CELTA trained teacher. Have many years of experience in teaching English as a second language. I also teach Italian, both conversation and grammar.

I had a one-week English intensive course with Val, and it was a great experience. She adapted the lessons perfectly to my individual needs and learning goals and always met me at my current language level. Thanks to her teaching, I was able to improve my English step by step without ever feeling overwhelmed.
I especially appreciated the amount of speaking practice I got throughout the week. It really helped me become more confident and improve my communication skills.
Thank you very much, Val, for your patience, encouragement, and excellent teaching. I really enjoyed the course and would be happy to come back again next year!

Valeria has been an exceptional Italian teacher throughout my daughter's Leaving Certificate journey. She was always proactive in keeping me updated on my daughter's progress and clearly communicated the next steps in her learning plan. Her professionalism, dedication, and structured approach gave me complete confidence that my daughter's Italian was in excellent hands, so I never had to worry. She genuinely cares about her students' success and goes above and beyond to support them. I would highly recommend Valeria to students, as well as to anyone interested in learning the beautiful and fascinating Italian language.

An amazing teacher. Valeria was always well-prepared, tailored the lessons perfectly to my needs, and provided the right learning materials. I learned a lot and laughed a lot. A big thank you, Valeria!!!

German
Eine super Lehrerin.
Valeria war immer gut vorbereitet und konnte auch gut auf meine Bedürfnisse eingehen und auch entsprechen die Unterrichtsmaterialien aushändigen.
Ich hatte viel gelernt und viel gelacht.
Dickes Danke Valeria

I have already completed my second training with Val and I am still highly satisfied. On the one hand, she strictly adheres to the formal guidelines of the CEFR (Common European Framework); on the other hand, she still manages to accommodate individual requests regarding the training content. Additionally, she creates a great balance between disciplined learning and actually having fun during the sessions.

I met Valeria during an educational leave course, where she was my English teacher.
Valeria is an amazing teacher — very patient, friendly, and supportive.
The lessons was interesting and helpful.
I feel much more confident speaking English now. I highly recommend her!
Thank you!

As an older person trying to learn a new language from scratch, I have found Valeria to be very patient, instructive and supportive in my efforts to understand and speak Italian. At each lesson, she precisely determines the focus of the class based on our discussion of what I want to achieve. Valeria offers support, gentle guidance and advice on my progress and next steps. I always look forward to my lessons with Valeria.

Ho conosciuto Valeria tramite una mia amica e vicina di casa a Dublino e, da quasi un anno, i miei figli fanno regolarmente lezioni di italiano on line una volta a settimana. Sono molto soddisfatta del metodo di studio che accresce vocabolario, confidenza e comprensione. Sono felice per l’interesse che Valeria e’ riuscita a generare nei miei figli per lo studio della lingua italiana che sono sicura tornerà utile in futuro. Metodo di studio, flessibilità nella scelta dei giorni e orari delle lezioni, materiale scolastico condiviso via zoom, comunicazione efficiente e divertimento sono in sintesi i motivi per cui sceglierei ancora una volta Valeria come insegnante per i miei figli.

Valeria is an excellent teacher!
I've known Valeria for over a year and I've gotten along really well with her.
She is very patient even though I made mistakes she always helped me and I learned English better thanks to her.
Since I have a very strict English teacher, Valeria gave me a lot of advice on how I could improve my grades, especially for listening and reading.
I hope to get higher grades in the future, but thanks to Valeria's advice I will definitely succeed!
Thank you so much for everything! ️

Valeria is a very good teacher.
I've already taken two English courses with her. I think she adapts well to the students' level, and I've learned a lot from her.

A very patient and friendly English teacher.
The lessons are interesting, varied, and adapted to students individual interests.

I was in a course with one other person studying English for one week. We could express what was important for us, and Val took it into account and implemented it. I improved my English and had interesting discussions.

Thank you very much for this and the nice time!

Valeria is a very competent and patient teacher who can convey a great deal of material in a short time. The lessons are not boring for a single second—Valeria knows how to present the content in an engaging way, and you can feel her enthusiasm for teaching in every minute.

I will try to take lessons with her again this year.

I can highly recommend Val as a teacher. Her lessons are very well structured, easy to follow, and at the same time highly motivating. What stands out most is her ability to explain even complex topics in a clear and logical way.
Val always comes well prepared and adapts the lessons to the individual level and goals of her students. She answers questions patiently and makes sure everything is fully understood before moving on. It is clear that she not only has strong expertise but also a genuine passion for teaching.
After a short time, I already noticed significant progress. The atmosphere during the lessons is very positive, professional, and encouraging, which makes learning enjoyable.
If you are looking for a competent, dedicated, and friendly teacher, Val is definitely the right choice. Highly recommended.

