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Francesca explains the underlying emotional blockages that are holding you back as an individual, from using your voice, and teaches you how to clear those blockages. One lesson has been life changing.

Francesca is AMAZING. As an adult beginner, I was very intimidated to start singing lessons, but Francesca put me at ease and has been extraordinary--she is equal parts brilliant singing teacher and life coach (it turns out that singing is a metaphor for life!), and I have been having the time of my life with her. She is warm and encouraging and funny while at the same time offering incisive critique. I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!

Francesca is an extraordinarily knowledgeable instructor with clear guidance and such a joy to learn from. Provided plenty of resources and truly understands my goals and how to reach them. Highly recommend!

Most anybody can learn how to sing. Not most anybody can teach someone how. That's often the variabl

Singing

Alumnae of CSULAs music department with an emphasis in classical voice and guitar, Francesca's skills cover a vast array of information. With a background and formal education in opera and "the classics", Francesca is equally comfortable on stage with a chamber orchestra as she is with a rock band. 

Francesca started teaching music at the early age of 16 with great success.  She has honed her skills both in the private studio and in the classroom. Having served as musical faculty the California Music Academy, Cornelia Connelly High School, Pasadena  Saturday Music Conservatory, and East Los Angeles College. Having the incredible opportunity to lead large choirs and sing before sold out stadiums. Francesca has performed across 4 continents as a solo artist, chorister and instrumentalist. Francesca has had the privilege of performing for several heads of state in some of the most cherished venues in the world. 

Francesca has released two solo albums and contributed to countless recordings over the past 20 years. She is regularly published in respected musical periodicals and writing journals. She is also a internationally successful clinician and educator. 


With a constant effort to maintain a professional studio learning environment and with a focus on reading skills and solid technique, Francesca's students enjoy lessons packed with information and light-heartedness. The one on one experience you will have the moment you "walk thru the door" promises to be unmatched. Francesca's students can be seen on major television networks, radio stations and performing all over the world in various projects. With a passion to give back, Francesca reserves a small number of spots in her schedule for the youngsters and seniors of her community. She teaches beginning through advanced guitar, piano, and voice.

*** Lesson Details ***
Voice and Instrument Coaching

~Develop skills and techniques for top notch practice and performance
~Study theory, composition, ear training, arranging, improvisation
~Discover music technology and performance techniques 
~Study melody, harmony, song form and lyric writing

Artist Development 

~Voice and Instrument Coaching
~Song Writing and Selection
~Demo Recording
~Image / Art / Photography Consulting
~Finding your signature sound and style
~Live Performance 101
~Branding / Career Planning and Strategy
~Song Analysis and Consulting
~Booking gigs


A Note From Francesca: 

I love to teach! I love my students, I get to do what I love all day and I am sure it shows. I have a blast discovering new ways to experience music every day. I try to have a very light air in my classes at all times as it just makes the process so much more fun for everyone.
 
I've seen it all in through years: kids, adults, beginners and advanced students. I am personally very interested in being the most versatile musician possible and I love being able to share my knowledge  with my students. We can study anything and everything from Classical Guitar to Electric Guitar Shredding; from Opera to Country and Rap, from Tchaikovsky to Sia!  I love getting students to  dabble in little bits of all genres, often getting even the most skeptical student singing and playing  comfortably in a matter of just a few weeks. My students will be able to read music for their favorite tunes and understand how to improvise from the start. Once you come in, you'll be hooked.  You will have fun because I am having fun!

I encourage all of my students to share their favorite music with me. It affords me the opportunity to learn more about what they desire to learn and what types of music they enjoy. We will learn with your music often. After all, isn't that why you are coming to see me? I will introduce you to new sounds and styles, but will foster your love for music, and do my best to never force my music on students. I feel I learn as much from my students when I truly listen to them and their music as they do from me. 

On site lessons/sessions are available for artists recording demos, rehearsing bands and setting up their own studios. 


*** Specialties ***

Francesca on Artist Development: 

I feel obligated to share my joys and experiences- 
 
Not many people have been blessed to sing alongside as many renowned musicians as I have - I've been lucky to be welcomed in both the commercial and classical worlds and they have both afforded me venues to use my voice and express the most vital corners of my soul. To find your purpose through art is one of the greatest gifts you can receive. And to be able to do that in front of thousands of music lovers live or over the airwaves is a surreal experience. 

