Resources

Hello, I'm Georgia! I was originally born in New Zealand, and completed my Bachelors with a dual concentration in East Asian Language and Culture and Applied Linguistics in Spring 2026. I am continuing my studies in the Masters Program for Applied Linguistics. 

I have completed Japanese six at USF, and am continuing learning the language via self-study. Also, I studied abroad for a semester at Kansai Gaidai in 2026. I love learning languages, and am also studying Chinese and Spanish. If you want study advice, I can give you what I got! 

Since I have a lot of hobbies, we can talk about a lot! I like to read, play video games, draw, and write. Also, I love martial arts and have taught it for over five years. I teach all ages three and up, including adults, so I have plenty of experience explaining things in different ways. 

Japanese can seem daunting, especially with practicing speaking because of the language’s difficulty. Even if you’re scared or nervous, please don’t worry! Even if you think your Japanese is bad, the more you speak, the better you will be. 

I can help with a lot of things, like practicing grammar, vocabulary, writing/checking project drafts—even if you need help with something more personal like motivation, or just want to talk in Japanese, I’ll be here. I love to help people and spread love for the things I love, like language learning, so please don’t hesitate to practice with me! 

Email: gjamieson@usf.edu

Hello, I’m Caroline! I am originally from Southern California, but have lived all over the U.S., including New York City and Chicago. I am a first year graduate student studying Applied Linguistics here at USF. I began hearing Latin American (Mexican) Spanish spoken by my Mother and Abuelita as a kid, which inspired my great love of language. I continued to work with Spanish into undergrad, while obtaining a BA in Theater. I have also casually studied German, Russian, and Japanese, and will be working to gain fluency in Korean during my time as a grad student. I aspire to one day perform literary translation between English, Spanish, and Korean.

As a new tutor, I am excited to work with beginning level Spanish students, and share the language learning tools I have found most effective throughout my own education.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to schedule a session! 

Email: cmccaughey@usf.edu

Hi, I’m Jaime! I completed my Bachelor’s in Applied Linguistics at USF in 2025, and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Linguistics: English as a Second Language. Although I’m a South Florida native, I love being able to call USF “home”.

Language learning and teaching is truly my passion, and I hope to share that with you as we work together! I have been a language learner since middle school—having studied French, Korean, and Spanish—so I understand the various challenges and milestones that come with learning a second or foreign language. As a tutor, I seek to create a space where students can feel more confident and in-control of their own learning than they may be able to in a traditional environment. Whether you want to practice a tricky new grammar form or review weeks-old vocabulary, our time together is dedicated to your specific needs, goals, and pace.

Outside of academics, I love dancing, exploring new foods, and spending time outdoors. I truly believe that language learning can be much more about curiosity and persistence than memorizing rules, and I’m excited to help you discover what works best for you. I look forward to meeting you and supporting your journey here at USF!

Email: jaimegordon@usf.edu

Hi, I'm Zhuwen! I'm originally from Shandong, a province in East China, and I'm a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I have a BA in Japanese and an MS in Linguistics. I'm currently a first-year Phd student in Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (LALS) at USF. 

This is my first semester tutoring Chinese at USF, and I'm very excited to work with Chinese learners. There is an idiom in Chinese, “jiàoxué xiāngzhǎng,” which means that teaching and learning can help each other grow. I hope we can bring this idea into our tutoring sessions and learn from each other along the way: me as a language tutor and you as a Chinese learner. 

I've also spent many years learning foreign languages, so I understand both the challenges and the excitement that come with learning a new language. If you have questions about pronunciation, grammar, Chinese characters, or anything else, or if you simply want more opportunities to practice Chinese, I will do my best to support you and work with you at your own pace. 

I look forward to meeting you. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Email: zhuwenc@usf.edu

Hi, I’m Emily! I was born and raised in Southwest Florida and recently moved to Tampa after finishing my B.A. in English from Florida Gulf Coast University. I am currently pursuing my M.A. in Linguistics: Teaching English as a Second Language here at USF.

I fell in love with learning Spanish after spending a summer in Spain before starting my undergrad studies. Then my passion grew for teaching after I did a study abroad in Mexico where I taught English as a second language. 

I understand the discomfort and challenges that come with learning a new language. As a new tutor I strive to create a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable and confident learning Spanish. 

Please reach out if you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment!

Email: emilypelletier@usf.edu

Hi, I'm Abbi! I am a recent graduate from Northern Arizona University, where I got my degree in English linguistics. I am a proud 'Arizonian', as I grew up there my entire life, but I am excited to see what Florida has to offer! 

I am a lover of language and travel, which is why I have done two study abroad trips in Italy and gotten my minor in Italian at NAU. Learning languages opens up so many doors for you and has allowed me to meet and make new friends from all over the world.

As a tutor, I want to share my passion for language learning with everyone and foster a community of globally focused learners. No matter your personal goals with Italian, I am here to help guide you through your language learning process through study sessions, games, or even just conversations! 

For this next year, I am excited to learn and grow with everyone I meet! If you want to book a session or have any questions, feel free to reach out! 

Email: apoling@usf.edu