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Aasya Tahir
Milton, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Aasya and I'm in 10th grade. I enjoy learning languages, so I'm excited to teach English! I play the piano and clarinet outside of school and love painting, reading and film.
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.
Aditya Gupta
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Hi my name is Aditya Gupta I am 13 years old and I am going to 8th grade. I live in Wellesley Massachusetts and I go to the Wellesley middle school. I enjoy playing outside and I inside with friends and family. I am a black belt and I also wrestle.
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.
Alexa Lieberman
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I'm currently a freshman at BHS. As someone who has traveled a ton, including going to school in a country where they don't speak English as the first language for a period of time (Mexico), I know how hard learning a language can be! In my free time I like playing soccer, tennis and sailing.
Alice Faust
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Alice, I'm 16 and currently a sophomore at BHS. I am fluent in French and proficient in Spanish and am super excited to teach! I love to play piano, read, and spend my time outside with my friends. For me, learning another language can be stressful, but I am prepared to ensure teaching English as interestingly and casually as possible.
Alissa Lopes
Concord, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Alissa and I am a 11th grader (16 years old) at Commonwealth School in Boston. I am super passionate about language learning and getting to know different cultures around the world. I have lived around the northeast of the United States as well as London, England during my childhood, but come from a Brazilian-Portuguese background (unfortunately, I don't know the language). I love reading, film, music, and Formula 1 among other things. I tend to learn best with words and conversation but enjoy teaching with images and slideshows as well as conversation based classes but am open to adjusting lesson types to students.
Alma Shawer
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
Hi I'm Alma! I love cooking new recipes and traveling to different countries and familiarizing myself with other cultures :) Classes with me will better your students conversational skills and consist of a catered schedule to your students needs and goals. I'm so excited to be teaching again with Language Virtual this year!
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.
Amy Ma
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi my name is Amy! I’m 14 years old and go to Brookline High School. I’m friendly, understanding, and patient. I’m able to explain things in proper detail, and if the person doesn’t understand I can continue explaining it to them until they understand. I’m not sure what my teaching style is. I like it when the person figures out how to do the things by themselves after I help them though. My hobbies are playing the cello, drawing/painting, and listening to music, scrolling on social media. I really like cats, and red velvet cake.
Ana Calanca Freire
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Ana, I am fifteen years old and I go to school in Lexington in the United States. Before moving to the United States a year ago, I lived in Switzerland for five years, but I was born and lived the majority of my life in Brazil. I speak Portuguese fluently and I have been learning French for four years at school. I consider myself a very patient and enthusiastic person. When I teach I like to use different activities and games to ensure the lesson is fun and interactive. My hobbies are sports, especially volleyball but I also love baking and cooking.
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.
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.
Annalise Vito
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Annalise I am fifteen years old and from Boston Ma. I am a passionate learner and my favorite subject is Italian which I've been studying for 4 years and honors English I'm also an editor for my school's Newspaper, The Newtonite. I have a love for dance and I compete nationally representing my school's varsity team. Outside of school, I love to ski and bake. If I had to define my teaching style I would categorize it as a facilitator outlook. I enjoy letting my students take the wheel and trigger their own discoveries. Though I also get to know the student first and I'll cater my teaching to the kind of learner they are. I've had practice teaching and influencing while peer tutoring in school, and private tutoring throughout covid. Overall I love helping and connecting with people of all ages!
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.
Anya Ratanchandani
Ashland, Massachusetts (US)
Hello, I'm Anya Ratanchandani! I'm 16, and a Junior at Commonwealth School in Boston. Both of my parents immigrated from India, and while I don't speak Hindi, I know the struggles of not being able to understand what someone is asking, or saying to you. I've also helped teach biology, history and French classes, so I have experience. I look forward to working with you!
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.
Ashton Chou
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
I’m a freshman at Brookline High and have an interest in different language and helping others to speak languages. I like painting, philosophy and drawing as well.
Audrey Chang
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Audrey, I'm 15 and a sophomore at Brookline High School. I've done some volunteer work in the past and I'm excited to help out and teach new things to others! In my free time, I like to draw (especially flipbooks), bike, play basketball, and read. Learning a language can be hard, but I'm excited to help make the process easier and make my lessons productive and fun!
Avera Willers
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Avera, I am 14 years old, and I go to Brookline High School. I like soccer, learning languages, and playing guitar and piano!