 
I've been luckier than most. I've had GREAT mentors who have always pushed me forward and shared their wisdom freely with me. Part of the classical musician's central goal is to educate. That's a value I carry into my rock projects and production studio.  Work smarter, not harder. Take the needed skills, create art, teach others how to do the same thing, move forward together to live happier, more productive lives filled with purpose.  
 
 
I have come to be known as one of the top Musical Mentors & Artist Development Experts on the west coast. A behind the scenes- diva of dream building with the skills to push artists to the next level- the ace up the sleeve of many of today working talents. In my award winning studio, I spend time coaching voices that you regularly see on the Disney Channel and all of the competitive shows including The Voice, American Idol and America's Got Talent. My clients have on on to countless awards including an Emmy and a Grammy,  and have even won a Golden Buzzer on America's Got Talent. Music has brought me to nearly every continent and introduced me to some of the most talented and diverse people you can imagine. I feel compelled to share these experiences with those around me so that they my develop the vision, the salt and the skills to persevere. 


Each one of us has a story, our truth. Being an artist is about finding ourselves, our song and expressing it publicly so that we may heal, so that we may grow.

It doesn't take a ton of experience to write a hit song. It doesn't take a fancy education or a family line of talent (though it can help). We can all find our voice, our place in the spotlight, what it takes is the courage to take the next step forward. 

Inside my studio you will find the help you seek. I can impart you with proven techniques to strengthen your sound, develop your tone through strong technique, develop strategies to share your art and develop a plan to turn pipe dreams into reality. Some desire to sing on the worlds brightest stages, others strive to lead others through teaching themselves, and some wish for nothing more than to experience music in a confident manner among friends. All can be lead on this personal journey of the artistic soul and all can make their offering to the musical gods. There is a place at the table for anyone seeking an answer.

Ivan is an energetic,  patient teacher to my boys.  He took 1 reluctant student and helped him enjoy the piano and look forward to his lessons.

Ivan is the best, he really worked with my daughter and she enjoys her lessons a lot.  She's learned a lot in a short period of time.  Ivan is very effective with the online format we chose to use during the pandemic.  Couldn't be happier.

I have never met a person who regretted taking piano lessons! 

Piano lessons are an excellent way t

Piano

Hello, thank you so much for checking out my page!

My name is Ivan. I’ve been playing piano for over 20 years and I’ve been teaching for the past 10, and I’m so excited to be able to share my knowledge of music with you.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a trained professional, I’m here to help you reach your full potential as a musician. When you sign up for lessons with me you’re going to learn these 5 things: 

1. How to play the piano
2. How to read music
3. Understanding music theory
4. Playing music by ear
5. How to write your own music

If taking music lessons has been something that you’ve wanted to do for a long time, I encourage you, the best time to start is right now!

Talk to you soon!

I don't like writing bad reviews on someone because I don't know what happens on their end? In this case, I waited 15 minutes for William to join the first free session and he never came.

Will was great! This was my first lesson from him and I already learned so much… I am excited to practice and take more lessons with him! Had great patience with me and communication over zoom! Can’t wait for my next lesson, thank you so much!!

I was nervous about starting asl classes again because it has been a while but Bill made our lesson so fun, it went by quickly! He clearly has experience teaching because he came prepared with powerpoint presentations and notes - it was structured but well-paced. I am looking forward to taking more lessons with Bill : )

Taught American Sign Language (ASL) full-time and part-time (nights) for 39 years, just recently ret

American Sign Language

Greetings ASL students!!
I am excited to teach ASL to all of you.
 In Fall 1979, I began my full-time teaching career at Blair High School in Pasadena Unified School District teaching Deaf/HH students in various subjects.  In Spring 1980, I was an adjunct teacher teaching ASL at Pasadena City College (PCC).  In Fall 1981, I began my new full-time teaching assignment at the Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) in San Diego Community College District (SDCCD).  I taught Deaf/HH students various subjects and Hearing students ASL.  In Spring 1982 to approximately 1996, I was an adjunct teacher teaching ASL, Deaf Culture, and Linguistics of ASL at Santa Ana College/Orange Canyon College in Rancho Santiago Community College District.  In 1996 I transferred over to Mesa College from ECC and have been teaching various courses such as ASL 1, 2, 3, and 4, Fingerspelled Signs, Deaf Culture and Implications of Deafness.  From Fall 1996 to Spring 2018, I  have taught ASL 1, 2, 3, and 4, Deaf Culture and Structure of ASL  part-time at Grossmont College.  I retired from full-time teaching in Spring 2018 but started teaching part-time in January 2019.
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Currently I am teaching as a pro-rata instructor teaching online AMSL 150 Deaf Culture year-round at San Diego Mesa College in San Diego Community College District.

