안녕하세요, Hi! I'm Sooyoun (수연) from Seoul, Republic of Korea. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from University of Toronto, and a Master’s degree in Linguistics from Seoul National University. I am interested in sociolinguistics, language revitalization, culture-language related studies, and language pedagogy. I am excited to practice pedagogical linguistics in my first language at CMC. In my free time, I enjoy creative activities (crafts, drawing, practicing oriental calligraphy, cooking, etc.), playing video games, traveling around, and watching anime.  Feel free to reach out!

Oi! My name is Giovanna Fonseca. I am from Brazil, specifically from a city in the South called Ponta Grossa. I hold a degree in English and Portuguese Languages and Literatures with an emphasis on teaching from the State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG). Besides being a huge language enthusiast, I am also very passionate about art. I love to dance, write, paint, learn new languages, talk about different cultures, among many other things. At CMC, I'm looking forward to sharing Brazilian culture and the Portuguese language as well as learning from everyone on campus about their own! I'm excited to keep teaching, this time here in California. If you have any questions about Brazil and Portuguese or want to know more, I'm here to help!

Bonjour! I’m Enora from France. I come from a small town on the northwest coast of France, in Brittany. I recently graduated with a double major in English culture and French literature. I have a real passion for teaching and hope to become an English teacher in the future. I would love to share French culture with you through movie nights, cooking workshops, music, or anything else that helps us connect. I’m really happy to be this year’s French Language Resident, and I can’t wait to share French culture with you, as well as introduce you to my home region of Brittany. Whether you’re curious about France or would like to practice your spoken French, please feel free to reach out at any time. À bientôt!

My name is Mayerly Gómez, though most people know me as Maggie. I am from Temuco, in southern Chile, and hold a degree in English Language Teaching and a Bachelor of Education. I have worked with learners of all ages, from prekindergarten to adults. I served as the Spanish Language Resident from South America at Pomona College from Fall 2023 to Spring 2025, and I am excited to be returning for my second year as a Spanish Language Resident at Claremont McKenna College.

Outside the classroom, I am an enthusiast of ballroom dance, crafts (especially crochet), and video and arcade games. I am passionate about education, creativity, and cultural exchange, and I look forward to connecting with students and contributing to a welcoming learning community. If you see me around, feel free to say hello!

Hello! My name is Helen, and I’m honored to serve as this year’s Arabic Tutor at Claremont McKenna College. Originally from Syria, Arabic is my native language, and I’m excited to share the beauty of the Arabic language and the richness of Syrian and Arab culture with you. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Translation from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and am a graduate of a language-teaching institute. With around 13 years of teaching experience, I’m passionate about helping students build confidence in Arabic while discovering the culture behind the language.

I look forward to sharing Syrian and Arab traditions, food, music, literature, stories, and everyday expressions, while creating a welcoming space for students to practice Arabic and connect with the culture. Whether you are new to Arabic or simply curious about the Arab world, I would love to connect with you. Ahlan wa sahlan!