for middle, high school, and college students. The program also offers learning Spanish through stories and conversation for adults. The work is available online and in person.

Programs

• Spanish tutoring and instruction — Middle, high school and college students · Focuses on tutoring for Spanish class; available online and in person.
• Learn Spanish the natural way — Adults · Language learning through stories and conversation; available online and in person.

At a glance

• Ages: 12–18 years old

About the provider

Spanish That Sticks is led by Ellen, who has over 15 years of experience teaching and tutoring Spanish and has been self-employed as a tutor from 2004 to the present. She is a former high school Spanish teacher and former classroom Spanish teacher and academic coach. Her credentials include certification to teach Spanish in New Jersey and a Master Degree in Education. She studied Spanish while living in Spain and Mexico, mastered Spanish fluency while teaching English in Ecuador, and has taught students of all ages and all levels of Spanish proficiency. The program works with students with learning differences such as ADHD, auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, and other language based learning disorders.

Works with students with learning differences such as ADHD, auditory processing disorder, dyslexia and other language based learning disorders.

What families say

“Ellen is a terrific tutor, and I’m thrilled with the progress we’ve made together. She comes well-prepared to our lessons, seamlessly combines conversation with grammar reviews and offers great homework, including readings and podcasts. She’s a pleasure to work with- both friendly and fun. A great resource!” — Jo-Ann, Morristown, N.J.

Last updated November 6, 2026.