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.
Bea Palmer
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Bea Palmer. I'm 16 years old and I'm a 10th grade student at Brookline High School. Outside of school, I spend most of my time playing sports. I like to play Hockey, Soccer, and Lacrosse.
Bella Wang
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! I'm Bella! I am currently a junior at Brookline High School and I am fluent in Chinese. I love traveling, singing, and dancing. During my free time, I enjoy being with my sister and doing backstage for theater-related activities. My favorite thing to do is go on picnics with my friends while listening to my favorite playlists.
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!
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.
Daisy Huang
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name's Daisy, I'm 15 years old and a sophomore at Brookline High School! I have had a year of english tutoring experience, and I enjoy working with others. In my freetime, I love to swim, snowboard, travel, and spend time with my family and friends!
Daniel Shamsi
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Daniel Shamsi. I was born here in Massachusetts and am currently a senior at Brookline High pursing Computer Science and Economics. My teaching style includes the use of visual and auditory interpretation. I think giving students visual examples matched with auditory input helps them better understand and comprehend languages. Younger children learn languages so well from all the input they receive from their surroundings which is why I favor this style. I look forward to helping as many students as I can!
Daria Stoyanova
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Daria, I'm 15 years old and go to Brookline High School. I speak Bulgarian fluently and have experience as a math tutor. In my freetime, I like to run, read, travel and spend time with my friends and family!
Daschel Penwarden
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Hello my name is Daschel i am 14 years old and a ninth grader at bhs! I love snowboarding, watching horror movies and spending time with my friends.
Dhruv Kasat
Wellesley, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I am Dhruv Kasat. I am 15 years old, going into my second year of highschool. I deeply love playing basketball and soccer alone and during my highschool years.
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.
Ekaterina Borodina
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Ekaterina Borodina, and I am looking forward to teaching English. I am 14 years old and I play soccer for the Brookline High School. I love talking to my friends and baking.
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.
Elizabeth Kane
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I'm a 15 year old student nerby Boston USA. In my free time, I enjoy acting, practicing frisbee, and writng poetry. I am looking forward to learning how to be a better educator for my future.
Elizabeth Prozument
Newton, Massachusetts (US)
I am 15 years old and I attend a private school in Wellesley, MA called Star Academy. Some of my hobbies are playing sports such as tennis and fencing. I also enjoy playing with my cat, Simba and hanging out with my friends. English has always been my favorite subject and I am excited to share it with my upcoming students!
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.
Ella Yan
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Ella Yan and I'm in 9th grade at Brookline High School. I enjoy dancing, reading, and writing. I'm looking forward to teaching English and flexible with any teaching style.
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.
Eric Bardon
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Eric and I am a sophomore at Brookline High School. I play tennis and run at Brookline High School and I like cooking.
Erik Duchnowski
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Erik! I'm 17 years old and am currently attending high school at BU Academy in Boston. Some of my hobbies are running, juggling, and rowing, but, most of all, I love learning languages, so I'd love to help you learn another language, too! My teaching style is very interactive, and we'll probably be playing lots of games together. I hope you find them just as fun as I do!
Erika Garrido
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Erika! I'm currently 17 years old and a senior at Brookline High School, located in the United States. I was born and raised in a bilingual household and enjoy learning new things. Being enrolled in multiple language courses has helped me gain a greater appreciation for the many cultures around the world. It also sparked my interest in studying how each one came to be! I love to read, play tennis, go on biking trails, and spend time with my dog. As a part-time babysitter, I have experience adjusting the curriculum to the student's needs and comfort, while also keeping it a stress-free environment!
Eva Kates
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Eva Kates and I am an 11th grader at Brookline High School. I love english class and would love to help someone learn english! Outside of school I enjoy, playing cello, doing ballet and hanging out with my friends.
Fabian Ugalde
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Fabian Ugalde, and I am 16 years old. I have lived in the U.S. for several years now, but I was born in Mexico City. I attend Brookline High School, and during my free time I like swimming, playing chess, and learning how to play music. I enjoy trying on new activities and spending time outdoors with family and friends. I am an open teacher to accommodate to the needs of my students, and I like getting to know them. I'm looking forward to being part of this program.
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.
Gabi Hunter
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
As someone who has taken up the difficult task of learning Chinese, I know it is very important to prioritize muscle memory. I am a sophomore in high school at Brookline High, and in my free time I enjoy playing hockey and soccer. I am excited to meet my students!
