Resources
Language Tutoring
Spring 2026
Tutoring on global languages is available for current undergraduate USF students from all three campuses. See below to learn more about how you can attend or schedule a language tutoring session.
Additionally, check out the virtual foreign exchange program between students of the Italian program at USF and students from the University of Naples L'Orientale, Italy.
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WLE Tutoring Policy
Tutoring appointments are 30-minutes each. If there are no following appointments or students waiting to be tutored, then a tutor can work with you for a max of 60 minutes at their discretion. By receiving tutoring, you agree to abide by the WLE Tutoring policy.
WLE Tutoring Mode
For the Spring 2026 semester, tutoring is offered both in-person and virtually. USF St. Petersburg and USF Tampa offer in-person tutoring.
- Virtual tutoring is offered to all 3 campuses (USFT, USFSP, USFSM) by appointment only. Virtual tutoring is provided via Microsoft Teams (which you must have downloaded before your appointment). Students from USFSM (and students studying French at USFSP) are highly encouraged to take advantage of our virtual tutoring sessions.
- For In-person tutoring at USF Tampa: appointments are highly encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Please note however that appointments take priority and, thus, walk-ins are not guaranteed tutoring aid. Tutoring takes place in our Language Lab, which is located at CPR (Cooper Hall) room 467. We encourage all students to plan their tutoring sessions in advance. You can learn more about our tutors from their bios down below.
- USF St. Petersburg also offers in-person tutoring through the Debbie Nye Sembler Student Success Center. All in-person tutoring is drop-in based (no appointment necessary). Students can just stop by the front desk in DAV 107 when a tutor is scheduled. The Debbie Nye Sembler Student Success Center is a separate office from the USF World Languages department, so please go to their page for more information on their policies and procedures.
Appointment Information
- When scheduling your appointment, please include your name, U-number, Class/Instructor and any details regarding your learning/tutoring needs in the "Notes" section.
- You will receive a confirmation email and an invitation to add the appointment to your calendar. If you have a virtual appointment, your Teams meeting link should be included in your confirmation email.
- Please notify your tutor in advance if the appointment needs to be changed or canceled. Any questions should be directed to the tutor via email.
- Be on time to the appointment and be sure to bring necessary learning materials (e.g., textbook) to the tutoring session.
* Appointments cannot be scheduled less than 24 hours or more than 21 days in advance.
Tutoring services are offered for free during the Fall and Spring semesters. The schedule will be posted at the beginning each semester.
Spring 2026 Tutoring Schedule
| Language | Tutor | In-Person (Tampa) | Virtual |
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| French | Janelle Poirier |
Monday (10-15AM-1:45PM) (3:30-4:30PM) Wednesday (10:30AM-12:30PM) Thursday (10:30AM-12:00PM) |
Friday (10:00AM-12:00PM) |
| Japanese & Applied Linguistics | Thi Ngan Ha Le |
Tuesday (2:15-5:00PM) Wednesday (2:30-5:00PM) Thursday (2:15-5:00PM)
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Friday (10:00AM-12:00PM) |
| Spanish | Jamie Gordon |
Monday & Tuesday (11:00AM-3:00PM) |
Thursday (11:00AM-1:00PM) |
| Spanish | Caroline Leon McCaughey |
Monday (1:00-4:00PM) Tuesday (11:00AM-3:00PM) Wednesday (1:00-4:00PM)
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Meet Your Tutors
Janelle Poirier - French
Bonjour, I'm Janelle!
I'm originally from New-Brunswick, Canada, a small bilingual province located just above the state of Maine. I grew up in a French speaking ohusehold, did all my traditional schooling in French, and earned my bachelor's degree in French Studies at l'Universite de Moncton, the only French language university in my province.
While I was studying in unviersity, I was fortunate enough to be a substitute teacher in the French school district where I helped students from kindergarten to senior year of high learn a variety of different subjects. Eventually, I got a permanent teaching position for a semester at a high school as an English and advanced French teacher.
Currently, I am pursuing my studies at USF in the French M.A program. Alongside with that, I am also an instructor for French 1 and French 2 classes here at USF. I am particularly passionate about making language learning fun and approachable for all, and I am excited to bring that in my tutoring,
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you wouldlike to book a tutoring session. I look forward to meeting you and encouraing you in your French language learning journey!
Email: janellepoirier@usf.edu
Caroline McCaughey - Spanish
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
Jaime Gordon - Spanish
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: elijahgordon@usf.edu
Thi Ngan Ha Le - Japanese & Applied Linguistics
Hi! My name is Ha (she/her) and I am currently pursuing an M.A. in Linguistics: English as a Second Language here at USF. I recently earned my Bachelor’s degree in English Language Education from Vietnam National University, and I’m thrilled to continue my academic journey here in Tampa.
My background in linguistics during undergraduate studies has equipped me with a solid understanding of the field. Whether it’s phonetics, morphology, semantics, or other subfields of linguistics, I am very willing to work with you to tackle these concepts together.
Additionally, I can support you with studying Japanese. I began learning Japanese in high school and had the opportunity to study in an exchange program in Japan last summer. As this is my first time tutoring Japanese, I would prefer to work with beginner-level students. I can assist you if you are currently enrolled in Japanese 1 or 2.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your language learning journey!
Email: hathinganle@usf.edu
ITALIAN TANDEM PROJECT
The Italian program at the University of South Florida is delighted to announce Tandem Project (Progetto Tandem), a great opportunity to engage in an online exchange between students of the Italian program at USF and Italian students from the University of Naples L'Orientale!
The Tandem Project was established in 2021 through a collaboration between Prof. Patrizia La Trecchia, head of the Italian Program at the University of South Florida, and Prof. Giuseppe Balirano, the President of the University of Naples L'Orientale Language Center (CLAOR Centro Linguistico di Ateneo Università L'Orientale) in Italy.
We encourage our students of Italian to take advantage of it! If you would like to participate in the exchange program, please:
- Scan the QR code with your phone's camera app to be directed to the Google Doc sign-up sheet (active since Feb, 2022).
- Add your name and email to get signed up!
For more information on the Project Tandem collaboration between the USF Italian Program and the University of Naples L'Orientale Language Center, please visit their Progetto Tandem page.
Our enrolled students with the Italian Program at USF can also reach out directly to Feed Your Mind Associazione Culturale mentioning that they are students of Italian at USF.
Students can contact them directly @FeedYourMindAssociazioneCulturale on Facebook, @feedyourmindac on Instagram, WhatsApp +39-333-581-2876, or email info.feedyourmind@gmail.com.
Please share with them which class you are taking (Italian I, Italian II, Italian III, Italian Conversation, etc.) and the name of your professor. Feed Your Mind is located in Pompei and they are going to match you with their Italian students who are learning English!