Spanish Classes in a Fun and Relaxing Atmosphere

1330 E.Cherry St., Suite 11 Upper,

Springfield, MO 65804

(417)-501-9323

Classes

3-5 Year Olds

This is an introduction to Spanish basics including colors, greetings, please and thank you, and basic vocabulary, incorporating music and movements..Back to the Top

Para Mamá y Mí

Similar to the 3-5 Year Olds class, except that it includes mom (or dad) (or grandmother/grandfather), this class allows the adult to learn basics along with the child, thus enabling the parent and child to reinforce learning between classes.Back to the Top

Elementary Grades 1-5

Along with an introduction to basic Spanish phrases, students will learn colors, how to count, ask and answer simple questions. Date and time, animals, body parts, clothes, and weather are some of the topics that may be covered.Back to the Top

Middle School Grades 6-8

The focus of this class is to supplement and reinforce learning in middle school Spanish class, including both using and understanding verb conjugations, basic grammar, different aspects of the hispanic cultures, and the importance of accent marks in both pronunciation and in word meaning. Back to the Top

High School Grades 9-12

This class is designed to reinforce, supplement, augment, and provide support for students of high school Spanish. There is flexiblity to focus on aspects of the language with which students are struggling.Back to the Top

Home Schoolers Grades 6-12

This class is designed to reinforce, supplement, augment, and provide support students of middle and high school Spanish. There is flexiblity to focus on aspects of the language with which students are struggling. Back to the Top

College Support This class is designed to support and focus on the needs of students of Spanish at the university.Back to the Top

Adult Spanish

Always wanted to learn Spanish for fun? This is the class for you! A basic introduction to the Spanish language and cultures in a relaxed atmosphere, without the worry of being graded. Learn to meet and greet people and carry on a basic conversation in Spanish. Back to the Top

Spanish for Teachers

The class will focus on basic Spanish, with an emphasis on classroom vocabulary and commands. Back to the Top

Other

If a group is interested in targeting a specific aspect of the language, or in learning for a specific reason, ie. travel vocabulary, then a class can be tailored for the group. Back to the Top

Nancy Anderson's

Professional Background

Current Teaching Credentials Authorizations

Missouri Life - Spanish, Mentally Handicapped

California Clear Single Subject Spanish, Math

Teaching Experience

-Taught middle school Spanish in Livermore, CA

-Taught Spanish in Adult Education for 20+ years off and on in Livermore, CA

-Taught Bilingual Math for 2 years in a high school in Tracy, CA

-Taught Special Education at the junior high and high school levels for 2 years for the Department of Defense in Agnano, Italy;

-Taught various subjects for the Monterey Pennisula Unified School District in California

-Taught Beginning Spanish at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO

Education

-Masters in Education from the University St. Mary with focus on Spanish

-Graduate Studies in Spanish; University of MO, Columbia

-Studied at I.D.E.A. ( Instituto de Español Albayzin ) in Granada, Spain

-Studied at the Colegio de España in Salamanca, Spain

-Received BS in Education with majors in Spanish and Special Education from SMSU in Springfield, Mo

Other Experiences

-Lived in Italy and in Spain; traveled extensively. Back to the Top