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.
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.
Hanna Gialil
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Hey! I'm Hanna and I'm 16 years old and a student at the Commonwealth School in Boston, Massachusetts. I'm originally from Tripoli, Libya and am super interested in the Arabic language and Arab history! Aside from school I enjoy attending numerous conferences around biology/medical stuff. I also enjoy planting and playing volleyball. Both of my parents are immigrants so I've seen first hand how difficult it may be for some to learn English! I enjoy helping my mom learn English while she teaches me Arabic!
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 17 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 dogs! I am excited to meet my students!
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!
Ionait Mulligan
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Ionait! I am currently a 10th grader at Brookline High School and I love to run and hang out with friends. I love meeting new people, learning about different cultures and teaching; so when I heard about Language Virtual, I knew I had to join!
Iris Eckelman
Boston, Massachusetts (US)
Hello there! My name is is Iris and I currently attend Commonwealth School in Boston. When I'm not in school I love reading, playing tennis, sailing and film photography! I'm so excited to help you with English and generally talk about life. Can't wait to meet some of you!
Isaac Toffel
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am a 16 year old student at brookline high school, and I will be a slightly laid back teacher while still providing all the required help to my students. I will make unique connections with all my students to ensure they learn while having a good time doing so. Outside of school, I am a football player, avid gym goer and self titled chef. My favorite things to do are learn new things, hang out with friends, and improve certain areas of myself.
Isabel Hunter
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi everyone! My name is Isabel Hunter, and I am almost 18 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 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. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with friends & family, volunteering at a nearby hospital, and photography. Excited to meet you all.
Jaan Srimurthy
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Jaan and I am a senior at brookline high school. I am a fluent english speaker and have 200+ hours experience teaching.
James Marshall
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I'm 17 years old and a junior at Brookline High School. I am a kind and patient teacher. I like to play basketball with my friends.
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.
Kangni Huang
Winchester, Massachusetts (US)
Hello I'm Kangni, I'm 16, I'm currently in High School and am a Junior. I am super passionate about art and hope to major in architect in the future. I come from immigrant parents so I've translated for them my entire life, I also do volunteering at my local farmers market and translate for Chinese elderlies.
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.
Kristen Chun
Cambridge, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Kristen, and I'm currently a junior at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. I've had prior experience teaching students different academic subjects, and I'm fluent in both English and Korean. Besides Language Virtual, you can catch me playing the oboe or on a café adventure (if you have any recommendations, please share :)). I'm really looking forward to being a part of Language Virtual!
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!
Lielle Rifkin
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, I'm Lielle Rifkin! I am fourteen years old and a freshman in Brookline High School. I love to learn and to teach, both of which I do very often. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, fencing, and with friends and family.
Lilian Amer
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Lilian, and I'm a current freshman at Brookline High School. I enjoy teaching students of all levels, and my teaching style often changes to fit the needs of the student. I also speak Arabic, and I've been speaking English fluently for about seven years. I love to read and write poetry, and I enjoy making pottery and other projects out of clay! I'm currently reading And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.
Maxim Chertov
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! I am a student at Brookline High School and I am in the 9th grade. I am a former gymnast and current rower on the school's rowing team. I currently instruct recreational gymnastics and I enjoy working with the youth.
Maya Gewurz
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Maya and I'm 16 years old. I'm a 10th grader at Brookline High School and I enjoy going on walks, figure skating, and doing puzzles. I also have a passion for painting and I'm interested in math and science. I like to base my teaching style off of the student and what works best for them, but I am always a very patient and enthusiastic person.
Maya Rubenstein
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I am a sophomore at Brookline High School in Massachusetts. I enjoy baking, hiking, and hanging out with my friends in my free time.
Maya Vetsigian
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, My name is Maya and I am a junior at Brookline High School. I enjoy reading, skiing, baking, and hanging out with my friends during my free time.
Mia Kablotsky
Carlisle, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Mia Kablotsky. I'm a 16 year old junior at Concord Carlisle High School. I've lived in the United States for my whole life, and I'm really interested in language. I currently take Chinese in school, and I'm interested in learning more languages. One thing about me is that I love music; I'd have it playing no matter what I'm doing. All types of music, too, I won't be one of those people to shame country music or anything! I believe music is the one language everybody speaks, and I love how powerful that is.