I had online lessons with her for one week and felt very comfortable. She is calm and understanding and explains everything patiently. The lessons were realy enjoyable, and I learned a lot in a short time.

Valeria is a very good tutor. She prepares very well at all times and explain well. She is patient and always in a good mood.

I truly enjoyed learning English with Valeria. The lessons were engaging, fun, and motivating. Her teaching style is flexible, and she is extremely supportive. The classes were interesting and well-structured, and after just one week, I was able to refresh my knowledge of English and feel much more confident. I can highly recommend her as an excellent teacher.

Valeria, thank you for your perfect lesson.
Ich hatte eine Woche Bildungsurlaub und dabei wirklich intensiv gelernt. Ich weiß, ich sollte nicht Deutsch schreiben. aber kurz vor Weihnachten: liebe Val, beste Grüße und Wünsche. Es war von Dir ein wirklich sehr guter, professioneller Unterricht. Vielen Dank dafür. Alles Gute, Andreas Klose
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Valeria, thank you for your perfect lesson.
I had a week's educational leave and studied really intensively. I know I shouldn't write in German, but just before Christmas: dear Val, best regards and wishes. Your lessons were really very good and professional. Thank you very much for that. All the best, Andreas Klose

Valeria was referred to me by my language school, which I contacted. The lesson times were adapted to my needs.

Valeria easily adapted to my needs and exactly understood which topics and contents to come up with to have good English lessons together. During the course she always asked for more input to keep the lessons interesting and informative. She could easily answer questions and did not hesitate to spontaneously come up with a little task to explain a grammar topic or a language concept. Last but not least she is easy-going, relaxed, and reacts carefully to the learners capacity while always being approachable and open for humorous and fun moments.

I attended a one‑week English course with Valeria as my teacher. The program was intensive and challenging, but also very rewarding. Valeria constantly encouraged me to speak English, which helped me gain confidence in using the language. She was always open to my questions and explained everything in a clear and understandable way. By the end of the week, I felt much more confident in my English skills and motivated to continue improving them

I had the great pleasure of having Valeria as my English teacher during my educational leave, and I can wholeheartedly recommend her.

Valeria is an exceptionally empathetic and attentive teacher who truly understands how to respond to the individual needs of her students. She creates a warm, encouraging, and motivating learning environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported.

What impressed me most was her professional expertise and teaching style. Her lessons were well-structured, engaging, and perfectly tailored to the group’s language level. She effortlessly combined theory with practical application, allowing us to improve not only our grammar and vocabulary but also our speaking confidence.

Valeria doesn’t just teach English—she inspires a genuine joy for learning. Her passion for teaching was evident in every lesson.

I’m very grateful for this experience. I leave the course with renewed confidence and significantly improved language skills.
Thank you so much, Valeria!

Valeria immediately responded to my needs and wishes of topics I wanted to learn. I was able to learn and practice my language skills throughout many exercises and received hands on learning material and recommendations for offline continuation to improve my skills.

I took an English course with Val as part of an educational leave. I wanted to improve my English, and I was lucky to have her as my teacher.
Val is very friendly, helpful and well-prepared. She explains things very well and makes you feel confident during the lessons.
I recommend Val to others because she really helps you improve your English in a motivating way.

Valeria is a very good teacher for Italian language! The course was individually tailored for my demand. She created an individual syllabus using lots of different examples which made it much easier for me to learn. In ten days i have received a very good "toolbox" which i can use for further practice. She is highly recommended! Thank you Val!

Val is a strong and committed tutor that has helped me immensely to improve my Italian over the past few months. She is always prepared for each lesson and constantly challenging me to improve and to use new words. Coming from a school that was much softer, I find Val’s commitment to always speaking with each other in Italian even, when I am not understanding, extremely effective.

Val è sempre attenta durante le nostre lezioni e trova aree per crescere. I suoi materiali sono molto utili a aiutarmi capire la lingua in modo logico, che è il mio modo preferito. La consiglio molto per chi vuole imparare italiano e preferisce una influenza forte per la motivazione e in modo più effettivo.

Valeria is an amazing tutor. Very kind, with a great sense of humor, and always very well prepared. You feel very comfortable in her course.

Valeria is an outstanding English teacher. You can tell straight away that she loves her job. The lessons were challenging and a lot of fun. Valeria taught me the material in a very good and humorous way. I would recommend Valeria as a teacher to anyone. Thank you very much Valeria, it was a great and educational week!

My teacher English was Valeria ,
She did a really good job
She is a professional teacher, with a good personality. She is direct and friendly.
She is good at listening as well. And will help you to improve your English.

