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Aasya Tahir
Milton, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Aasya. I'm in 9th grade and enjoy learning languages, so I'm excited to teach English! I have 3 siblings, play the piano and clarinet outside of school, and love to paint.
Addie Zha
Wellesley, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I’m Addie! I’m currently a 9th grader at Commonwealth School. Besides the standard English classes, I’ve also taken English writing classes at CTY, such as the process of writing. Outside of school, I enjoy playing piano and flute, and I play club volleyball.
Adelle Ebralidze
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Adelle Ebralidze I am 14 years old, I play field hockey for Brookline High School, I like to watch TV, I have 2 sisters, and I like doing math.
Advait Krishnan
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi my name is Advait Krishnan, I'm 15 years old and a sophmore in Brookline High School. As this is my first time teaching one on one, I hope to be accommodative and flexible in ways that help you learn. I hope that as we work together, I not only help you progress in speaking English, but we also have a good, friendly relationship. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and video games and will be happy to talk about those if you want to listen. Lastly, I hope you can look at me as someone who has your best interests in mind as we learn English and if you feel as if I'm doing something that makes you uncomfortable or unsafe, please let me know, it will not hurt my feelings, and will only make our relationship more cohesive. I hope that we have a great time together!
Aleksandra Betts
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Aleksandra and am a 9th grader attending BHS. I enjoy riding my bike, drawing, and spending time with my friends! When teaching, I like to base the learning a lot on communication so that I can not only help meet goals/needs, but also can bond with my student to another level.
Alissa Rogozin
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Alissa Rogozin and I am a 16 year old Sophomore at Brookline High School. I love traveling and learning about new cultures. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, listening to music, and painting. Both my parents were born in Russia, so I grew up surrounded by the language and culture. When it comes to teaching I try to use creative methods to make learning easy and fun!
Allen Zhao
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
I’m a senior in high school living in a suburb of Boston. I grew up bilingual, speaking Mandarin with my family. In 5th and 6th grade, I lived in China for a year. I enjoy running, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends.
Alma Shawer
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! I'm Alma I'm a sophomore in high school. I really enjoy reading books in my free time and I'm a writer for my school's newspaper. I love drinking hot chocolate especially during the winter time, and a hobby I enjoy doing is painting.
Amalya Silbert
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Amalya Silbert. I am fourteen years old, and I go to Brookline High School. I have done a lot of volunteer work and working with children previously, and it makes me feel very fulfilled and happy. My teaching style depends completely on the student; I try to mold it to the student's needs after I get to know their personality. I love sports, playing the guitar, baking and spending time with my friends and family.
Anabel Audoly
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Anabel Audoly and I am a 10th grader at Brookline High School. I enjoy playing field hockey, running, and learning new languages. I like sushi and listening to music as well.
Angel Dong
Newton, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Angel. I speak two languages: Mandarin and English. I am silly joke-teller and a dog lover. I hope to make the learning process fun! You can easily talk to me about anything, and I look forward to working with you.
Anna Krivtsov
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am 14 years old and I go to Brookline High School. I like to paint, play piano, and read. My parents are from Russia so I am influenced by the culture and I understand that it is difficult to learn English as a secondary language.
Anto Catanzaro
Newton, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! I’m Anto and I’m a junior at the Commonwealth School. I’m an experienced tutor who’s looking to get back into the volunteering scene. While I’m fun and upbeat, I am blunt when it comes to feedback. My hobbies include sailing, fencing, skiing, drawing, and nerding out about math. I also play the violin and have a passion for biology and computer science.
Arseny Savchenko
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Arseny Savchenko, I’m 16 years old and a sophomore at Brookline High School. I like to row and play soccer. I have a very open teaching style and hope to accommodate all of your learning needs. I hope we get along and have a fun time learning English together.
Aya Belyazid
Concord, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Aya-Nour Belyazid, I am 16 years old and a junior at Concord Carlisle High School. I am fluent in both Arabic and English. My hobbies include swimming, drawing, and traveling. I also enjoy learning new languages, so I hope to help my students succeed in learning English while also having fun.
