Experience Summary
As well as being a certified TESOL instructor, I graduated from Smith College with a bachelors degree in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies and Latin American Studies. My studies focused on language learning, reading, writing, and cultural history and studies in Spanish and Portuguese. I studied abroad in Lisbon, Portugal for one semester and was in intern for a summer in a sustainable village in the jungle of Panama. Before college, I did my gap year in Belo Horizonte, Brazil where I lived with host families and attended high school. I have traveled to 25 countries and have vast experience using my language skills in daily life and immersing myself in the local culture.
Teaching Style
I am a very fun and practical language teacher. From the beginning, I will help you become confident in your language skills and not be afraid to fail. Putting yourself out there when you are traveling or simply in the classroom is key to progressing with a language. I will use movies, music, videos, current events, and pop culture to create an interest in a new culture and country that will help you learn the language that much faster.
My Hobbies
I am an avid outdoors woman. I love to ski, hike, paddle board, climb, and hang out with my dog. I love to learn new languages and about different cultures through literature, movies, and meeting new people. When I have time, I travel and try to gain as many new experiences as I can. The last great adventure I pursued was a month long road trip to discover the best surfing spots in Baja, Mexico.