Top German Tutors serving Buffalo
Iven : Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
I am a Ph.D. student at the University at Buffalo, studying English literature. My research is in nineteenth and twentieth-century, American literature, and my teaching experience is mostly in English composition and writing, in particular essay writing, making arguments, conducting humanities research, as well as providing solid instruction in writing mechanics and grammar. I have tutored and consulted writers for seven years, and I have taught writing for five.
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
University at Buffalo - Current Grad Student, English
GRE Verbal: 161
J. David: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
I eagerly look forward to helping you learn! The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. "Of high ideals and virtue was her speech, and gladly would she learn and gladly teach." - Chaucer Learning Math, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science is challenging, useful, and can be fun.
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University at Buffalo - Master of Arts, Mathematics
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 720
Alexander: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...a diverse array of teaching experiences including giving flute lessons to middle/high school students, tutoring university students in music theory, and working with adult clients in Germany to improve their English skills at all levels. I strive to find ways for students to be themselves and reinforce their knowledge by practically making use of new ideas in creative pursuits. When not at the keyboard, you can find me hiking in the hills, lugging my telescope...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Music Theory and Composition
ACT Composite: 35
Andrew: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on which to build further skills and concepts. I have also lived in Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Jacob: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German studies. My favorite subjects to tutor are the ones I'm most passionate about; namely biology, German, and math (algebra...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Kristin: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...of the German classes as sometimes a pull out and after school tutor. I am a very passionate person, and one of my major passions is school and I want to spread that passion around and get people as excited for school as they were when they were younger. The most rewarding thing to me is when someone is able to say "Oh! I get it," and understand something they didn't before.... I believe in building...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Thomas: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. I speak German and Spanish. I'm confident tutoring several standardized tests, including SSAT,...
Education & Certification
University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Ilana: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
David: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones,...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Meghan: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...at hand; it's about finding the ways in which you learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
Adesuwa: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while still holding you accountable to our learning goals. You can also expect our sessions to incorporate active learning, because...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-Camden - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Philipp: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead students to institutions like Stuyvesant H.S....
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Jamison: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...a very patient and understanding person. I speak clearly and always make sure I can help the student find a way to understand the material, even if it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well, because I...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
ACT Math: 33
Abhijith: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...my extensive educational career, I was fortunate to be guided by numerous mentors that played a key role every in every aspect of my journey thus far. For this reason, I have been tutoring since before I graduated high school and will continue to do so. I want to pass on the knowledge and skills instilled in me to future students. I can tutor in virtually any subject but have a strong passion for the...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Drexel University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Rachel: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.
Education & Certification
Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, International Relations
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 33
Elyse: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...learning another language is a wonderful way to open yourself up to new opportunities and experiences. From my own learning experience, I know it takes a lot of support to be a successful student, and I take joy in being part of my students' support team. It is important to me that students actually enjoy the learning process, so I strive to make tutoring sessions both engaging and challenging. Outside of tutoring, I like to...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
GRE Verbal: 165
Danielle: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...and improve their German language skills. As a writing tutor, I worked with peers to strengthen their essays, develop writing techniques, and explore their ideas on paper. These experiences helped me learn the importance of patience, encouragement, and flexibility while tutoring. I feel best when I know my student feels more sure and excited about a subject. That's when I've truly done my job! I believe it's important to tailor each lesson to the student's...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Zach: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...is Zach Polonsky, and I am a junior at Colorado School of Mines, studying Engineering Physics. As a physics major, I know the importance of understanding the fundamentals of a subject before trying to focus on specifics, especially in math and science. I try to have a very flexible teaching style, as I know not everybody learns in the same way, and I will always come prepared to teach a subject in multiple ways depending...
Education & Certification
Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Eric: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a...
Education & Certification
Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
GRE Verbal: 165
Jackie: Buffalo German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Buffalo, NY
...who has just graduated from the University of Arizona with my BA in Linguistics. My minors are Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I was born in Germany, and speak fluent German. I have always had a love and interest for languages, and my goal is to encourage students to also embrace foreign languages, and hopefully ignite a spark for second-language learning all kinds of different people. Learning a second, third, or even fourth language can be...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Linguistics
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Reach out to Varsity Tutors if you or a student in your family needs a patient and experienced Buffalo German tutor. Studying German can be a rewarding experience, but there can also be times when you might get stumped by difficult grammar points and peculiarities in the language. Buffalo German tutoring can be an excellent way to get the support you need to overcome difficulties in your German studies.
How can a Buffalo German tutor near me help me work towards fluency?
German grammar can be intimidating, especially if you're a beginner. There are some aspects of the language that are different from English. For example, German uses gendered nouns (masculine, feminine, and neuter) that you must conjugate depending on the case (nominative, accusative, genitive, and dative) and number (singular, plural). There are also definite articles (der, die, das) and indefinite articles (ein, eine) that you need to change to indicate the gender, case, and the number of the noun.
If you're struggling with German grammar, sentence structure, or any other topic about the language, Buffalo German tutors can help you learn these topics thoroughly during your one-on-one sessions. You can study at your own pace and ask as many questions as you need until you get a good grasp of the topic you're trying to learn. Since there are no other students, you don't need to feel self-conscious about your questions. You'll receive 100% of the attention of your instructor and get relevant answers and immediate feedback during your language exercises or drills.
Private instruction through Buffalo German tutoring lets you focus your effort and time on topics and skills that you need to improve on rather than the ones you already know. This personalized approach to learning is not easy to do in a traditional classroom setup where the teacher needs to follow a set curriculum and stick to a schedule. If you already have a good understanding of German cases and how they work, you can dedicate more of your lesson time to speaking practice with your teacher so that you can start using the grammar rules you've learned in actual conversation. You can have a more efficient study experience and could improve your German language skills in a shorter time.
How can I fit time with Buffalo German tutors into my schedule?
One major advantage of private lessons is flexibility. You can set your own study schedule and attend lessons at a place that's convenient for you. We do the work of finding a qualified instructor who can meet you or your student on your proposed schedule. This flexibility makes it possible for you to pursue your German studies even while juggling work, school, and other personal obligations.
The private lessons are available either online or in person. The online lessons take place on our proprietary Live Learning Platform where you'll meet your teacher and have real-time lessons through video chat. The platform has a virtual whiteboard and a shared document editor that you and your teacher can use when working on verb conjugation exercises or writing German sentences. If you can't remember an important point or study tip your teacher discussed, you can watch recordings of your past lessons to help you in your review.
If you or your student prefer face-to-face lessons, we recommend in-person instruction. It's flexible like the online lessons since you can set the time of your lessons and choose the location where you want to meet your teacher. You can attend lessons at home, at your office, at a café, or at libraries like the Reinstein Memorial Library or the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library.
We also offer online German courses if you're interested in taking both private lessons and online courses. There's a wide range of course times to choose from and new sections start on a monthly basis, so there is never a long wait if you want to enroll in a specific section. The course lets you practice German together with other enthusiastic learners in a collaborative online environment.
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