Bezawit O'Neill
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Bezawit O'Neill, and I am 16 years old. I am a junior at BHS and come from a big family. I have three sisters, one older two younger, and my brother is the youngest and the only boy. My siblings and I were adopted from Ethiopia about nine years ago. Coming here, everything was new for us, including the language, so I have first-hand experience of how challenging the English language can be. I hope to help others who are also trying to learn English.
Bianca Mints
Newton, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! I'm Bianca, and I'm a sophomore at the Commonwealth School. I like to read and write short stories, as well as figure skate. As both of my parents are immigrants, I know how difficult learning a new language can be and hope to help as many students as I can!
Bonnie Wang
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Bonnie, and I am a 10th grade student who lives in Massachusetts, USA. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. I love making art, and my favorite food is sushi.
Brooke Bottiglieri
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Im Brooke Bottiglieri and I’m 15 and currently go to BHS. I took middle school English and am currently taking freshman honors English. Outside of school I like to play sports like field hockey, read, or hangout with my friends.
Charlotte Kaufman
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Charlotte Kaufman, and I am 15 years old. I am currently a sophomore at Brookline High School, just outside of Boston. English is one of my favorite subjects, and I am looking forward to working on the Sagamore, the school newspaper, this upcoming year! I enjoy working with younger kids, and I’m dedicated to helping others. As a proficient Spanish speaker, I understand how important an organized and individualized lesson plan is for a student’s success. In my free time, I love to sing, dance, play the drums, and perform in musicals. The cultural diversity within the Language Virtual community inspires me to learn more about different cultures and travel to new places. I am excited for the opportunity to teach English and learn from my students about their own language and culture!
Chris Chen
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Christopher, I am 14 years old and I go to Brookline high school. I speak English, and I like to teach. Other members of my family also have taught English as a second language. I like to cook, I love sneakers, and I like music.
Daphna Steiner Tomer
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Daphna Steiner Tomer and I’m a 16 year old Junior at Brookline High School in Massachusetts. I enjoy singing and art, and am a member of the glee club and the Kpop dance club, Popcorn, at my school. I’ve also been doing art in a studio for over 8 years, and am currently studying Japanese. For the past 2 years, I’ve been a 3rd grade teacher’s assistant at Sunday School, as well as a mentor for art projects. I look forward to teaching English!
Duru Sunay
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Duru! I'm 15 years old and a sophomore at Brookline High School.
I am originally from Turkey, but I've lived in America for more than 4 years now and have been speaking English for 6. I lived in Qatar before coming here to the States, and I speak Turkish fluently. I'm super happy to have this opportunity teaching kids like me so they have an easier time learning and improving their skills with the English language. My family and I were privileged enough to learn English from native speakers in the US, so I'm glad I have this chance to teach kids who might not have the same opportunities as I had.
Eesha Sinha
Weston, Massachusetts (US)
I am a 15 year old student who goes to school at Boston University Academy, in school I participate in clubs and sports such as student council and crew. I have been in the A/A- range with english my whole time during school, and have done essays on books such as the Odyssey and books like The Raisin in The Sun.
Eliza Lamster
Cambridge, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Eliza and I'm in 11th grade at Commonwealth School. I live in Boston now, but I have also lived in Dallas, Texas, and in New York City. I love reading and baking and, most of all, I love my dog! I have previous experience tutoring children in reading. I have also been a counselor-in-training at a day camp in the Berkshires, and have served as an intern for Mass Audubon's education program. I have a strong interest in languages, as I am learning Russian outside of school and have studied Latin since 6th grade.
Ella Chin
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Ella Chin. I enjoy teaching and learning languages. I also like dancing and singing. I find that I am both a visual learner and someone who learns by listening, so I find that diagrams and repeated listening is helpful to learn a skill.
Elliot Stolyarov
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am a 17 year old junior in high school. I am part of student government, I am in multiple clubs, and I am on the school rowing team. I love nature, exploring new things, big cities, and spending time with friends and family.
Emilija Strydom
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Emilija Strydom. I am 16, and go to Brookline High School. I have been in Honors level english, and have passed with A's. I am able to do any teaching style that would be best for the student. If the student has an idea of what they feel would be the best for them, I am flexible. Some of my hobbies are playing the ukulele, and reading.
