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Bright Loritos consists of an incredible team of world language educators who have the ability to reach students in ways few instructors can. Our team members have many years of teaching experience, and their shared passion for world languages and cultures allows students to acquire language naturally. All our instructors go through background checks and hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Bright Loritos provides language instruction for children (ages 1-12) when second-language acquisition has proven to be easiest. We offer unique language immersion in-person and online programs in Spanish, French, Mandarin and Arabic taught by native speakers.
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Ni hao! Wo de ming zi shi Siyu Ma (my name is Siyu Ma). I am from Jiaxing, China, which is a beautiful city next to Shanghai. I graduated from the University of Toledo with a Master of Science in Accountancy. Back in Shanghai, I taught English to young learners in a language school. I enjoy working with kids because they are sincere and straightforward. I always feel positive and energetic when working with them. That is also the reason why I like teaching and what keeps me motivated.
I believe learning a second language is beneficial for everyone, especially young learners. Our students also learn to respect and communicate with people from different backgrounds and cultures. At Bright Loritos, our students learn other languages the natural way: through meaningful language immersion interactions. It is a great honor for me to be a part of the Bright Loritos team.
Bonjour! Je m’appelle Courtney. I am the Curriculum Supervisor for Bright Loritos. I work with Alonso on curriculum and with the Bright Loritos teachers giving them feedback on their lessons. I have taught grades K-12 French for 8 years in the United States and in Paris, France. I worked with Mr. Chavez for 2 years as the French teacher and he, the Spanish teacher at a school. I’m excited to be working with him again at Bright Loritos! I currently teach French to grades 8-12 at a private school. I also teach ESL part-time online to students ages 3-14 in China. I enjoy sharing knowledge and ideas with the second language teaching community by speaking at various Michigan World Language conferences. I speak on ways to use technology when teaching a second language. I use Comprehensible Input when planning curriculum and teaching a second language. Comprehensible Input helps the student acquire the language and feel empowered to understand what is spoken and respond accordingly. I have a passion for helping children to become better communicators in all languages they speak.
¡Hola! Mi nombre es Ivonne, and I was born and raised in Lima, Perú. I have an associate degree in Education from San Marcos University and a B.A. in High School Education with a concentration in English and Spanish. I never thought of becoming a teacher, but I decided to study education, and, thanks to all the good teachers I had, I realized that teaching is my passion and is what I like to do the most. I have taught English and Spanish languages in Middle and High School, but then I decided to evolve as an Elementary teacher, and I taught English to kids from 5-11 years old. I love the energy and the ability that kids have when they learn a new language. I believe that children learn language best by playing in a natural environment.
¡Hola! Mi nombre es Vivianne. I was born and raised in a small town close to the Andes Mountains in Chile. I received my Child Development Association Certification from West Palm Beach Community College in Florida. I have also lived in Indiana, where I worked as a Head Start preschool teacher. Working with low-income children had a positive impact on my career as an educator. I also attended Ivy-Tech Community College, where I worked on an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and received an ESL teacher endorsement to become a bilingual preschool teacher. In 2008, I returned to my home country, Chile, where I taught preschool for over five years. In 2013, I moved back to Michigan and decided to teach Spanish. Now, I am fully committed to the Bright Loritos team, where I teach my native language and culture.
¡Hola! Mi nombre es Jacqueline Pflucker, and I am from Lima-Perú. I have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and have been working with children for the past 20 years, ranging from one to ten years old. I enjoy teaching children and giving them the best learning experience. I am passionate about every moment that I am teaching them. I have over 12 years of experience teaching in a Montessori classroom. I am very loving, caring, and social. In my classroom, children are my priority. I am thrilled to be a part of the Bright Loritos team!
Marhaba! My name is Lubna Hana. I am from Iraq, Baghdad. I have a B.A. degree in Elementary education and 25 years of experience working as an elementary teacher. I am passionate about volunteering in churches teaching children and teenagers in need. My goal is to allow children to have a great learning experience in my classroom and always have fun while learning. Embracing this belief has a profound effect on what and how I teach. I am so lucky and happy to be part of the Bright Loritos team, which I consider my multilingual family.