Martine H.
She is a native French speaker and speaks Spanish too. She has 20 years of experience tutoring all levels of French and beginning Spanish. She has relatives in both France and Switzerland and friends all over Europe. She spent 2 years in Madrid, Spain, living with a Spanish family there during her university years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from San Francisco State University and she has an Emergency Teaching Credential from the state of California.
Her teaching approach emphasizes real world communication, cultural understanding, and personalized instruction tailored to each student’s goals, whether for academic achievement, travel, professional advancement or personal enrichment.
She creates her own lessons tailored for the students’ needs. She believes language learning should be fun, supportive, and empowering, and she strives to create an environment where each student feels comfortable taking risks and growing their abilities every day. She hopes you will join her because together they can make a difference.
Antonio V.
Antonio is a physics graduate with a minor in computer science and extensive tutoring experience with students from elementary school through college. He specializes in making complex concepts clear, intuitive, and approachable—whether the focus is calculus, physics, programming, data analysis, or exam preparation. His goal is to help students build real understanding, not rely on memorization.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Texas at San Antonio, completing advanced coursework in Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Nanophotonics, Data Structures, and Computational Science. Antonio also has strong research experience, including serving as a Department of Energy Research Intern at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where he worked in computational physics, machine learning, network theory, and protein modeling using Python, R, and high-performance computing resources.
Antonio has provided both one-on-one and group tutoring in math (from pre-algebra through differential equations), physics (including AP Physics), computer programming, and data analysis. At UTSA, he also served as a MATLAB Tutor and a Thermal Physics Reader/Grader, supporting students with debugging, interpreting data, and building confidence in rigorous technical courses.
Students and families appreciate Antonio’s patience and adaptability. He tailors explanations to each student’s learning style, breaking problems down step by step while reinforcing the bigger-picture concepts. He brings a rare combination of strong academic credentials, real research experience, and a supportive teaching approach to help students succeed.
Lucas O.
Lucas is a licensed educator and Reading Intervention teacher who holds two graduate degrees in Early Childhood Education, endorsements in ESL, LBS1, and ECE, and is pursuing Wilson Reading System Level I certification. He is also a recipient of the Erikson Institute Educator Impact Award in recognition of his committed service to students and families. Lucas has experience working with students from early childhood through eighth grade, specializing in literacy intervention and ESL instruction. He has extensive experience teaching ELA and math across grades K–8 through both targeted intervention services and classroom teaching, with a strong emphasis on growth mindset, problem-solving, and skill-building strategies that empower students to become confident, independent learners. He emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, helping students transfer strategies and skills across subjects to support overall academic success. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is especially attuned to the needs of diverse learners and uses visual, kinesthetic, linguistic, and interest-based approaches to make learning engaging and accessible. He intentionally draws on students’ strengths and personal interests to guide instruction. Outside the classroom, he enjoys reading, cooking, and playing soccer.
Maria C.
Maria is in her final year of teacher’s college and will be graduating from Brock University with a Bachelor of Education, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies. She has experience teaching a wide range of subjects across Grades 1–6. Through her teaching placements, Maria has had the opportunity to design and implement lesson plans that foster inclusive, engaging, and student-centred learning environments. As well, Maria is fluent in Spanish and is able to support students who are learning Spanish or taking Spanish language courses.
In addition to her classroom experience, Maria has several years of experience tutoring literacy both one-on-one and in small-group settings through the Brock Learning Lab. In this role, she supported students in developing reading comprehension and confidence as learners while adapting instruction to meet individual strengths and areas for growth.
Maria believes in fostering positive relationships, building confidence, and creating a supportive learning environment where students feel safe to take risks and ask questions. She values patience, encouragement, and meaningful feedback as key components of effective tutoring.
In her free time, Maria enjoys reading, drawing, and going to the gym!
Linda M.