Mia Sellam
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Mia Sellam, i’m 15 years old and a sophomore at brookline high school and English is one of my favorite and best subjects. I like reading, hanging out with friends, baking and sewing. I’m excited to work with you and get to know you!
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.
Mirta Ceraj
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! I’m Mirta, I’m 15 and attend Brookline High School. My parents are both from Croatia and I spent half a year abroad there. I competitively swim and read a lot. I’m currently a swim instructor and like to base my teaching off of each students individual needs. I’ve been learning Chinese for 4+ years in school and I really enjoy it.
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!
Natalie Lo
Sharon, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! I'm Natalie and I’m a junior at Sharon High School. I was born and raised in Hong Kong for 13 years, then I moved to the U.S. four 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. 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.
Natasha Griffin
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi my name is Natasha Griffin I'm currently a Sophomore at BHS. I love spending time with my friends and family. Some of my favorite things to do in my free time are crochet, reading, swimming, and spending time with animals. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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.
Penelope Winters
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Penelope Winters, and I'm a senior at Brookline High School. I've been at BHS since sophomore year, but I'm originally from New York City. I left New York City in 2019 and moved to Australia for two years, where I went to Melbourne Girls College. I have also lived and gone to school in Cork, Ireland; and Berlin, Germany. I think the best way to learn a language is to have normal day-to-day conversations. Outside of school, I love to cook, read, workout, and spend time with family and friends. Can't wait to meet you!
Priscila Hill
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Priscila, and I'm a current sophmore at BHS. In my free time, I love playing soccer and lacrosse, baking, and hanging out with friends. I have a younger brother and younger cousins, so I always love to hang out with kids!
Rebecca Towvim
Newton, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I’m 14 years old. I go to Newton North High School in Massachusetts. Some of my hobbies include dancing, singing, and writing. I love to teach, too. In my free time, I hang out with my friends, go shopping, and watch TV shows and movies. My family travels a lot, so I've been to London, Italy, Spain, Madagascar, France, Switzerland, and more places! My favorite food is pizza, and my favorite dessert is a warm brownie sundae. My favorite movie is Titanic, but I also LOVE the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. My favorite book series is Harry Potter. I can't wait to work with you!
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.
Rowan Packard
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Rowan and I am a junior at Brookline High School. I was drawn to Language Virtual because of my love of learning languages 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 Mandarin in school. Some of my favorite things to do include reading (mostly dystopian and science fiction novels), programming, and watching movies. 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.
Sana Patel
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My age is 14 years old, I go to BHS, I like to teach where it is more natural with videos and fun ways, I like to play tennis, softball, and dance.
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.
Serena Yankowitz
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Serena Yankowitz and I am 14 years old. I live in the USA with my family. I live with my two sisters, my parents, and my two guinea pigs. I enjoy playing basketball and lacrosse with my team. I also play the violin at school and in my free time. One of my favorite things to do is bake and cook for family and friends. I really enjoy working with kids and would like to start babysitting on the side too.
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!
Sienna Graham
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Sienna! I am a 9th grader at the Brookline High School, and in my free time I love to travel, play basketball, and meet new people! My mother and her side of the family is from Argentina, and although I am not fluent in Spanish, I have learned how to properly communicate with my family, and am excited to help others learn English!
Silvia Olivera
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Silvia Olivera. I go to Brookline High School and I am a ninth grader. I chose to teach others languages because it sounds like a fun thing to do and connect with others. Along with this new opportunity, I play soccer for the Freshman High School team while juggling violin classes and playing in a full orchestra. My whole family was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, so since I sometimes help them correct their English, and some other of my relatives, I wanted to help others, which is not only helpful for them but is fun for me.
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.
Snehal Baguli
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
I'm a 10th-grade student at Lexington High School in Lexington, Massachusetts. My strengths lie in mathematics and computer programming, with a particular focus on Python intermediate programming. I look forward to challenging myself by taking AP Computer Science next year. Regarding math, I'm comfortable with all types of problems. Outside of academics, I am passionate about reading comic books and listening to music. Sports are also a big part of my life, as I'm currently a member of JV team.
Sophia Jane
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hey! My name is Sophia Jane and my pronouns are she/her. I'm a senior at Brookline High School, and I've enjoyed teaching the Akeduran program for the past two years. I love music and the performing arts, in addition to hobbies such as baking and making art.
