Marianna N Former UCLA Italian Instructor with 15+ Years of Experience!
- Burbank, California
Tutor Bio
Ciao! Come va?
My name is Marianna and I’ve earned my Ph.D. in Italian Studies at UCLA.
Piacere!
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 at Strommen, a 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 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 taught singers from the LA Phil), or learn standard pronunciation (I also work with actors), I can help you!
Cosa aspetti? (what are you waiting for?)
Let’s learn Italian together!
A presto e grazie!
Marianna
Degrees and Certificates
- Degrees: PHD
Enjoys Conversations About
Pet,Hiking,Italian literature,Academic writing
Learn more about Marianna
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What is your favorite word in your language and why?
I like the word "cucciolo." It encapsulates the cuteness of its meaning, "puppy'!!!!
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What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?
I am from the countryside of Bologna so I have to say tortellini. If you're in Bologna you have to try Osteria Bottega.
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Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?
I speak Spanish and French.
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What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?
I am a writer and dog lover. I enjoy pickleball and traveling.
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What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?
My hometown is (and will remain) my village in the countryside of Bologna. All my memories are there.
Hourly Rates
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Online tutoring
Pay as you go: $69.00/hr
10 hour package: $59.00/hr — Package Price: $590.00
20 hour package: $49.00/hr — Package Price: $980.00
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In-person at tutor's location in Burbank
Pay as you go: $79.00/hr
10 hour package: $69.00/hr — Package Price: $690.00
20 hour package: $59.00/hr — Package Price: $1,180.00
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In-person at your home or office
Pay as you go: $99.00/hr
10 hour package: $89.00/hr — Package Price: $890.00
20 hour package: $79.00/hr — Package Price: $1,580.00
| Pay as you go | 10 hour package | 20 hour package | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online tutoring | $69.00/hr | $59.00/hr — Package Price: $590.00 | $49.00/hr — Package Price: $980.00 |
| In-person at tutor’s location in Burbank | $79.00/hr | $69.00/hr — Package Price: $690.00 | $59.00/hr — Package Price: $1,180.00 |
| In-person at your home or office | $99.00/hr | $89.00/hr — Package Price: $890.00 | $79.00/hr — Package Price: $1,580.00 |