Native Speaker (Retired University professor) offering Academic Coaching and Tutoring in Spanish or English in San Diego County

- Snohomish
- at your home
- webcam

About the lesson

I have a BSLL in Languages and Linguistics from Georgetown University, an MA in Foreign Language Education and a PhD in Spanish. I was the Spanish Program Director at 3 major American universities, and have taught K-12 and university, including graduate courses. As a native speaker and trained professional, I provide individual and whole group support, helping students become proficient through a variety of learner strategies to help them learn efficiently. As a teacher my goal is to foster and maintain an open, honest, communicative classroom where each student feels appropriately challenged. While I focus on all four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) my aim is to make the student feel comfortable speaking.

subjects

Spanish
Vocabulary - Spanish
Oral comprehension - Spanish
+2

Writing comprehension - Spanish

Writing expression - Spanish

languages

English
Spanish

levels

Elementary School
Middle School
Sophomore
+10

Junior

Senior

Advanced Technical Certificate

College / University

Adult Education

MBA

ILR Level 5

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

About Liana

I have taught for over 35 years from K-12 through university levels. I took early retirement from university teaching in 2000, but I have continued teaching independently. Through Continuing Education and community venues such as Oasis Senior Center in San Diego, I have offered many Spanish courses, principally Spanish for Business and Spanish for Health Services, as well as Spanish for Travel and Advanced Spanish Conversation. The majority of my beginning students have been able to communicate orally and in writing within 6-8 weeks, and my advanced students increased their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Recommendations

Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher

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She taught me Spanish language lessons on a weekly basis and always came well prepared with a lesson plan, hand outs, and assignments for continued learning. She created a friendly and welcoming learning environment where all studend were able to contribute and participate at their comfort level. I highly recommend Liana for any teach endeavor she may provide.
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She taught me Spanish language lessons on a weekly basis and always came well prepared with a lesson plan, hand outs, and assignments for continued learning. She created a friendly and welcoming learning environment where all studend were able to contribute and participate at their comfort level. I highly recommend Liana for any teach endeavor she may provide.
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Rates

packages

5h: $135
10h: $270

webcam

$30/h