2024 REVIEWS
Sara is Part of the Family!
We hit the jackpot with Mery!
We hit the jackpot with Mery!
Our 3rd grader has been studying with Ms Sara throughout the school year. Twice a week everyone in the house looks forward to hearing Gigi and Sara chat away in Spanish. They talk and giggle and have a really good time. Gigi has never once complained and her test scores and daily Spanish fluency in school definitely reflect the importance of this after school program. Gigi enjoys hearing about Colombia and sharing her life in Alaska with Sara - all in Spanish! Both of my children over the years have used Spanish Nuts & Bolts and I would definitely recommend this to anybody in the Spanish Immersion program. Sara is a wonderful bonus addition to our family! ❤️ -the Bruno Family February 2024
We hit the jackpot with Mery!
We hit the jackpot with Mery!
We hit the jackpot with Mery!
Thank you for Profe Mery. The children LOVE her. They are having so so much fun and learning a ton! They can’t wait to go to class. They were so excited to see her on Roblox last night! My group absolutely love her! You have hit the jackpot! Thank you
~Coach N’s homeschool pods, third year, November, 2024
Macarena is a Wonderful Human
We hit the jackpot with Mery!
It's great to see how much our boys are picking up in Spanish! The teachers at their immersion school have noticed their progress and the boys are more confident in class. Maca is an excellent teacher and a wonderful human.
She truly cares ❤️ and I think that is what makes a teacher good. She has built connections and established relationships with both our boys, which contributes to success! They never don't want to talk to her! -The Boyles Family March 2024
Four Kids (ages 6-14) Very Happy with Sara
Elementary Spanish Class with Macarena= FUN!
Our 4 kids are very happy with Sara. She engages them very well. She sees their moods when they start class and checks in with them a lot. They always end up having a great time. Even Daniel (who fights me every step of the way!). She is incredibly patient and calm and thoughtful with them all. -Elizabeth K., mom of kids ages 14, 12, 8, and 6. February 2024
Grateful to Teacher Mery 🩷
Elementary Spanish Class with Macarena= FUN!
Elementary Spanish Class with Macarena= FUN!
Good morning,
I just wanted to share how impressed I am with Teacher Mery! My daughter has very significant anxiety/shyness and has been slow to speak and as a teacher in this capacity I think that is a definite challenge.
Even though she looks so reserved, M*** is enjoying the class and slowly talking more and more. Frequently, when we try outside classes she's struggles and it's hard to get her to participate but she looks forward to her classes.
M**** really wants to learn Spanish and I'm very grateful to Teacher Mery for working with her and having so much patience with her.
Thank you,
~~ J.Z . (Parent of 2 students with Spanish Nuts and Bolts, second year)
Elementary Spanish Class with Macarena= FUN!
Elementary Spanish Class with Macarena= FUN!
Elementary Spanish Class with Macarena= FUN!
They are doing awesome and loving it. They are working hard on Spanish homework whenever they have a spare second.
The kids are having so much fun!
Thank you!!!
-Coach Nichole, homeschool vendor., 2/2024
We LOVE Working with Sara
Jimena is a wonderful instructor!
Jimena is a wonderful instructor!
Profe Sara is wonderful and engaging with our son. She asks questions that are guided by his interests, and she gives him short tasks to take away from the lessons they do together. Sara encourages learning new vocabulary and phrases by practicing in everyday language. We love working with her and we would recommend Sara as a tutor for future Spanish learners. - the Gschwind Family March 2024
Jimena is a wonderful instructor!
Jimena is a wonderful instructor!
Jimena is a wonderful instructor!
Thank you for providing the opportunity to learn Spanish at a higher level. (My son) is really enjoying it, and I've noticed a huge improvement in his ability to speak and understand the language. Professor Jimena is a wonderful instructor. -AC, Parent of 4th year SNB student, December 2024
Truly Enjoys his Lessons!
Jimena is a wonderful instructor!
Truly Enjoys his Lessons!
Macarena has been a pleasure to work with! My son is truly enjoying his lessons and is learning a lot. I would highly recommend Macarena and Spanish Nuts & Bolts! -Stephanie T.,mom of Gabe (6th grade) 3/2024
Fully Immersed in Spanish
Truly Enjoys his Lessons!
Sara has been great with Jasmine. I like that Jasmine is fully immersed in Spanish throughout her lessons and gets a lot of conversation time. Sara does a great job of keeping the lessons fun to keep Jasmine’s interest. Her lesson on Harry Potter in Spanish was Jasmine’s favorite. We highly recommend Sara. -Donna Feb 2024
CURRENT FAMILIES :-)
CURRENT FAMILIES :-)
CURRENT FAMILIES :-)
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“...he feels increasingly confident in his skills.”
Senora Sparkman has been working with my son, now 7, for the past 18 months. During that time, he has thrived. His Spanish is better with each passing week and he feels increasingly confident in his skills. In addition to her in person group classes, he has taken her monthly art classes as well, which he loves! Now, he receives 1-on-1 tutoring online, which has gone fantastic. I had some initial hesitation, due to concerns about my son’s learning style, however he has not only enjoyed this way of learning, but excelled with this method. One of the features I love in addition to his twice weekly classes is that he also has access to online books (in Spanish, of course) as well as other online tools. Not only do we intend to keep our son enrolled with Spanish Nuts & Bolts, but I recommend the program to anyone who is interested in expanding their child’s Spanish proficiency.
Lisa L., mom of Cooper
“I have seen both my kids’ confidence in reading and writing grow exponentially...”
