Multilingual Conversation Coach and Language Teacher

EXPERIENCE

Founder, World Languages Conversation Coach, Pathway to Languages LLC — 2003-Present

Teaches live, online Spanish, French, ESOL classes—children, adults. Effective methods—even TPRS 2.0. Students develop real conversation skills—Spanish, English, French. Manages all business operations and client relations. Spanish Teacher, Wake Tech Community College, 2023 Taught Spanish grammar and conversation for Wake Tech Community College. Spanish Teacher, K-8, Holmesburg Christian Academy, Phila., PA, 2012-2014 Engaged students through interactive activities. Selected, created materials. Taught all aspects of language. Planned lessons; oversaw projects. Communicated with admin, parents. Provided classroom management; submitted grades. French, Spanish Teacher, Interpreter, Liaison, Lingual Institute, Phila., PA, 1998-2003 Taught all aspects of Spanish, French to adults, children. Developed original materials. Acted as liaison to clients. Taught in office, on site. Performed interpreting services in doctors’ offices, other settings. Spanish Teacher, 8-12, Timothy Christian School, Piscataway, NJ, 1995-1997 Taught all aspects of Spanish language. Planned lessons; oversaw projects. Selected, created materials. Provided classroom management; submitted grades. Communicated with admin, parents. Substitute taught for French teacher. ESOL Teacher, Liason, Berlitz, Princeton, NJ, 1993-1994 Trained in and used Berlitz’s proprietary method. Taught ESOL to international professionals. Acted as student liaison. EDUCATION

Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, BA, French, Spanish SPECIALIZED TRAINING

TPRS 2.0/Storytelling Method, Trained, 08/2024-12/2025 NC DSB trained, May, 2025—Trained in Sighted Guide, Sensitivity andAccessible Documents. SKILLS

Builds strong, personal connections with students that support learning. Creates positive environment where students develop practical conversation skills and confidence. Many speak the target language unusually quickly, even those starting with little to no background. Engages students in authentic conversation on diverse subjects. Loves people. Loves languages. Loves teaching!

Valerie “Ana” Handleton

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