Italian Language Tutor Elizabeth from Trenton

Graduated from Vassar College with a BA in Italian -- 2012. Participated in summer programs in Siena in 2009 and in Lecce in 2010. Studied at the University of Bologna for both semesters of my junior year (2010-2011). Currently pursuing a Masters degree in Italian Studies through New York University -- expected January 2015. One year of study (August 2013-August 2014) in Florence, Italy.

I have previously worked as a composition and Italian tutor at Mercer County Community College. I have also tutored Italian privately. My other teaching experience includes an Environmental Education and Animal Behavior Internship at the Philadelphia Zoo as well as volunteering as an ESL tutor at a local YWCA and working as an English teaching assistant at an Italian middle school, as a camp counselor at a nature preserve, and as a reading and writing tutor for elementary school children.

I tutor both children and adults, generally in beginning and beginning-intermediate Italian grammar and conversation. I focus on the goals of the students while also making sure to cover a variety of topics and concepts using different methods and activities. I believe that it is important to try to converse mainly in Italian during the session -- of course, at the comfort level of the student. I teach in a relaxed manner; my objective is for the student to feel completely unintimidated and for the learning experience to be enjoyable and effective.

I have a very flexible schedule.

The location is also flexible. I can tutor in my home, in the student's home, or in a public area such as a library, café, etc.