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Feb 05 2008

I am a private tutor, fluent in French with 10 years
experience teaching in the classroom, K-12. I would love to
assist students with their coursework, or design private
lessons. Prices are $40 an hour for assistance with a class
or test preparation, $60 an hour for private lessons (not
enrolled in a class, books not included). I work from my
home in the El Cerrito area by wildcat canyon. I have a $30
outcall fee, I am willing to come to your home in El
Cerrito, Kensington, Albany, or North Berkeley. 
Call Molly (415)225-3502.
Molly Stauffer mademoisellemolly[at]gmail.com (415)225-3502

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Jan 28 2008

Strengthen you child's learning experience with fun and 
enriching one on one tutoring in French. 
It is my committment to show each student the rich world 
of culture, history and society they are accessing through 
their study of the french language.
Experience with a broad range of learning abilities and 
enormous skill with engaging students from all walks of 
life. 
Kendra Sutherland ksutherland[at]slc.edu 

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Jan 27 2008

I'm a native French speaker and love to teach my language. 
I have an extensive experience tutoring children and adults
alike.  I can help with school homework, grammar,
conversational skill, etc.  I will drive to your house if
needed.
Interested?  Send me an E-mail at this address.
A bientot, j'espere.
Marie
Marie Henderson mcbastin[at]netscape.net 

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Dec 02 2007

A graduate student offers French tutoring. Location is 
near UC Berkeley campus. Please, e-mail me if you are 
interested guannavenas@yahoo.cm
Olga guannavenas[at]yahoo.com 

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Nov 25 2007

I AM A NATIVE FRENCH TUTOR AND HAVE BEEN TUTORING FOR EAST
BAY PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS. BEING
FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHOOLS' CURRICULUM, I SUCCESSFULLY HELP
MY STUDENTS WITH GRAMMAR, SCHOOL ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS. I
CAN ALSO HELP PREPARE FOR THE SAT FRENCH SUBJECT TEST. I
HAVE A BACKGROUND IN MODERN LANGUAGES AND A PSYCHOLOGY
DEGREE FROM UC BERKELEY.  I WILL TRAVEL TO YOUR HOME.

PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL FOR FEES. FIRST HOUR IS FREE. SLIDING
SCALE FOR MULTIPLE SESSIONS PER WEEK AND FOR CONVERSATION.
(510) 654-1713
joelle deloison joelle.deloison[at]gmail.com 

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Nov 15 2007

Hello! I am a native French speaker in my first year at 
U.C. Berkeley. I can help with students' grammar, 
conversational skills, vocabulary, and more. I live within 
commuting distance of Berkeley. Pay: 20$/hour.
Anouck Champsaur anouck[at]berkeley.edu 

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Nov 07 2007

Bonjour,
Would private French tutoring be helpful to your child? 
My name is Virginie and I'm a native french speaker with 
extensive experience tutoring children. I teach all levels 
and adapt to childrn's needs, providing a fun and relaxed 
learning environment.
A bientot!
virginie coeur de roy virginiecorazon[at]yahoo.com 

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Nov 07 2007

Greeting Berkeley Parents,
I am a recent graduate from the UC. I have ample experience
with education and instruction. I am a native speaker of
French and Spanish and I am fluent in German. Thus, if you
need your children to be looked after in those languages it
would be my pleasure to deliver you this service. I am also
well trained in music and arts and crafts. I am kind-hearted
and fun. Children and teens are no mystery to me because I
have always coordinated youngster's activities. I may
promptly send you my resume upon request!!! Cooking and
preparing a healthy diet are also important elements of what
I believe ought to be part of a hollistic education and
upbringing. Although I was not a math-related major, I may
certainly help out with arithmentic, algebra and geometry
whenever necessary. I love biology and earth sciences
though! You are welcome to interview me in the above cited
languages!

Luiz Batista
Contact: Luiz Batista luizbatista2003@gmail.com
Luiz Batista luizbatista2003[at]gmail.com 415 728 3975

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Oct 29 2007

To whom it may conern,

My name is Samuel Gerstin. I'm a native of Berkeley, and am currently a 
sophomore at Haverford College (10 miles west of Philadelphia), where I am 
planning to major in French and minor in Arabic. I am willing and able to 
tutor younger French students over my winter break, which lasts from Dec. 
20 - Jan. 20. 
My family spent two years in Martinique when I was 5 years old, and upon 
returning to the Bay Area I was enrolled at East Bay French American. I 
continued my French studies for 3 additional years at Lick-Wilmerding High 
school (San Francisco), and thus have had 18 years of French training. My 
email address is sgerstin@haverford.edu, and thank you. 
Samuel sgerstin[at]haverford.edu 510-684-2783


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Oct 10 2007

Born and raised in France, I have a Masters degree in
English and Spanish from the Strasbourg University in
Alsace. I have taught English and French for over 20 years
in France, England, and the U.S. Having lived in the U.S.
for 16 years, I have a strong command of the subtle nuances
of the English language. I currently teach French in a
lovely little cottage near downtown Berkeley.