Fiona Martinelli
Concord, Massachusetts (US)
I'm a senior at Concord Carlisle High School. I run track and cross country, and enjoy reading and hanging out with friends. I am fluent in french, and like to work with and teach others.
Frances Hochleutner
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Frances Hochleutner and I go by the pronouns she/her. I’m a 10th grader at Brookline High School taking Real World Literature Honors. I’m a soccer and lacrosse player and currently working as a sewing and art teacher at Hipstitch. Recently, I’ve done an internship with St Marks where I helped teach English to Vietnamese adults seeking citizenship, prompting my intrigue teaching for Language Virtual. Language has a unique way of bridging cultures, and I’m incredibly excited to help do so.
Gabriel Thomas
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Gabriel Thomas and I am a rising 10th grader at BHS. I love doing community service, especially when it helps kids or people my own age. Recently, I have been searching for ways I can spend my time in a meaningful way, and this seems like an amazing way that I can do some good. I have a patient teaching style, I use lots of examples, and I do my best to put ideas in context to make them easier to learn and remember. I have had responsibilities to teach kids before as a second degree black-belt at my tae kwon do studio, and as the leader of a community service group I started in middle school. In both of these experiences, I have learned patience, problem solving, and general teaching experience.
Gale Day
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi I'm Gale. I'm 16, I like reading and writing, I'm in the ACE program at BHS. I'm really tired right now but I can think of a few things I'm good at. I'm good at teaching through humor and I'm very direct and funny which is good for making people feel comfortable. I also really like sushi, idk fun fact.
Gioia Wang
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Gioia. I am a Junior in Brookline High School, currently 16. I find helping others very meaningful and would love to connect with student oversea through the English language. Although it’s my first time teaching an English language course, I’ve had teaching experiences in Chinese, painting and figure skating, all of which I really enjoyed doing. As for my hobbies, I’m a big fan of music. In my free time I would always find new songs to play on the piano and guitar, other times I would pick up on the flute. I find it very relaxing.
Haden Bottiglieri
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I’m 16 and I’m a sophomore at Brookline High School where I take Chinese 4. I have been a Chinese student since kindergarten. I enjoy wrestling, playing guitar, geography and am excited to help students learn English.
Hannah Chun
Cambridge, Massachusetts (US)
Hannah Chun is a senior at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA. Teaching English at Language Virtual is something she is incredibly passionate about, not only because she loves helping others but also because she has the chance to meet new people from diverse backgrounds. By volunteering at Language Virtual, Hannah hopes to provide support, encouragement, and friendship to everyone she meets. Besides teaching at Language Virtual, Hannah enjoys playing the oboe, drawing, scouring Netflix for new shows to watch, and spending time with her friends.
Hanna Szelenyi
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Hanna! I am currently a 9th grader at Brookline High School. I want to take a communicative teaching approach, so that we can get to know each other and learn at the same time. It also can help us focus on scenarios and conversations that could happen with anyone. Things I like to do during my free time are being with my friends, being with my family, and being outside. I'm also really interested in geography, history, politics, and current events. My favorite subjects in school are English and History. At home I speak Hungarian with my family, so being bilingual helps me know how to teach in a way that is effective. I look forward to meeting you!
Hannah Daniel
Concord, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Hannah! I am 16 years old and live in Concord, MA. I am an editor and writer for the student newspaper at my high school. I play the piano and am learning to play the guitar. I also enjoy reading, doing crafts, and going on walks with my dog! I am excited to meet my students!
Hanny Chai
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! I'm Hanny, and I'm 17 years old. I'm a Brookline High School senior, and I'm currently studying British literature and Beyond for my English class. Outside of school, I love to fence (fencing), paint, watch movies, listen to music, and watch Formula1 (Lewis Hamilton!).
Harry Li
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Harry Li and I am a Junior at the Brookline High school. I love playing video games and talking to my friends as well. I don’t have too much experience in teaching but I would always like to try new things.
Ilke Gogce
Ankara (Turkey)
I am a high school student who is enthusiastic about both teaching and learning. I like to help and listen to other people. I can say that I get on well with most of the people I met. I look forward to work with You!