Sophia Kelly
Belmont, Massachusetts (US)
Hello! My name is Sophia Kelly and I am currently attending Virginia Tech. I have been living in America my whole life and I but have lived in Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Florida! 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 multiple years. 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 senior attending Brookline High School. I enjoy creating music, such as singing, playing piano/guitar/drums, 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.
Summer Ash
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Summer Ash is currently a senior at Brookline High School located in the United States. While studying multiple language and global studies courses, Summer has gained a more in-depth understanding of other cultures and regions around the world. Although she loves to hike, go on quick runs, and spend time with young children, she also takes an interest in hanging around the house to bake with her older and twin sisters. Summer babysits young children which has helped her develop an understanding of communicating with specific 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.
Terry Liu
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, my name is Terry and I'm currently a Junior at Boston University Academy. I was born in China and came to America seven years ago. I'd like to make friends with my student and having fun with them while learning. In my spare time I like to play computer games with my friends. I also play almost every sport that you can think of, from basketball and soccer to golf and hockey.
Theodore Salvin
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
Hi, My name is Theodore Salvin. I am a freshman (14) at Brookline High School. I wrestle and play lacrosse along with doing ceramics and skiing.
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!
Vaishnavi Harish
Ashland, Massachusetts (US)
Hi! My name is Vaishnavi and I am a 17-year-old from the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science! I like to challenge myself academically, socially, and with my hobbies, so you can always find me doing something new. I like to paint, read, and go biking in my free time. I used to tutor at KUMON, so I have experience working with students to refine reading and math skills!
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.
Victor Ho
Lexington, Massachusetts (US)
My name is Victor Ho. I am 15 years old and am a freshman at Lexington High School. I am fluent in English. I was born in Boston.
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!!
Virginia Russian
Brookline, Massachusetts (US)
I'm 14 I attend Brookline High School, I love to communicate with students and I enjoy Drawing and Running.
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)
Hi! my name is Yesol Lee, and I am a senior at Brookline High School. I moved from South Korea 4 years ago in 8th grade. When I am on my own, I like to watch movies, draw, and bake. It would be chilling and flexible if you have class with me!
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.
Past Teachers List
Aditya Gupta
Advait Krishnan
Alex Levy
Alice Saranukool
Alissa Lopes
Alissa Rogozin
Allen Zhao
Amalie Andersen
Amalya Silbert
Angel Dong
Anna Kaplan
Ayman Mounota
Bezawit O'Neill
Brian Ly
Cole Moody
Condredge Currie
Daphna Steiner Tomer
Daphne Pissios
Deniz Asma
Edie Kindall
Eesha Sinha
Eleanor Bergstein
Elif Ozsoy
Elizabeth Kane
Elizabeth Sever
Emilija Strydom
Erik Duchnowski
Faris Abusharkh
Fiona Martinelli
Frances Hochleutner
Fiona Mei
Gabriel Thomas
Gioia Wang
Haden Bottiglieri
Hannah Oh
Hanny Chai
Helen Huang
Hanna Gialil
Hannah Pavlos
Harry Li
Iris Liebman
Jay Zhou
Jerry Yang
Josh Lee
Kate Bruel
Kaylyn Kirrane
Kerry Frey
Keya Waikar
Kris Sivakumar
Kyla Frey
Laura Andersen
Laura Berberi
Leila Adams
Lilia Burtonpatel
Lilly Caulfield
Maika Lansing
Maya Kushner
Michael Bolgov
Miles Luther
Naomi Durbin
Naomi Sellam
Nate Hanaghan
Neil Patel
Nick Wang
Nicole Mei
Nika Urman
Pemika Limpongsa
Pierre Fry
Rebecca Shahrooz
Riley Klaus
Rohan Sekhar
Ronak Jain
Ryaan Aqid
Sabrina He
Sacha Deshpande
Sara Maria Gonzalez
Sarah McPeek
Selina Zheng
Shaanti Raychaudhuri
Shriya Desai
Siddharth Kawatkar
Simone Cooke
Sophia Kelly
Sonia Lakoubovski
Suki Lin
Sunny Wang
Suvi Carlile
Tarike Bos-Sullivan
Terry Liu
Tina Cheng
Victor Ho
Victoria Poulin
Vincent Brunn
Yadanar Win