Experience Summary
I love to speak Spanish, especially with native speakers, something I have enjoyed doing since traveling with my Westwood HS Spanish Club to Hermosillo and Chihuahua in 1968 and 1969. My Spanish fluency blossomed in 1971, as I began living in Chile for two years, working occasionally with the Chilean Dept of Visas. Since then, I have traveled throughout Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico. Teaching others to speak Spanish brings me great joy.
Teaching Style
Re Spanish, after a review of the fundamentals, I ask questions in Spanish, and my student responds, after which we discuss his response.
My Hobbies
As a birder since 1961, I have toured the Spanish-speaking countries described above. Currently, I am a member of the Desert Rivers Audubon Society in Gilbert, have been a member of the Mayor's Diversity Task Force in Gilbert in 2000 and a member of the Arizona-Mexico Commission in 1998 and 1999, appointed to the position by Arizona Governor Evan Mecham.
Other Comments
I am enthusiastic about physical fitness and nutrition, having participated in eight triathlons and other races since 1079, and currently have submitted by video to compete nationally in American Ninja Warrior.
| Spanish |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have spoken fluent Spanish since 1972 (while living in Chile for two years), and have honed my fluency since then by traveling throughout Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Peru. I have professionally taught Spanish for nearly eight months on a part-time basis. |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have 24 years of writing legal motions, briefs, appeals and pleadings, including Complaints and Answers. |