I am happily married to my Hearing wife, Kathy, of 41 years.  I have two grown Hearing children in their 40s.  My home is in Big Bear.  I love showing my Alaskan Malamutes in dog shows.  I have produced six AKC Champions and one who has pointed.  I also love to travel with my wife to various places.

I've had 3 bass guitar lessons with Ben so far in his studio and I enjoyed all of them! This is the first time I've played a string instrument and Ben has been super helpful in giving me tips and encouragement along the way. Would definitely recommend booking lessons with him!

A great present for my wife to learn the ukelele.  She annoyingly (jk) brings it out at all gatherings now.  Thanks Ben!

I have taught guitar since 2012 and have been playing since 2000. I am happy to take students at the

Guitar

Hi, I'm a lifelong musician and educator with 20+ years of experience writing, recording, performing and improvising across multiple instruments and genres. After years of teaching music on the side, I left my day job as a college history professor in 2018 to devote myself full time to building a community-based music education business and couldn't be happier. I love teaching both kids and adults, and am always especially excited to work with beginners. Here are a few things I have come to believe in.

1) Individualized Approach

Music is a path with many branches. Often they will intersect in ways the student never imagined. My own musical journey has taken me from classical music to punk rock, and from Appalachian folk to jazz. There are many places from which to start, and many threads to follow. I believe strongly in following a student’s own interests wherever they lead. Music is about exploration, and I don’t believe that any genre of music prepares one for that journey any better or worse than any other. So, the student might as well play the music they love. If it’s a style I’m not familiar with, I’ll learn it with you, and then we both become richer.

2) Music is a Holistic Skill

You are not learning an instrument. You are learning music, and the instrument you play is your tool the same way that pen and paper are tools for writing. Technical skills and instrument mastery are important because they give you the ability to express yourself musically. But they are a means to an end, not the end itself. The end is making music. Every student of an instrument should understand how her/his instrument fits into that process, what its job is in an ensemble, how other instruments function, how to read standard notation in both treble and bass clef, how to read chord notation/lead sheets, and be familiar enough with the keyboard to visualize musical relationships on it.

3) Skills Not Songs

I’m not opposed to teaching songs that a student wants to learn. In fact, I think that is often the best way to approach learning an instrument. I want you to be able to use music to do what you want to do with it. Unfortunately, many private music instructors take the approach that they are there to teach you how to play specific songs for their own sake. I don’t think that is a good use of your time or money. My goal is to get students the skills to teach themselves the pieces they want to learn. Often the route to that goal runs through learning songs together in lessons. But every musical selection should teach a skill that makes the student more self-sufficient, and we will approach every song we learn with an eye to understanding it and drawing some kind of lesson or skill from it.

4) Music Theory: You Need It

Theory is the foundation of all musical expression, and part of taking lessons with me will be understanding those foundations and how they function in the construction of musical art. What theoretical concepts we learn, and how much emphasis we put on them will be dependent on the student’s interests and goals. Classical, rock, folk, and jazz traditions all use musical concepts differently, and theoretical ideas specific to one may not be relevant to another. Students interested in writing, composing, or improvisation will need more theoretical background than students who simply want to be excellent technicians of their instrument. However, even in the latter case, understanding the keys, scales, and chords from which music is built is essential to fully realizing one’s musical potential.

If you think my approach would be a good fit for you, send me a message and let's get started.

My boys love Emily! She adapts to their needs and always has fun ways to learn Spanish.

I am a certified Spanish teacher of 4 years and enjoy helping students learn to converse in the lang

Spanish

Hello! My name is Emily and I've been playing trombone for the last 22 years; I've taught lessons four of those. I'm also fluent in Spanish. I am a public school Spanish I teacher and love helping my students succeed!

In my free time I love hiking, playing with my dog, and reading. Let me help you go far with your trombone playing and/or Spanish speaking!

Natalie took her time to understand my kids needs and create lessons to fill gaps in their math knowledge and build from there. She gave some homework throughout the week to help my kids catch up in basic math. 

Natalie was great at communicating with me after every session. She always gave a detailed summary and the plan for next week. 

Thank you!

Natalie G. is a thoughtful, generous, and helpful tutor. She does an assessment for her planning of support. The content instruction offers a clear understanding to achieve measurable goals. In addition, she provides resources for continued learning and study. Extremely satisfied with this fantastic tutor for my middle schooler.

