S.O.S. French Lessons

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Introduction: I am a certified French teacher, K-12, with 12 years of teaching experience in public and private schools. I've also spent many years as a private tutor in small group and one-on-one settings. My experience ranges from beginner to AP, with everything in between, including MYP and IB. My lessons are interactive and focus on developing proficiency of the four fundamental skills in the target language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Everyone has a different learning style, so activities are geared towards all types of language learners: auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and a combination of two or more. I have had an affinity for French since I was a little girl and have been fluent in French since I was a teenager. In college, I majored in French language and literature and spent one year living with a family in Paris while attending La Sorbonne. I've traveled extensively throughout France and Western Europe. What a great way to fully immerse oneself in a culture! With my background and qualifications, I'll be sure to create an exciting, multicultural learning experience for you! As a side note, I have an immense passion for dancing, cooking, and art. As often as possible, I incorporate all of these activities in my lessons and projects!

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Jenny L.

Oct 5, 2015

I hired Miss Sheri to work with my high school aged daughter who was struggling in her French 1 class. She was amazing! My daughter connected with her immediately! Miss Sheri's approach to teaching was so creative and out of the box that my daughter actually looked forward to her visits. I would highly recommend her for any age group as her flexibility to work with all ages is very apparent. My daughter no longer needs Miss Sheri's services as she is back on track and actually excelling in class. We are so proud of the improvements she has made. We are going to miss working with Miss Sheri but with two other children in the house we know that we will likely see her again soon!

Dina T.

Oct 3, 2015

I highly recommend S.O.S. French lessons! She a master of this beautiful language. Absolutely dependable and reliable too. My daughter is very shy with new people and Sheri was most understanding. In no time, my daughter was perfectly comfortable and excited for her lessons. She came highly recommended from a colleague who couldn't say enough good things about her. That makes two very satisfied families. I strongly recommend securing her before she is booked!

Alexis T.

Oct 12, 2015

Mademoiselle, as I call her, is fabulous. She made learning fun, easy, and her patience is what makes her stand out amongst other tutors and teachers in her position. She is definitely an asset to my education, thanks to her, I placed into a higher level french class as a freshman at The University of South Carolina. She helped me succeed and surpass my assumed academic potential.

Gabriela R.

Oct 15, 2015

I took french lessons with Sheri of SOS while in high school and I've never learned a language in such a fun and unique way. Her personality-infused lessons with her extensive knowledge of the language and culture allow for a more well -rounded immersive language acquisition process. I've since gone on to a career in linguistics and I know that the inspiration began with her. Any language teacher should aspire to blend lessons with Sheri's games, expertise, encouragement and diverse activities. Any and every student of hers will appreciate her passion, motivation, pep, and responsibility as a teacher.

Melissa F.

Oct 16, 2015

Sheri has a passion for language and a gentle patience with her students. My daughter was a student of Sheri's and had an opportunity to go to Paris and communicate in French, it was a great experience for her. I would highly recommend Sheri to anyone who has an interest in learning French.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My standard pricing is $60/hour. This fee includes the hour that I work with my student face-to-face, but it also includes "touch-up lessons", as I call them. If a student has a question or any confusion while doing homework, he or she may contact me with follow-up emails, phone calls, and/or texts at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. I am very accessible and guarantee same-day replies.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My typical process includes a basic proficiency test (for those who have had some French exposure). For students with no prior knowledge, I start with the basics, of course, and I use a combination of approaches in order to reach every type of language-learner. We are all different types of learners: auditory, visual, kinesthetic, or a combination of two or three. I need to first determine the type of learner(s) in order to utilize the most effective methodologies and achieve success. Lessons include a variety of activities, including TPR games and story-telling, story-writing, poetry, songs, monologues, dialogues, presentations, etc.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied French language and literature at SUNY Stony Brook and la Sorbonne in Paris. While in Paris, I lived in the 16th arrondissement with the Frey family. Upon my return to the U.S., I earned my degree and started working as a French translator for Bader TV News Services. I worked freelance for a couple of years before landing my first French teaching job in an exclusive private school. At that time, I taught students in grades K-8, sponsored a French club, taught enrichment classes, and tutored privately in the evenings. When I moved to Florida, I began teaching high school French classes: regular, honors, AP, MYP, and IB. I was the sponsor/advisor for French Club and National French Honor Society for eight years. Over the years, I have created and participated in numerous French events, including International Café, World Language Fair, and French Immersion Weekend.

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