I have two boys who have been part of Senora Sparkman’s program for several years. We started with the art classes, to the afterschool program, and now the online program. All of her programs have been built on a foundation of support but also educational fun. Senora Sparkman’s zest for life truly resonates throughout her program and that positivity transfers to the children she teaches. Throughout the programs, especially the online program, I have seen both my kids’ confidence in reading and writing grow exponentially. It is truly comforting as a parent to know that there is a program out there to help push their Spanish proficiency forward. Spanish Nuts and Bolts comes with my highest recommendation as a program that is not only supportive, but also fun and educational, and worth the investment for expanding any child’s Spanish proficiency.
Janney D., mother of 2 children in the program”
“...Kudos to Spanish Nuts & Bolts...”
Can’t say enough positive things about this program. It is truly a Fantastic Spanish Program!!! My child flourished en Espanol in such a fun, playful way that she often forgot that she was learning Spanish. Kudos to Spanish Nuts & Bolts for making learning so much fun for all!!!
~Deb Naspinsky
“... a dedicated, certificated teacher who could modify lessons ...”
We were looking for online Spanish lessons or tutoring to support our child. We wanted to have a dedicated, certificated teacher who could modify lessons to best meet his needs. We liked that www.spanishnutsandbolts.com has access to tutoring, games, songs, and online downloads for Spanish practice. What’s even better is that you can order the games to play at home!! They are easy to play and a great way to practice the Spanish language while having fun!! We highly recommend this website and teacher to families looking for Spanish language support.
Warmly,
Joe, Carrie and Weston
“...adjusting to each kid’s needs, always encouraging...”
Sra. Sparkman is an excellent teacher that has been teaching my kids in Spanish for the past 4 years. She is very flexible in her teaching method, adjusting to each kid’s needs, always encouraging, and makes learning fun. My daughter is only 9 can hold a legitimate conversation with our Spanish speaking relatives. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone that is looking to learn or improve their Spanish.
Megan S.
Spanish class was a highlight of the week...
Senora Sparkman's Spanish class was a highlight of the week for my early elementary homeschooler. She provided excellent instruction, fun games and songs, and wonderful encouragement to all students in the class- skillfully keeping everyone in the online classroom engaged. When class ended for the semester, we really missed the presence of a passionate and talented teacher in our lives! Muchas gracias!
-Sarah S. 5/2023
Master Teacher
Understands "kids like him"
Growing Confidence
I worked with Mikal Sparkman for eight years at the (Spanish) immersion school. She is a master teacher. Now having just witnessed her tutor my own child this semester in Introductory level Spanish, I can reaffirm that Señora Sparkman is focused on a growth mindset for each of her students. Specific instruction tailored for the individual student is the top priority. As they say in Argentina, “Es una maestra de diez” (top notch)
You can’t go wrong here, sign up.
-Rosie Boyle, 5/12/2023
Growing Confidence
Understands "kids like him"
Growing Confidence
I wanted to say that we are so thankful for your help tutoring *****. I really enjoyed watching his confidence grow during each session.
-A. B. 5/4/2023
Understands "kids like him"
Understands "kids like him"
Understands "kids like him"
“We have had the dyslexia conversation before. 😊 I fully trust you… This Spanish [class] is the only class…with an amazing teacher who understands kids like him.“
~C. L. 6/2022
Flexible and Fun
We absolutely love your class
Understands "kids like him"
My son has enjoyed learning from Señora Sparkman! He feels he is understanding and speaking more of the language everyday! I very much appreciate Señora Sparkman’s flexibility. When my son was sick, she gave him extra days to complete his final test. As a parent, I love the extra credit assignments. She allows the child to have fun and be creative while still speaking the language.
-Abbie, 5/11/2023
True Blessing
We absolutely love your class
We absolutely love your class
Thank you so much for all that you do… all the extra time you take for us. You make learning fun on all levels and that is a true blessing. You are very special and we all appreciate you!
-N.A., 5/2023
We absolutely love your class
We absolutely love your class
We absolutely love your class
We absolutely love your class and we are 100% planning to make it a part of ****’s 6th grade classes at the end of summer. Please keep us on your very short list... Thank you so much for all of the work you have done with *******.
J.S. 5/8/2023
ANOTHER YEAR OF WONDERFUL LEARNING
PULLED UP ALL OF HIS GRADES IN SPANISH
PULLED UP ALL OF HIS GRADES IN SPANISH
Thank you for another year of wonderful learning experiences! I'm so impressed by the progress **** has made and how much he enjoys learning Spanish. I know he is very quiet and probably doesn't show it too often, but he really enjoys learning the language and attending the classes... Thank you so much for providing this opportunity to homeschooled students.
-A. C. May 2023
PULLED UP ALL OF HIS GRADES IN SPANISH
PULLED UP ALL OF HIS GRADES IN SPANISH
PULLED UP ALL OF HIS GRADES IN SPANISH
...he pulled all of his grades in Spanish up to mostly S+'s and just a couple S's. (This is not how we started the year). Super, super exciting!!! He is doing so very well! Your class has helped bring him out of his shell and feel so much more confident with his Spanish!!!! 
~N. L. 10/2022
LOVES SPANISH!
PULLED UP ALL OF HIS GRADES IN SPANISH
LOVES SPANISH!
I appreciate what you’ve done for us so much! Without you, we wouldn’t be where we are today, with a 3rd grader who LOVES Spanish! She had a costume for trunk or treat last night and she was an Inca Indian who only spoke Spanish. You helped grow that love and make it something we could take even further!
I think you’re so good at this and students are lucky to have you!
Thanks!
~Sarah C. October 2022