
Maria Elisa: Hempstead tutor
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Hola! I'm Mara Elisa Schmidt, a warm, caring, and fun bilingual writer, educator, and language enthusiast. Born and raised in the vibrant heart of Mexico City, I have a deep connection to Latin American culture and literature, which fuels my passion for teaching and storytelling. Whether you're looking to improve your Spanish or enhance your writing skills in both English and Spanish, I can offer personalized lessons that blend language learning with creativity and cultural immersion.
With years of experience in writing and publishing across multiple genresincluding poetry, fiction, and creative non-fictionI'm equipped to help you unlock your writing potential. My approach to teaching Spanish is holistic and engaging. I integrate music, poetry, fiction, art, food, and movies into my lessons, offering a rich, dynamic way to learn the language while also exploring the cultural nuances that shape it.
Whether you're a beginner looking to build foundational skills or an advanced learner eager to fine-tune your writing craft, I am here to guide and support you on your journey.
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Undergraduate Degree: Universidad Iberoamericana - Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
Graduate Degree: The New School - Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Latin American Literature, Poetry, Perfumery, Contemporary Dance, Translation, Pedagody.
- Conversational Spanish
- Creative Writing
- Elementary School Reading
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- Essay Editing
- Expository Writing
- Fiction Writing
- High School Reading
- High School Writing
- IB Extended Essay
- Languages
- Middle School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Writing
- Reading
- Spanish
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4
- Writing