The Team
We are a team of experienced and dedicated TAU faculty members who teach foreign languages at all levels, as well as international graduate students who have tutored in diverse global settings.
Barbara Lewitzke
English and Spanish
Barbara is both an English and Spanish tutor with nearly ten years of teaching experience. She has a BA in Spanish and French Language and Literature from the University of Hawaii, a BA in Arabic and Islamic studies from the Universidad de Sevilla, and an MA in Conflict Resolution from TAU. She has worked with students from all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced, as well as with students preparing for official exams such as Cambridge, IELTS, Trinity, and TOEFL. Barbara was born and grew up in the United States. As a young adult she moved to Spain where she lived in the southern city of Sevilla for 8 years. Currently she has been living in Tel Aviv for the past year.
Fede Jano
English and Spanish
Federico (Fede) Jano is presently studying in the MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program at Tel Aviv University and holds a BA in Social Communication from the University of Uruguay. He teaches English at the SchoolHouse, where education for refugees and asylum seekers is provided. He is a Spanish native speaker and speaks English fluently. Fede has also worked with the “Dream Doctors Project” - a medical clowning organization that works across the country.
Dr. Nathalie Sorlovich
English
Dr. Nathalie Sorlovich teaches English in the Division of Languages at Tel Aviv University. She received her M.A. in English Language and Philology and TEFL Certification from I. Chavchavadze Tbilisi State University of Language and Culture and her Ph.D. in Philology and Translation Theory from I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia. A multilingual fluent in English, Russian, Georgian and Hebrew, she has experience in teaching EFL and EAP at Israeli universities and colleges, translation in the fields of medicine and ecology and interpretation in cultural exchange programs.
Dr. Esther Lopatin
English
Dr. Esther Lopatin teaches English in the Division of Languages at Tel Aviv University, and is fluent in English, German and Hebrew. She taught classes in Political Science and academic writing for several years at George Washington University (GWU) at Washington DC. She
was a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) at Georgetown University, and prior to that was a Transatlantic Fellow at the German Marshall Fund (GMF) in Washington DC, where she provided policy advice on transatlantic
cooperation. Dr. Lopatin has served as a thesis advisor for many Master and Ph.D students, providing advice not only on their research but how to apply for fellowships and graduate
schools abroad.
Dr. Aviva Soesman
English
Aviva Soesman holds a BA in English Linguistics and General History from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem; an MA in TEFL from Tel Aviv University; and a PhD in English Linguistics from Bar Ilan University. She has taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in the Division of Foreign Languages at Tel Aviv University since 1992. She also has experience teaching EAP, Business English and Legal English in other institutions of higher education. A multilingual with knowledge of Dutch, English, Hebrew, German, French, Russian and more, she has taught students from numerous linguistic backgrounds. She has researched codeswitching (the use of two or more languages within or between sentences) and has lectured on the topic in Israel and abroad.
Meggie Kaplan
English, French, and Turkish
Meggie Kaplan teaches English at Tel Aviv University in the Division of Languages. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in expressive art therapies. A multilingual fluent in English, French, Hebrew and Turkish, she has a combined experience of 20 years in teaching languages at different Israeli universities and translating material related to the geopolitics of the Middle East for the US government. She has a vast array of interests including music, plastic and fiber arts, antiques, education and more.
Barbara Lewitzke
English and Spanish
Barbara is both an English and Spanish tutor with nearly ten years of teaching experience. She has a BA in Spanish and French Language and Literature from the University of Hawaii, a BA in Arabic and Islamic studies from the Universidad de Sevilla, and an MA in Conflict Resolution from TAU. She has worked with students from all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced, as well as with students preparing for official exams such as Cambridge, IELTS, Trinity, and TOEFL. Barbara was born and grew up in the United States. As a young adult she moved to Spain where she lived in the southern city of Sevilla for 8 years. Currently she has been living in Tel Aviv for the past year.
Fede Jano
English and Spanish
Federico (Fede) Jano is presently studying in the MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program at Tel Aviv University and holds a BA in Social Communication from the University of Uruguay. He teaches English at the SchoolHouse, where education for refugees and asylum seekers is provided. He is a Spanish native speaker and speaks English fluently. Fede has also worked with the “Dream Doctors Project” - a medical clowning organization that works across the country.
Dr. Nathalie Sorlovich
English
Dr. Nathalie Sorlovich teaches English in the Division of Languages at Tel Aviv University. She received her M.A. in English Language and Philology and TEFL Certification from I. Chavchavadze Tbilisi State University of Language and Culture and her Ph.D. in Philology and Translation Theory from I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia. A multilingual fluent in English, Russian, Georgian and Hebrew, she has experience in teaching EFL and EAP at Israeli universities and colleges, translation in the fields of medicine and ecology and interpretation in cultural exchange programs.
Dr. Esther Lopatin
English
Dr. Esther Lopatin teaches English in the Division of Languages at Tel Aviv University, and is fluent in English, German and Hebrew. She taught classes in Political Science and academic writing for several years at George Washington University (GWU) at Washington DC. She
was a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) at Georgetown University, and prior to that was a Transatlantic Fellow at the German Marshall Fund (GMF) in Washington DC, where she provided policy advice on transatlantic
cooperation. Dr. Lopatin has served as a thesis advisor for many Master and Ph.D students, providing advice not only on their research but how to apply for fellowships and graduate
schools abroad.
