I received both my BA and Master's degrees in French Language and Literature from New York University and the University of Paris. I have experience teaching French classes from kindergarten through high school levels and have tutored children and adults in French and English as a Second Language. I have also worked as an interpreter and translator for many years, and was the producer and host of a daily bilingual radio program. I speak several other languages as well, and find that each one opens new doors to greater understanding of other cultures and customs. Teaching language arts is a joy for me, and I love sharing the excitement of a new language with others.

I understand the challenge, both emotional and intellectual, of learning a new language, so my goal is to make the lessons a fun experience. I teach in the target language for the most part, because the first step in learning a foreign language is to hear it, even without understanding it. I am an experienced stage actor and I find those skills very helpful in getting the message across to my students. I use storytelling, photos, picture books and games as tools to create an interactive and non-threatening environment. Language learning is fun and exciting. It takes time, of course, to become fluent in a second language, but with steady and consistent work, anyone can do it. My goal is to make the journey a pleasant and rewarding one. My fees are reasonable and I'm available by phone or email at any time to answer questions or help with homework.