French
Spanish
Garrett S
★★★★★
I joined a sample class with Elise D—really great session. Great blend of pronunciation work and practical phrases from Elise D. Perfect teacher for a first lesson—book with confidence. 
Elise D
★★★★★
1 review
Master Spanish with Elise: Experienced Tutor Raised in Mexico, Living in LA!
- Los Angeles, California •
- In-Person, Online
I teach
French
Kids
Spanish
Specialties
Mexican Spanish , Parisian French , Conversational French , French for Travel
140
lessons
Backed by the Strømmen Quality Guarantee
Tutor Bio
¡Hola! I'm Elise, your dedicated Spanish and French tutor based in Los Angeles. With a multicultural background—raised in Mexico and having lived and worked in New York, France, Spain, and Italy—I bring a dynamic approach to language learning. I have a deep love for travel, food, and good company, and I strongly believe that learning a new language opens the door to a whole new world. Let's explore your favorite topics—music, movies, books—in Spanish! Whether you're just starting or aiming to refine your fluency, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.
Based in Los Angeles, California
Personally Vetted · Strømmen’s Note
Raised in Mexico and based in LA, Elise teaches Spanish and Parisian French both, resetting her lesson plan for every student's actual level.
Hourly Rates
Online tutoring
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Pay as you go$95/hr
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10-hour package Save $100$85/hr$850 total
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20-hour package Save $400 Best value$75/hr$1,500 total
Travel to tutor in Los Angeles
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Pay as you go$105/hr
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10-hour package Save $100$95/hr$950 total
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20-hour package Save $400 Best value$85/hr$1,700 total
In-home
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Pay as you go$115/hr
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10-hour package Save $100$105/hr$1,050 total
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20-hour package Save $400 Best value$95/hr$1,900 total
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Degrees and Certificates
Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
Personal Interests
Travel
Food
Learn more about Elise
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What is your favorite word in your language and why?
Ahorita in Mexico is both a word and an expression. It can mean "right now," "in a minute," "when I'm ready," or "when I feel like it."
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What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?
Chiles en nogada is a colorful dish that is made once a year when pomegranates are in season.
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Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?
In addition to English and Spanish, I also speak French and Italian.
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What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?
I love to travel and explore the world around me.
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What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?
I grew up in the beautiful cobblestoned street town of San Miguel de Allende.