Iris Liebman
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Iris, I am 17 years old, and I attend Brookline High School. I have been learning Spanish since kindergarten, and I really enjoy visiting Spanish-speaking countries or watching TV shows in Spanish. I play the flute and I play basketball, and I have taught/coached both activities. In my free time, I love baking and reading.
Isabel Hunter
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Isabel Hunter, and I am sixteen years old! I live just outside of Boston and go to Brookline High School. I have a lot of experience working with younger kids through babysitting and so I'm very patient and excited to work with anyone! My teaching style is organized and adjustable, meaning I'm eager to create a set schedule and plan to get students on track, but make it personalized to anyone's needs. Finally, my main hobby is photography, and I have a camera I use to do projects! I'm also very curious about the world so I love traveling! Excited to meet future students!
Jaan Srimurthy
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Jaan, and I am a 10th grader at Brookline High School. I am a fluent english speaker, and I was put in the top percentile on my english MCAS (Sorry I cannot come up with any other qualification). I have never taught a human language before, but I have taught math, python, and scratch before. I generally teach on zoom, and give activities according to the understanding level of the student. I have quite a few hobbies, such as Number Theory, Abstract Algebra, programming, teaching myself Spanish/Hindi, playing Bridge (A card game), teaching, practicing for math competitions, playing the piano, walking my dog, and learning about linguistics.
Janie Meshel
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I'm Janie, I'm 14 years old and I go to Brookline High School. One of my favorite subjects in school is English. Some of the things I like to do outside of school are play field hockey and hangout with friends.
Jerry Yang
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Jerry Yang is a 16 years old student at Brookline High School. He was born in Boston and studied in an elementary school in Beijing for five years. He is fluent in English and Chinese. He has gained a deep understanding of American and Asian cultures. He also understands many foreign students' struggles while trying to master the second language.
As a bilingual, Jerry has rich experience in language learning and teaching. He attended various English courses when he was in China, and acquired many effective ways to study English Currently Jerry is taking World Literature Honors course perfecting what he has learned and sharpening his English learning skills. Furthermore, Jerry is a community manager and senior staff of an online community with over 2 million members. He has trained over 10 people hand in hand therefore mastered his skills in communication and coaching.
Julienne Montrond
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am a first generation Cape Verdiean Italian American who has always had a passion for languages. Growing up I lived in a household where three languages where spoken. And when with my grandparents our form of communication was never english. I am proud of my cultures and my mixed identity and it has always been a goal of mine to learn about others cultures though their language, food and music. I love to ask my friends questions and learn more about their culture. When I learned that at Language Virtual teachers learn about their students different cultures while helping others, I knew I wanted to be a Language virtual teacher.
Kate Bruel
Needham, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Kate, and I am a freshman at Commonwealth High School in Boston. I enjoy learning new languages as well as reading, playing games, and skiing.
Katherine Henry
West Roxbury, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Katherine Henry. I am 17 years old and a senior at Brookline High School. While I am new to teaching english, I am determined to help students learn the language and feel more comfortable in situations where english is consistently used. While.I have not taught english yet, I have been taking Spanish classes for 13 years, so I feel that I know what is helpful to learn a new language. Outside of school, I love to play guitar, swim, and cook with my dad. My teaching style is very hands on, with flashcards, images and teaching videos. The environment I hope to create will be very supportive and fun, with a focus on basic understanding.
Kaylyn Kirrane
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Kaylyn Kirrane, I am a junior at Brookline High School, and am 16 years old. I love to play sports, draw, and bake food. My favorite subjects in school are History, and Bio.
Kazuto Satake
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! I am Kazuto, feel free to call me Kaz if that’s easier. I am 17 and I am a student in Brookline High School. I like to play all kinds of sports but soccer is my favorite. I love music, I love both listening to it and playing it.
Kerry Frey
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Kerry. I was born in the US, but lived in China for over ten years, and I am fluent in both English and Mandarin. I'm a freshman at Brookline High and I'm on a club swim team. I look forward to working with students and teaching English!
Kyla Frey
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! I am Kyla Frey, and I am currently a junior at Brookline High School. I was born in America and moved to China when I was three. After spending eleven years in Beijing and Shanghai, cementing a foundation in both English and Chinese as I was studying in bilingual schools, I moved back to the States for high school. I am excited to start teaching English, and I look forward to working with everyone!
