About
I was born and raised in Montréal, QC, Canada, where I grew up in a multilingual environment, speaking Spanish, French & English. I am fluent in Spanish, and growing up with close friends from different Latin American countries, I developed an understanding and love for several cultures including the Peruvian, Dominican, Cuban, and many more. I have also spent time in Spain, as well as several Latin American countries (Dominican Republic, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia), where I developed an even greater love for not just Spanish, but also the differences in cultures to prepare me to be an ideal tutor for students interested in different types of dialects, speaking patterns, and more.
I have a bachelor's degree in Linguistics & Translation. The study of Linguistics has helped deepen my understanding of phonetics, phonology, semantics, syntax and more --all important components to properly teach Spanish.
I am passionate about the Spanish language and the cultures that surround it. Nothing makes me happier than passing along this same passion to my students, and watching them fall in love with the language I love.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
When I start lessons with a new student, we always discuss about their current Spanish level, their learning goals and their prefered learning style and based on that, I create custom-made lessons that will meet the student's needs.
How did you get started teaching?
Growing up in a multicultural environnement, I was always very curious about different languages and cultures, so I knew from a really young age that I would want to work in a field related to languages. I started out doing interpretation and translation from Spanish to French or English at my church and I really enjoyed it and later I studied Linguistics and Translation which really helped me understand Spanish better. When I moved to the United States, it was clear to me that teaching Spanish was what I had to do, so I started to work as a private tutor and I could´nt ask for a better job, I absolutely love what I do.
What types of students have you worked with?
I work with a variety of students such as those who only want to learn conversational Spanish to travel to Latin American countries and those who see it as opportunity to advance profesionally. Some of my current students also just want to learn Spanish to better communicate with family and friends. I have worked with students in different age groups. Whether it's an 18-year-old who is about to embark on a trip to a favorite South American country, or a 40-year-old who sees Spanish as an opportunity to be more impactful at his work place, my tutoring services cater to many.