French native tutor & certified special need educator
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Französisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Spanisch
French native tutor & certified special need educator
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus KanadaLebt in Montreal, Kanada (06:55 UTC-05:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 26. Nov 2021
Thema von InteresseReisenKunstEssen
Bonjour, I'm Vanessa !
•Im a French Canadian living in Montreal
•I speak French, English and basic Spanish (100% understand)
•Travelling is one of by biggest passion. I like meeting new people and learn about different cultures.
•I love cooking, learning recipes from different country and try to re-create them at home.
• I'm also a dancer. I've been dancing since the age of 15. I've danced salsa at a professional level but I now do other style of dances (afro, heels, hip-hop, etc.)
What about you ? Let's talk and learn while having fun 😊
* I do travel very often so my availibilities might change depending on the time zone I'm in *
Ich als Lehrkraft
I'm a certified special need educator
I have a "human approach". I like to connect with people and create a bond with them
I know how to adapt and adjust my teaching skills
I make sure to offer the students what they need and give them a realistic way of achieving their goals
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I believe that the best way to learn a new language is first to be comfortable with the teacher, have a great connection & be physically & mentally available. Success comes with time. Allow yourself to make mistakes.
In my lessons :
✻ I want you be yourself, feel confortable, allow yourself to make mistakes. We want improvement. Not perfection :)
✻ I have plenty of activities to propose. You do not have to come prepared unless you want to do something specific.
✻ I do not have a "structure". We go with the flow and do what you're in the mood for. I'll be there to support and guide you.
I chat with Vanessa 2-3 times per week and it has been SO helpful in developing my conversational skills. She’s so kind and has a great sense of humor which makes her easy to talk to.
19. Juli 2024
Julia
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
It was a pleasure speaking with you, Vanessa! You are very friendly and funny. I didn't notice how the 30 minutes of the lesson flew by. Thank you very much for our conversation and your opinions!
15. Dez. 2021
Bobbi V.
54 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Vanessa is terrific! My french is horrible, but she is patient and does her best to understand me. She offers simple ways to get my point across and helps me to feel more confident in my ability to communicate. I would recommend her to everyone! She is a GREAT teacher!
10. Dez. 2021
Ramon Cordies
35 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
I had to tend to urgent business, so I could not attend the lesson. Since it was not your fault, I urge you to charge my account for it. Thanks
Ramon
17. Okt. 2024
Lucy Barrett
11 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
Thank you Vanessa! The lessons were so helpful and useful and have definitely improved my confidence!
17. Okt. 2024
Nikki Stevenson
2 Französisch Unterrichtsstunden
I really enjoyed meeting Vanessa to discuss my goals and progress in learning French. She was easy to talk to, was prepared with some activities, and used questioning to assess my current progress and understanding to adapt her guidance. A patient, organised but flexible conversation - I look forward to our next lesson!