Lesson Details
Geometry
- Levels Taught:
- Elementary, Middle School
Isabela teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 4+ and special needs
- Teaching since:
- 1992
I'm an enthusiastic learner even after 19 years of formal education (two Masters, one Bachelor) earned on two continents continued by US military education in various forms, and formally tested student who needed to document skills that were not formally captured on paper (like the foreign languages I know).
I love interacting with people and pass on my knowledge from five visited continents, instill love for learning and continuous curiosity for any subject out there. Nothing is impossible when you set your mind to it. Failing once doesn't mean that you'll never win (proof in my athletic years and life ever since); determination, hard work, self-motivation and a good supporting system can bring to reality even the most insignificant dreams that we believe may not come true, and especially those in which we passionately trust.
I believe in breaking down a goal into objectives, assigning tasks to each one of them, and then sticking to achieve them.
I'm a Certified Instructor with the Department of Homeland Security. My hobbies include practicing foreign languages by speaking them, learning about cultures and slangs, etymology, watching foreign movies, traveling internationally, taking photos, reading (a lot), carefully planning with room for error and impulsive decisions (to take the boredom out of things), meeting with life long friends, drawing, painting, and spending time outdoors for inspiration.
I'm elated at the opportunity of brainstorming with you and giving you tools to be an independent learner.
Experience
Supervisor Policy Analyst
Dec 2014 - Jan 2018Develop, coordinate, communicate and assist in the implementation of Commander, US Naval Forces, Central Command's NAVCENT theater strategies to achieve the commander's long-range strategic vision in support of National Security and USCENTCOM guidance.
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2014Assigned to the Assessments Department to support operations in Europe and Africa. Traveled to area of responsibility to conferences, various organizational events, military exercises including afloat on US Navy's ships.
Education
MBA International Business
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005European Master in Law
Sep 1995 - Jul 2000Languages
French
German
Italian
Romanian
Spanish
Certifications
Certificate of Completion Modern Hebrew
Jul 2015Level 1/ 30 hours
Certified Linguist in Portuguese
Apr 2009Formal testing by the DLI in Monterrey, California
Certified Interpreter in Romanian
Nov 2006Formal testing by the DLI in Monterrey, California
Certified Interpreter in Spanish
Sep 2006Formal testing by the DLI in Monterrey, California
Certified Interpreter in Italian
Sep 2006Formal testing by the DLI in Monterrey, California
Certified Interpreter in French
Aug 2006Formal testing by the DLI in Monterrey, California
Awards
"Spirit of Excellence"
Sep 2012Commissioned Officer
May 2009Meritorious Team Commendation
Feb 2009Meritorious Team Commendation
Aug 2008Meritorious Team Commendation
Mar 2008Letter of Commendation
Sep 2007Presidential Unit Citation
Apr 2006National Defense Service Medal
Sep 2003Affiliations
US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association
Apr 2005To provide services to, and promote fellowship among, the Alumni of the Coast Guard Academy. We raise funds to provide "margins of excellence" support to the Corps of Cadets, the Academy, and the Coast Guard in order to preserve the traditions and enhance the reputation of the Coast Guard Academy.
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32 Reviews
Write a ReviewToday we began to learn the words to the song Lasciatemi Cantare in Italian. How fun! Love how Isabela mixes up the lessons to make them so interesting.
very helpful and easy to understand, but is always pushing you so that the most possible information is conveyed.
Isabela is the best. Can’t wait for the next lesson!
Un'altra lezione fantastica con Isabella!! Another fantastic lesson with Isabella!! I can feel my cofidence with Italian grow with each lesson. In addition, her knowledge of Italy and Italian culture make our lessons fun and interesting.
Isabella was fantastic in every way!
E stato fantastico in Goni mood, Gratzi❤️
Grazie mille, Isabella, for another great lesson. Her deep knowledge of Italian, patience, and teaching style is clearly helping me with pronunciation and common phrases, and is pushing my Italian skills to the next level.
Isabela is wonderful inspiring young kid to explore their interests and creativities. We look forward to working with her and spend lots of fun time with our daughter.
Isabela is the best! She really cares & tailors the lessons exactly to you, your needs & your interests. She has helped me so much & I always look forward to the next time we meet!
Thank you for another great lesson! I appreciate your patience as I build my confidence and skills
A great teacher shows you great things we are getting to know each other
She is super friendly. She is always prepared for the lessons and have a proper plan in conducting the classes. She notices everything and corrects even the smallest mistakes and makes sure that the student understands the basics clearly.
Had my first lesson with Isabella. She's a great Italian teacher and I'm looking forward to my next lessons. She quickly assessed my skill level and tailored the lesson to my needs.
A very fun lesson today! We covered nationalities, telling time, days of the week and months. Also entering/exiting stores and restaurants. Good advice about emergency exits and always having the American Embassy phone number handy. I'm getting so excited about my upcoming trip to Italy!
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Isabela is the BEST!!!
Fun lesson! Isabela is informative and shares lots of historical and cultural information. I look forward to our lessons!
Excellent teacher, great mentor, exceeding the expectation.
She is a fantastic teacher and will structure your program based on your needs and learning style. She makes learning a lot of fun so it doesnt seem like work. She knows 5 languages so i might have to learn more than just romanian.
Isabela is a delightful person, and I enjoy taking her Italian lessons! She is very patient and really makes sure you learn the correct pronunciation.
Very good and friendly. She understands the level of the student and delivers the lessons based on that
Isabela is wonderful! She jumped right in & really learned about my specific situation so she could best make the lessons helpful to my own progress.
Isabela is a great teacher with a dynamic class and she gives a lot of tools so you can achieve your goal.
She is a fantasic teacher. Funny and engaging. Makes learning a lot easier.
She is very friendly and she takes effort to make aure that the pronunciation is accurate.
Isabela was a wonderful instructor to have during the short time I was able to interact with her! She goes out of her way to reach out to you and develop a plan for you to learn. Additionally, she also teaches the culture and offers advice on how not to get swindled as you travel! I definitely recommend her!
+ Read MoreIsabela dives right in to the language, providing immediate conversational Italian. Rapid pace, so take notes and keep up!
I am enjoying this! Thanks!
I love the work she does and how she understands how to teach without making it so I’m confused i understand her perfectly and love working with her
Isabela is a great teacher who truly has a passion for art. She took the time to share helpful tips and stories of her own experiences with our group of twelve, and did so in a fun and energetic manner. She managed to keep us all engaged and was a delight to have in our office. I would highly recommend Isabela!
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