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Languages, Writing, Academic Tutoring | Native Hebrew/Spanish
David D.

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If you are looking for a Hebrew tutor, you are likely coming from one of several very different places: maybe you are a college student working through a Hebrew language course, an adult learner who wants to finally understand the prayers you've been reciting for years, a family preparing for a bar or bat mitzvah, or someone who simply wants to speak modern Hebrew with real confidence. I have worked with students at every one of these levels, and my approach in each case is the same; I meet...

If you are looking for a Hebrew tutor, you are likely coming from one of several very different places: maybe you are a college student working through a Hebrew language course, an adult learner who wants to finally understand the prayers you've been reciting for years, a family preparing for a bar or bat mitzvah, or someone who simply wants to speak modern Hebrew with real confidence. I have worked with students at every one of these levels, and my approach in each case is the same; I meet you where you actually are, not where a textbook assumes you should be. I am a native speaker of Hebrew, English, and Spanish, and I hold advanced degrees in my field. I have taught Hebrew at the university level for more than four years, where I developed curriculum from the ground up for students ranging from complete beginners through advanced readers of biblical and literary texts.

My tutoring experience spans middle school through graduate level, in one-on-one sessions, small groups, and remote formats. For Hebrew, I work across modern conversational, biblical, and liturgical registers; which means I can help you with spoken Israeli Hebrew, prepare you for synagogue or lifecycle events, or guide you through a university Hebrew literature course. I bring the same depth to Spanish instruction, English academic writing, and standardized test preparation including the SAT. What sets my teaching apart is that I grew up multilingual across four countries and have spent more than twenty years working professionally as a writer and translator, which means I teach language the way it actually functions, not as a system of rules to memorize. My goal in every session is the moment when you stop translating in your head and start thinking in the language itself.

I offer a free introductory consultation to discuss your goals before committing to lessons. I work remotely and am available for flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Please reach out; I would be glad to hear what you are working on.


Education

Hebrew University, Mt. Scopus
Language, Musicology
Cambridge University
Other
  • Licensed teacher

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Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I approach Bible Studies through the lens of the original Hebrew text, drawing on my background as a native speaker, university-level instructor, and someone who studied at yeshiva and minored in Biblical Studies. My father, Rabbi Eliezer, was a professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at the Jewish Theological Seminary for over 35 years, and I grew up immersed in the textual traditions of Jewish learning at the highest level. I work with students who want to read Torah and the Hebrew Bible in the original language, understand the relationship between the text and its translations, or explore the literary and spiritual dimensions of the biblical narrative. Whether your interest is scholarly, devotional, or both, I can meet you where you are.
Hebrew

Hebrew

I am a native Hebrew speaker who has taught the language at the university level, developing curriculum across all proficiency levels from complete beginners through advanced literary and biblical readers. My instruction covers modern conversational Hebrew, biblical Hebrew, and liturgical Hebrew — three registers that require distinct approaches and that most Hebrew tutors are not equipped to teach together. I work with students preparing for bar and bat mitzvahs, adult learners reconnecting with the language, university students in Hebrew or Jewish studies programs, and anyone who wants to move beyond decoding into genuine fluency and comprehension. My method centers on conversation and real language use from the very first session.
Spanish

Spanish

My qualifications include: - Over 20 years of experience teaching languages and developing language-learning curricula - Four years of university-level teaching experience in Mexico - Native-level fluency in Spanish - Bachelor’s degree in Language - Master’s-level teaching certifications and advanced training in language education - CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) certification - ACTFL professional development workshops in language proficiency, assessment, and instruction - Extensive experience in second-language acquisition, curriculum design, and personalized instruction for learners from beginner through advanced levels - Experience teaching students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, with a focus on practical communication and measurable progress
English
ESL/ESOL
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