Discover Your Language Journey
At Wise Language Academy, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through the mastery of the English language. Our experienced instructors focus on enhancing communication skills, fostering confidence, and providing a supportive learning environment. We believe that language is a bridge to new opportunities and cultural understanding.
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Join us at Wise Language Academy to enrich your personal and professional life by learning English in a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.
Meet Our Team
Get to know the talented individuals behind Wise Language Academy. Each team member brings a unique set of skills and expertise to help you achieve your language learning goals.
Larissa Strobel
Director / Lead Instructor
Larissa Strobel is an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher with over ten years of experience in the field of education. She holds a degree in Pedagogy with an emphasis on early literacy and reading development.
Throughout her career, Larissa has worked extensively with children, including teaching Portuguese to young learners, and has built a strong foundation in language acquisition and education. She is passionate about education and deeply committed to helping students achieve their goals.
Her teaching approach is grounded in Positive Psychology, as she strongly believes that mindset plays a crucial role in language learning. According to Larissa, when the mind is unlocked, English flows more naturally. Teaching English is not just her profession, but her purpose, and she finds true fulfillment in empowering students through education.
Partner / Legal Advisor
Carlos Buskievicz
Carlos journey from Brazil to the United States has been the driving force behind his career as an immigration attorney, bringing empathy and deep cultural understanding to every case he handles. Being well-versed in both U.S. and Brazilian law and fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he is uniquely equipped to manage complex immigration matters with precision and care.
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In his legal practice, he prioritizes building strong connections within the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking communities. He offers more than legal expertise; he provides a supportive presence, guiding each client with dedication and clarity throughout their immigration journey.
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Beyond his legal work, Carlos also supports students in building their professional careers, helping them strengthen their communication skills, expand opportunities, and position themselves confidently in the job market.
Melissa
Manager / ESL Instructor
Melissa holds a degree in Business Administration and began her career in Brazil, where she had her first experience as an English teacher. In 2021, she realized her dream of living in the United States, arriving as an Au Pair. Since then, she has continued to dedicate herself to teaching, increasingly discovering her passion for the field.
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Passionate about the English language from an early age, Melissa believes that mastering the language can open doors and transform lives. Inspired by teachers who had a positive impact on her, she chose to follow their path to support and motivate Brazilians living in the US.
Outside of the classroom, Melissa enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and trying different cuisines—experiences that, for her, are deeply connected to learning a new language.
Sabrina
ESL Instructor
Sabrina has a degree in Psychology and a master's in Biomedical Engineering, working in the research and development of medical equipment for almost 10 years.
She has lived in the United States since 2009, when she arrived to learn English while studying college and played volleyball for the University League. She is very curious and loves to travel - in these years she has visited 37 of the 50 American states.
In addition to being a biomedical engineer, Sabrina is an English teacher because she wants to contribute to the Brazilian community in the United States. She believes that mastery of the language can open doors and transform lives.
Noeli
ESL Instructor
Noeli arrived in the United States 26 years ago in search of new life opportunities. Seeing the need to communicate better, she began to study English. She knew that in addition to improving her ability to communicate, learning English would allow her to become more independent as well. Her last courses were the Yale University's Bridges program and TESOL (Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages).
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Noeli is an English teacher because she is passionate about teaching. She believes that everyone can learn to communicate better in a foreign language. She loves to read, be close to the ocean and spend time with her family.