"I enjoy helping students not only learn Spanish but help them understand that it opens up a whole new world culturally to them. My love for Spanish began when I traveled to Barcelona, Spain as a teenager and lived with a Spanish family for several months. It was during this time that I not only learned the language but I came to love the food, traditions, history of the country and it's people. Due to my friendship with my host family, I returned to Spain several more times and traveled extensively throughout Spain.

While finishing my major in Spanish during my college years, I began tutoring other students who were struggling with their courses in Spanish. Later in my life, I tutored my oldest son in Spanish so that he was able to test out of Spanish 2 and move ahead to the next year.

Over the last several years I have been a substitute teacher for Spanish classes in a private school as well as tutored high school students in Spanish who wanted to improve their grades. In addition to teaching Spanish, I hosted several students from South American who lived and conversed with us daily in Spanish.

Teaching Spanish grammar and it's numerous rules is one of my strengths as well as giving tips on how to better memorize vocabulary. I encourage my students with organization and continued practice so that they can see progress in learning Spanish.

Please contact me at your convenience so I can help. I would love to answer any questions you may have or schedule a time to meet." less...