"My love of language arts began as an adolescent with my first Spanish teacher, who recognized and encouraged my efforts to 'truly learn' the language and not just pass tests. Very quickly I found myself thinking and dreaming in the language. I am happy to have graduated with a Linguistics Degree, as well as with a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish. I have also completed a total language immersion program at more...
"My love of language arts began as an adolescent with my first Spanish teacher, who recognized and encouraged my efforts to 'truly learn' the language and not just pass tests. Very quickly I found myself thinking and dreaming in the language. I am happy to have graduated with a Linguistics Degree, as well as with a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish. I have also completed a total language immersion program at the Instituto Cultural in Guadalajara, Mexico, and have traveled to Spain and Mexico for extended periods of time, studying the language and culture
From 1999-2001, at the request of the Bellagio Resort and Hotel in Las Vegas, I created an informal program to teach Spanish to managers, staff, and interested employees. Aside from private tutoring, I serve as a Spanish Guest Teacher throughout the school year in the public school system.
Whether studying Spanish for travel, business, or academic requirements, my students start speaking Spanish the very first session, in which we practice a selection of words and phrases that are commonly used every day. They leave the session with a feeling of instant success and an eagerness to continue with their next session." less...
