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Experienced Bilingual Tutor of ESL, Spanish, and Accent Reduction
Diane J.

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Hi. I'm Diane. I am originally from Michigan and have a Master's degree in Education specializing in English as a Second Language and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Upon graduating, I moved to Venezuela and taught ESL to children, adolescents, and adults there for 30 years. Since returning to the U.S. three years ago, I have been an ESOL Reading Instructor at Lone Star College, I have also taught beginner to advanced level ESL courses and Accent...

Hi. I'm Diane. I am originally from Michigan and have a Master's degree in Education specializing in English as a Second Language and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Upon graduating, I moved to Venezuela and taught ESL to children, adolescents, and adults there for 30 years. Since returning to the U.S. three years ago, I have been an ESOL Reading Instructor at Lone Star College, I have also taught beginner to advanced level ESL courses and Accent Reduction for several language companies, and tutored Spanish and English Language Arts Reading Courses.

I have an extensive background in Accent Reduction, having studied Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German and Linguistics while at the University of Michigan and achieving bilingual fluency in Spanish. Because of this experience, I can easily diagnose the reason for a particular student's difficulties in pronunciation and devise strategies for solving them. Many of these difficulties are the result of a lack of information about how the native speaker links words in the stream of speech and how to decipher the confusing spelling of English. As a result the student acquires many learned errors in pronunciation. Once these things are explained, a student's pronunciation can improve dramatically.

I am a qualified Spanish tutor since I have bilingual fluency as well as a degree in the language. If the source of a Spanish-speaking student's grammar or pronunciation errors in English are due to a "transfer" from their native language, my knowledge of Spanish is extremely helpful in identifying and correcting them.

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing one's students improve and excel, and having been a part of it. I believe good teachers are born, not made. The ability to connect with and inspire one's students, a sincere belief in their abilities, dynamic classes and enthusiasm are key to becoming an outstanding teacher. This is the teacher I strive to be. My students are the highlight of my day; they truly inspi

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Education

(Graduated) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Spanish
(Graduated) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Masters

Additional Languages

Spanish

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: No group classes. No package rates.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/22/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor graduate with MA Degree in Education majoring in English as a Second Language. ESOL professor at Lone Star College and private instructor in Houston area and online. 20+ years-experience teaching the four language skills and all levels of English. Extensive experience in teaching Accent Reduction to students from different language backgrounds, and a thorough knowledge of the pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm patterns of American English. BA Degree in Spanish and fluent speaker. Lived in a Spanish-speaking country for 20+ years. Firsthand experience in adapting to a new culture and language.
Grammar

Grammar

I have a Master's Degree in Education in the area of Linguistics and English as a Second language. I have taught children and adults for 30+years.
Spanish

Spanish

I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Michigan. I am fluent in both spoken and written Spanish and lived in a Spanish-speaking country for 20+ years. I also have a Master's degree in Education specializing in English as a Second language and 20+ years experience teaching students of all ages.
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Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Excellent tutor with lots of patience!

I am incredibly grateful for the amazing support Diane has provided to my son. Thanks to her guidance, my son’s Spanish scores have improved a lot, and his confidence in the subject has soared. What sets Diane apart is her unwavering dedication and availability. She is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure my son gets the help he needs, even on short notice. Her genuine care and commitment to his success have made a world of difference. I cannot recommend Diane highly enough for anyone seeking outstanding Spanish instruction!

Sha, 82 lessons with Diane

An excellent professor with extensive knowledge and experience.

Thanks to Diane, The classes keep getting better every day. Thank you for your patience in explaining every detail of the pronunciation to me.

Emile, 30 lessons with Diane

Excellent tutor

Diane tailored learning to my daughter’s individual needs. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject-Spanish. She is very patient and has boosted my daughter’s confidence in her ability to master the subject matter. I would highly recommend her.

Teri, 6 lessons with Diane

Skilled and enthusiastic educator.

I have only had one lesson so far and I am very pleased and excited. Diane is obviously an experienced educator. She created a clear path to my Spanish goals and was very responsive in communications and accommodating for times that worked for both of us. I highly recommend Diane.

Isaac, 8 lessons with Diane

Excellent tutor

Diane tailored learning to my daughter’s individual needs. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject-Spanish. She is very patient and has boosted my daughter’s confidence in her ability to master the subject matter. I would highly recommend her.

Teri, 6 lessons with Diane

An excellent professor with extensive knowledge and experience.

Thanks to Diane, I have been able to understand things I hadn't grasped in four years of studying English. Thanks to her passion and patience for teaching, I have been able to stop feeling frustrated by my poor pronunciation. From the very first class, I felt that I was with the right person.

Emile, 30 lessons with Diane

Great Spanish Instructor!

I’ve been learning to speak Spanish for several months now. I especially like the way Diane stresses the importance of the linguistic aspects during lessons. I feel like I’m making good progress.

James, 61 lessons with Diane

knowledgeable, but not a supportive teaching style

I worked with this tutor for two years and consistently showed up and was committed to learning. While knowledgeable, the teaching style was not encouraging and progress was rarely acknowledged. This may be a very good fit for students who prefer a very direct approach, but it was not the supportive learning environment I was looking for. I am sharing this to help other students make informed decisions before investing a significant time.

Jamie, 108 lessons with Diane

Great teacher

My daughter liked the first session with Diane and it helped her to score 100% in her Spanish test she took the day after the session. She is looking forward to weekly sessions with Diane.

Suparna, 11 lessons with Diane

Knowledgeable Tutor

We find Diana a knowledgeable and good tutor in Spanish. She evaluated my son in first class, and will be tailoring his following lessons according to his requirements.

Anu, 6 lessons with Diane