“As a former student of Madame Montes de Oca, I can honestly say that her class was one of my favorites. By learning in an immersion classroom setting, I was able to practice my French in a constructive and fun environment. Madame always made class enjoyable and relatable, as many of our discussions related to current events. Even though I was not the strongest French student, I walked away from my time with Madame Montes de Oca remembering more from her than any other class I took in high school. Her teaching style is incredibly effective and her warm charisma will leave you excited to come back to class!”

– Brooke H., former student

“Mme Montes de Oca is the reason why I am confident in written and spoken French. I am about to study abroad in Cannes for the summer, and her lessons have prepared me for this experience more than any other French teacher I have had. Mme Montes de Oca fostered my love for the language and culture so much that I continue to study it today and will receive a minor in French at the end of my college career. She is truly a one of a kind teacher, and an amazing person!”

– Addison H., former student

“Caitlin's outstanding qualities include her integrity and professionalism. A fine linguist and experienced teacher, she is intelligent and insightful, yet also a good listener.”

– Rachel B., former Director of Studies at Westover School

“I had the privilege of working with Madame Montes de Oca and can recommend her without reservation as an inspirational teacher. Not only is she a content expert, but she also demonstrates the essential qualities a tutor needs, such as patience with varying learning styles; a high emotional IQ that facilitates the solid relationships with students so important to learning; and excellent communication skills so that students read, hear, understand and speak French authentically. She is a consummate professional.”

– Katherine G., former Assistant Head of School and Dean of Faculty at Montrose School

“My daughter was fortunate to have Ms. Caitlin Montes de Oca as her French teacher in high school. In an all-girls private school, it is easy for the students to become idle in small classes where they know one another. But Caitlin brought energy, incredible knowledge and attention to every student in her French classroom. The students soared in their mastery of this beautiful language and reached the level of AP French by senior year. It was truly a pleasure to have Caitlin teach my daughter who is now using her French (post grad) at a BioTech company in Boston and headquartered in France. A trip abroad speaking French is sure to be in her future!”

– Jen S., parent