Donna
Conversational and written French, English and ESL
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 ...
writing
ESL/ESOL
reading
I have taught classroom French and English in elementary school in the past, and since then have tutored children and adults in reading and writing. I love working with children on the basics. I am very patient and loving, and feel it is important to making learning a fun adventure.
French
grammar
Cris M. from New York, NY
My son enjoyed working with Donna. Her patient and pleasing disposition made it easy for him to feel immediately comfortable. Donna is a thoroughly committed tutor who offers terrific pointers. I was delighted to read her follow up email which reminded my son to review the items covered in the previous lesson.
Zina K. from Forest Hills, NY
Donna has helped my daughter tremendously. She made everything clear that was taught in a more confusing was at school.
Marisa R. from New York, NY
She was very helpful in introducing basic verbs but being open to questions about other vocabulary and sayings. And she keeps it all in French which is important!