...be tutoring French, German, and high school level subjects for the moment. I moved to the United States from Germany around 11 years ago and attended a bilingual French American elementary and middle school. I also attended German lessons outside of school. French and German are my native languages, but I have also completed both the AP German and French exams, as well as the French DELF B2 and the German DSDII C1 level exams,...
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...have experience working with students with needs and disabilities for over 7 years. I have also tutored in-person but took this to the next level hoping to help others online. I achieved my bachelor degree in education studies and master degree in special education. I believe helping others achieve their goals can be beneficial to the educational outcome of all students. I enjoy the challenge of math but also enjoy history, science, and English.
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...Toledo, where I studied in the master's program in Physics and Astronomy and studied water vapor clouds in the Martian atmosphere, and then at Purdue University, where I studied in the Doctoral program in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, working on Computational Geophysics and whole earth mantle convection, with a particular study of the uplift history of the Tibetan Plateau. I have worked as a geophysicist professionally in the oil and gas industry....
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I'm an active and devoted learner of many things -- including (but not limited to!) languages, classical piano, history, literature, design, film, television, fashion, and art. In honing these interests, I've developed effective strategies for taking on new subjects while still maintaining my love of learning. With tutoring, I hope to teach students my most effective study tips, with the goal of not just academic progress, but of lifelong learning engagement.
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...The smile you are giving is always coming back to you. (indian proverbs) I believe whatever you do, do it with a smile or don't do it at all. Life is too short to be upset about it. If you are struggling on something work on it, don't waste your time in complaining about. Only the ones who work hard, succeed. It might take some sacrifices but it will be worth it in the end.
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...style of tutoring consists of two major principles: that both tutor and student meet each other halfway in the process of learning and that using visual aids (charts, diagrams, drawings, etc) and encouraging students to make their own by hand is an excellent of learning and understanding new material. Additionally, I am very passionate about the subjects I tutor, and feel that if a student can develop curiosity or interest in the subject, it will...
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...worked at an ACE Learning Studio as a tutor for various subjects ranging from Economics, German, Government and Biological Psychology. During this position I received my CRLA I Tutor certification and once won Tutor of the week award! I work very well with others as I am adaptable and cater to the needs of my students. I specialize in IB curriculum tutoring as I received my International Baccalaureate degree in 2011 and also tutor the...
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...double majored in German and Philosophy. I graduated with departmental honors for both of my majors, as well as college honors. I also studied at Humboldt Universitt Berlin. While my majors seem very niche, they helped me develop great argumentative writing skills as well as an attention to detail. I am also currently applying to law schools. I consider myself a very warm and inviting person, and have a very interactive tutoring style. Can't wait...
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...best when I enjoy what I do and think that is crucial to keep students engaged. A personal connection makes a huge difference. I have a Bachelor of Music (Theory and Composition) and a Master of Arts (German Studies) from the University of New Mexico. As a graduate student, I taught German for two and a half years. My favorite part about teaching is the questions I get asked: they cause me to think, learn,...
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...favorite thing about tutoring is helping a student figure out how to do things by himself/herself. It's super rewarding! I am an excellent tutor because I am enthusiastic and generous. I do not punish mistakes, but try to encourage the development of good study habits, rather than just feeding answers. With writing, I believe it is most important to give constructive criticism that a writer can use to develop his or her style further. In...
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...with a major in History and minors in German and Environmental Policy & Culture. I recently completed a Fulbright English Teaching Scholarship in Germany, where I taught at an upper high school and vocational school. I worked with students on English grammar and writing, and held weekly conversational groups. Prior teaching experiences includes tutoring in math and reading with Apex Elite in Chicago, teaching horseback riding and horse science classes at a summer camp, and...
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I studied finance and accounting at the undergraduate level before completing a master's degree in financial analysis. After working for accounting and investment firms, I started my own business focused on consulting, tax preparation, and research projects. In terms of languages, I had the opportunity to study for one year in both France and Germany, and I obtained college minors in both languages.
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...I am outgoing, friendly, tolerant and love teaching. Teaching Experience: I have taught German in the American school system as well as given private tutorials to students. I have also taught adults at beginner, advanced and conversation level. I am a passionate teacher and educator and believe in student-centered learning and teaching. Tutoring Approach: Tutoring is tailored to the specific needs of each student. During my first session I assess the student's needs and discuss...
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I am a professional educator with about two decades of experience, both in the U.S. and overseas. My main areas of expertise are history and the English as a Foreign Language. Online tutoring is exciting because I believe the future of education is online.
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...a BA in Drama as well as focuses in German, Creative Writing and Studio Art. Currently, I work as a personal assistant and find acting jobs on the side. My strengths lie in German, English, Theatre and Video Production. Being a tutor is so exciting for me. I have been working with people younger than me for a while and it has always been a rewarding and learning process for me and them.
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My dream job is to have my own research lab for idiopathic disease. This is due to scoliosis and polycystic kidney disease running in the family. My best subjects are Biology, Chemistry (biochemistry), and Calculus. I enjoy music as a means of relaxing and have classical training from my musician parents. I also enjoy calligraphy in my spare time as well as video games. Ich spreche Deutsche zu. (I speak German too).
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An Egyptian dentist, who is multilingual and has a passion in teaching German,Biology,Arabic,History and all premedical and dental related science.
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...enrichment program for underprivileged middle schoolers, volunteered as a classroom aid, and worked with young children on literacy skills through a program called Jumpstart. I love teaching, which is why I pursued a position as a counselor at a German immersion summer camp. It is currently my third summer, and I have learned so much about immersive teaching and learning language through games and activities. I mostly teach German to children, but I have worked...
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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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A personal language tutor can be particularly helpful in a course like German 4, given the number of topics that are frequently addressed in any given assignment. Your tutor can help you to evaluate the specific issues that are causing you difficulties in your conversations and translations, assessing your current learning in light of the topics that you have covered in past years. By focusing in this way on the many grammatical topics that you have already learned and the relationship of these topics to your current studies, your tutor can help you to address any remedial needs that you might have in order to make your current work as easy as possible. It is no small matter to read authentic literature in a foreign language and, given the specific difficulties of reading and analyzing German literature, personal German 4 tutoring may be the best way to help you surmount these difficulties as quickly and as painlessly as possible.
Your instructor may provide personalized learning materials to help you achieve your goals. You might be told to watch German shows, listen to their music, view artwork, read literature, or otherwise immerse yourself in the culture. In addition, your tutor can serve as the perfect conversation partner. He or she can provide instant feedback on your grammar, pronunciation, and more to make sure that you aren't forming bad habits.
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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.
