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Spanish with Dorothy P.

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18+
Speaks Spanish, English
Teaching since 1991
MFA

    About Dorothy P.

    Hello potential student! Let me introduce myself: I am a university-level Spanish and writing coach with 23 years of teaching experience. I earned a BA in Language and Literature at Yale University, and I have taught at Yeshiva University, Columbia University, and the New York College of Medicine. I am currently earning an MFA in creative writing at The University of the South. I wrote my own book on beginning Spanish grammar for medical students at Einstein College of Medicine, and for many years I was a Spanish language curriculum developer and top teacher at Manhattan's Latin American Workshop language school. I have taught at a number of corporations, including General Motors, Brooklyn Legal Services, IBM and Trinity Investments. But don't get the idea that I'm too lofty to teach basic Spanish or help the struggling young writer! I enjoy introducing beginner students to my subjects, and I enliven my classes with music, poetry and art. I teach a lot of adults, but I also tutor high school students. In addition to helping you with your Spanish or Writing skills, I also coach my students in how to practice on their own so that skills get sharper outside of class time as well. Finally, I am sensitive to the fact that different people have different learning styles, so I adapt my approach for each student. Have questions? Don't hesitate to write to me. I am also on the Take Lessons app, so if you're in a pickle we can connect that way, too.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Orange County Public Library Second floor
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 AM-9 AM
    10 AM-12 PM
    1 PM-2:30 PM
    4 PM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    5 AM-6:30 AM
    10:30 AM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    5:30 AM-12:30 PM
    1:30 PM-2 PM
    4:30 PM-6 PM
    Thursday
    12:30 PM-5 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $70
    90 minutes
    $100
    120 minutes
    $125
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    Experience

    Assistant Publicity Director

    Sep, 1985 - Jan, 1990

    Sports Illustrated Magazine

    Writing publicity releases for international sports magazine

    Project Editor

    Sep, 2015 - May, 2016

    Berlitz International

    Editor of Spanish Levels 1-4 for Berlitz

    Administrator, Teacher

    Jan, 1994 - Jan, 2001

    The Latin American Workshop

    Ran office and programs for non-profit Hispanic-American cultural Center in New York City.

    Education

    BA

    Sep, 1978 - Jun, 1982

    Yale University

    MFA

    Jun, 2014

    Sewanee School of Letters

    Affiliations

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Jan, 2002

    The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

    National Tutoring Association

    Jan, 2014

    The NTA was formed in 1992 for the purpose of establishing a membership organization for tutoring professionals. The NTA is dedicated exclusively to tutoring, and represents the interests of thousands of tutors in the U.S. and thirteen other countries, practicing in all phases of tutoring, program administration, and supplemental student services.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

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