Our Story: Meet Dr. Melissa Kerley
The expert behind your tutor match
Most French tutors are qualified. Very few are the right fit.
That gap is why this business exists. Every student gets matched to a native-speaking tutor who fits their goals, their pace, and how they actually learn.
Dr. Melissa Kerley founded Everywhere There’s French to close that gap. She holds a Ph.D. in French from Tulane University, has taught French for more than 30 years, and personally matches each student with the tutor who fits them best.
That experience is what makes the match personal, thoughtful, and practical from the start.
How It Started
Dr. Melissa Kerley has taught French at every level, from preschool to graduate seminars. She holds a Ph.D. in French from Tulane University. She has spent more than 30 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.
So Dr. Kerley started asking a different question. What if she could match every student to the exact right tutor? Not just someone qualified, but someone whose teaching style, cultural background, and experience fit that student’s specific situation.
That question became Everywhere There’s French.
Her experience helps her make thoughtful matches, whether a student needs 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 5 continents, each personally vetted by Dr. Kerley. They were chosen for how well they teach, not just how well they speak.
Every student starts with a real conversation with Dr. Kerley. Not a lengthy intake form. Not a quiz. She asks about your goals, your background, and how you learn best. Then she hand-matches you with the tutor who fits, not just in language ability, but personally.
Your tutor builds every lesson around you, from vocabulary gaps and pronunciation to your upcoming exam, trip, or job interview. Sessions don’t follow a script. They follow your progress.
Ready to start? Tell us your goals and we’ll match you with the right tutor.
Want to see who you might work with? Meet the tutors.
Doctor Melissa met with me personally to discuss my learning style and goals for learning French. I felt she understood my needs very well and assigned me to Veronique, who has been the most amazing instructor.
Khadijah
Tell us your goals and Dr. Kerley will match you with the right tutor.
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 DELF, 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 have worked with someone in exactly your situation. Explore our French tutoring programs to find the right fit.
Barbara came to us preparing for a foreign service language exam. Dr. Kerley matched her with a tutor who could support that goal with structure, accountability, and exam-focused practice.
I highly recommend Dr. Kerley and her team to anyone looking to improve their language skills or prepare for language exams. Their professionalism, expertise, and personalized approach truly make a difference in achieving language proficiency.
Barbara, Foreign Service Officer
Ready to Find the Right French Tutor?
Here’s how it works: send a message through the contact page, and Dr. Kerley will reach out within one business day. You’ll talk about your goals, your schedule, and what you want from your lessons. No commitment required.
Tell Dr. Kerley where you are and what you’re working toward. She’ll match you with the tutor who fits. No pressure, no obligation.