Jene is an experienced K–college educator and language specialist with 25 years of teaching across French, ESL, humanities, and math. She holds a master’s in Modern Languages plus bachelor’s degrees in American Literature and Sociology, and has taught in classrooms, online, and through substitute placements at 30+ Los Angeles schools. Jene begins by closely observing each learner’s style, strengths, and gaps, then adapts instruction across levels to close foundations or accelerate gifted students well above grade level. She has supported learners with dyslexia, autism, and ADHD, collaborates with families and schools, and has authored teacher and student books for French and Bambara. Compassionate and practical, she mixes critical thinking with real-life applications, and brings creative hobbies like crochet and travel to make lessons engaging and memorable.