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Experienced & Professional Native Hebrew Teacher and French Tutor.
Shira S.

400 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $95
Response time: 10 hours
Shira S.'s Photo

Experienced & Professional Native Hebrew Teacher and French Tutor.
Experienced & Professional Native Hebrew Teacher and French Tutor.
Shira S.

400 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

400 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Shira


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Top 10% Tutor on Wyzant in 2020!
If you want to learn Modern Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, or French (reading, speaking, and writing), I'll be happy to help you achieve this goal. I am passionate about languages and have a strong linguistic background. I teach Modern Hebrew for all levels, basic Biblical Hebrew, and basic French.

I have a BA cum laude in Hebrew language and French language and literature (cum laude honor) as well as a MA with thesis in Hebrew language, both degrees from Haifa...

Top 10% Tutor on Wyzant in 2020!
If you want to learn Modern Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, or French (reading, speaking, and writing), I'll be happy to help you achieve this goal. I am passionate about languages and have a strong linguistic background. I teach Modern Hebrew for all levels, basic Biblical Hebrew, and basic French.

I have a BA cum laude in Hebrew language and French language and literature (cum laude honor) as well as a MA with thesis in Hebrew language, both degrees from Haifa University, Israel. In 1993 I received the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) Award for excellent academic achievement. In 1990 as a senior in high school the French embassy in Israel awarded me a free trip to France for writing the best French composition.

In Hebrew I am available to work with all levels including preparation to Hebrew SAT II and Biblical Hebrew.
In French I am available to work with beginners and intermediate levels.

Whether I am teaching basic Hebrew/French or more advanced level, one of my goals is to keep you challenged and engaged. I assign homework every lesson and can provide reports as needed.

I have a policy cancellation of 12 hours in advance.

We can meet either in my house or at your preferred location.

I look forward to hearing from you and speaking Hebrew and/or French with you.


Education

Haifa University Israel
Hebrew Language
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Haifa University Israel
Masters

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French,

French

I have a B.A. cum laude honor in French language and literature from Haifa University, Israel. France embassy in Israel awarded me a free trip to France for a full month for writing the best French composition in high school. I love to teach French.
Hebrew

Hebrew

I am a native Israeli. Hebrew is my mother tongue. I have a B.A. and M.A. degrees in Hebrew language from Haifa University, Israel. I taught Hebrew and Judaic studies at Temple Reyim and the Sunday School of Jewish Studies, both in Newton, MA. The Center for Educational Documentation (CED) concluded that I have the US equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hebrew language and French language and literature, a Master of Arts degree in Hebrew language and a Master of Library & information sciences degree. I hold Massachusetts preliminary teaching certificate.

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French

French

I have a B.A. cum laude honor in French language and literature from Haifa University, Israel. France embassy in Israel awarded me a free trip to France for a full month for writing the best French composition in high school. I love to teach French.

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French,

French

I have a B.A. cum laude honor in French language and literature from Haifa University, Israel. France embassy in Israel awarded me a free trip to France for a full month for writing the best French composition in high school. I love to teach French.
Hebrew

Hebrew

I am a native Israeli. Hebrew is my mother tongue. I have a B.A. and M.A. degrees in Hebrew language from Haifa University, Israel. I taught Hebrew and Judaic studies at Temple Reyim and the Sunday School of Jewish Studies, both in Newton, MA. The Center for Educational Documentation (CED) concluded that I have the US equivalent of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hebrew language and French language and literature, a Master of Arts degree in Hebrew language and a Master of Library & information sciences degree. I hold Massachusetts preliminary teaching certificate.

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French

French

I have a B.A. cum laude honor in French language and literature from Haifa University, Israel. France embassy in Israel awarded me a free trip to France for a full month for writing the best French composition in high school. I love to teach French.

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French

French

I have a B.A. cum laude honor in French language and literature from Haifa University, Israel. France embassy in Israel awarded me a free trip to France for a full month for writing the best French composition in high school. I love to teach French.

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Reviews

Knowledgeable and Effective Teacher

She is teaching me Biblical Hebrew by having me read from the BHS, translate all words, conjugate all verbs with explanations as to how to conjugate the verbs, and syntax. Excellent knowledge of the subject. Conveys information clearly and effectively. Thoroughly enjoy working with her!

Monty, 13 lessons with Shira

Excellent Hebrew tutor

Shira is an excellent educator. She is patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. I have tried various times to master biblical Hebrew only to get frustrated and give up. With Shira's guidance and support, I have made genuine progress. It's a real pleasure to work with her and I wholeheartedly recommend Shira as a Hebrew tutor.

Lynn, 22 lessons with Shira

Knowledgeable, patient and prepared.

I found Shira understood immediately my learning style and adapted to it in a way that our first session clarified many issues that previously confounded me. I no longer feel that I won't "get it." Glad I found her.

Ira, 24 lessons with Shira

Extremely knowledgeable, very patient and always well prepared tutor!

Shira is extremely knowledgeable, very patient and always well prepared. I suggest areas I want to focus on and then Shira prepares materials for the session and yet is ready to pivot when our conversation takes some new direction.

Rick , 26 lessons with Shira

The best of the best!

Shira is an incredible teacher - patient, kind, and is able to cater to individual learning styles. We used to meet 2x a week in Boston but since the pandemic have been meeting virtually. It is as if she is still teaching right next to me! I feel like I have learned so much and look forward to working more with Shira.

Mallory, 50 lessons with Shira

Amazingly gifted teacher

Shira worked with my seven-year-old boys in Hebrew. She assessed their proficiency/deficits with block reading/writing and moved on to script reading/writing. She was extremely patient with them and able to engage them in the process. What an amazing gift!

Melanie, 22 lessons with Shira

A great Hebrew teacher!

Our first lesson with Shira was great! She is calm, pleasant, professional and encouraging, and met us where we are with our Hebrew skills. We are looking forward to working with Shira and learning more Hebrew!

Ayelet , 4 lessons with Shira

Knowledgeable and sweet

Shira is an amazing Hebrew tutor! She is consistently punctual for every session. She is very patient with my three kids and she does her best making each lesson interesting for each child. I would recommend Shira as she's been an excellent tutor for our family.

Stephanie, 39 lessons with Shira

Wonderful First Meeting (And Continued)

9/5/14 Shira is a lovely lady and very simpatico. I am so pleased she comes from Israel and therefore brings the entire package with her in terms of the Hebrew language and the authenticity: grammar, conversation, and the experience. I am looking forward to our first "real" one hour session. 11/7/14 I am very pleased with my one hour sessions. The hour just flies by-there is so much to learn and discuss. Shira is an excellent tutor and possesses a lovely, calm demeanor which lends itself beautifully to the learning process. 12/2/14 Our last lesson on 11/30 was really good. Shira has been a great help in assisting me on learning the chant symbols for reading from the Torah. I have been asked by my niece to participate in my great-nephew's Bar Mitzvah Torah reading and Shira has gotten me off to a wonderful start.

Florynce, 7 lessons with Shira
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