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Native Spanish Speaker | PhD in Spanish |University Lecturer
Daniela H.

295 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $70

About Daniela


Bio

Hi, I’m Dani! I’m a native Spanish speaker from Chile, a Spanish lecturer at JHU, and I hold a PhD in Spanish Language and Literature. I have more than eight years of teaching experience with learners from beginner through advanced levels.

I work with high school and college students, adult learners, travelers, and professionals. Some students come to me because they are struggling with a course; others want to speak more comfortably, improve their writing, prepare for an exam, prepare for...

Hi, I’m Dani! I’m a native Spanish speaker from Chile, a Spanish lecturer at JHU, and I hold a PhD in Spanish Language and Literature. I have more than eight years of teaching experience with learners from beginner through advanced levels.

I work with high school and college students, adult learners, travelers, and professionals. Some students come to me because they are struggling with a course; others want to speak more comfortably, improve their writing, prepare for an exam, prepare for a trip, or finally understand a grammar point that has never quite made sense.

For academic Spanish, I can help with homework, essays, presentations, readings, and course material. We might work through the preterite vs. imperfect, object pronouns, the subjunctive, revise a paragraph together, or practice explaining an idea aloud before a presentation. Rather than simply correcting answers, I explain why something works and help you notice patterns in recurring mistakes.

I also prepare students for AP Spanish, CLEP, DELE, PRAXIS, university placement exams, and other Spanish-language assessments. Depending on the exam, we can work on timed reading and listening, speaking prompts, writing organization, grammar, vocabulary, and test-taking strategies.

For conversation-focused students, I often use articles, short videos, cultural topics, and other authentic materials. If a grammar issue, unfamiliar expression, or pronunciation pattern comes up, we can pause, work through it, and then return to using it in context.

My teaching style is structured but flexible. I give clear feedback without turning every conversation into constant correction, and I adjust our work as your needs change.

Feel free to message me and tell me what you’re working on. I’d be happy to help you figure out the best place to start.


Education

Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso
Journalism
Universidad Diego Portales
Masters
University of Maryland, College Park
PhD

Additional Languages

Spanish

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  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: The charge for a lesson will go through without 2 hours notice of cancellation or if student is 15 minutes late without any notice at all.
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I am a native Spanish speaker from Chile with a PhD in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Maryland, College Park. I have taught Spanish for over 6 years at U.S. universities, including Johns Hopkins, where I currently teach. My experience includes a wide range of courses—from beginner-level Spanish to advanced grammar, conversation, literature, and Spanish for specific purposes (e.g., the life sciences and the media). I enjoy helping students connect with the language in meaningful ways, and I adapt my approach to meet each learner’s goals and interests.
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Awesome Clep Exam Prep

I had the pleasure of learning Spanish with Dani while preparing for the Spanish CLEP exam. She is very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure I was prepared. Not only did she provide clear and effective lessons, but she also provided me extra study materials, including supplemental resources that were a huge help in my preparation. I really appreciated her flexibility and dedication to my success. She was always accommodating when my schedule changed and made sure we kept progressing without feeling rushed. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their Spanish skills!

Isha, 31 lessons with Daniela

Helpful after my hiatus.

I went about a year and a half without a tutoring session. Now only a few sessions in, I feel like I'm making progress getting back to where I was. Daniela has guided me through general conversational Spanish and assisted with grammatical topics that I requested help with. Looking forward to the next session.

Martin, 14 lessons with Daniela

Lessons with Daniela H

I've enjoyed three sessions with Daniela. At my level of Spanish, we basically talk on a subject, and I ask for words, or preferred phrases, or other corrections when I need them. This is working well for me. Last session, we reviewed "refranes" to help me understand which a currently in common use versus those that are more archaic.

Curtis, 15 lessons with Daniela

Kind and seasoned educator

At the beginning of my Spanish journey, I had a very rudimentary knowledge of the Spanish language. My personal goals were to write, read, and ultimately speak Spanish with fluency; therefore, I found myself searching for a tutor who could support me in my linguistic journey. I have been studying under Profesora Hernandez for a year, and we have moved through myriad topics - from grammatical tenses like present indicative to subjunctive, from cultural topics in Spanish-speaking countries to more worldwide themes such as AI. I have also learned that learning a new language is a process that cannot be rushed. It’s easy to tell Profesora Hernandez is an incredibly knowledgeable and patient instructor, and she creates a learning environment that is encouraging, flexible and not overly critical. I was able to move at a comfortable pace more suited to my learning style and my work schedule, and I was met with supportive and comprehensive lesson plans. Now, I can confidently say that I have moved from an elementary understanding of Spanish to a more multifaceted comprehension of the language and culture. For those who are looking to improve their command of the Spanish language with a kind and seasoned educator, I highly recommend booking lessons with Profesora Hernandez.

Milton , 101 lessons with Daniela

Creative and Unique Tutor

Daniela is an extremely gifted and knowledgeable teacher. I feel very supported during our lessons together. She is kind, efficient, and easy to talk to. My Spanish has improved immensely since I began lessons with her just a few months ago despite the initial intimidation I experienced trying to dive back into the language with only high school experience. I am preparing for a trip to Spain and I know that I will be in good shape to absorb even more of the language because of the foundation Daniela helped instill in me. Thanks Daniela!

Cassandra, 15 lessons with Daniela
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