Meet the Language Consultants/Tutors! (Fall 2025)
Lena – Arabic مرحبًا! My name is Lena! I’m a senior at Pomona majoring in Cognitive Science and minoring in Middle Eastern Studies. I’m Palestinian, but I was born and raised in Sacramento, California. Here at the MLRC, I’m the Arabic tutor and student assistant. Come talk to me about anything SWANA/MENA-related!
Isa – Spanish Hola! I’m Isabella, and I am a junior at Scripps. I am from Glendale, California and I am majoring in Spanish and minoring in Biology. In my free time, I love to spend time outdoors, go on runs, and read. Please come visit the MLRC if you would like some Spanish help!
Harper – Spanish ¡Hola! My name is Harper Denniston and I am a senior here at Scripps. I’m from Iowa and took a gap year in Seville, Spain, which I loved so much I returned for my study abroad. I’m a dual major of Media Studies and Spanish, so come in to practice your Spanish and chat about movies! I’m excited to work with you all!
Ava – French Bonjour à tous! I’m Ava, a senior at Scripps studying French and art history. I’m from the SF Bay Area, and I love all things creative, nature, and making new friends. I spent my junior year abroad in Paris, so I’m excited to be back on campus and at the MLRC. Swing by if you want to practice French conversation, need help with your homework, or have any questions about living in France. À bientôt!
Iman – French Salut tout le monde! My name is Iman, I’m a junior at Scripps, and I am a French tutor at MLRC! I am from Lyon, France originally and moved to the States when I was about 6 years old. I’m a native speaker and regularly speak French with my immediate and extended family. Please stop by if you want to practice conversation skills, need help with homework, or just want to chat! I will be here Mondays from 3-5pm and Tuesdays from 1-3pm. A plus!
Claire – Italian Buongiorno! I’m the Italian tutor this year at the modern language center! I’m from Hong Kong and Washington DC, and I started studying Italian when I got to Scripps. I just got back from a semester abroad in Bologna, Italy, and I love Italo Calvino, Ungaretti, trying to teach myself the guitar, and hanging out in the Clark courtyard with my friends.
Lola – German Herzlich Willkommen! My name is Lola and I’m the German tutor here at the MLRC this semester. I’m from New York City, and I’m a Junior at Scripps studying Economics and Classics. I have also taken German at Scripps. Learning German can be hard, but learning German at Scripps is fun!
Jiwon – Korean Hi! I’m Jiwon, one of the Korean tutors at MLRC this year. I’m a junior at Scripps majoring in Economics and Media Studies on the critical studies track. I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, and I love exploring new 맛집(must-try spots) whenever I’m back home—ask me for recommendations if you are considering studying abroad! Please reach out if you have any questions about Korean, whether for class or just everyday use.
Annabel – Korean 안녕하세요! I’m Annabel Chung, and I’m excited to be your Korean language tutor at the MLRC! I’m a junior at CMC dual majoring in International Relations and History. I was born and raised in Koreatown, Los Angeles, so if you ever need food recs, let me know. 🙂 그럼 MLRC에서 곧 만나요!
Marino Forlino – MLRC Director and Associate Professor of Italian
Ciao a tutti! My name is Marino Forlino and I am an Associate Professor of Italian at Scripps College and the director of the Modern Language Resource Center. I received my BA in Foreign Languages and Literatures from the Università degli Studi di Firenze (Italy), a Diploma in American Studies from Smith College, a Diploma in Advanced Arabic Language from Institut Bourguiba des Langues Vivantes (Tunis, Tunisia) and Tanta University (Egypt), and my M.A. and Ph.D. in Italian from Rutgers University. Please say “hi” when you see me around, or “ciao”, “hallo”, “bonjour”, or “مرحبا”!