Martha Sujevich holds a Degree of Languages and Education from the prestigious UIS (Universidad Industrial de Santander – Colombia). She brings to Express Languages her vast experience in business and teaching, as well as in cross-cultural communication. Her passion for cultures and languages comes from extensive academic study and global travel.
In Martha’s own words: “For ten years as the Director of Express Languages, I've been fortunate to meet people who constantly inspire me. Receiving thank you notes almost daily, I realize that in following my dream I have found my calling. I thank our wonderful students from all over the world. Our students include public figures, world renown scientists, sports figures, academia professionals, business executives, immigrants that succeed beyond belief and the ones that are taking their first baby steps towards reaching their goals in this country. Thank you! You are our source of motivation!
All of us at Express Languages feel blessed because you have given us the opportunity to serve you. We are committed to exceeding your expectations in reaching your goals.
I admire a person that makes a serious decision to enrich his/her life by learning another language. This person is better able to touch and serve the lives of others. Ultimately, a new language is a tool with multiple benefits for your brain and your mind as well as a key to approaching and understanding other cultures.”
Andrea Emberg was born in Colombia. She attended university in Colombia and holds a degree in Psychology. She loves traveling, meeting people from different places and learning about their culture and way of life. She calls Colombia, USA and Australia home.
Alejandra was born in Colombia. She obtained her degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Industrial de Santander. She also completed a specialization in Project Management at EAFIT University in Colombia.
Alejandra enjoys traveling and has already visited several countries. She enjoys learning about their language and culture. She fell in love with languages when she had the incredible experience of living in Japan for six months as an exchange student.
Alejandra’s extensive professional experience was acquired by working with multinational, financial and industrial companies. One of her more cherished positions was at Philip Morris International, where she had the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world.
As Director of Express Languages Online, she feels compelled to assist people who want to learn and/or improve a new language by facilitating the resources and support necessary for this wonderful journey regardless of where the student is in the world.
Nina Morway has more than 30 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language and managing language schools. She was born in Brazil of American parents and speaks Portuguese and Spanish. She founded the American English Center in Anapolis, Brazil, in 1978.
Raised as a global nomad, Sue lived in 8 countries before the age of 21. Inspired by this rich global experience, Sue went on to receive a Master’s degree in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and has taught over 10,000 hours in Business and Academic English to more than 60 nationalities spanning every continent.Teaching ESL at the University of Pennsylvania, the Ivy League university ranked 7th along with MIT.
Sue instructed global executives enrolled in the Business Intensive Program (BIP) designed for corporate clients attending Penn’s Wharton Business School. Ranked 4th in the world, Wharton’s courses demand proficiency in Business English. Grateful for her rigorous training and drive for excellence, students consistently gave her glowing evaluations during her tenure.Along with Wharton, Sue also worked at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals (Pfizer) for 8 years as the in-house language trainer responsible for designing and customizing ongoing language instruction for global personnel and families.Her 16 years as a university professor teaching 4-credit ESL courses combined with her vast corporate experience makes Sue a true expert in field of ESL. A great professor and an inspiration for all of our students at Express Languages!
Ana first fell in love with foreign languages in her first cultural and linguistic experience in Stockholm, Sweden, where she learned basic Swedish. There she met with bilingual people that served as an inspiration and encourage her to travel and to approach more languages and cultures.
After graduating in Speech Therapy, Ana moved to France where she lived for ten years. She obtained a master’s Degree in Language Sciences with an emphasis on teaching French as a Foreign Language. French became in that way her heart's language.
During her time in France, she taught Spanish as a foreign language to adults at the University of Lyon and French as a second language to teenagers.
After her wonderful experience in Lyon. Ana continued her mission of sharing her passion for languages and now has over 20 years of experience specializing in French and Spanish as a second language.
She enjoys applying the idea that teaching languages is really walking in the shoes of her students and opening beautiful windows to new worlds through languages.
We are lucky to have her at Express Languages as she is happy discovering a new culture and improving her English in beautiful Naples.
Thayra- holds a Degree in Foreign Languages from the University of Puerto Rico. She teaches Spanish and is passionate about languages. She speaks fluent Spanish, English and Italian, and is on her way to being proficient in German. She is always happy and radiates it to her students and colleagues!