Laura Araújo
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Laura! I am a 16 year old Portuguese student who is currently living in the US, but who has also lived in England, Austria, and Portugal. I spend my days doing lots of theatre, but you can also often catch me reading when I have a spare moment. I also enjoy swimming, and baking with my family and friends!
Leisha Trehan
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
Hi there! My name is Leisha and I go to Lexington High. I recently moved from India to US and I'm loving it so far. My teaching style is subjective. Considering the student, I like to bend my ways of teaching. I'm really into writing books and I love baking and cooking!
Madison Allen
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Madison Ruth Allen (She/Her/Hers) and I’m an incoming Senior at Brookline High School. If you’ve ever studied a second language, like me, you know that learning a language is much more than rigorously studying vocabulary and grammatical rules. Learning a language is a layering process; exposure to the language, thinking, reading, listening, writing, and speaking in that language, and sustained, consistent practice. None of which is easy but incredibly gratifying. I hope to provide my students with basic literary skills and challenge the belief that language proficiency is a barrier for rich and meaningful instruction and academic conversations. I plan to use instructional strategies that teach contextualized, comprehensive, and differentiated material and emphasize that language differences should never be seen as a deficiency. Aside from teaching wonderful humans, you’ll find me sipping on cream with a splash of coffee in Coolidge Corner, binge-watching Netflix’s corniest romance movies, virtually anywhere, and reading the blurbs of every book shelved in Brookline Booksmith.
Maitreyi Rayasam
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
Hello, my name is Maitreyi Rayasam and I am a student at Lexington High School. I am currently in 11th grade. Two of my favorite subjects are mathematics and computer science. I have learnt 3 coding languages, java, python and c++, and I hope to learn more in the future.
Maya Vetsigian
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Maya Vetsigian and I am a sophomore at Brookline high school. I like to think I am a pretty laid-back teacher but also want things to get done. I love to read and one of my favorite books is Harry Potter. I also enjoy traveling and exploring the world and learning about different cultures. Another thing I enjoy doing is skiing.
Mia Sellam
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Mia Sellam, i’m 14 years old and a freshman at brookline high school and English is one of my favorite and best subjects. I like reading, hanging out with friends, and baking. I am almost fluent in french because my parents moved here from France when they got married and I have lots of family there. I’m excited to work with you and get to know you!
Michael Bolgov
Newton, Massachusetts (US)
I have been tutoring for many years with various programs. I am an assistant director at the gbSTEM program. I like to play tennis, theatre, computer science, reading, sailing, and biking.
Milo Dixon
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Milo Dixon and I am a 15 year old student at Brookline High School. I have volunteered at a few programs which involved teaching. Overall I would say that my teaching style is based on making sure that the student understands a concept and then building off of that. I really enjoy Model UN.
Misha Klein Swormink
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hello I am Misha Klein Swormink(he/him)! I am a 14-year-old who goes to school at Brookline High School! My hobbies include playing violin, playing video games and board games, and cooking! I enjoy flowers and nature and taking pictures! I've taught violin before, so I do have some teaching experience. My teaching style is working on a topic and making sure we have it down cold, as well as revisiting it! I enjoy flowers and nature and taking pictures!
Naomi Sellam
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Naomi Sellam, I am fifteen years old and I’m in tenth grade. I am currently in a tutoring program already and I love running, gymnastics, and playing with my little brother. While I was born in America, my family is from France and Switzerland so I am fluent in both French and English.
Natalie Lo
Sharon, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! I'm Natalie and I’m a sophomore at Sharon High School. I was born and raised in Hong Kong for 13 years, then I moved to the U.S. three years ago. I’m fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, and I'm also learning Spanish in school. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, drawing, and painting. This is my first time teaching, but I’ll make my lessons engaging by using images and diagrams, games, flashcards, and roleplaying.
Natalie Tulipani
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi my name is Natalie and I am a sophomore at Brookline High School. I love studying language and culture and I want to help share that love with other people. I think that language virtual is a perfect opportunity for that. In addition to learning languages, i also love music, like singing and playing piano, and I love skiing.
