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Keith

Bachelors, Spanish

University of Delaware, University of Arizona

About Me

I am a recent transplant to the Portland area after spending the last 4 plus years in Ecuador. I have been involved in education my whole life both as a student and teacher/professor, in various environments. As a student of Spanish,I have reached the highest level- C2(Advanced/professional) but I continue to learn and grow, research the best learning methods and tools, and take this to the classroom. I have helped students advance, improve and grow in Spanish, English, TOEFL test prep, and poker, and have formed many great relationships along the way. I'm easy going but like to challenge and connect with my students and really feel I do a good job adapting to allow them to get the most out of our sessions, classes, and my extensive experience. Currently, i am in the process of publishing a book about gaining fluency in Spanish which breaks down in an easy fashion the self- study strategies, tricks, tips,and tools that I used to become fluent in the language. Outside of the education world I have held some other interesting professional positions, and have traveled both around the country and world extensively. All of these experiences have made me a better instructor and tutor and I hope to be able to help you advance in Spanish, ESL or whatever it is you are studying!

Education & Certifications

University of Delaware

Bachelors, Spanish

University of Arizona

Masters, Latin American Studies

Q&A with Keith

Connect with the student and understand at the outset what they hope to achieve. Learning a second language isn't just memorizing a grammar structure or a few words; it's about making a personal connection with the language or subject you are learning. When you learn something like a greeting or expression and can use it in a real life setting, you gain a true sense of accomplishment. You put down blocks and expand upon them, where each new thing you learn, you can immediately use. I strive to allow the student to see and understand this, make the process of gaining the information and building the blocks fun and not a chore, and guide them to where they aspire to go; whether that's just trying to past a difficult test, or becoming confident enough with the language to speak in the real world. I have been there and know what works and doesn't to succeed!