Award Winning Italian Teacher & More!

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Introduction

Ciao! My name is Marianna and I have a Ph.D. in Italian from UCLA. I am excited for you to learn all things Italian! Born and raised in the countryside of the Po Valley between the cities of Bologna and Ferrara, I moved to the US to pursue my academic career. I’ve been teaching at different institutions in Los Angeles since 2009! I LOVE my culture and my goal is to make you fall in love with it too! As a Language Teacher, a former Graduate Student Researcher at UC Santa Barbara, a Teaching Fellow at UCLA, and a private Tutor at LILA for the Italian IB Test, I gained extensive experience in developing, coordinating, and teaching the Italian language and culture to students age 5 and up! Students describe my teaching as “dynamic, congenial, interactive, engaging, and anxiety-free.” They praise me for being “professional, caring, helpful, energetic, enthusiastic, encouraging, and inspiring.” I am a native speaker of Italian, a near Native-speaker of English, and I am also fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. “Well. How does this affect my own learning?” you may ask. If you’re an anglophone, hispanophone, or francophone I will show you how to delve into your linguistic arsenal to master Italian. Whether you want to: - learn basic Italian; - dive into Italian literature, cinema, or art; - master your academic writing skills; - study opera songs (yes, I teach singers from the LA Phil); - learn standard pronunciation (I also work with actors and I am an actor myself!) - train your Italian instructors on teaching methodologies; I can help you! Marianna

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Serves Burbank, CA

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15 years in business

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Sun11:00 am - 6:00 pmMon9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Valentina P.

Apr 28, 2023

"When you find Marianna on your path, you do not want to let her go. She assisted me with the tedious task of developing a beginning level Italian curriculum at UCSB. She is an ideas-generating powerhouse, and whose remarkable creativity and strong technology skills allow her to display difficult concepts into enthralling presentations and exhaustive lesson plans. Marianna always delivers work of superior quality, where nothing is left unaddressed, and every detail is triple checked. Her organizational skills are exceptional, and so are her work ethic and reliability. Marianna's vibrant personality is contagious, while her zest for life is inspiring. She is an absolute joy to work with."

Emily F.

May 1, 2023

Marianna is a brilliant teacher that I’ve had the great fortune to work with in my language learning journey. She’s so enthusiastic and patient and above all loves working with people who love the Italian language and culture. She will make you love the process of language learning and most importantly you’ll have fun! She’s worth every penny!

Claire L.

Apr 29, 2023

Marianna is a top-notch instructor, curriculum developer, content creator, translator, and mentor. I've had the pleasure to work with her in pedagogy training courses, to supervise her online courses, and to have her support as a study abroad instructor and program assistant in Rome, Italy during a global pandemic. Marianna is entirely reliable, proactive, detail-oriented, thoroughly knowledgeable, empathetic, and a joy to be around. She makes learning fun and knows how to bring out the best in people without sacrificing a rigorous curriculum. Her communication style is clear and direct, and she respectfully acknowledges everything I send her. I highly recommend Marianna and can attest that she is exceptionally competent in all tasks she engages in.

Elissa T.

Apr 28, 2023

Marianna Nespoli is especially passionate about her teaching, and extraordinarily hard working. Her pedagogical knowledge and curiosity about emerging pedagogies are exceptional. Students consistently give her the highest evaluations possible. Marianna's experience extends to instructional design and expertise teaching with technology. Her many contributions to t

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
If you’re wondering why my rates are higher than anyone else here’s a reason. I’ve had for 10 years of experience working for any type of institution, private, or public, high school and universities included. I offer a packages for 10 hours, which is tailored to move you toward your learning goal by a specific deadline (just as if you were enrolled in a course). I am looking for clients that are committed and passionate about learning just as much as I am about teaching. Hourly: $85 10-hour: $800
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We will set up an intro Zoom where I will talk to you to understand your needs for 5 minutes then I will give you a brief full immersive “class”! If you love it, we will set up your first meeting.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA in Comparative English literature and creative writing from Occidental College, a MA in Italian from UCLA, and in a couple of months a PhD in Italian from UCLA as well.

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