"Hi, everyone. I'm Siena.

I teach French, Korean, Reading, and Writing, both online and in person.

I first started teaching in 2017, right after I graduated from Yale where I had a similar experience, working as a peer language tutor.

When I first meet a student, I design a custom study plan by taking into account their unique set of goals.

I value my students' input; if they feel they need support in certain areas, we'll shape the coursework accordingly. I believe individualized coaching is the biggest advantage of private lessons, and I make sure that my students make the most of it.

Learning a new language is not easy. But over time, you will come to appreciate the unique qualities of the language. You will understand nuanced meanings of the words that cannot be translated into English or master the cadence and pronunciation that, at first, feels like an impossible maneuver. You will find a new voice to express yourself in.

Background:

I graduated from Yale with a BA in French and History of Art in 2016. At Yale, I received the 2015 Scott Prize for the best French essay with a film analysis titled "La vie à deux : intégration ou juxtaposition." I also helped found the Yale Photography Society where I co-organized student exhibits and taught Korean at the Center for Language Study.

In LA, I assisted in daily programming tasks and screened festival submissions at the American Cinematheque. There, I also had a unique experience interpreting French title cards during the screening of "L’horloge magique" (1928). Gwen Deglise, then head programmer of the organization, recommended an opportunity to screen submissions with Outfest—a formative experience that lasted four years. Most recently, I worked as a language consultant for an episode of the AppleTV show "Little America." I translated parts of the original script into Korean and assisted dialect coach, script supervisor, and 1st AD on set." less...