Excellent! She explained the trig concepts in a simple manner so it was easy to understand. Very knowledgeable and patient tutor. Wish we would have met her long ago. She was very organized and subject oriented.

With over 2500 hours of math tutoring experience, I've helped countless elementary school, middle sc

Math

For more than 12 years, my goal as a tutor has been steadfast: I help students learn more and make progress in their studies. I don't just teach them how to count, read, and write: I show them how to build on their skills and reach their true potential. I know from my own experience how hard it is to learn any subject and how much harder it is to find the right teacher. Now I explain the same concepts I've mastered to countless children and adults who need my help. For every student I work with, I customize our online lessons to fit their needs. I also provide homework, online resources and enrichment learning. Contact me today to set up a risk-free first lesson and let me guide you to successful learning!

My lesson with Carolyn was excellent. Great tips that immediately made an impact. Facetime worked great and she made it FUN!

Carolyn is so awesome! I approached lessons as a complete beginner and I'm now starting to find my footing more and more with each lesson. I feel like everything I learn is immediately applicable, too. Carolyn is great about breaking down what works for my voice and helping me find the strength (and courage!) to wield it. I couldn't be happier!

Carolyn began working professionally at 8 years old and has since appeared on stage, in national com

Acting

Ages taught: 8 and up

Born and raised in New York, Carolyn began working professionally at 8 years old and has since appeared on stage, in national commercials, recorded voiceovers, and booked principal roles in both film and television. A graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music (BFA Musical Theatre, emphasis in directing), Carolyn is a veteran member of SAG/AFTRA/AEA. In her spare time, Carolyn has always loved working with people who have a passion for the arts. Her impressive client roster ranges from celebrities and Broadway professionals to children and adults who wish to explore the arts. Whether it’s in a classroom, at a dance studio, or sitting at the piano, Carolyn has worn the many hats of acting coach, voice teacher, dance instructor, music theory tutor, piano teacher, and college audition coach to name a few. Getting cast in Broadway shows, winning first place in national dance competitions, receiving perfect scores on vocal/piano NYSSMA solos, and being accepted to some of the most competitive college programs in the nation are just a few of her clients’ many accomplishments.

Influenced by country music artists like Carrie Underwood and Faith Hill, along with pop icons Kelly Clarkson and Adele, Carolyn has used her big, powerful voice to create her own style that captures the true essence of country-pop. She released her debut EP in 2018 independently, which peaked during pre-order at No. 7 on iTunes Country charts. Since then, Carolyn has opened for artists such as Chase Rice, Ashley McBryde, Walker Hayes, and most recently, kicked off NY’s Country 94.7 Stars and Strings event at the Barclays Center starring Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, Chris Janson, Runaway June, and more. Carolyn has been seen on an impressive list of outlets including Hollywood Life, CMT, Taste of Country, Sounds Like Nashville, Country Rebel, The Boot and her songs/videos have been added into rotation on Music Choice and The Country Network. Splitting residency between New York and Nashville, Carolyn has already begun to make a name for herself in Music City, being tapped "One to Watch" by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and a Next Up Now artist by CMT.

Despite the circumstances of this unprecedented time, Carolyn still made “2020 an impressive year" (NYCountry Swag). Her first release of the year ["Ain't About That"] reached 130,000+ streams and was added into rotation on Music Choice Pop & Country Channel. The song was also named Country Line "Single of the Week" on Chris Country Radio (UK), voted fan favorite on 104.7 WAYZ and was featured on several media outlets including Digital Journal, Celeb Secrets, Music Mayhem Magazine, NYCountry Swag, among others. Carolyn followed that up with "ALL IN", which received support from Radio Disney Country (song of the week + added into new music rotation), NY's Country 94.7 (WNSH), CMT, The Morning Hangover, Spotify's New Music Nashville editorial playlist, and more. The track also achieved 100,000+ streams to date.

Driven by her passion for performing, Carolyn has turned to livestreaming during her time quarantined, delivering over 100 livestream concerts for various radio stations, media outlets, music venues, and even (virtually) hosting and performing in various high profile events and online festivals. Carolyn sang the national anthem for the NY Mets and hosted (as well as performed on) both of Music Mayhem's virtual country festivals alongside Billy Ray Cyrus, Walker Hayes, Tenille Townes, and more. Additionally, her live acoustic cover of "When You Say Nothing At All'' was featured on Country Rebel, amassing nearly 500,000 views. Carolyn's vivacious and "enthusiastic personality" (Sounds Like Nashville) has drawn in followers of all ages -- from all over the world -- and there’s no sign of her slowing down. “Covid can’t stop the music. It can’t stop our passion. It is our duty as artists to spread joy and love, especially in the darkest times. Music is needed now more than ever.”