Upon graduating from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Human Rights, Chloe was bitten by the travel bug! Over the last 12 years, she has explored most of the U.S. and has lived in eight different states. Initially, she began an extensive career in agriculture and is a master gardener. Throughout her life, however, she has had a passion for volunteer work which led her to teaching adult literacy and eventually English as a second language. She possesses a Teaching Certificate from Oxford Seminars and has simply fallen in love with language learning. She has a passion for exploring the world and all its wonderful cultures. Her upbeat energy and enthusiasm make her an engaging and effective instructor. She is dedicated to fostering education by creating a stimulating and culturally friendly environment for students. Chloe is truly an inspiration for everyone around her.
Margie teaches English and Spanish as a second language.
She attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fl.Her students say:
“She is the best instructor we have ever had!”
“She believes in me and that helps me succeed.”
“She is wonderful.”
“Margie motivates me to do better every time. I look forward to coming to class.”
“The way she explains things makes everything so easy.”
For Margie, teaching is not just a job, it is a way to help students improve their lives and enjoy their surroundings.
Viviana is from Italy. She is extremely qualified and holds several degrees, including a master's degree in Literature and Philosophy from the University of Bologna--the oldest university in the world--and a doctorate in Italian History. Her experience of more than ten years teaching various levels, from middle school to university, as well as Italian for foreigners, makes her a perfect match for our Express Languages Team. Viviana learned to speak French during her memorable journeys through France. Her energy will motivate you to learn about her language, her country and the culture that she loves. Come and enjoy our great Italian classes!
Josh was born in Australia, he spent his early years in Seattle, Washington. He has lived in every state in Australia and many places overseas.
Josh has an associate’s degree in Philosophy and was a member of the Royal Australian navy for six years. He has traveled the world extensively following his passion for teaching and learning about other cultures. He has taught English in London, Bogota, Mendoza and now we are lucky to have him as one of our great instructors here in Naples, Florida.
His passion for teaching, enthusiasm and capacity to share his knowledge make him a student’s favorite!
As a Southwest Florida native, Allison spent her childhood living in the majority of the United States from Hawaii to Maine. As an adult she broadened her horizon and continued to move places overseas to teach English as a second language. She studied at Edison State in Naples, Fl. and continued her education in Edinburgh, Scotland where she earned her CELTA through the University of Cambridge. Upon her return to the U.S. she acquired her music teaching license. With her previous experience of teaching music at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, she combined both passions and taught English through music in Asia. She is an avid traveler and has visited ten countries and has lived in three. She has a sincere dedication to enriching, motivating and educating the lives of students of all ages.
Our students say: "We love her attitude and enthusiasm. Her positivity, humor and musical voice are great."
Judy was born in Cleveland, Ohio and learned about schools and teachers by growing up in four regions of the US. In turn, her professional career has been committed to school improvement for over forty years. She initially was an elementary school classroom teacher and then joined the Education Department faculty at Keene State College (University System of New Hampshire, NCATE accreditation). It was her good fortune to teach students in a range of undergraduate and graduate courses (early childhood child care providers, elementary and secondary teachers, special educators, school counselors, educational leaders). Her dedication lies in supporting educators to build compassionate relationships with all students and hold a deep sense of social responsibility.
Judy and her family have visited her parents in Naples, Florida for many years. In 2017 she was thrilled to meet Martha Sujevich and be invited to teach at Express Languages. With the encouragement of her two adult daughters and husband (who all have international commitments), she is excited to explore this important realm of work!"
Maria Teresa was born in Colombia. She has a degree in Languages and Education from the UIS -Universidad Industrial de Santander and is very passionate about teaching. She enjoyed living in England for three years where she received her master’s degree in Linguistics and TEFL- Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Portsmouth, where she also taught Spanish to undergraduate students.
Maria Teresa was a professor at the university and obtained a master’s degree in business administration. The past twelve years Maria Teresa has been the principal for various public schools.
She says: “Being at Express Languages in Naples, Florida has enriched my professional career and broadened my horizons. It has meant a lot of growth in every aspect of my life. I love helping my students to improve their language skills and motivate them to achieve their goals.”