I teach all levels and I always teach to meet your specific
learning needs.
I sometimes integrate the Rosetta Stone method, which
includes speaking, reading, writing, and listening, as well
as a great web site called www.french.about.com.
The lessons are always fun, enjoyable and interesting. 
My fee is $30 an hour.
I can e-mail you testimonials of my students and also give
you more information about the lessons and about myself on
the phone.
Yasmina Hadri blueyasmina[at]yahoo.com 510-435-7183

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Oct 02 2007

Bonjour!
I am a recent UC Davis graduate in International Relations
and French.
I am a native from Berkeley, but my father is French from
Aix-en-Provence. I attended l'Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and studied
French throughout high school. 
I have lived two years in France, once at the age of seven
and again as a junior in college. I spent that year at
Sciences Po, Paris, where I received an International
Diploma for successful completion of coursework entirely
studied in French.
Currently I work at a nonprofit in Berkeley but would
greatly value the opportunity to tutor and continue speaking
French with students.
I have transportation and would be happy to meet weeknights
and possibly Saturdays for $40 per hour.
For more information or a copy of my risumi please feel free
to email me.
Best,
Jamie
Jamie Vernaelde jamievernaelde[at]yahoo.com 

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Sep 16 2007

J'adore francais! Yet, I know what a struggle it can be to 
learn a foreign language, especially in large classes. I 
think becoming bilingual is one of the most imporant gifts 
a person can give to themselves.  
My qualifications:
-Began my French studies at CPS, continued through BHS's AP 
program and passed out of the highest university level 
French course.
-Studied French in France for a month between 11th-12th 
grade(SILC program).
-founded/ran the French Film club at Berkeley High 
-Received a 5 on the AP French Language Test
-Scored in the upper 700's on the French SAT Subject test
-Went on to study both Spanish and Italian (familiar with 
Latin languages and their structures), followed by 
immersion programs in Costa Rica and Italy.
-McGill University (Montreal) graduate  
-I truly, genuinely love French.  
-Je parle ''quebecois'' aussi!
My fee is $30- $50 per hour, depending on level of study.  
The first hour session is a free assessment.
Lara Walklet lara.walklet[at]gmail.com 

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Sep 10 2007

Bonjour!

And happy back-to-school to everybody! My name is Mireille and I am a 
certified native French school teacher based on Piedmont Avenue, Oakland. 
I've been teaching for the last 20 years (France/Intl French Lyçée ''La Pérouse'' 
(7 years) in San Francisco (kinterg. + element. school) / Ecole Bilingue of 
Berkeley). I am currently working at the French American International school 
and  tutor children from K3-12th grade. Excellent experience with children 
with special needs (learning difficulties/reading). I often help students with 
their french assignements.

Adult oral communication (pronunciation, sentences structures, expressions, 
conversation) and written communication (grammar, structures and rules) are 
available too. How about meeting in a coffee shop and enjoy tartines and 
baguette? Give me a call and let's practise!

A bientôt et bonne journée!

Mireille :))

Available 7/7
$45/hour 
mireille mireille.mouret[at]yahoo.com 510 302 5767

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Jun 13 2007

My name is Alex Nichols. I am entering my senior year at BHS.
I am bilingual and have spoken French and English all my
life. I also have a formal French schooling education, been
to France and Canada many times and have completed AP French
in my sophomore year at BHS. I am available to tutor this
summer. If you want to brush up on your conversational
French or improve your reading and writing. Also, I am
available for French students who want to learn English;
conversational, writing, reading and so on. I live in
Berkeley and have transportation.
Alex N.
510-612-7666 (cell)
510-704-0538 (home)
Alex Nichols mosseman2223[at]yahoo.com 612-7666 (510)

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May 05 2007

French conversation with a black belt in French !

Have fun learning to speak French better through individual
conversation practice with an expert French speaker !

All ages and levels welcome !

Work on listening, speaking, understanding, and vocabulary.
  Will tailor to your individual needs.

My qualifications: extensive experience teaching French in
high schools, private language schools and as a private
tutor; bachelor's degree & teaching credential in French;
coursework at the University of Nantes, France and at the
Alliance Frangaise in Paris (my teachers said I was their
only American student who spoke French without an accent !);
frequent travel in France; deep knowledge & appreciation of
France and French culture.

I'm a very supportive, patient, enthusiastic teacher and
look forward to helping you to speak French better !

$20 per hour in my home in Berkeley or in your home or a
cafi in the East Bay.

Call Mary at (510) 525-8575.
Mary marieauxbois[at]yahoo.com 

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May 03 2007

I am a French student,19, visiting Berkeley mid July with my
family for three weeks. I hope to find families interested
in giving french lessons to their children ! ( immersion or
tutoring)
I was a sophomore at BHS in 2003 and have given english
tutoring (age 8 to 18) in France since then.
I currently study linguistics in order to become a speech
therapist. 
I love working and playing with kids ! I also have
experience as a counselor both in California (YMCA CIT) and
in France (diploma available).
Please contact me for more information!
Diane Lancon  diane.lancon[at]wanadoo.fr 

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Apr 08 2007

Bonjour!

I am a certified native French school teacher based on Piedmont Avenue, 
Oakland. I've been teaching for the last 20 years (France/Intl French Lyçée ''La 
Pérouse'' (7 years) in San Francisco (kinterg. + element. school)/ Ecole 
Bilingue of Berkeley). I am currently tutoring children from (K3-12th grade at 
le Lyçée, FAIS, Notre Dame des Victoires). Excellent experience with children 
with special needs (learning difficulties/reading). I usually teach at home, at 
children's house or in librairies. Whatever is the most convenient for you and 
for the children. I often help students with their french homework.

Adult oral communication (pronunciation, sentences structures, expressions, 
conversation) and written communication (grammar, structures and rules) are 
available too. How about meeting in a coffee shop and enjoy tartines and 
baguette? Give me a call and let's practise!

A bientôt et bonne journée!

Available 7/7
$50/hour or less if 2 or 3 students
Mireille Mouret mireille.mouret[at]yahoo.com 510 302 5767

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Jan 05 2007

I am a native french teacher with a master's degree, magna 
cum laude, in french language education.
I am helping students from elementary to high school learn 
and improve their french for several years.
Don't hesitate to contact me if your child also needs my 
help!

$50 per hour
Anne privatenativefrenchteacher[at]caramail.com