What a wonderful experience! Had my machine up and running in less than an hour.

Lily is SO talented and a wonderful teacher. She patiently walked me through all settings to troubleshoot problems with my machine. She also helped me set a goal and will support me to get there. Highly recommend her!!!

Beginner-You will learn basic skills of hand and machine stitching, seams, darts, pleats, zippers, p

Sewing

I am a Fashion Designer/Instructor and former Social Worker, who's very passionate about teaching Fashion and Embroidery. I'm always excited about helping students build skills gradually, from a complete Beginner, through Advanced levels.  
Also, I am one of the few teachers in the country who teaches the exclusive "Freehand" Drafting and sewing  (i.e. sewing without commercial pattern).  I also teach sewing with pattern. 
As a social worker, I taught participants in a homeless shelter, how to make various items geared towards independent living. For 11years now, I've been teaching in the tri-state area where patrons sign up for group sewing lessons as well as private lessons. 
I teach Garment cutting and construction, Pattern drafting, Alterations, Home décor items, and various sewing projects. With patience, I guide students to create a Scrapbook. This is a Binder full of samples, that capture important sewing skills for future reference. 
I am happy to help you navigate your sewing aspirations and goals when you register. Thanks.

Elia is very patient and has excellent tips for bettering your Clarinet skills! I highly recommend her lessons.

Elia is awesome!!
She helped my teenage daughter prepare for NYSMA. My daughter was not experienced, but Elia's lessons prepared my daughter to play at NYSMA and my daughter did very well, she scored very high. Elia's personality is awesome and she was very patient with my daughter. I would definitely recommend her to anyone and I would definitely call her for future lessons.
Thank you Elia!!

I recently started taking Clarinet lessons after a few years away from the instrument, and I’m so happy that I chose Elia as my instructor. She is so enthusiastic, and it shows that she cares about every one of her students. She’s so attentive and focused, giving constructive feedback while still making the lessons enjoyable. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a high quality clarinet teacher.

I am a professional musician passionate about sharing the joy of music with others.  I specialize in

Saxophone

Elia F. is available for in-home, in-studio, and online lessons worldwide! Elia has been playing clarinet for over 15 years and teaching music since 2015. She enjoys working with students of all ages and experience levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced. Artists and genres that Elia has experience with range from Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, and more.

Although trained in standard teaching methods, Elia developed her own method of teaching based off of her commitment to nurturing a love for music in each student. Elia aims to positively enhance the student's strength, dexterity, and techniques while building a lasting interest in music. Her goal as a teacher is specifically designed to help you achieve your goals as an artist and a musician.

Elia attended New York University for her Bachelor of Music and McGill University for her Master of Music. She is constantly continuing her education with private clarinet instruction in New York City. She frequently attends woodwind workshops and seminars by artists/ensembles such as Ricardo Morales, Anton Rist, the Imani Winds, and the Fifth House Ensemble.

Another nice feature that you might enjoy from one on one sessions with Elia is learning the how to handle auditions and performance anxiety. Elia can give you the resources to perform at your best!

Lessons are scheduled to best fit to the student's schedule when possible. Students receive complimentary materials, such as scores and exercise books, upon their first or second session. Elia is a very patient instructor and understands that students learn at a different pace, after all everyone is an individual!

Teacher Dennis is really kind to kids. My son 7years old is learning chess from him. My son said he is the best chess teacher! Thank you. Teacher Dennis!

My son looks forward to his weekly chess lesson with Dennis

I have been playing chess for well over 30 years. I have taught one on one to
children and adults fo

Chess

I have been playing chess for 30 + years and have a USCF expert rating... I am in the top 1 percent on chess.com on online games. I have taught chess in afterschool programs and one on one in homes for over 10 years. I learned chess when I was 7 years old
however I didn't take it seriously until I met  a chess mentor who
instructed me about serious chess. This was during the summer of the historic Fischer Spassky of 1972
I feel I have great patience, especially with young children as their attention span is usually not that long.
I have taught children as young as 4 with success and children on the
autism spectrum. Learning chess at an earlier age is considered better in my opinion
I have a psychology degree from UCLA
I once taught chess on a transatlantic cruise ship and have been
a chess consultant to Mike Nichols ( The Graduate) on one
of his movies "Charlie Wilson's War" (2007)
I am located in the West Los Angeles area and do house calls to student's homes.