For the past almost-five years, Linda Monacelli has been a certified teacher of middle school Spanish at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. Prior to teaching Spanish, she taught high school ESL/ELL for four years and high school English Language Arts (ELA) for two years. Linda was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to New Orleans to begin her teaching journey in May of 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Northeastern Illinois University and will be completing her Master’s degree in Spanish Language Teaching this summer in Guanajuato, Mexico. Linda has been working on this degree for the past two years through Southern Oregon University’s Summer Language Institute, and she has loved every minute of it, especially being able to study and speak Spanish in Mexico! She has also taken classes in Cadiz, Spain. Spanish is Linda’s third language, with Italian being her second, and English her first. Linda comes from a big Italian family who initially immigrated to the United States from the forested and mountainous regions of Abruzzo and Molise. When she is not teaching or working on her Master’s thesis, Linda loves to travel and immerse herself in other cultures, including language, food, music, dance, traditions, art, site-seeing, and making new friends. She also enjoys reading, spending quality time with her family, cooking, and playing PC games.
Isa R.
Clifton S.
Clifton is a certified teacher. He grew up in Metairie and has lived in Orleans Parish for over 40 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in second language education as well as two master’s degrees, one in Spanish and a second in French, all at the University of New Orleans. Clifton has taught Spanish at Br. Martin, UNO, and Holy Cross High School, and French at Br. Martin, UNO, and Loyola.
In addition to teaching in the classroom setting, Clifton has conducted face-to-face tutoring sessions at coffee shops or at students’ homes and, when necessary, sessions on Zoom. Clifton has worked with elementary, junior high, high school, and college-level students.
Students have frequently written reviews of Clifton’s teaching, saying that his explanations are clear and easy to understand. Students also say that he is funny and very understanding of their difficulties.
In addition to French and Spanish, Clifton has tutored students in Italian and Latin. He has working knowledge of Romanian and Swedish.
Clifton has travelled extensively in Central America and has been to Brazil, France, and Italy. He feels that it is essential to share cultural experiences along with the vocabulary and grammar rules involved in learning a new language.
Joseph A.
Meet Joseph, the kind of tutor who makes French and Spanish feel less like a chore and more like a fun puzzle to solve!
With over 14 years of experience teaching everyone from beginners to federal officials, and a near-native fluency in Spanish, Joseph brings a wealth of knowledge to every session.
Joseph has a proven track record of guiding students to success, boasting impressive pass rates of 95-100% on critical exams like the Cambridge IGCSE and Canadian government second-language tests.
He believes in a dynamic and engaging approach, often using games, online tools, role-playing, and cultural immersion to make lessons stick.
He has his own techniques to demystify and break down complex concepts including irregular verbs, subjunctive, and oral questions. The icing on the cake is that “Jo=Patience”.
When he’s not teaching, tutoring, or diving into 16th-century French literature for his doctorate, Joseph can likely be found exploring the nuances of other languages.
He’s also proficient in English and has an intermediate level in German and Latin.
Joseph firmly believes that the best learning happens when students are relaxed and engaged. That’s why he always adapts his methods to each student’s unique learning style.
Go to Joseph for a funny but true Spanish and French language experience.
Sara S.
Sara is an experienced educator with over 18 years of teaching expertise across diverse educational settings. She studied at both Rutgers University and Kean University, where she strengthened her foundation in child development and instructional practice. Sara has taught in the public school system for 13 years, spent two years in a Montessori environment, supported a family through a year of private homeschooling, and most recently founded and operated her own homeschool program for the past two years.
Sara specializes in supporting early learners from Kindergarten through Grade Five, with a particular passion for teaching children to read and developing strong foundational math skills. Her approach blends structure, patience, and warmth, allowing her to meet each child where they are and help them build confidence through personalized, engaging instruction.
Beyond her professional work, Sara is a devoted mother who loves spending time with her children, exploring nature, and caring for animals. Her long-term dream is to one day create an animal sanctuary—a reflection of her nurturing spirit both inside and outside the classroom.
Valery D.
Valery is a current student at the University of Miami, where she is pursuing degrees in Economics and Health Science. With four years of experience working in tutoring centers, Vale brings a strong background in supporting students across elementary and middle school subjects, along with high school English and Science. She has extensive experience working with children ages 8–12 and is CPR certified. Born and raised in Miami, Valery is known for making learning fun and engaging, helping students enjoy their work and build the confidence they need to excel. Outside of tutoring, she loves exploring new cafés around the city and going on runs.