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Introduction: I received my BA with honors in Spanish, have worked as a Spanish teacher, and have used Spanish in a number of careers, including music teacher, health clinic counselor, office manager, and non-profit agency program director. I have traveled to Spain, Mexico and Puerto Rico. I have found so many doors have opened to me, professionally and personally, as a speaker of Spanish. While I love to travel, I also enjoy interacting with Spanish-speaking people in the US. I feel strongly that a second language builds bridges. I also find that a second language enhances vocabulary and comprehension, and I enjoy helping students find tricks and hints to help learn and remember. My goal is to help students become functionally bi-lingual so that they can manage in a Spanish-speaking environment long before their Spanish is perfect. My students have included those learning Spanish as their 3rd or 4th language.

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Hired 17 times

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21 years in business

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Diane M.

Jul 18, 2017

Spanish Lessons

Sol M.

Oct 18, 2017

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Spanish Lessons

Kate B.

Jul 24, 2019

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Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 45 minutes • The spanish tutor travels to me • I travel to the spanish tutor

Spanish Lessons

Gretchen B.

May 22, 2016

Diane Brown is an extraordinary human being and an outstanding Spanish teacher. Her primary concern is what works best for the individual student and she is prepared to use multiple modalities recognizing the students’ visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning strengths. Spanish is learned as a living spoken and written language influenced by rich cultures. As her colleague and team leader, I was impressed by her enthusiasm, commitment to her students and her work ethic. As the parent three students, I was delighted by the depth and breadth their Spanish knowledge after just two years of Middle School Spanish.

Nicola M.

Jan 11, 2017

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Such a friendly, well spoken teacher. She makes the learning practical and her rates are amazing based on how much I learned from her. If you are just beginning learning or looking to brush up on the language, contact Diane!

Spanish Lessons

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I price my lessons very competitively. I give individual attention and work cooperatively with each student. If I work with a couple, I charge a little bit more (to cover extra work in dealing with assignments and readings) but far less than a double fee. I have a very reasonable cancellation policy. I accept cash, check (with ID the first time), PayPal and Venmo payments.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to talk by phone or email with each student to learn what they have done in the past (with Spanish or another language), what type of learner they are and what techniques/styles have worked (or not worked) in the past, and what their goals are (travel, work, conversing with Spanish-speaking family members, etc.). I try to get a sense of their work and "real life" schedule and pressures to see what will work for them and what pace makes sense. For example, if someone is working 2 jobs, I know that they can't do a lot of homework. If someone has a strong visual sense, I know to incorporate more handouts. If someone is an auditory learner or has reading challenges (such as dyslexia), I know to focus more on oral/speaking work.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a degree in Spanish from Bucknell University (cum laude and with honors in Spanish), and was elected to Sigma Delta Pi, the national Spanish honor society. I have traveled and have used Spanish in various industries, including medical, business, and non-profit community service. I worked with a Latino social service agency and helped develop a joint project between it and a business empowerment agency to help with voter registration and education. I have taught Spanish in school and incorporated it into music classes and after-school clubs. I've also done some proofreading of written materials for authors and businesspeople.