"What is the most important thing to know about me? I believe that everyone is capable of being multilingual! I always believe the best about my students. That’s my starting point always and for every student.

Now that we got that out of the way let me tell you about my credentials. I started teaching Spanish in 2003. I have taught at all grade levels and in various school contexts. These include public school, private school and I have even taught a hybrid online class in AP Spanish through the Virtual High School. I have participated in professional development on second language acquisition that includes comprehensible input and TPRS (total physical response storytelling). I have attended and presented at ACTFL the national world language teaching conference. My Masters degree from Harvard is focused on Teaching and Learning. I published a chapter on the importance of democratic education.

Tutoring sessions with me will start with a focus on what each individual is struggling to understand related to language acquisition. We can review assignments or work to prepare for upcoming tests including the AP exam. I am a native English speaker but possess advanced proficiency in Spanish. I believe in holding sections of a tutoring session in both languages. Focus on proficiency and communication will primarily take place in Spanish while discussion of grammar and writing structure will take place in English." less...