Certified Language Teacher | English, French & Spanish Fluency & Prep

Genecah Shimrone P.

Arabic

I am an Arabic major at California University of Pennsylvania, potentially I want to be an Arabic teacher when I graduate. I also speak Levantine Arabic (Syrian Damascene and Lebanese dialects) and have earned certificates in both accents. Most Arabic native speakers would confused me for a native Arabic speaker because of my near perfect native Arabic accent. I also have experience in teaching both Arabic and English as a foreign language.

English

Bachelor in English degree with a teaching certificate in English as a foreign language. Have taught English to both children and adult learners.

ESL/ESOL

I am an ESL instructor based in Illinois. I have ESL teaching experience with both Adults and children English language learners.

French

Bonjour et bienvenue. I am a certified teacher of Français Langue Étrangère (FLE) with five years of teaching experience, specializing in Standard Metropolitan Parisian French, with particular emphasis on refined pronunciation, linguistic precision, and French language and culture. My lessons offer a carefully curated educational experience incorporating prestigious French-language textbooks, including Saison and L’atelier, published by Didier FLE. These established instructional resources are used in French language education and align with the communicative, culturally immersive teaching approach associated with renowned institutions such as the Alliance Française. Lessons are complemented by thoughtfully prepared presentations, Pimsleur audio resources, authentic French cultural materials, and personalized Quizlet flashcards. Each lesson is designed to cultivate grammatical accuracy, sophisticated vocabulary, refined pronunciation, listening comprehension, and confident, natural conversation. As an American educator of French-German heritage, I bring a personal appreciation for European languages and cultural traditions to my teaching. I am currently pursuing a triple major in French, English, and Spanish, with minors in Linguistics, German, and Anthropology, alongside microcredentials in Korean. My French education also includes university-level studies and private instruction with Paris-based educators. Additionally, I hold a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification. Whether you are discovering French for the first time, preparing for travel to France, pursuing academic goals, or refining your existing proficiency, I invite you to experience a distinguished approach to French education, where linguistic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and cultural appreciation are at the heart of every lesson. Au plaisir de vous rencontrer. - Mme Pike

Korean

I am a graduate of both Yonsei University and Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea, where I completed advanced-level Korean language college courses. I lived in South Korea for two years, immersed myself in the culture, and married a Korean. We have a daughter together who is Korean, and I am her biological mother, so Korean is a natural and essential part of my daily life. I’ve been teaching Korean at a language school for over a year and am currently pursuing certification to teach Korean as a second language. I completed advanced college-level Korean coursework at both Yonsei University and Sungkyunkwan University.

Spanish

I am currently double majoring in Spanish and French at Oregon State University, pursuing minors in Linguistics and Japanese, and completing Korean language micro-credentials. Additionally, I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in French at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. I have five years of teaching and tutoring experience in Spanish, French, and English, working with students of different ages, backgrounds, and proficiency levels. As a Filipino American with a deep appreciation for my Spanish-Filipino heritage, my connection to the Spanish language extends beyond the classroom. I was raised in Cebu, Philippines, by my grandmother, who received a Spanish-influenced education. Growing up surrounded by traditions, cuisine, and cultural influences rooted in the Philippines’ shared history with Spain inspired my lifelong appreciation for the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. My academic studies and cultural background have strengthened my understanding of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and communication. I particularly appreciate the linguistic and cultural connections between Spain and the Philippines. As the founder and language instructor of Pike Language Institute, I develop structured Spanish lessons that incorporate grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening comprehension, pronunciation, and conversational practice. My teaching approach emphasizes a strong grammatical foundation while encouraging students to communicate naturally and confidently. I believe learning Spanish is not simply about memorizing vocabulary and grammatical rules; it is also an opportunity to discover the history, traditions, and cultures that make the Spanish-speaking world so fascinating. Wishing you all the best in your language-learning journey!

Tagalog

I am a certified Tagalog Filipino language teacher. I am a native Filipina, born in Cebu, Philippines, and a native speaker of both Tagalog and Cebuano. As a Filipino, I was already fluent in Tagalog before entering school. I completed my elementary education in the Philippines, where I studied Tagalog for six years as part of the national curriculum. I also spent one year of high school at St. Joseph High School in Cebu, where I continued studying Tagalog, followed by one year of college at St. Theresa’s College in Cebu City, where I completed college-level Tagalog language coursework. After moving to California, I graduated from both middle school and high school and later earned my college degree in the United States. I then moved to South Korea, where I taught both Tagalog and English to Korean students and completed Korean language programs at Yonsei University and Sungkyunkwan University. I have been tutoring Tagalog in California for the past three years and hold a certificate in teaching Tagalog as a second language. I teach both Tagalog and Cebuano and am passionate about helping students learn Filipino languages through clear, culturally grounded instruction. As a native speaker with lifelong education in Tagalog, from early childhood through university, I bring both fluency and formal training to my teaching.