Maria A.
Private tutor in Baltimore, MD
Education
Native Spanish Speaker. Bachelor in Spanish Education - San Isidro Labrador International University, Costa Rica.
Experience
Spanish as Second Language teacher/ tutor since 2011. I have worked independently and I am currently a Teacher/ tutor freelancer on Elance. Identifying myself with the position of Spanish Education/ tutor; is my responsibility as a student and teacher of said Language, to stress the importance of the correct learning of the Spanish language in not only Spanish speaking countries but also in institutions and countries in which Spanish is not the main Language. In an increasingly global society, would be negligible to think that we can continue raising adults who speak only one language, who; no matter who they know or where they go, they will always find someone who speaks English. For the future of our children, we must begin to consider how to give them the advantage of being bilingual. Spanish is the most logical choice when it comes to learning a second language for most people in the United States. This country is bordered by Mexico and is geographically close to Latin America where Spanish is the primary language. Not to mention that Spanish-speaking Latinos are the fastest growing minority in the country, which is not far from becoming as large as the majority population. As a student, I consistently ranked top of my class and was frequently praised by my professors for my effort, dedication, responsibility, and love for the Spanish language. During my studies, I completed 87 educational credits with the corresponding courses: Literary Text Analysis, Phonetics and Phonology, Philosophy of Education, Introduction to Education, Morphology (Linguistics), Costa Rican Literature I, General Didactics, Human Development, Computer Education, Costa Rican Literature II, Introduction to Linguistics, Educational Psychology, Teaching Practice Seminar I, Fundamentals of Grammar, Latin, Didactic lesson planning, Grammar I (Simple Sentence), Measurement and Evaluation of Learning, Teaching Practice Seminar II, Psycholinguistics, Grammar II (Compound Sentence), Teaching Practice Seminar III, Classical Literature I (Greek), Universal literature, Grammar III (Speech), Social Psychology of Education, Classical Literature II (Latin), Diachrony of Spanish, Teaching Practice Seminar IV, Professional Ethics, Teaching Practice Seminar V.
Availability
Weekdays at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 5 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
As a teacher of Spanish, I have endeavored to emphasize my subordinates the assessment of the art of letters and language. Applying my skills and past experiences to promote interest towards the significance of the idiom, for example; in the grammar proper application for orality and textuality. I have also endeavored to stimulate and awaken attraction toward reading and its numerous benefits, of which my students have been witnesses. With great pride, I have to annotate my passion for writing poetry in free verse, this succeeding in complex circumstances of inspiration. This passion has been genetically transmitted by my grandmother, the educator Abigail Mora, who loved writing all kinds of texts and participated in varied duties set by the University of Costa Rica. I have been a continuous enthusiastic of Spanish grammar, inspired mainly by my colleague and university professor; Master Nelson Gamboa Guzman, who has left me an important legacy for the appreciation of Spanish grammar with vehement practical study. Same legacy that I am willing to pass to my students while respecting their interests, as long as I can confirm their consent. I count on excellent recommendations from my previous work, including, students parents and bosses, who have been very pleased with my work. I agree that every student is different, and for each student I have to identify their own method of learning and understanding. Also, I studied the English language, certifying it with titles of pre-university institutions and university in the United States.
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