Jaqueline

Jaqueline Jacques - Instructor

Jaqueline spent her childhood and adolescence in Porto Alegre. While growing up, she always knew that she wanted to travel overseas, and it indeed happened in 1988, when she packed her bags and landed in San Francisco.

Eventually, Jaqueline went back to school and received a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts, with emphasis in International Relations from San Francisco State University, and a Translation and Interpretation Certificate from the University of California, Berkeley.  Her love of language and teaching was ever present. She always felt happier when she was assisting her friends writing letters in English or Portuguese, or teaching Portuguese for those who wanted to travel to Brazil. Eventually she started working with the Portuguese language. With her certificate in translation and interpretation Jaqueline was exactly where she wanted to be. In addition, she became a volunteer in a storytelling project to maintain Brazilian culture and language amongst immigrant children.  

“I hope I can share the excitement and delight I feel when I am teaching not only Portuguese but another entirely different culture.  Learning a second language is something that will challenge your mind and fulfill your soul.”