Mr. Jeff Brent is a true teacher's teacher!  He understands how to effectively communicate and convey to students' difficult aspects of learning in the most understandable way possible, so students master their instruments.  The books he wrote are the best ones ever written.  And Mr. Brent knows and wrote books with the who's who of Saxophone artists!

I've played guitar off and on since my teens, but was self-taught. I had the basic skills to play along with most songs, but no understanding of how to build a song or a melody. In the year I've spent with Jeff, he opened my eyes to music theory in a way that is instantly applicable. I am much more comfortable improvising around a chord progression. I can see the patterns in songs and how and when to utilize different scales and modes.

Jeff's book with Schell Barkley, Fingering Mastery - scales and modes for the guitar fretboard, demystifies these topics with images and  patterns that are different from any other theory book I've seen. His backing tracks provide the foundation to apply these patterns, and his demonstrations during lessons bring them together using examples from standards and popular songs.

Last thing - Jeff has an incredibly strong understanding of world music and music history, much of which is earned through decades of playing live music around the world. I find this adds a lot to the experience of a lesson with him. 

I recommend Jeff without reservation.

The music theory that he taught me makes it easy to play along with any song!

Utilizo la aplicación Zoom para lecciones de inglés interactivas en vivo desde la comodidad de su ho

People study subjects for a great number of reasons, consequently I customize my lessons to each individual student's needs and wants.

We learn different ways. Some of us are more visual, some more tactile, some more intuitive, some more cerebral, etc. Understanding this allows me to adapt to each person's most natural mode of learning so that the material is grasped more easily (therefore more quickly), and so that it is retained longer.

I would be honored to share my experience and knowledge with you.

I have been taking private lessons with Philippe after taking group lessons with him through ILI. He has been incredibly helpful at getting my French back up to speed and sending additional resources outside of lessons for me to continue learning. He adapts our lessons based on areas for improvement so each lesson is different and may incorporate writing, listening, or reading along with speaking portions.

I took French lessons with Philippe twice a week for almost 2 years. My objective was to develop my banking/business French. I exceeded my own goals, and Philippe exceeded my own expectations of what I wanted from a teacher. Together, we wrote mock correspondence imitating scenarios from my daily work, as well as discussed news and current events relevant to my work. He was very helpful in increasing my vocabulary and strengthening my writing skills. This ultimately allowed me to forge closer relationships with my French speaking clients and perform my job to the best of my ability. I would recommend Philippe to anyone without hesitation,  but especially to anyone in the finance/banking/business field.

Philippe is very thoughtful, and shares lots of ideas and links to complement the lessons.

I have been teaching for over ten years and most recently for USG officers on a one-on-one basis, as

French

Born, educated and raised in France.  Dual US/French citizen

Summary of Skills: 
Experience developing and providing instructions in French language 
Experience in conducting conversational and written classes for students 
Skilled in improving foreign language reading, writing, and speaking abilities in students 
Strong knowledge of French language and culture 
Ability to developing instructional materials, curriculum and provide assignments to students 
Skilled in evaluating progress in students and improvising them 
Relevant experience:

French Language Instructor (2017 – current)	Washington, DC
Organization training USG officers to develop their language skills prior to deploying overseas.

Customized programs for groups and private clients. Efficiently developed individual motivational learning goals with clients to increase engagement and retention.
Emphasized oral proficiency with explicit instruction on grammar as needed
Helped students acquire the appropriate way to use French language in real situation by providing a variety of authentic materials.
Created performance assessments to evaluate students' progress and status.
Successfully prepares students for proficiency testing: OPI, FSI Test and DLPT. 
Guest speaker in a quarterly week-long French and Italian immersion programs to students ranging from level 1 to level 5.  
Participated into mock test/examinations in French and Italian.

In addition, I can teach French to Spanish and Italian speakers.  In particular, and on this very platform, I had the opportunity to use Spanish, and Italian to help my students to reach a higher level in  French.

Every week, my students receive my newsletters:  "Le Saviez-vous"; and"Culture Francaise" , a serie of educational tools to better understand the French language and its various cultural aspects.

PLEASE NOTE - In my sessions, I use the traditional zoom platform
and for beginners, I would recommend the forty-five-minute-sessions to start with.

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