For Learners & Families
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A language learning system curated just for you and your family's language learning goals and style.
For the learners and families wanting to bring more language learning into the home but don't know where to start or how to keep the learning going - this service is for you.
For parents who want to support their child's language learning at home, especially when the child is learning a language that is not spoken at home, a Bespoke At-Home Language Learning Plan is exactly what you need to help your child stay motivated, feel supported, and keep the learning progressing beyond the classroom!
I set you and your family up with the right activities, resources, tools, and materials to bring more language learning into your daily life. I'm not talking about tutoring or lesson plans. I'm talking about actually bringing language into your home in the form of engaging learning spaces for your learner, language specific and bilingual materials to create visual and accessible language opportunities throughout your home, and fun yet manageable activities and ideas that even the most busy parents can support.
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Get out there and experience more with language!
Looking for opportunities to use your language in real world contexts? Are you craving the chance to order pizza like a local, sip coffee while enjoying historic views, navigate old streets, barter at markets and navigate the train as you encounter new sites and smells? I hope so - because using language to experience more is what it’s all about! I help learners & their families find the language learning opportunities abroad, with support at every stage of the application process.
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Personalized language study plans to learn what you want, in the ways that work best for you.
Learning a language isn’t easy - but it doesn’t have to be hard, either! No matter what your language of choice, I help you develop an effective and enjoyable learning strategy and plan of study.
Here are some of the common reasons my clients seek my services:
Want to retain more over the summer before starting the next level of study at school.
Need to prepare for a language assessment and feeling stuck in your progress.
Wanting to have more fun while learning a language on your own and not sure how to go about it.
I'm an advocate of leveraging all the best research to make language learning effective, fun, and relevant. If you aren't enjoying the process, it's hard to stick with it - and that's true of anything.
It's ok if your goal isn't to become fluent, but it if is - I can help you get there, too! I've helped learners gain confidence and proficiency to enjoy multi-week tours of Tuscany, backpacking trips through Mexico, and multi-country explorations. I've taught students with absolutely zero background in their language of interest all the way to advanced levels. Wherever you start, my language learning plans will help you get to where you want to be as a speaker.Initial consultation to map our your travel plans and/or language goals.
Personalized design of your language program with a realistic timeline of effort and output
Tailored portfolio of content, resources and digital material to make your learning process relevant to your language goals and learning style.
For Educators
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Engaging, Interactive Learning Experiences for Educators
In today’s diverse classrooms, teachers need the skills and strategies to address various linguistic and cultural backgrounds effectively. My workshops and professional development sessions are designed to equip educators with practical, research-based techniques for fostering inclusive and dynamic learning environments. Topics include:
Social Justice in the Language Classroom: Understanding and addressing the intersection of language learning and social justice to create equitable classrooms.
Effective Language Teaching Strategies: Hands-on approaches for teaching English Learners, World and foreign language learners, and overcoming common classroom obstacles.
Technology for Language Learning: Integrating digital tools and resources to enhance language instruction and student engagement.
I tailor these sessions to meet the specific needs of public, charter, vocational, and private schools, ensuring relevance and impact for all participants.
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Innovative Solutions for Designing Dynamic Language Curricula
Effective curriculum design is critical for successful language instruction. I support teachers, departments, and districts to develop, refine, and enhance language curricula, ensuring they are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with educational standards.
Services include:
Curriculum Design: Creating comprehensive language programs that cater to diverse learner needs and goals.
Curriculum Evaluation: Assessing existing curricula to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Cultural Integration: Incorporating cultural elements to enrich the learning experience and foster local and global awareness.
Textbook & Technology Integration: Incorporating relevant and effective tools to enhance your curricula and create continuity for both educators and learners.
Integrating educational technology for language learning is a great way to leverage different tools to meet the interests and learning needs of your cohort. The key is to make sure you choose tools that are sustainable for you to manage and support learning rather than distract.
Enhancing Language Learning through Digital Innovation
Advising on best practices and educational technology for language learning at different stages
Syllabus writing with technology integration
Lesson plan advising
Textbook & Technology integration and lesson plan mapping
Technology for Assessment
Apps, websites, and more.
My approach is collaborative, working closely with educators and administrators policymakers in various educational settings to develop curricula that are both innovative and practical.
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How well is your department meeting the interests, needs, and goals of your students?
I offer program evaluation services to support language departments, academic departments, divisions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other academic entities in identifying areas of growth and opportunities for improvement. My approach focuses on analyzing student experiences to uncover key elements that might be missing in your department's narrative.
Services include:
Course Enrollment Analysis: Evaluating enrollment trends to determine if numbers are increasing or decreasing, and identifying the main causes. Developing strategies to enhance the appeal of the courses offered.
Student Engagement Investigation: Examining the factors influencing student engagement with the department's courses and activities. Gathering direct feedback from students to better understand their perceptions and expectations.
Inclusivity and Equity Assessment: Exploring how the department promotes an inclusive environment for students, with a particular focus on students with lower retention and engagement rates. Offering recommendations on how to improve diversity and inclusion within educational offerings.
Retention Strategy Review: Analyzing the strategies currently in place to retain students. Identifying areas that need attention to improve long-term success and satisfaction.
Improvement Plan Development: Based on the evaluation results, I collaborate with the department to develop targeted action plans that address areas of weakness and leverage identified strengths.
Discover what's working and where your department can grow with a detailed program evaluation. This service provides a comprehensive perspective to guide continuous improvement and success, not only for students but also for faculty and staff.
Additional Services
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Make sure that your website is as helpful as possible for your students and their families.
Increase family engagement, attract new enrollments, and effectively present your language department, program, or school with expertly crafted copywriting services tailored to your objectives.High-quality, SEO-optimized content for websites, blogs, school web pages, course descriptions, and job postings.
Program descriptions
Website landing pages
Digital and print materials (e.g. flyers, pamphlets, posters, business cards, signage)
Researched & reported articles
Newsletter copy
More
Contact me to talk about your copy needs.
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Transform your language program offerings and business with professional Squarespace website design services.
Customizable templates with e-commerce functionality to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re selling an online course, learning material, or creating an online community of language learners.
Seamless functionality and optimal user experience across all devices with mobile-responsive designs.
Stand out in the crowded digital education landscape with visually captivating websites that leave a lasting impression.
Drive traffic, leads, and conversions with websites optimized for search engines and user engagement.
Contact me for a proposal.