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Reliable, effective tutor in French, Spanish and ESL
Melanie K.

589 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $45
Response time: 3 hours

About Melanie


Bio

I began a lifelong passion of learning foreign languages at the age of 7, and after studying both French and Spanish for 11 years, I undertook a BA in Modern Arabic Studies with a Spanish minor. I traveled to Cairo, Egypt where I received a certificate to teach English as a Foreign Language and completed a year of teaching English in a private elementary school in Cairo.
On my return to the UK, I became credentialed in French and found employment with two secondary schools ( a combination...

I began a lifelong passion of learning foreign languages at the age of 7, and after studying both French and Spanish for 11 years, I undertook a BA in Modern Arabic Studies with a Spanish minor. I traveled to Cairo, Egypt where I received a certificate to teach English as a Foreign Language and completed a year of teaching English in a private elementary school in Cairo.
On my return to the UK, I became credentialed in French and found employment with two secondary schools ( a combination of Middle and High school education) specializing in French. In addition, I tutored French to both adults and children which helped me to create an effective tutoring style of my own.
Since relocating to Southern California, I have taught intensive English courses (focus on writing skills, reading fluency, and verbal communication) to International students for a company in Thousand Oaks and I have continued to tutor Spanish and French to elementary, middle and high school students, mainly focusing on curriculums for French and Spanish 1, 2 and 3. I have accumulated many effective teaching resources and methods to assist my pupils during their journey of learning a foreign language. I have implemented ways to increase children's focus by using games, songs, and collaborative learning and am happy to provide extra practice sheets and homework if required.
In total, I have been tutoring for more than 20 years and my experience has shown me that each student is special and needs a tailored approach.


Education

University of Leeds
BA in Modern Arabic and Spanish
University of York, UK
MEd
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

French
Spanish

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $45
  • Rate details: Booking 10 lessons in advance will entitle the student to a 10% discount.
  • Lesson cancellation: 8 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 4/22/2024

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ESL/ESOL
French
Spanish

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Methodical, patient, and compassionate

Melanie is great. She is patient, methodical, and has a undisguisable passion for linguistics. She is meticulous in discerning the slightest nuances in pronunciation and practice with me until I get it. She packs three or four different approaches in each lesson - vocabulary, dialog, grammar, etc - the brain gets the needed exercise for learning a new language effectively. I feel fortunate to have found her!

Grace, 6 lessons with Melanie

Melanie is wonderful!

Melanie is working with my parents to learn conversational Spanish, which they've both wanted to do for years! They couldn't say enough positive things about Melanie's approach- she's given a great introduction to the basics while being patient and precise. Thanks Melanie!

Fred, 10 lessons with Melanie

Very patient and sweet tutor

Melanie has been with us for about a month, and my neice’s Spanish grades have already greatly improved. She’s getting test scores in the high 90 percentile. Melanie is very sweet, relaxed and patient as s tutor- so far, a really great experience.

Francesca, 10 lessons with Melanie

Great tutor!

Melanie worked with my brother and me on vocabulary and pronunciation. She asked us questions in French, and we responded in kind. Whenever we got stuck on something, she gave us great explanations and allowed us to practice the subject. We look forward to continuing our weekly French lessons with her.

Karen, 75 lessons with Melanie

Great tutor

Melanie is greatly helping my son, Quinn with French. She worked with us to figure out a strategy so my son can get the most from the tutoring time and she has given him work to review for enhanced learning

Michelle, 6 lessons with Melanie

Great Tutor

I am leaning far more with Melanie's assistance then I could ever on my own. I am in college-level French with little previous experience with the language. The curriculum is dense and fast-paced and Melanie's help has been crucial. Two thumbs up!

Skye, 20 lessons with Melanie

Amazing Tutor

Amazing tutor. She is kind to my son and incredibly prepared. She has even gone to his teacher's web page to research homework assignments and tests assigned. Awesome!

Lisa, 40 lessons with Melanie
Hourly Rate: $45
Response time: 3 hours
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