Dr. Aviva Soesman
English
Aviva Soesman holds a BA in English Linguistics and General History from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem; an MA in TEFL from Tel Aviv University; and a PhD in English Linguistics from Bar Ilan University. She has taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in the Division of Foreign Languages at Tel Aviv University since 1992. She also has experience teaching EAP, Business English and Legal English in other institutions of higher education. A multilingual with knowledge of Dutch, English, Hebrew, German, French, Russian and more, she has taught students from numerous linguistic backgrounds. She has researched codeswitching (the use of two or more languages within or between sentences) and has lectured on the topic in Israel and abroad.
Meggie Kaplan
English, French, and Turkish
Meggie Kaplan teaches English at Tel Aviv University in the Division of Languages. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in expressive art therapies. A multilingual fluent in English, French, Hebrew and Turkish, she has a combined experience of 20 years in teaching languages at different Israeli universities and translating material related to the geopolitics of the Middle East for the US government. She has a vast array of interests including music, plastic and fiber arts, antiques, education and more.
Harriet Rubin
English
Dr. Nathalie Sorlovich teaches English in the Division of Languages at Tel Aviv University. She received her M.A. in English Language and Philology and TEFL Certification from I. Chavchavadze Tbilisi State University of Language and Culture and her Ph.D. in Philology and Translation Theory from I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia. A multilingual fluent in English, Russian, Georgian and Hebrew, she has experience in teaching EFL and EAP at Israeli universities and colleges, translation in the fields of medicine and ecology and interpretation in cultural exchange programs.
Dr. Esther Lopatin
English
Dr. Esther Lopatin teaches English in the Division of Languages at Tel Aviv University, and is fluent in English, German and Hebrew. She taught classes in Political Science and academic writing for several years at George Washington University (GWU) at Washington DC. She
was a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) at Georgetown University, and prior to that was a Transatlantic Fellow at the German Marshall Fund (GMF) in Washington DC, where she provided policy advice on transatlantic
cooperation. Dr. Lopatin has served as a thesis advisor for many Master and Ph.D students, providing advice not only on their research but how to apply for fellowships and graduate
schools abroad.
Dr. Aviva Soesman
English
Aviva Soesman holds a BA in English Linguistics and General History from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem; an MA in TEFL from Tel Aviv University; and a PhD in English Linguistics from Bar Ilan University. She has taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in the Division of Foreign Languages at Tel Aviv University since 1992. She also has experience teaching EAP, Business English and Legal English in other institutions of higher education. A multilingual with knowledge of Dutch, English, Hebrew, German, French, Russian and more, she has taught students from numerous linguistic backgrounds. She has researched codeswitching (the use of two or more languages within or between sentences) and has lectured on the topic in Israel and abroad.
Meggie Kaplan
English, French, and Turkish
Meggie Kaplan teaches English at Tel Aviv University in the Division of Languages. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in expressive art therapies. A multilingual fluent in English, French, Hebrew and Turkish, she has a combined experience of 20 years in teaching languages at different Israeli universities and translating material related to the geopolitics of the Middle East for the US government. She has a vast array of interests including music, plastic and fiber arts, antiques, education and more.
Hadas Marcus
English
Hadas Marcus graduated with an M.A. in Comparative Literature from UCLA in 1981. She has been an EAP instructor (English for Academic Purposes) in the Division of Foreign Languages at Tel Aviv University since the early 80s and she also teaches at Oranim College of Education. She focuses mainly on literature/art/cinema of the environment (ecocriticism), animal rights, environmental studies and social justice. She is an Associate Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and a frequent speaker at international conferences who publishes in academic journals.
Dr. Inbar Kaminsky
English
Dr. Inbar Kaminsky is an English language teacher and also teaches digital culture and literature in Tel Aviv University’s International BA in Liberal Arts and The Multidisciplinary Program in the Humanities. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Tel Aviv University and has published peer-reviewed articles as well as book chapters in the fields of Jewish-American literature, science fiction and post-9/11 narratives.
Michal Kirschner
English
Michal Kirschner holds a BA and MA in English Linguistics as well as a Teaching Certificate in English as a Foreign Language from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. She developed course materials and taught many specialized courses for academic purposes at Tel Aviv University for 20 years as well as in other academic institutions. In addition to publishing articles in prominent journals related to language teaching, she developed e-learning and training materials in various commercial high-tech companies. She is also an experienced technical writer and editor for academic publications. She is currently teaching a writing course for PhD Education students.
Dr. Marina Mash
English, Spanish, and Russian
Marina Mash holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Linguistics and Philology from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (Moscow) as well as an MA in Russian as a Foreign Language, and a MA in Spanish Translation Studies. Marina also holds a specialist degree in English Translation Studies from Lomonosov Moscow State University. In addition to her experience teaching English, Spanish, and Russian, Marina has over 10 years of experience in journalism, during which she covered international agendas in Spanish and English.
Maya Harel
English
Maya Harel teaches English in the Division of Languages at Tel Aviv University and is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Romanian. She has a B.A. in English Literature from Tel Aviv University and an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Central Connecticut State University. She has taught English at a variety of academic institutions in Israel as well as at the University of Connecticut’s American English Language Institute. Maya’s areas of specialty are English Speaking Skills and Academic Writing.
Dr. Tsachit Lapid
English
Dr. Tsachit Lapid is an English instructor in the Division of Languages at Tel-Aviv University. She holds a PhD from the Gender Studies Program at the
Interdisciplinary Unit at Bar-Ilan University. Her doctoral thesis and research
focus on Israeli community cookbooks as a locus of production of cultural
identity and history. She also holds an MA in English Literature from Tel-Aviv
University, as well as a Teaching Certificate in English as a Foreign Language.