TO CONTACT JODINA SCROLL DOWN.  GRAZIE!

Buongiorno!

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I am an expert foreign language teacher and a fluency specialist with more than 15 years’ experience teaching, learning, and using languages in all areas of life – academic, business, and everyday living.

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I am passionate about languages and how they enrich our lives. And I am especially passionate about the Italian language, having spent a significant part (nearly 10 years) of my life in my adopted hometown of Milan, Italy. I am proficient/ fluent/ have mastery in Italian, Spanish, and English. I have lived, worked, and taught in the US, Spain, and Italy (where I began my teaching career).

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I approach language teaching and learning contextually (rather than grammatically), with a student-centered focus.

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What does that mean? It means that my teaching method is highly interactive, and I will get you talking right away and learning to use and appreciate a language through topics and material relevant to your life. And through music, film, culture, and real-life content… based on your needs and interests. And most important of all, my students find studying with me very enjoyable – we have fun!

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I hold a current California Teaching Credential, and I am up-to-date on and trained in the latest foreign language teaching methods and theories. I have taught language to students from all walks of life: adults, both older and younger; students; business people; travelers; children; home-schoolers; families; and Italophiles (those who love all things Italian). I am known among students and fellow teachers for my dynamic, entertaining, and easy-to-follow teaching techniques.

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I have been offering classes, private lessons, and workshops in Italian Language & Culture in North San Diego County since 2009. In addition to Italiano With Jodina offerings, I am also affiliated with and offer courses through Cal State San Marcos’ (CSUSM) Personal Enrichment and Osher Programs, Mira Costa College, and San Dieguito Adult School. Before relocating from Northern to Southern California, I taught for the Oakland Unified School District’s Adult & Career Education (OACE) program. I began my teaching career in Milan, Italy.

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I am an ardent advocate of life-long learning and personal enrichment.  I have worked with speakers of Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and other languages in my career as an ESL and adult literacy teacher. I have also spearheaded initiatives and events focusing on adult literacy among native English speakers.

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In addition to language instruction, travel and language workshops, and curriculum development, I have a background in business, international studies, and public relations. I am an experienced copywriter and editor (mainly web content, articles, press releases, blog posts, and social media), a translator, and an interpreter. In addition to fluency in Italian and Spanish, I also speak self-taught ‘functional French’.  In the spirit of continual betterment and life-long learning, I am currently learning and endeavoring to master all things internet — from website-building to social media to internet marketing.

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CONTACT INFO

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TELEPHONE:  (760) 201-7594 | 9 am-6 pm PST

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