About
¡Hola! My name is Ana. I'm a native Spanish speaker with a tutoring and teaching background. I live in Baton Rouge Louisiana and like hiking, camping and languages.
I began learning English when I was... around 4 or 5 years old, and I struggled initially. However, I improved through hard work and by doing things I enjoyed in the language. Having this experience, I know how tough it can be to learn a new language and the anxiety that comes with it, but I also know how to overcome these feelings. I have a BA in Political Science and a minor in Spanish from Louisiana Tech University. I was also in graduate school for two years, doing a master's in Hispanic Studies at Louisiana State University. During my time in the program, I did tutoring, shadowed a professor who worked as my mentor, and after that, I taught a Spanish 1101 class for two semesters by myself. I have also been doing private tutoring for a while and taught to different ages and levels, from 5th grade to college level, as well as adult learners. I focus my lessons on developing listening, writing, reading, and speaking. Not everyone learns the same way, so together we will find the approach that works best for you. Looking forward to helping you in your learning journey!read more
Education
Louisiana State University
Master (Incomplete), Hispanic Studies
2022 - 2023
Louisiana Tech University
Undergraduate, Political Science
2019 - 2022
Experience
Spanish Tutor
Louisiana State University
Aug 2022 - May 2023
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for students and provided constructive feedback, helping them... understand their strengths and areas of improvement in language acquisition.read more
Teaching Mentorship Program
Louisiana State University
Aug 2022 - May 2023
I worked closely in and outside the classroom assisting a Spanish instructor in one of their courses... . The instructor worked as my mentor. I helped to develop and grade assignments, quizzes, and tests, creating lesson plans, and teaching some lessons throughout the semester. I was also required to attend all classes with the instructor and collaborate with them on all issues related to the classroom during and outside class time.read more
Spanish Instructor
Louisiana State University
Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
Developed lesson plans for Spanish 1101 that met diverse learning objectives. Created, administrated... , and graded assignments, quizzes, and tests. This involved assessing students’ understanding and progress and ensuring the evaluations were aligned with the course’s goals. Used different teaching methods to facilitate an engaging learning environment for students.read more