<I am taking a hiatus until January 2025> ~ Profesora D
Hola - I am a National Board Certified Teacher of Spanish language and culture, from the novice levels to advanced of Spanish language learners, including heritage speakers in Washington state.  I am a public school teacher for 20+ years, have tried and true methods for language learning, and love to share my passion for this beautiful language with young people.   As well as my National Board Certification (until 2031), I have a Master's in Teaching, a Bachelor's of Arts in Spanish, a Bachelor's of Science in Botany, College Board certified to teach AP Spanish Language & Culture, and TEFL certified (Teaching English As A Foreign Language.)
I have loved Spanish since I first heard it at 5 years old and have spent my life immersed in this amazing culture and language.  I value hard work more than perfect pronunciation as that will help my students more in life and I know from first hand experience that everyone can learn.  My classes are fun, interactive, conversational, and academic (although I slip this in and students are having so much fun that they forget they are in class).  I have also created a few classes in Udemy.com that focus on Spanish grammar.  In addition, I spend my time with my family and friends, cooking, going on walks, camping, biking, reading, and, of course, watching movies.  I can't wait to meet you in our virtual classroom!