MEET YOUR TEACHER
Hi, I’m Su.
For more than 20 years, I’ve helped people from around the world learn Spanish with greater confidence.
I’ve taught more than 1,000 international students—from absolute beginners taking their first steps in Spanish to experienced learners developing greater fluency.
My approach is personal and practical. Your lessons are shaped around your goals, your interests, and the Spanish you want to use in real life.
20+ Years Teaching · 1,000+ International Students · Beginner to Advanced
MY STORY
Teaching Spanish is about helping people connect.
For more than two decades, I’ve had the opportunity to teach Spanish to people from different countries, backgrounds, and stages of life. Some arrived knowing almost no Spanish. Others wanted to communicate more naturally, deepen their fluency, or feel more connected to life in Costa Rica.
Over the years, I’ve learned that every student brings a different reason for learning—and that the best lessons begin by understanding that reason.
That’s why I don’t believe in teaching every student the same way. I combine language learning with practical communication, adapting lessons to each student’s goals, interests, and real-life experiences.
Spanish is something you learn by using it.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Experience built over more than two decades.
Su’s teaching experience combines Spanish language instruction, personalized curriculum development, virtual learning, and a background in education.
01 — Teaching Experience
20+ years teaching Spanish
Experience teaching international students across different levels, backgrounds, and learning goals.
02 — Education
A professional background in education
Licentiate in Early Childhood Pedagogy and Bachelor’s degree from Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica.
03 — Modern Language Teaching
Teaching that continues to evolve
Experience with virtual Spanish instruction and technology for Spanish as a foreign language (ELE) classrooms.
MY APPROACH
Learning Spanish should feel personal, practical, and human.
Every student learns differently. Su’s approach starts with understanding where you are, what you want to achieve, and how Spanish fits into your life.
01 — Personal
Lessons built around you.
Your level, goals, interests, learning pace, and reasons for learning help shape what happens in your lessons.
02 — Practical
Spanish you can actually use.
Practice communication that connects with real conversations, everyday situations, travel, work, family, or life in Costa Rica.
03 — Supportive
Confidence grows through practice.
Learn in an environment where you can ask questions, make mistakes, practice consistently, and become more comfortable expressing yourself.
WHO I TEACH
Spanish for different goals and stages of life.
Students come to Spanish with different experiences, priorities, and reasons for learning. Lessons can be adapted to meet you where you are.
01 — Adults
Spanish for your life and goals.
Learn for everyday communication, travel, work, relationships, relocation, or simply the personal goal of becoming more confident in Spanish.
02 — Teenagers
Spanish that keeps learning relevant.
Personalized lessons can support communication skills, confidence, school learning, and individual interests at a pace that works for each student.
03 — Kids
A positive introduction to Spanish.
Age-appropriate learning can help children build vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence through engaging and personalized practice.
READY TO LEARN TOGETHER?
Let’s make Spanish part of your life.
Start with a free 20-minute conversation with Su. Talk about your goals, your current Spanish level, and the kind of learning experience you’re looking for.