Spanish PhD Grad & Reading Tutor with Over 10 Years of Experience

Lana S.

I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and International Relations from Cleveland State University in 2016, where I graduated as Valedictorian. I then got my Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages & Literatures from the University of Pittsburgh, where I completed my doctoral studies in 2021. I have been teaching or tutoring in some capacity for 10 years!

During my time at the University of Pittsburgh, I was a Graduate Student Instructor and taught several Spanish courses. I have also done online English and literacy tutoring with virtual learning companies. I became certified to teach childhood literacy through the Teachers College Reading and Writing Program, which is offered through Columbia University. I specialize in K-5 literacy tutoring and teach all levels and ages for Spanish tutoring.

My day job is in Public Health, but my real passion is tutoring. I love serving the local community, language learning, and teaching youth and adults through fun and practical exercises and activities that teach language in context.