Bonjour! I'm Joanna! I'm a dedicated language educator with a B.A. and M.A. in French and Art History, and I bring a deep passion for communication, culture, and student growth to every session. I have a native-speaker level of fluency in French and am a native English speaker, which allows me to support learners in both languages with clarity, precision, and confidence.
I lived in Paris for three years, where I completed graduate-level coursework at La Sorbonne and L'Ecole du Louvre. During...
Bonjour! I'm Joanna! I'm a dedicated language educator with a B.A. and M.A. in French and Art History, and I bring a deep passion for communication, culture, and student growth to every session. I have a native-speaker level of fluency in French and am a native English speaker, which allows me to support learners in both languages with clarity, precision, and confidence.
I lived in Paris for three years, where I completed graduate-level coursework at La Sorbonne and L'Ecole du Louvre. During that time, I also tutored secondary students in both French and English, helping them strengthen grammar, writing, reading comprehension, and overall fluency. These years in France shaped my understanding of the language at a cultural and academic level, and they continue to inform my teaching today.
For the past 15 years, I've taught French at the secondary level, working with students from absolute beginners to advanced and AP-level learners. I specialize in:
AP French Language and Culture exam preparation
FLACS B exam preparation
French I-IV, Honors, and advanced coursework
Conversational French for travel, fluency, or confidence-building
Conversational English
Grammar and structured language foundations in both French and English
My teaching style is professional, creative, methodical, and fun. I believe students learn best when lessons are structured yet engaging, and when they feel supported, challenged, and encouraged. I tailor each session to the student's goals, learning style, and pace, ensuring steady progress and a positive learning experience.
Whether you're preparing for an exam, strengthening classroom performance, or looking to improve your French or English skills, I'm here to help you grow with clarity, structure, and enthusiasm. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a lesson!
