"I love helping writers find their voice and improve their style and grammar. Spanish language students emerge from the quagmire of confusion, learning how to study and fundamental grammar principles.
My Spanish bona fides: I earned my BA at Yale University and an MFA at the University of the South. I have taught Spanish at The New School for Social Research, Einstein College of Medicine, Princeton more...
"I love helping writers find their voice and improve their style and grammar. Spanish language students emerge from the quagmire of confusion, learning how to study and fundamental grammar principles.
My Spanish bona fides: I earned my BA at Yale University and an MFA at the University of the South. I have taught Spanish at The New School for Social Research, Einstein College of Medicine, Princeton Adult School, Columbia University's Chazen School of Business, IBM, and New York Medical College, among others. I was an Editor on Berliz International's Beginner Spanish Course and developed the online synchronous Spanish program for The New School in New York. I have created the Spanish Language CLEP test preparatory guide for Learning Express.
My writing bona fides: I am a published author in both Spanish and English. My literary translations from Spanish have been published in quality magazines and published books. My students consistently achieve higher grades, and those who ask for help with their Common Application have been accepted to the best schools in the nation. I wrote the American Literature CLEP preparatory guide for Learning Express.
My pedagogy: Whatever subject I'm teaching, I'm sensitive to different learning styles and adapt my approach to the individual student. I prefer to work remotely and I am a Zen Master of platforms where we can work together dynamically during our sessions. My style is highly interactive.
Scheduling: prefer to schedule weekly or bi-weekly meetings at a regular hour and for a minimum of four meetings scheduled in advance, except for the first lesson which is our chance to see if we are a good match as tutor and student. All classes are online and I offer a (free) fifteen-minute initial meeting to make sure our technology and vibe are working.
Tech requirements: A private room where you won't be interrupted, a fast internet connection, and headphones. Ear buds are fine. Let's talk. I look forward to meeting you!" less...
Yale University, BA, Language and Literature
The University of the South, Sewanee School of Letters, Masters