About
Hi! My name is Lana and I have a real passion for learning and helping others learn. I know how it feels to struggle academically and not have many resources available, as well as wanting to learn som... ething new but not being certain how to get started. If this resonates with you, I am here to help!
My specialty is foreign language, particularly Spanish language, grammar, vocabulary, reading writing and Hispanic culture.
When I am not teaching or at work, I love reading, watching good foreign movies, and spending time with family!read more
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D. , Hispanic Languages & Literatures
2018 - 2022
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Arts, Hispanic Languages & Literatures
2016 - 2018
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & International Relations
2012 - 2016
Experience
Online English and Spanish Tutor
Brilliant Grades
Dec 2021 - present
-Conduct 1-on-1 online tutoring sessions with students ages 6-18 via Zoom on the topics of English a... nd Spanish language, grammar, and reading comprehension.
-Develop fun and dynamic weekly lessons based on students’ learning needs.
-Write weekly summaries and monthly progress reports for parents regarding their child’s ongoing progress and future learning plans.
-Send weekly homework to students through the Brilliant Grades Internal Communication portalread more
Graduate Student Instructor and Research Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
Aug 2017 - Apr 2021
-Designed innovative lesson plans and collaborate with colleagues to create teaching materials for c... ollege Spanish students
-Taught beginner and intermediate language courses in person and virtually
-Tutored students on a weekly basis and reviewed key language concepts with them as needed outside of class
-Assisted professor with various administrative duties such as copying, filing, printing and scanning materials for teaching and research-related endeavors, facilitating communication between professors, project collaborators, colleagues and staff on various mattersread more
Online Spanish Language Expert and Tutor
Varsity Tutors
Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
-Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions and taught small group sessions to all levels of Spanish lan... guage learners
-Created engaging lesson plans and presentation materials using PowerPoint, Canva and other online tools and programs
-Provided timely feedback to students by writing lesson summaries and contacting clients by phone or email to plan and schedule tutoring sessionsread more