Valeria, thank you very much.
Greets Maarten Koelemaij

I met Valeria on an online English course level A2. Her lessons are very varied and structured. She covered a lot of topics that were important to me and she gave me enough space for my own questions and topic suggestions.

Valeria is a great teacher! She teaches my son Italian and he had Distinction in his Junior Cert. She teaches him in a nice and friendly way and so my son really enjoys every lesson. Thank you Valeria

Sono una studentessa del tutor Valeria e devo dire che mi trovo davvero benissimo, in pochi mesi ho potuto constatare un grande miglioramento sia nello speaking, nella grammatica ma anche in tutto il resto. Il suo approccio è davvero fantastico perché personalizza le lezioni di inglese in base alle esigenze dello studente. Le lezioni sono dinamiche e mai noiose, difatti la sto consigliando a tutte le mie amiche che vogliono migliorare il proprio inglese.

Hi
Valeria has been teaching my 3 teenage boys for the junior cert and leaving cert for the last 12 months. The quality of her teaching is excelent. She delivers well organised lessons which are interesting and stimulating. She gets to know her students very well and puts in a huge amount of time and effort to bring out the best in them. I would highly recommend her as a tescher of Italian.

Great grinds teacher for Italian, has a deep understanding of idiomatic Italian and how to best phrases sentences for leaving cert standard. Has very flexible hours and perfect for improving your level of Italian.

I started my Italian lessons with Valeria and after 2 months I can already see improvements in my grammar and writing ability. She teaches the subjects clearly and she makes them easy to understand.

Valeria is very good teacher at being proactive and she is very friendly and funny . My daughter is super enthusiastic about her And she is always happy to do Italian lessons with her .

I would like to highly recommend Valeria as an Italian teacher. She is incredibly friendly and creates a playful and enjoyable learning environment in her lessons. She always chooses themes that are engaging and tailored to the audience, which is crucial in capturing kids' attention. Thanks to her teaching, my son's Italian skills have improved significantly in just a few months. His vocabulary has become much richer and his overall proficiency has greatly improved. We are grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she has had on my son's language-learning journey.

Warm and welcoming teacher with great excercises at hand. Teaches with passion and explains things simply

She’s my English teacher. She is a good teacher because she enjoys teaching. She always thinks what is good for me to improve my English skills. I really appreciate her and enjoy learning English with her.

Hi. I have taken several classes with Valeria. She is very well organized, punctual and has very good material to work on. She helped me a lot with my proununciation, grammar and vocabulary. 100% recommended.

Valeria is a fantastic Italian tutor, her lessons are always personal and specific to the needs of the student. Highly recommend for anyone learning Italian, it’s great to speak with a native speaker.

Valeria has been remote teaching my 8 and 10 year old for more than a year now. They were both at a zero in terms of Italian but it's great to hear the vocab and basic verb work being done.
My eldest has great comprehension now and will be ordering himself a gelato in Sicily this year.

Valeria is teaching me and my husband Italian. She's flexible and adjusting the content to our needs, i.e. everyday conversations rather than lots of grammar, which we learn anyway, on the side. We enjoy the lessons and even homework!

I have been studying with Valeria for a little over a month, and I am very satisfied! Explains everything in a very clear and understandable way! I would happily recommend her to anyone who wants to learn English!

My 16 years old daughter has been doing online conversations with Valeria for a couple of years and I am amazed at how she can manages to keep my teenager interested and willing to participate!! Last year she has been preparing for the italian exam for the junior cert and Valeria helped her pass it with a higher merit mark. Continuing to prepare now for the leaving cert which will give her additional points. Highly recommend Valeria throughout for her preparation, professionalism, infinite patience and flexibility to reschedule when other engagements might come up...
La mia sedicenne sta frequentando le lezioni in conversazione in italiano con Valeria da un paio di anni, e sono continuamente sorpresa da come riesca a tenere la mia adolescente interessata e vogliosa di partecipare!!! L'anno scorso si stava preparando per l'esame di italiano per il junior cert e Valeria l'ha aiutata a passarlo con higher merit. Adesso continua a prepararsi per il leaving cert che le darà più punti alla fine. Raccomando pienamente Valeria per la sua preparazione, il suo professionalismo, infinita pazienza e flessibilitá nel riarrangiare le lezioni in caso capitino altri impegni improvvisi...
Katia

I have been learning Italian with Valeria almost two years. Valeria is an excellent teacher who makes the lessons fun and interesting. She puts a lot of thought into her lessons and no lesson is ever the same . I highly recommend Valeria as a very experienced and patient tutor.

Valeria is teaching my two teenage boys. Not only is she her teaching excellent, she is also friendly and reliable. Moreover, the boys love their classes with her, as she succeeds to keep them interested and motivated. I would absolutely recommend her!