Meet Dr. Melissa Kerley
The expert behind your tutor match
Most French tutors are qualified. Very few are the right fit. Dr. Kerley founded Everywhere There’s French to close that gap.
Dr. Kerley will personally review your request and reply within 24 hours.
How Dr. Melissa Kerley Started Teaching French
Dr. Melissa Kerley holds a Ph.D. in French from Tulane University and has taught French for more than 30 years, at every level from preschool to graduate seminars. She has spent those years figuring out what most programs never bother to ask: why do some students thrive while others get stuck?
Along the way, she noticed something. Students who struggled in group settings often thrived with the right one-on-one attention.
A DELF candidate needed a different approach than a teen studying for AP French. A government professional brushing up before an overseas assignment had nothing in common with a retiree learning French for fun. Most programs treated them all the same.
What if she could match every student to the exact right tutor?
That question became Everywhere There’s French. Not just someone qualified, but someone whose teaching style, cultural background, and experience fit each student’s specific situation. Today Dr. Kerley makes that match for every student, whether they need exam prep, conversation practice, or a gentle return to French after years away.
What Makes Us Different
We’re not an app. We’re not a classroom. We’re a handpicked team of native French-speaking tutors from 15 Francophone countries across five continents, each personally vetted by Dr. Kerley. They were chosen for how well they teach, not just how well they speak.
- A real conversation: every student starts by telling Dr. Kerley their goals, their background, and how they learn best. It’s a conversation, not an intake form.
- A hand-picked match: Dr. Kerley pairs you with the tutor who fits, not just in language ability, but personally.
- Lessons built around you: your tutor shapes every session around your progress, from vocabulary gaps and pronunciation to your upcoming exam, trip, or job interview. No scripts.
Want to see who you might work with? Meet the tutors Dr. Kerley has brought together.
What Students Say
If you want a French course that is tailor-made for you to help you achieve the result you want (pass a test, prepare for a trip, get ready for a French-speaking job or internship, or even just conversational French) Melissa will create the course around your needs. She wants you to learn French as much as you want to learn it, and she will do everything in her power to help you get there.
Abby, graduate scholarship recipient
Melissa is truly gifted both in language instruction and in connecting with people. She has our highest recommendation.
Amy, parent
Who We Work With
Our students come from everywhere, and from all kinds of situations.
- Teens who want to build confidence, improve their grades, or get ahead in AP or IB French
- Adults learning French for travel, career growth, or simply because they’ve always wanted to
- Exam candidates preparing for the DELF and DALF, AP French, or university placement
- Government and foreign service professionals working toward proficiency benchmarks
- Heritage speakers reconnecting with the language of their family
- Complete beginners who are ready to start
Whatever brought you here, we’ve worked with someone in exactly your situation. Explore our French tutoring programs to find the right fit.
Ready to Find the Right French Tutor?
Tell Dr. Kerley where you are and what you’re working toward. She’ll match you with the tutor who fits.
Dr. Kerley will personally review your request and reply within 24 hours.