...they think, what are their traditions, their favorite food and I would like to share this with you. I made a lot of friends because I was able to communicate and speak the language they speak. I have lived in Germany, Spain, Italy and since 2001 in the USA. My goal is to bring this amazing experience in my classes and make sure that you will not only learn another language, but also explore other...
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...a point during their studies where they struggle. And that's where I have my strength: finding out the root of the problem. We are all different: Everyone thinks differently. In other words, everyone's mind works differently. That's why, when I want to help a student, I need to understand their way of thinking; that will enable me to find the solution for them. And that's exactly what I am good at. I will patiently guide...
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I'm a doctoral candidate at Princeton University in the German department, where I've taught German language, literature and philosophy since 2008 and regularly received the highest scores for student satisfaction on my teaching evaluations. I majored in Biology and German as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan. I believe it is a teacher or tutor's responsibility to determine a student's individual learning style and tailor her lessons accordingly. I do a brief interview with...
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I am a patient, understanding person who has a knack for adapting material to multiple learning styles, increasing a student's overall chance of success. I have several years of classroom teaching experience, as well as one on one tutoring.
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...have never stopped trying to master new languages. Besides tutoring, I am a classical musician, a singer, and a composer; I perform all around the world. I have experience working with all age groups and I first started tutoring at age 15. I am a patient, engaging, and fun tutor. I've been in New York for three years, and I love it here. In my spare time I play tennis, read books, or go to...
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...I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to live in an apartment style dorm with 5 German roommates. This gave me a first hand look at life in Germany as well as a better command of the German language. In my free time I enjoy reading books in German as well as watching German movies. Outside of German I like to golf, play pick up soccer with friends, bike, hike, and watch movies. I...
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...of Illinois where I will cultivate a culture of inclusiveness where each students knows they are safe and welcome. I am passionate about tutoring in subjects such as English, German, and Jewish Studies. I have experience teaching in high school and every summer with Golden Apple as a Scholar of Illinois. I believe that education should be exciting, engaging, and encouraging. I want you to know as one of my students I see you as...
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...of Texas, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania) with over 12 years of experience in education. I currently teach 6-8 (English, Science, Social Studies, ESL, and Math) in Houston, Texas. I am also certified in Pre-K - 4 general education, 6 -12 Science, and 6-12 English. I specialize in supporting below-grade-level students and students with special learning needs. Additionally, I have also provided successful tutoring for clients taking various Science of Reading exams (RICA, FoRT, FRT).
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...the music industry in Germany, I found passion in education and am now in a leadership role at a career college in Minneapolis. Because German is my native language, I decided to help people who are interested in learning the language of my home country. Mostly, learning should be about having fun and having a sense of accomplishment at the end. I provide fun and interactive lessons teaching you all levels of German.... Listen to the...
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...with mathematics. I have taught university classes in finance and international economics. Another area of much interest, related to my background in history and public policy, is US constitutional law. I published a book on monetary history (*Gold, France, and the Great Depression*) , and a more recent book of essays on topics in economics and diplomatic history (http://books.ksplibrary.org/978-625-7501-75-0/ ) .... I have worked extensively on government-related projects, often in the greater Middle East. Effective...
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...This quote by Frank Harris sums up why I feel it is important to learn foreign languages. I believe that everybody is capable to learn a foreign language. I am passionate about teaching German, the language and the culture. I have a strong desire to help students to reach their fullest potential. I am adaptable to different needs and skill levels, I don't think 'one size fits all' methods are much help. A student-centered approach...
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I am currently a graduate student in neural computation, and majored in math as an undergraduate. I have lots of experience tutoring high school and college students in various levels of math classes, from Algebra and Geometry to AP Calculus. I work with the student to figure out how they learn best, and identify specific goals of learning to create a plan for tutoring. Outside of tutoring I enjoy outdoor activities, including rock climbing, mountain...
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...Criminal Justice. Teaching German, I've been an Adjunct at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Queensborough Community College. Teaching ESL, I've been an Adjunct at Fordham University and NYIT. I've been an ESL tutor at La Guardia Community College and Borough of Manhattan Community College. I've tutored university students, children and adults. From my point of view, a teacher is the person you can ask anything. I'm patient and I like working with students....
