Let me be honest. I found it really hard to learn Spanish in school. Although I was skilled at memorizing vocabulary and grammar it wasn't communication. The reason I pursued Spanish even when it was difficult was to talk to people I couldn’t have otherwise. After studying abroad for a year everything clicked. My desire is to make the vocabulary and conjugations mean something and bring a bit of the abroad experience home.
So, I can explain grammar and help you memorize vocabulary but...
Let me be honest. I found it really hard to learn Spanish in school. Although I was skilled at memorizing vocabulary and grammar it wasn't communication. The reason I pursued Spanish even when it was difficult was to talk to people I couldn’t have otherwise. After studying abroad for a year everything clicked. My desire is to make the vocabulary and conjugations mean something and bring a bit of the abroad experience home.
So, I can explain grammar and help you memorize vocabulary but reading or telling comprehensible stories is where I unlock the language, make it accessible, and more relatable. Making Spanish personalized, real, and fun is what fulfills me.
DEGREES - Bachelor's and Master's in Spanish and Education
28 years of classroom experience
Started and taught a pilot program to teach through storytelling: Story-based Spanish for 18 years
Can use CI (comprehensible input)
After I retired from teaching, I did some interpreting. That was fun. However, I find I miss inspiring people to learn Spanish. What do you need help with? Let’s schedule a session so I can get you where you need to be. I’d really enjoy helping you.
