Fun Facts

I was born and raised in Rome, Italy but I started chasing the "American Dream" at the age of 15. I began to travel to learn English through a study abroad in high school first and another study abroad at California State University Long Beach later, where I landed a scholarship. While in California, I discovered my passion for surfing. I absolutely love the ocean, scuba diving and pretty much anything that has to do with water. I also dance salsa and enjoy writing poetry.

About Me

I am graduating this July from kennesaw-state-university">Kennesaw State University with a 3.9 GPA and a degree in Communications with an emphasis in journalism. In college, I had the opportunity to teach an American government class as a supplemental instructor and I had such a wonderful experience that I decided to pursue a teaching career. I also had an internship in investigative reporting at WSB-TV. My ultimate goal is to get a P.h.D. to teach Italian at a university and become director of a study abroad program.

Experience

I started atlanta">tutoring English when I was back in Italy in 2012. I tutored students of all ages who wanted to learn the language in a fun and practical way. When I moved to the U.S., I did not have the time to formally atlanta">tutor but because I wanted to teach Italian, I offered my help to anyone who wanted to learn my language. I also volunteered to be an interpreter during a mission trip at a children camp in Sicily in the summer of 2014.

Approach

Having gone through the process of learning English by being immersed in the culture myself, I understand all the challenges that come with learning a new language. I shape my lesson plans on the needs and levels of the students. I use interactive activities to make learning fun. One thing I really stress and want to teach my students is how to continue to practice and learn the language on their own once they stop getting atlanta">tutoring. Learning how to learn is essential for any subject and in life!