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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks French, English, Spanish
Teaching since 2003
Theories of Evaluation and Assessment
Certified Native Spanish Teacher with Experience
I am a certified native Spanish teacher from Spain who loves teaching her language and sharing her culture with her students. I like to focus on communication skills that I adjust to the level of each student. Let me know if there is something specific you would like to work on; travel tips, grammar, speaking...After teaching in three different countries on two continents, my teaching style has evolved over the years and I am constantly checking on my student needs, their understanding, and modifying my short-term goals to help them reach theirs. As I continue to learn from experts and colleagues, my style also continues to evolve.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
21st Street, Brooklyn, NY
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-9 AM
Friday
9 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$75
90 minutes
$90
About Sandra P.
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(3)
I am assistant professor with 20 years of teaching experience. I teach to spark excitement, share knowledge, and build personalities. As the eager but terribly disruptive student that I was, I was always afraid of dull teachers and mentors. I am none of that!
I am originally from Spain, and I have been living in NY for the past 13 years.
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3 Reviews
Kyle Oliver
Teacher's studio
Very encouraging, customized lesson. Sandra was really well prepared and came with resources and lesson options that met my learning needs.
Posted Jul 31, 2015
Rick Anton
Teacher's studio
Sandra has all of the best qualities that one could seek in a language instructor. She is highly enthusiastic, very encouraging, patient and dedicated. She is fluent in both languages and each lesson is like having a conversation with a friend. Sandra's approach combines a lesson plan with the spontaneity to focus on areas where improvement is needed, as they come up. I am an intermediate level student, wanting to emphasize conversation over grammar and reading, and she adapted the lessons to fit my preference. I highly recommend her.
Posted Jul 2, 2015
William Bourassa Jr
Teacher's studio
Sandra is a fantastic instructor. Her enthusiasm is contagious and motivating. I found myself working hard to be a better student because she knew more of what I was capable of than I did. Her approach to teaching is crafted to pique your curiosity and get your energy up, rather than walking you through memorization by rote to pass a test (a method that doesn't work for me). Having had several instructors over the years and traveled broadly through Spain, I can also say she has the firmest grasp of Spanish grammar I've ever encountered. That's key for someone like myself who needs to know how the engine under the hood works, not just how fast it gets from point A to point B. Highly recommended!
Posted Mar 17, 2015
Experience
Assistant Professor
Aug, 2012 - PresentSUNY College of Optometry
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Feb, 2009 - Jul, 2012SUNY College of Optometry
Teaching Fellow and PhD student
Sep, 2003 - Dec, 2009Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Education
BS Optometry and Optics
Sep, 1997 - Jun, 2000University of Valladolid, Spain
Learning Theories and Effective Teaching Practices
Feb, 2015 - Jun, 2015SUNY Centre for Professional Development
Theories of Evaluation and Assessment
Feb, 2015 - Jun, 2015SUNY Centre for Professional Development
Doctor of Philosophy in Vision Sciences
Sep, 2003 - Jun, 2007Aston University, Birmingham, UK
Master of Science, Investigative Ophthalmology & Vision Sciences
Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2003University of Manchester, UK
Certifications
Spanish Teacher Certificate
Feb, 2015Instituto Cervantes, New York
Awards
Faculty Development Program
Jul, 2013Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
Languages
Spanish
Native Proficiency
French
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
21st Street, Brooklyn, NY
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-9 AM
Friday
9 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$75
90 minutes
$90
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