Belami Dufrene, or Ms. Belle as her students like to call her,  lives in Orange.  She shares her life with her two active sons and precious dog, Penny.  Both boys enjoy playing multiple sports and attend St. Johns Lutheran private school.  
Belami attended Cal State Fullerton University and has a BA in Liberal Studies.  She is a credentialed teacher though the state of California.  She has a background in child development with her focus being reading intervention and instruction.  
Belami has taught for ten years and is also an experienced reading and writing tutor.  She started her career teaching Kindergarten at the elementary school she attended when she was young!  This led to a third grade position for many years, as well as multiple other grades.   Even when Belami took a hiatus from teaching to stay home with her boys, she continued to work in their classrooms and substitute teach at St. Johns.   This past year she was welcomed into the ILA team!  This wonderful experience has led to more open doors and new classes to teach at ILA.  
Belami has a passion for teaching children and is enthusiastic and loving.   When she is not teaching or tutoring she enjoys exercising, spending time with her boys, and engaging in outdoor activities.