Meet Our French Tutoring Team
The right tutor is here. Let’s find yours.
The French tutoring team at Everywhere There’s French includes native speakers from 15 countries across five continents. Every tutor was personally selected by Dr. Melissa Kerley, not just for fluency, but for how well they teach, connect, and adapt to each student’s goals. You can also explore our French tutoring programs to see where each tutor may fit best.
Dr. Melissa Kerley, Founder
Dr. Kerley is the educator behind Everywhere There’s French. She personally reviews your goals, level, and learning style, then matches you with the tutor who fits you best. You do not need to sort through profiles or guess on your own.
Native French-Speaking Tutors from Around the World
Every tutor on this page is a native French speaker, personally vetted by Dr. Kerley, from a team spanning 15 Francophone countries across 5 continents. Many hold advanced degrees in French, linguistics, or education. None are anonymous profiles. Dr. Kerley knows every tutor she recommends.
Nader Brighet, Ph.D., Assistant Head of School
Specialties: French exam prep for DELF and AP • Government and Diplomatic French • Conversation • All Levels
Nader holds a Ph.D. in French literature and speaks Arabic, French, and English fluently. He has worked with high schoolers, university students, and USAID diplomatic staff. He brings rigorous exam prep along with warmth and humor, and he helps students build conversational confidence fast.
Fun fact: To Nader, every conversation is a story. He brings that curiosity into every lesson.
Véronique Mbia, M.A., Academic Dean
Specialties: Pronunciation and Accent • Conversation • Beginner French • Teen and Adult Instruction
Véronique studied linguistics and earned a master’s in speech therapy, with a specialization in phonetics and sound production. She works with learners who know the grammar but freeze when it is time to speak. Her pronunciation coaching goes deeper than most tutors ever go.
Fun fact: She listens to songs in French to find hidden phonetic patterns. Her students get the benefit of that habit.
Not sure which tutor is the right fit? That’s exactly what the matching process is for. You do not need to choose on your own. Tell Dr. Kerley your goals and she’ll match you with the right tutor.
Boshra Chater, Dean of Faculty
Specialties: Conversation • French Through Film and Culture • Beginner and Intermediate French
Boshra holds a degree in Image Design and Audiovisual Advertising and has worked as both an assistant director and director. She uses film, culture, and real conversation to make French feel alive. She is especially strong with beginners and intermediate learners who want to speak with more ease.
Fun fact: She once directed a short film in 48 hours for a film challenge, and finished it.
Tahiana Razafimamonjy, Director of “Animals of the Francophone World” Program
Specialties: DELF and DALF Prep • Teen Tutoring • Beginner and Intermediate French
Tahiana holds a DALF C2, the highest level of French certification, along with a Montessori teaching certification and a background in commerce and project management. He has taught in Montessori schools and worked with students preparing for DELF and DALF exams at multiple levels. Teens respond well to his structured, patient teaching style.
Fun fact: Tahiana grew up on a farm in Madagascar and has had a soft spot for animals ever since. It shows up in the program he leads.
Naëlla Gaston, Director of Beauty and Fashion Program
Specialties: Québécois French • Conversation • Cultural Immersion
Naëlla is a native French speaker from Quebec and specializes in Québécois French, conversational fluency, and cultural immersion. She brings Francophone culture into every lesson, not just the language, but the way it shows up in everyday life. She is especially strong with adult learners who want French to feel real, not textbook.
Fun fact: Naëlla is a devoted vintage fashion hunter. To her, every old piece has a story, just like every new word in French.
Luke Page, Director of Art and Music Program
Specialties: Pacific French • All Ages • French Through Creative Media
Luke was born and raised bilingually in New Caledonia and has spent years living and teaching across island nations in the Pacific, Japan, Tonga, and New Zealand. He studied screen arts and has written music and stories across multiple media. He teaches with a creative, culturally grounded approach that helps French feel vivid and memorable.
Fun fact: He once composed a piece of music during a storm, and later realized it matched the rhythm of the rain almost perfectly.
Hinatea Vannes, Tahitian Dance Instructor (‘Ori Tahiti)
Specialties: Native French (France) • Cultural Immersion • All Ages
Hinatea was born in Bordeaux, France, is of Tahitian origin, and now lives in Poland. She teaches French through cultural immersion, drawing on her background in Polynesian culture, storytelling, and the arts. Her lessons bring warmth, perspective, and a lived connection to the Francophone world.
Fun fact: Hinatea is also a trained Tahitian (‘Ori Tahiti) dance instructor. Interested in combining French cultural immersion with movement and storytelling? Mention it when you tell us your goals.
Additional Tutors
Our full team includes native French-speaking tutors from France, Switzerland, French Guyana, Martinique, Réunion, Mali, Vietnam, and more. Dr. Kerley personally vets every tutor she recommends.
Whether you need conversation, exam prep, teen support, or cultural immersion, Dr. Kerley will match you with the right fit. Tell us your goals and she’ll take it from there.
Find the Right French Tutor for Your Goals
Dr. Kerley knows every tutor on this page and matches each student to the one who fits best.
Tell us your goals, and Dr. Kerley will personally match you with the right tutor. She will review your request and reply within 24 hours.