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About
Currently, I work as a freelance medical interpreter part time. I was educated in Madrid until I returned to NY to attend university. I have seventeen years of classroom experience, and I now offer tutoring via Zoom and other VRI formats.
Sharing my passion for the Spanish language and love of Spanish culture.
Overview
Hired 34 times
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Background checked
12 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2017
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Work location
My customers travel to me
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Hassan M.
3 weeks ago
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Setting up the classes was a breeze, I can’t wait to get started!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Full fluency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • I travel to the spanish tutor
Spanish Lessons
Marissa M.
Oct 27, 2016
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Where do I begin? Joanne is the most thoughtful, patient teacher you could ask for. She evaluated my skill level very quickly and tailored each lesson to suit my needs. Every lesson was well thought out, engaging, and fun. I highly recommend her for Spanishlessons!
Spanish Lessons
Kristi D.
Jan 19, 2015
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My oldest son was experiencing difficulty in his Spanish class. Hiring Joanne was one of the best decisions we made this year. He went from low B's to high A's within a couple of tests! We are thrilled and our son now has the confidence to go into high school Spanish. He is even interested in studying abroad in Spain!
Spanish Lessons
Stanlin S.
May 26, 2018
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I've just had one class so far and I think Joanne is a thorough professional with great level of patience. Her insights will definitely help me to achieve my goal of learning Spanish.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Full fluency • Intermediate • Intermediate • Full literacy • As recommended by teacher • 60 minutes • Saturday • Sunday • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • As recommended by teacher • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Conducting initial research • I travel to the spanish tutor
Spanish Lessons
Larkin A.
Jul 30, 2019
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Taking Spanishlessons from Joanne has been a great experience. She is a wonderful teacher and a pleasure to work with. I’m an adult who studied Spanish in high school and college but as the years went on found I was losing my Spanish knowledge. Joanne has helped me to recover and surpass my previous Spanish speaking abilities and i look forward to continuing to improve.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Full fluency • Intermediate • Intermediate • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • I travel to the spanish tutor • The spanish tutor travels to me
Spanish Lessons
Credentials
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Joanne Donheiser
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA in Spanish, seventeen years of teaching experience, and currently work as a freelance medical interpreter in Dallas hospitals.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
After teaching for seventeen years, I became a freelance medical interpreter. Teaching was and is greatly rewarding. Tutoring allows me to continue pursuing my passion.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Adult beginners through advanced and middle/ high school students of all levels