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I am a MD PhD from Germany who has been living and working in the US now for more than 2.5 yrs. I love teaching students, seeing them improve themselves while learning. Nothing makes teaching more worth it than creating that spark in a students eye, because he/she either really understood something or is just fascinated with the topic and wants to know more.
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...in Germany and Italy as well and really enjoy learning foreign languages. As a result of my unconventional education path, I am passionate about nontraditional education and learning through action, particularly for foreign languages! I have been tutoring for various subjects (Math, English, Spanish, German, etc.) since 7th grade and now work for an SAT tutoring startup called Pathway Prep where I provide tutoring for the English sections and revise CommonApp essays. I love learning...
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...the power of routines when it comes to long-term learning challenges, and as a tutor it is my mission to set students up with the tools they need to have sustainable success beyond our tutoring sessions. Of particular interest to me is standardized test prep, namely the SAT. I find learning the ins and outs of the test both challenging and rewarding, especially the EBRW sections. Additionally, I've been studying German on my own for...
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...in developing their leadership skills. I earned a marketing Ph.D. with a thesis about music and brand management and I'm also graduate from Berklee College of Music in songwriting and music production, collaborating with some of the world's finest musicians. In Boston, I built my own creative consulting company, bringing the power of musical thinking to organizations. Through many management consulting projects, I developed a deep understanding of corporate leadership and development. I have worked...
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I believe that learning never ends. In every situation, I believe there is a chance to learn about myself, others, or the world around me. I am a fifth-year undergraduate at Mississippi State University, where I am studying German and Finance, and I am a published author in the field of linguistics.
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My goal is to provide the best possible instruction to students in need of extra assistance through a variety of teaching methods that are appropriate to the student's learning style.... Usually, it is a lot of translating from one language to the other and systematically going through each sentence so that the student understands the relationship between all the words within the sentence. This is usually done with written sentences I come up with using the...
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...at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a double degree with a B.A. in Germanic Studies and a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. I am enrolled in German and Computer Science classes and continue to work on my skills in both areas. My interests include going hiking, studying and speaking German with friends. I also enjoy reading books and articles relating to new technologies, and enjoy reading...
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Unlike many other modern European languages that are taught in high school and college foreign language courses, German presents a particular set of challenges. German education requires you to work through a complex vocabulary, whose cognates are more distant from English than those found in languages like French and Spanish. Likewise, while grammar can be difficult in any foreign language, in German this is particularly the case given its complex inflections and clause structures. Now that you are in your fourth year of studies, all of these aspects have come together in a very difficult mixture of speech, reading, and translation. Rather than struggle through the many difficulties of this intense course, contact Varsity Tutors today to learn about the German 4 tutoring options available near you.
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Recent German 4 Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I spent most of this time working on his paragraph for Mandarin. The topic was Chinese New Year and he had to write about the traditions, when it started, what animal this lunar year was, as well as how long it lasted. Most of the material he translated himself while I corrected his grammar and provided vocabulary he did not know. After he finished his paragraph, I had him read it out loud, and his intonation is getting better. His character writing is also improving, but he could use a little more work on his stroke order when writing characters.
In this class, we talked about the family. We learned the sentence structure "how many people are there in your family". Then they learned to identify different familial terms, such as mother, father, sister and brother. Then we learned to count from one to thirty. I also played their favorite Chinese songs for them.
The student had some homework from school he needed help with. It involved filling in some blanks in two dialogues. I explained what any unknown words meant and guided him to fill the blanks in correctly.
The student was very focused today, which was great to see. He studied for his dictation test and helped write a new sentence that he will copy each day during the week for extra practice. He worked hard in his workbook. I explained that I see my job as helping him become more independent and that he will learn better if he practices finding the answers himself.
We introduced the verb of location "zai" and practice using it when describing the location of objects. We continued to practice pronunciation and tones. We then finished the lesson by testing her listening skills.
Had a great first session with the student! We learned the four tones and PinYin as well as some basic Chinese characters. He did quite well as a beginner. We deed to practice more on the tones and PinYin.