Neil Patel
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
I’m 15 years old and currently attending Brookline High school. I like playing guitar especially with group of people. I’m also into building robots and computer programming. I have done teaching at Mather school with the Brookline Literacy Program.
Nika Urman
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I tutor other kids in reading, Russian is my first language, and I’m a competitive ballroom dancer.
Olga Meserman
Brighton, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Olga and I am 15 years old. I go to Boston University Academy and I'm super excited to be a part of Language Virtual! In my free time I like to read and practice playing the clarinet.
Penelope McPherson
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Penelope and I am currently 14 years old. I am a freshman at Brookline High School, and I am currently in freshman honors English. I like acting, math, and I have a sister. In my free time, I like hanging out with friends, reading, and spending time with my family.
Pierre Fry
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Pierre Fry and I am a 15 year old at Brookline High School. I enjoy traveling, eating, and listening to music. My mom is french and i grew up speaking the language and enjoying the culture.
Riley Ament
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Riley Ament. I am 15 years old and I am a 9th grader at Brookline High School in the United States. I love to play tennis and ski. One of my favorite things to do in my free time is read a book or go swimming.
Riley Klaus
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Riley Klaus and I am 16 years old. I am a senior at Brookline High School who enjoys spending free time with my friends and family. I also love to bake cookies and play with my dog. I look forward to teaching English and building a genuine relationship with my students.
Rohan Sekhar
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am a 16 year old rising junior from Bhs. I have a lot of experience tutoring in multiple subjects.
Ronak Jain
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
I am a 16 year old junior at Lexington High School. I like to play Ultimate Frisbee and coding. I also like stationary and fancy writing instruments. I like doing activities and playing games to teach.
Rowan Packard
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Rowan and I am a sophomore at Brookline High School. I was drawn to Language Virtual because of my love of learning languages (and learning in general) and the cultures behind them (which is also why I love traveling)! I know some basic Spanish from middle school, rudimentary German, and I am currently studying Chinese in school. Some of my favorite things to do include reading (mostly dystopian and science fiction novels), programming, and photography. However, you will most often find me rowing crew for BHS. Because of my love for learning, I am flexible and adaptive in my teaching style, and I always try to make sure my students are confident and engaged!
Samme Ash
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Samme! I'm 16 years old, attending BHS in Brookline. I've always found an interest in learning, so I've always tried to help out people around me who are struggling with a subject, or just want some extra practice! In my free time, I enjoy tennis, training my dog, and cooking. Reading books to my young cousins and playing games with them is also another fun hobby of mine. Making my learning space fun and enjoyable is top priority when you're with me, so I'll try my hardest to accommodate to your needs, and make you feel as comfortable practicing a subject as I can.
Santigo Hernandez
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am 15 years old, I am a sophmore at Brookline High school, I am fluent in Spanish, I don’t have a preferred teaching style, I like to make music with my guitar and make music in general, I like to skateboard with my friends, I lived in Venezuela for the first decade of my life, and I would love to help spanish-speaking students learn english.
Sarah McPeek
Winchester, Massachusetts (US)
Hello, my name is Sarah! I am 15 and attend the Commonwealth School in Boston. I try to take a fun and engaging approach to teaching. In my free time I enjoy painting, reading, and practicing the piano.
Sarah Smolyar
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi my name is Sarah, i'm 15 years old and I'm in 9th grade at the Brookline High School. In my free time I like to hang out with friends, dance, and watch TV shows. My favorite subject in school is literature.
Shaanti Raychaudhuri
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi guys- I'm Shaanti and I'm 17 and in 11th grade at Brookline High School! Even though I've never tutored English as a second language, I have experience tutoring young children in piano and I also tutor a middle-schooler in English and Math. I believe that when teaching, one should strive to strike the perfect balance between demonstrating skills and helping students practice those skills. In other words, I think teachers should make sure that their students learn by not only absorbing information, but also by doing. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing the piano, running, spending time with my dog, Mishti, and watching binge-shows.
Siddharth Kawatkar
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Siddharth Kawatkar and I am a sophomore at Lexington High School. I am currently 15 years old and play for the school's JV soccer team. I am a very visual learner, I learn best with images, graphs, diagrams, and hands-on experiments. I tend to teach kids in a similar way. I like adding fun aspects to my slideshows to make sure my student won't get bored and will stay focused.
