FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Of course. I don't attend seminars or classes because after all, Spanish is my first language. However, I am constantly making an effort to practice my Spanish with other native speakers. Languages are one of those skills that you can lose very easily if you don't practice. Since I offer conversation classes I also read a lot of books about the art of conversation and teaching guides for language teachers.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I honestly fell into it. I decided that I wanted to make a career change about 8 years ago and had no idea what I wanted to do. One of my friends suggested I open my own business and I pretty much told him he was crazy...but it started the wheels churning. I made a few lists of things I enjoy doing, things I did not want to do and skills that I have. Spanish was the last thing I wrote down because I never thought of it as a skill...it was always my 1st language, a way to communicate with my family, but I just never thought of it as a skill. So I started offering classes (I had previous experience from tutoring in high school & college, as well as working for The Migrant Education Program for many years) and got my 1st student. I fell in love with teaching in about 2 minutes flat (even though I had the experience, I had never LOVED it before). And that is how I found my new passion...these days you can't me away from communicating with my students all day long! I LOVE my job!!!