🌟 Native Speaker · Certified ELE · 16+ Years

¡Hola! Let's speak
Spanish together

Personalized Spanish coaching for ages 8 and up.
Conversational. Practical. Results-driven.
Aprende español con confianza — desde casa.

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Yris D. — Spanish Coach
Experienced & Certified Spanish Tutor · Native Speaker
5.0
Rating · 200 reviews
3,000+
Hours tutoring
16+
Years teaching
A1–C1
All levels welcome
✓ Background check passed Ages 8 and up · Online worldwide
Yris - Spanish Coach
🎓 Certified ELEInstituto Cervantes
Native · Perú 🇵🇪
UTAMED — Universidad Tecnológica Atlántico-Mediterráneo, Spain
About Me · Sobre Mí

Meet Yris,
your Spanish coach

Hi! I'm Yris, a native Spanish tutor from Perú, now living in the U.S. for many years. I'm certified in ELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language) by Instituto Cervantes, and I'm fluent in English — which helps me guide students clearly and confidently at any level.

I'm patient, cheerful, and love creating fun, dynamic lessons where students feel relaxed and confident — because that's when real learning happens. I specialize in creating engaging, goal-oriented lessons that foster natural communication.

✦ My Method: Cognitive Grammar

I incorporate Cognitive Grammar into my teaching — a powerful approach that helps students understand Spanish from the inside, not just memorize rules. Especially effective for school-age learners and adults who want to truly internalize the language. ¡Aprendamos juntos!

Services · Servicios

Find the right
plan for you

Every student is different. Choose the format that fits your goals, schedule, and learning style. Free 20-minute trial class available for all new students — no commitment needed.

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Conversational Spanish
1-on-1 Private · Ages 8+
Build real conversational fluency from day one. Personalized sessions tailored to your level, goals, and pace. Perfect for beginners to advanced learners.
$38 / hour
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Group Spanish Classes
Small Groups · Max 4 Students
Learn with friends, siblings, or coworkers and save! Small groups of up to 4 students. Same quality, more energy, discounted rate per person.
From $25 / person / hr
💡 2 students: $30/person · 3–4 students: $25/person
¡Aprende con amigos y paga menos!
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Academic Spanish
Elementary · Middle · High School
From elementary to high school — I help students catch up, keep up, and excel. Homework help, grammar, reading, writing, and school support at every grade level.
$38 / hour
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AP Spanish Specialist
Exam Prep · AP Language & Culture
Dedicated AP Spanish Language & Culture exam preparation. Full-length practice exams, all 4 exam sections (reading, listening, writing, speaking), persuasive essay feedback, and proven strategies to boost your score.
Contact for pricing
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Free Trial Class
New Students · 20 Minutes · No Commitment
Not sure where to start? Book a free 20-minute trial session. We'll assess your level, talk about your goals, and find the perfect plan for you. ¡Sin compromiso!
FREE / 20 min session
⭐ 5.0 · +200 Reviews on Wyzant

What students
are saying

Real reviews from real students and parents — verified on Wyzant. Over 3,000+ tutoring hours and counting.

★★★★★
"Highly knowledgeable — would recommend her to anyone"
Yris is very efficient, doesn't waste time, she gets straight to the matter at hand. Her understanding of the Spanish language and how to write it is very helpful. She's easy going and fun to work with.
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Marc
10 lessons with Yris
★★★★★
"BEST TUTOR EVER!"
My son moved up two levels in Spanish reading! After just a few months, his confidence has skyrocketed. The lessons are always fun and tailored to his needs. Yris genuinely cares about his progress.
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Leslie
54 lessons with Yris
★★★★★
"An Amazing Tutor Who Understands How You Learn"
Yris has been amazing — patient, supportive, and incredibly understanding of different learning styles. She tailors each lesson to fit what works best for me. Highly recommend!
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Katelyn
11 lessons with Yris
★★★★★
"My favorite teacher!"
I look forward to my classes every week! It's great to have a knowledgeable instructor who lets me work at my own pace and provides helpful feedback. I can already tell a difference in my Spanish!
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Mitch
83 lessons with Yris
★★★★★
"¡Yris es maravillosa!"
She's not only a native speaker, but she clearly has strong experience and talent in language teaching. She speaks Spanish most of the lesson at a followable pace, which helps concepts sink in holistically.
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Ty
50 lessons with Yris
★★★★★
"Love Ms. Yris"
She welcomed us with open arms. My son is 9 and she's super sweet, very patient, and I can see that my son is engaged in the lesson. We're so happy we found her! 💕
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Evelyn
25 lessons with Yris
★★★★★
"Exceptionally kind, patient, and supportive tutor"
I honestly don't write many reviews, but my daughter recently had a wonderful learning experience with Yris. There are many tutors available and sometimes finding the right fit can be challenging — well, we got lucky. I'm not exaggerating when I say Yris is a fantastic tutor. She has a deep understanding of the language, and her lessons were engaging and well thought out. Her VERY kind, warm, and sweet personality created a welcoming environment where my shy daughter felt like she could ask any question. My daughter had a notoriously difficult Spanish teacher at school, but with Yris's help she went from a B to a solid A. Sorry for the long review, but we are very grateful to have found Yris!!
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B.
9 lessons with Yris
Resources · Recursos

Tips, tools &
free resources

Practical advice for Spanish learners — grammar tips, vocabulary tricks, and study guides. En inglés y en español.

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Beginner Guide
The 5 Most Common Mistakes English Speakers Make in Spanish (and How to Fix Them)
From mixing up ser vs. estar to over-using subject pronouns ("yo soy," "tú tienes") when Spanish already builds the subject into the verb — these are the patterns I see most in lessons, plus the quick fix for each one.
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Speaking Tips
How to Stop Translating in Your Head and Just Speak
The #1 thing that slows students down isn't grammar — it's translating word-for-word before speaking. Here's how to start thinking directly in Spanish with simple daily drills, even at a beginner level.
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Study Resources
My Top 5 Free Apps for Learning Spanish
The apps I actually recommend to my students for listening practice, vocabulary review, and conjugation drills between our lessons — all free, and easy to fit into a busy school or work schedule.
Contact · Contacto

Ready to start
your journey?

Book a free 20-minute trial class — no commitment, no pressure. Just come ready to say ¡Hola!

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Email
yris.spanishtutoring@gmail.com
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Phone / WhatsApp
(562) 719-6864
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Platform
Zoom · Google Meet · Your choice
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Location
100% online · Students from anywhere welcome
🎁 Free Trial Class
New students get a free 20-minute trial session. No payment required — just fill out the form and I'll reach out to schedule your first class. ¡Vamos!
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