Joan Hoffmeister was born in Italy. At the age of 5, her family immigrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina and there Joan started her formal Spanish education. She grew up speaking both Spanish and Italian at home. At the age of 15, she moved with her family to New York City where she attended high school and college. After receiving a Master’s degree in Spanish and French from Saint John’s University, Joan taught for 9 years in the New York public school system.
She then received a contract to teach Spanish, Italian and French at the Tehran American School in Tehran, Iran. She taught there for 5 years and then went on to Manama, Bahrain where she taught English to the Bahrainis at the British Council and Batelco Local University for another five years. Later, Joan received a grant from the French government to attend a summer program at the Language Institute in Becanson, France to enrich her knowledge of the French language and culture.
Joan has lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. Joan came to Naples, Florida in 1985 and has taught at Naples High School, Barron Collier High School and Gulfview Middle School. She has also taught French and Spanish at the Summer Program for Children 5 – 12. Joan was awarded Teacher of Distinction by the Collier County School System.
Joan is passionate about teaching other languages and cultures. She makes learning a language an exhilarating experience by incorporating speaking, writing, and reading along with the culture and customs of the people who speak the language. Joan uses the technique of incorporating the target language as much as possible in her instruction. Of course, whenever necessary, she will use English to explain the difficult concepts of grammar and language usage. She has the knowledge and capability to implement just about every teaching technique or means available to make a foreign language come alive. Joan is truly a linguist with her many years of teaching experience.
Born in Cleveland, I lived in Italy from age 6 till age 14 where I attended the Italian schools. My college career began with attending Marymount College in Boca Raton, now called Lynn University, and achieved my Associates Degree. In my junior year, I attended the American School of Barcelona Spain through Temple University.
I completed my senior year at Notre Dame College in Cleveland, Ohio for my senior year concentrated in a major in Spanish followed by a minor in Political Science, Social Studies, History and International Business. I attended Cleveland State University to achieve my teaching credentials.
In 2008, I attended Grand Canyon University to achieve my Master of Education in Technology.
Presently, I teach Italian and Spanish for the collier county school system and English and Italian at Express Languages!
Adriana Fuller holds a degree in English Education/American & British Literatures from Rio de Janeiro State University, Brazil. Her goal is to teach a foreign language in such a way that her students feel they are having fun and acquiring the target language as one they feel comfortable with. The exchange of opinions and life experiences on different topics are widely brought out in class along with the current lesson, which encourages students to feel at ease with the instructor. Engaging in natural conversation will help students succeed with their communication at work.
orinna holds a degree in French and Secondary Education from Carson in Jefferson City, TN. She studied at Al Akkhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco and La Sorbonne in Paris, France.
Dave is our recruiting specialist and a much appreciated member of our team, since he is our link to the Naples community. Dave works with students and corporations to promote English at the workplace.Dave Jaye earned his Masters Degree and Bachelors Degree from the University of Michigan and Ph.D. studies at Michigan State University. Dave Jaye received his ESOL and teaching certifications from the State of Florida.
As a visiting Professor, Dave taught Freshman English, Business, Economics, Public Policy and preparation to study overseas at several South Korean Universities and Edison College. He has taught seminars and weekly classes on Presentations, Business Writing, Meetings, Telephoning, Culture and Negotiating English skills for several S. Korean and American Corporations. Dave Jaye helped organize and taught High School and Middle School home stay programs for international students visiting and studying in Naples, FL.
Angelica has a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano in Bogotá.
Cecilia is from Colombia. She graduated in Marketing from Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano and received her postgraduate degree in Administration from Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá.
She is a results-driven professional with advertising, sales, and marketing experience. For more than fifteen years she has been developing and executing customized plans to increase market share in different industries.
Cecilia speaks Spanish and English. Her mission is to enable Latin American professionals to come and fulfill their dreams of becoming bi-lingual.
In her free time, she loves reading and spending quality time with her loved ones.
Colombian phone:+57 422 7134
Colombian Cell Phone:+57 3503167377
WhatsApp: 1(239)888-2060