Siena West
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Siena West and I'm a 14-year-old attending Brookline High school in Boston Massachusetts. I love to play tennis, cook, and draw. I have much experience helping my younger siblings with homework which is where I found my love for teaching!
Siri Vadlamudi
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Siri Vadlamudi, I'm a rising junior (11th grader) at Lexington High School. I have taken multiple Honors English courses. As a teacher, I have a hands-on teaching style where everything we do in very interactive. Outside of teaching and school I enjoy playing volleyball and photography.
Sophia Kelly
Belmont, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Sophia Kelly and I am a 17 year old Belmont High School student. I have been living in America my whole life and I am currently learning French and Japanese. I really enjoy listening to music, talking with my friends, and teaching students from around the globe. I have been tutoring children worldwide in english and math for nearly a year now. My dream is to one day teach an english class abroad, and these activities have been making that dream grow stronger and stronger. My favorite part about teaching is fostering relations with my students and watching them grow over time.
Sophia Shahrooz
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! I’m Sophia, a junior currently attending Brookline High School. I enjoy music, especially singing, playing piano, and creating arrangements. I'm so excited to help students feel more comfortable with the English language and I hope to connect well with them!
Sophia Su
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Sophia Su, and I'm a sophomore at Brookline High School. In my free time, I like to read, bake, and play the violin. I'm on my school's cross country team, and also tutor math and science on the side.
Suki Lin
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Suki and I'm a senior at Brookline High School. I came from China and immigrated to the United States in middle school. I am fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. I teach with patience, encouragement, and passion. I teach my parents English at home, teach children after school in freshman year, and am currently a teaching assistant for an AP physics class at Brookline High School. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, playing basketball, and spending time with friends.
Summer Ash
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Summer Ash, and I am currently a sophomore at Brookline High School in the United States. Currently taking Responding to Literature Honors, I am constantly searching for a more in-depth understanding of other cultures and languages around the world. I love hikes, going on long runs, taking care of kids, though I also take an interest in just hanging around the house to watch a movie with my family. I babysit young children which has helped me develop an understanding of communication with boundaries such as proficiency in a language.
Sunny Wang
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Sunny Wang and I am a 10th grader at Brookline High School. I am 15 years old. I was born and lived in China for 12 years, this is my third year of study in the US, so I also speak Chinese. I passed the English learner exam in my first year of study in the US. I am a humorous and friendly person, so I think my students will have a lot of fun during class! I always encourage students to think by themselves first, then ask for help. I love reading and writing, both in English and Chinese. I love to watch TV shows and movies, my favorite movie is Your Name. I also do sports and arts. I play piano and love all kinds of music! Feel free to ask me for any song recommendations! Hope you and your family are safe and healthy, looking forward to "meet" you!
Suvi Carlile
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Suvi Carlile is currently a freshman at Brookline High School. Born in New Hampshire but raised in Brookline, she has lots of family all around the world including countries such as Canada, France, and Finland. She’s been speaking Finnish and English ever since she could talk and learning French for about 4 years. Upon visiting many different countries, she has gained a vast amount of cultural experience and has always been fascinated by language and how it shapes our lives. In her free time, Suvi enjoys playing the flute, practicing lacrosse on the school’s team, and writing. She was a finalist in a New York Times essay contest in 2021, and enjoys writing short stories and poems to share with friends and family. She is currently working with a friend of hers to establish an organization at BHS that helps raise money to donate to animals in need. She also enjoys traveling, drawing, and hanging out with her friends.
Tal Berreby
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Tal Berreby is a sophomore at Brookline High School. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, reading, and writing. Her favorite subject in school has always been English and she has a great interest in education. She continues to pursue her passion for writing through Brookline High School’s Story Hour, where she is using her English skills to develop a well-crafted story to share with her peers.
