Hello. My name is Kate. I have a passion for language and welcome the opportunity to teach others the joy of that moment when everything clicks in a foreign tongue. I learned French from my mother who spent time in France as a girl and learned Spanish when I went to live in Chile for two years. Both languages are now second nature. I often think and even dream in either of the two. My passion for languages continued in college where I majored in foreign languages.
My first tutoring experience was as a high school freshman. I taught French to a class of sixth graders. The class learned best from engaging games. As a tutor, I have found that it is always best to explore each individual’s aptitude and formulate a lesson plan that plays to one’s strengths. For example if someone enjoys music the best way for that person to learn Spanish would be though musical influences. This is a technique I have developed throughout my many years of tutoring.
I apply the same passion to my native tongue of English as I do foreign language. I am a grammar fanatic and have taught English to non-English speaking individuals.