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Vanessa S   
★★★★★ 2 reviews
Multi-Culti Polyglot Linguist and Sound Engineer

  • North Hollywood, California
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  • In-Person, Online

I teach

Academics Accent Art Dialect Coaching English English Second Language French German Italian Kids Latin Music Portuguese Translation

I also speak

ASL Chinese Physics

Specialties

Brazilian Portuguese , Hochdeutsch - Standard German , Swiss German , Business English , Business Italian

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$59/hr
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365 lessons
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Based in North Hollywood, California

Personally Vetted · Strømmen’s Note

Vanessa speaks seven languages, has a sound-engineering background, and has spent two decades teaching. Her lessons range from accent coaching to art for kids.

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Hourly Rates

Online tutoring
  • Pay as you go
    $79/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $100
    $69/hr
    $690 total
  • 20-hour package Save $400 Best value
    $59/hr
    $1,180 total
Travel to tutor in North Hollywood
  • Pay as you go
    $149/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $100
    $139/hr
    $1,390 total
  • 20-hour package Save $400 Best value
    $129/hr
    $2,580 total
In-home
  • Pay as you go
    $169/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $100
    $159/hr
    $1,590 total
  • 20-hour package Save $400 Best value
    $149/hr
    $2,980 total

Available Lesson Times

Aug 02 - Aug 08, 2026

Degrees and Certificates

Certifications

DALI
DELF
First Cert
SIZ Computer Science
Pro Tools
Dante

Personal Interests

Cooking Dance Drawing Reading Stand-up comedy Writing

Learn more about Vanessa

  • What is your favorite word in your language and why?

    Chuchichästli - the first word you have to learn when entering Switzerland. It's Swiss-German for cupboard. Nutella - Growing up in Italy, Nutella on a slice of bread is the best snack. While you think we all eat Pizza, it is Nutella that unites us as Italians ;) Fofinha - Cute or adorable in Brazilian Portuguese is my favorite word to call my dog when she is being cute and adorable. Putain - is my favorite French curse word, because it still sounds classy where nobody understands you. lol Arte Diem - means Daily Art in latin

  • What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?

    I miss Piadina and Cassoni which unfortunately are hard to find in LA but there are a couple of places that serve them in NYC and if you happen to find yourself in Rimini Italy, you must go to Lella in Bellariva! If you want to try something typical of my region, you can also try "tortellini in brood" at Angelino's in North Hollywood. They are almost like my hometown's capeletti... never like Nonna's but close.

  • Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?

    I am studying ASL, Mandarin and speak Spanish and a little Serbian/Croatian

  • What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?

    I am also a sound engineer for film and music, a songwriter, a professional samba dancer and a physics student.

  • What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?

    My hometown is Rimini, where I was born and I consider it, the best place on Earth. We could have cleaner water at the beach, but we have very healthy food, a beautiful historic city and the people are just warm at heart. My second hometown is Luzern, Switzerland, which I consider the most beautiful and international city in the German side of Switzerland. When you go to Switzerland, you have to try the breakfast. The best kept international secret is the different breads in a bakery. Swiss breakfast is the best.

Tutor Testimonials

  • J
    Garrett S
    ★★★★★
    I took a sample class with Vanessa S and it was excellent. Great blend of pronunciation work and practical phrases from Vanessa S. Highly recommend booking a class.
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    Christine N.
    ★★★★★
    Used Yelp to find this place and within two days we got a French tutor. I called several places and this was the most responsive and fair priced. We've had two sessions with Vanessa and already seeing positive results. Most importantly, the tween approves and appreciates Vanessa's help with homework and preparing for tests.