Therese Askarbek
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
I’m Therese! I’m 15, in 10th grade, and I go to Boston University Academy! I can speak Russian, and I’m currently learning Spanish. I know what it’s like to be learning new languages and feeling unsure about yourself, so I would love to support others who are going through something similar with English. I definitely would be a very interactive teacher, and would incorporate some fun activities during lessons that would help reenforce things we are learning. I want to make sure my students are comfortable speaking English to people they know and to people they don’t. Some thing I enjoy doing are playing the dombra, playing basketball, and reading!
Vasundhara Prasanth
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Vasundhara Prasanth, I'm 16 years old and in the 11th grade. I study in Lexington High School, MA, USA. I've lived in 3 countries and have got to know many different cultures. I prefer to teach students through slide shows and having conversations. I also try to include other methods such as having the student take notes and providing them with flashcards. My hobbies include reading, running, and spending time with friends and family. I also like crocheting, baking and dancing.
Vera Lin
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am 15 years old and I am a Freshman at Brookline High School. In my free time, I like to play the violin and read. As a Spanish learner and a well-traveled person, I understand how hard it is to learn a new language.
Victoria Ameden
Medfield, Massachusetts (US)
I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Medfield High School. I was adopted from Kazakhstan and would love to help teach English to a student my age or younger! I have danced since I was 3 years old at Medfield dance studio. I play field hockey and run track. I love helping others! I am proficient in Spanish learning this language in school since 4th grade! I am patient and would make learning English fun!!
Victoria Poulin
Concord, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Victoria Poulin, and I am 17 years old. I am a senior at Concord Carlisle Regional High School in Concord, Massachusetts. I enjoy learning through discussions and games; therefore, I intend to teach through these means. One of my favorite hobbies is skiing, as I love snow and winter.
Violet O'Shea
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Violet! I am currently in 11th grade at Brookline High. During my free time I like to spend time with friends, watch movies, and read. I love to learn about people's unique stories and experiences!
Yenna Paik
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Yenna! I am 15 (turning 16 in January!) years old, and I am a sophomore (10th grade) at Brookline High School. I love to help out and be a part of communities, whether it be my own or others'! I am very spontaneous and love to use aspects of my own life as opportunities to learn, for me and and others! I have had experience teaching math to younger students, and my students and I had a wonderful time. My current and forevermore "student" is my rescued miniature poodle, Solie! She was going to be euthanized in a municipal shelter in Mississippi, but was rescued in the nick of time! She is so intelligent and thoughtful, so she is a breeze to teach tricks and commands. I'd love to share her with students! I already do share her adorableness with the world on our doggie fashion Instagram account, where we promote and model for a handful of small businesses close to our hearts.
Yesol Lee
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Yesol Lee. I am a junior in Brookline High school. I am Korean and moved to the USA three years ago, in 8th grade. I am interred in art. My hobbies are watching movie, drawing, and baking. I tutored students last year. My teaching style is chilling, not intensive, and flexible class time.
Yulia Grigoryeva
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am a high school freshman in Massachusets. I speak Russian fluently, English is my second language. I started learning it ten years ago and even though now I am fluent in it, I still continue learning more and more. I know how hard it is to learn a new language from my own experience. I am a very creative and determined person: I play 4 instruments and love acting. I can assure you that I'll make the process of learning English enthralling and informative.
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Alex Levy
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Amalie Andersen
Anna Kaplan
Ayman Mounota
Brian Ly
Cole Moody
Condredge Currie
Daphne Pissios
Deniz Asma
Edie Kindall
Elif Ozsoy
Elizabeth Sever
Erik Duchnowski
Faris Abusharkh
Fiona Mei
Hannah Oh
Helen Huang
Jay Zhou
Josh Lee
Hannah Pavlos
Kate Bruel
Kaylyn Kirrane
Keya Waikar
Kris Sivakumar
Laura Andersen
Laura Berberi
Leila Adams
Lilia Burtonpatel
Lilly Caulfield
Maika Lansing
Maya Kushner
Miles Luther
Naomi Durbin
Nate Hanaghan
Nick Wang
Nicole Mei
Rebecca Shahrooz
Ronak Jain
Ryaan Aqid
Sabrina He
Sacha Deshpande
Sara Maria Gonzalez
Selina Zheng
Shriya Desai
Sonia Lakoubovski
Tarike Bos-Sullivan
Tina Cheng
Pemika Limpongsa
Victor Ho
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