Pacifica Spanish Tutoring and Translation

Introduction: I have 40 years' experience teaching and tutoring in all levels. I have had 10 years' experience as language program director at major universities on the West Coast and teacher trainer for Spanish as a second language. I have a Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures specializing in pedagogy and applying current language acquisition theory in the classroom. I am an expert in designing language learning materials and creative techniques for learning. I am highly skilled in presenting complex concepts in an accessible way to learners. I am an expert in Spanish grammar and linguistics. I am very approachable and able to connect with students to inspire confidence and motivate them. I offer excellent results in teaching students one-on-one. As a translator, I have 3 published books, two of which are best-sellers for Hazelden Publishers. As a medical interpreter, I have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, highly developed listening skills and the high level of fluency needed to render meaning, tone, and subtleties in communication. I love connecting with students and helping them use Spanish to express things that mean something to them. I believe that studying other languages and culture compels us to question our assumptions about the world and this is among the most important work we can do. I love conveying the richness of the Spanish-speaking cultures through language, art, music, literature, the customs and the people. As a translator and interpreter, I enjoy the challenge of rendering a message as accurately as possible, conveying exactly what the speaker wants to convey. It is also very gratifying to establish a bond of trust (even for the short duration of an appointment) with another person, allowing them to feel comfortable either in their professional role (for example, a health care provider) or as a client or patient, who may need reassurance as they navigate a culture that is not their own.