Our Team

Samantha Nzessi

Samantha graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz with a Bachelor’s degrees in Film and Digital Media and in History. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in French to English Translation from NYU in 2013. Upon graduation, Samantha worked for a translation company as an Editor and Project Manager, and thus is very trained in ensuring that language meets a particular standard. This experience laid the groundwork for Samantha’s career as a freelance translator. It was during this time that she sharpened her tutoring skills, as her background and experience with French started to attract a number of clients wanting lessons. 

Samantha has been tutoring a range of clients for about 6 years. As a native French speaker, she adapts her tutoring style and content to fit her clients’ diverse needs. Her clients have ranged from having general interest in French to seeking proficiency within their professional contexts. 

Samantha’s passion for language coupled with her love of people makes English and French tutoring a natural choice. She aims to have people feel comfortable in every situation and, in particular, to ensure that students acknowledge their progress so that they can build on their success.