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Roswell, Georgia

5.0
(12)
Teaches online
Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Age: 9+
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese
Teaching since 2007
Doctorate - Romance Languages and Literatures, Spanish and Portuguese

    About Melissa M.

    5.0
    (12)
    I have been teaching Spanish, Portuguese and English at both the high school and college levels since 2007. I have a PhD in Spanish and Portuguese (Romance Languages) from Harvard University, and I have taught everything from Spanish 1 through advanced literature courses, to Portuguese for Spanish Speakers. I enjoy working with students one on one and helping them feel empowered to use the language right away. I put a lot of time and joy into planning classes for each student, based on their goals and interests. I keep my classes really light and fun, but I will also make sure that you are learning! I have experience working with students with learning differences, and have worked with children and adults. If you want to work with a real teacher who can design a class just for you, I am the teacher you are looking for! Whatever your goals are with your language of interest, I can help you get there. Get in touch any time to tell me about your goals. Hasta pronto!

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    Teaching Hours

    Sunday
    11:30 AM-2 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $85
    60 minutes
    $110
    90 minutes
    $160
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    5.0
    12 Reviews
    Christy
    Online
    Melissa is very organized and is always thorough in her explanations! She's able to explain things and make them "click" for me that I've struggled with over my years of studying. She's flexible and constantly tries to make sure the lessons are relevant and not repetitive. She's very easy to talk to and it's always a pleasure having class with her.
    Posted Jan 27, 2021
    zahira rojas
    Online
    Melissa eres la mejor profesora; es una experiencia facil y divertida de aprender ingles. GRACIAS aprendi mucho y me siento en otro nivel, mi pronunciacion y comprension del idioma ahora es mucho mas facil para comunicarme, entender y hablar ingles en los estados unidos. SUPER RECOMENDADAAAAA!!!
    Posted May 19, 2020
    Chris
    Teacher's studio
    Melissa is a miracle worker! My mother-in-law moved to the United States 40 years ago unable to speak english and while she has done a good job at learning on her own, she had significant gaps in her ability to effectively communicate. For her 68th birthday, I bought her lessons with Melissa. My mother-in-law told me I was wasting my money because she couldn't learn anything new. Well, needless to say, she can learn and with Melissa's excellent tutelage has dramatically increased her ability to speak and comprehend english. This has enabled a new level of confidence and freedom that she did not previously have and is a game changer for her. I attribute her improvement directly to Melissa's ability to understand her student's needs and personalities and craft and deliver a quality, tailored curriculum. After our first round of classes, my mother-in-law is excited to continue the lessons and has a renewed curiosity and interest in learning. Great job and thank you Melissa!!!
    Posted Aug 22, 2019

    Experience

    College Spanish Instructor

    Aug, 2008 - May, 2012

    Harvard University

    High School Spanish Instructor

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2017

    High School

    Instructed Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 Honors, and AP Literature. Certified in AP Spanish Language teaching.

    Portuguese Instructor

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2011

    Harvard University

    Instructed Portuguese 1 and 2, and accelerated Portuguese for Spanish Speakers.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts: Comparative Literature, Spanish, Portuguese, English

    Aug, 2000 - Jul, 2005

    UC Berkeley

    Doctorate - Romance Languages and Literatures, Spanish and Portuguese

    Aug, 2008 - May, 2013

    Harvard University

    Masters - Romance Languages and Literatures, Spanish and Portuguese

    Aug, 2006 - May, 2008

    Harvard University

    Certifications

    AP Spanish Language and Culture

    Jul, 2014

    Monterey Institute

    Awards

    Award of Excellence and Distinction in Teaching

    May, 2011

    Harvard Derek Bok Center for Teaching

    Affiliations

    Modern Language Association, The

    Feb, 2009

    Founded in 1883, the Modern Language Association of America provides opportunities for its members to share their scholarly findings and teaching experiences with colleagues and to discuss trends in the academy. MLA members host an annual convention and other meetings, work with related organizations, and sustain one of the finest publishing programs in the humanities. For more than a century, members have worked to strengthen the study and teaching of language and literature.

    American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

    Jun, 2014

    The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese promotes the study and teaching of the Spanish and Portuguese languages and their corresponding Hispanic, Luso-Brazilian, and other related literatures and cultures at all levels of education.

    American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

    Sep, 2013

    The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 language educators, students, and administrators.

    Languages

    Portuguese

    Native Proficiency

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

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