Stephanie Hirsch

Overview

Stephanie fell in love with Italian long before moving there in her twenties for a three-month solo backpacking immersion. She formally studied Italian at Los Angeles Pierce College and California State University Northridge, tutored university cohorts, and later relocated to northern Italy to continue her education while teaching English. She holds a CILS C1 credential through a University of Siena affiliated institution and blends classroom rigor with the empathy earned from supporting passengers worldwide as a flight attendant.

Educational & Professional Background

• CILS C1 certification (University of Siena affiliated institute)
• Italian tutoring and teaching assistant roles at Los Angeles Pierce College and CSU Northridge
• English instructor for adults and children in northern Italy (business, interview prep, and foundational English)
• Professional flight attendant leveraging Italian and Spanish for safety, service, and cultural support

Linguistic Focus

• Italian coaching from beginner through advanced exam and interview preparation
• English lessons tailored to bilingual Italian professionals, expatriates, and aviation teams
• Translation across English ↔ Italian plus English ↔ Spanish for education, hospitality, and business use cases
• Cultural fluency workshops informed by extensive solo travel from Venice to Salerno and beyond