...linguistic gap that often unnecessarily separates us, I can make the world a smaller place. With my experience, I have more than what it takes to excel in whatever workplace I may find myself, wherever it may be and for whomever I may be working. I am steadfast and never deterred by adversity; if these qualities sound even remotely appealing, do not hesitate to send me a private message expressing your interest in working with...
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...as an educator. I've tutored Math, English (writing and as a foreign language), and German. I've taught as a German teacher at a private high school in Seattle, and helped to create an art history curriculum for my alma mater. I am excited to tutor in English (I'm ESL certified as well), German, History, Art History, Study Skills, and Test Preparation. I believe that anyone is capable of learning and focus on developing a growth-mindset...
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...at Julius-Maximilians-Universitt Wrzburg. I have since taught German at Bryker Woods Elementary in Austin, TX. My teaching experience also includes my time as a high school policy debate instructor with the Texas Speech and Debate Camp at East Texas Baptist University, as well as multiple philosophy classes taught at East Side Memorial High School in Austin through the UT Philosophy Department. I'm primarily interested and uniquely qualified to tutor students in grades 6-12 in the...
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I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors in International Economics and German and a minor in Philosophy. I have studied and worked in Germany on several occasions. I am currently a law student at the University of Georgia School of Law.
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...Cambridge MA and a Master's Degree in French from Montclair State University. I am fascinated by the intersection of culture, history, and language, and I have always been passionate about the opportunity to explore new cultures and foreign languages. It all began when I was a high school student in my native Germany and became intrigued by the French language and culture after participating in a student exchange program in Aix en Provence. This has...
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...Elementary Education before moving to the states. While learning another language I know firsthand how difficult it can be to speak up and actually use what you know. I want to foster confidence in students ability to speak and listen to German by giving them plenty of time to practice with me and in turn allow them to meet their educational goals. Not only can students learn the ins and outs of the German language...
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...lifelong love of education with you or your child. I am a remote freshman at the College of William & Mary this year. I will meet and exceed your expectations in K-12 education or SAT prep by breaking down each problem into manageable parts and tailoring my approach to each specific student. I am flexible for booking Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and available early morning, evening, and night on Tuesday and Thursday.
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...my name is Georgina. I'm a primary teacher looking to help you further you current knowledge and learn new things within the British primary curriculum - although I am happy to work with the American curriculum too. I believe having fun is key to learning and staying motivated so I suit my lessons to you. If you learn better through playing games or structured repetition, let me know and we can work together to tailor...
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...love math and science because I want to be a pediatrician and go to medical school so those are my favorite subjects to tutor because I am around them so much and find them so interesting. I try to cater how I explain things to how people learn best, and outside of academia i like to read and binge watch netflix shows. I was a rower in high school but I also like football (go...
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...other with my MBA), where I was a graduate teaching assistant for entry level German courses. Because of my rather unusual upbringing, I have a firm understanding of how we humans learn languages, how to optimize the time spent learning them, and what can be done outside of class/tutoring sessions to maximize your return on investment. In my free time, I enjoy kickboxing and kettle bell style workouts, reading, and hanging out with my chiweenie,...
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...took all advanced and AP classes. When I was at one of my high schools in Louisiana, the classes were all done online. I managed to finish all of the requirements for high school when I was only 14! Unfortunately, many of my classmates struggled without the presence of a teacher, and I began tutoring them. I tutored students from many different backgrounds in all subjects of high school for over 6 months, and greatly...
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...in Germany as part of UW's Junior Year Abroad program. At the graduate level, I studied advanced German for business use. I have spent most of my career working in the field of international trade, where I frequently used German and other languages to do internet research for the clients I served. Although I am now retired from that position, I continue to use German extensively to follow current events in the German-speaking world and...
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...able to adapt to many kinds of learning styles. I went to high school in Indiana, PA, and I am currently studying at the University of Pittsburgh. I also studied abroad for a year with the CBYX program in Germany- I gained a lot of insight and hope to inspire many of you to consider doing something similar. I am working towards a Biochemistry degree on a Pre-med track. Though I can tutor chemistry, my...
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...all ages from curious 4-year-olds to motivated seniors. I especially love working with young children and creating playful, engaging lessons that make learning feel like an adventure. I specialize in preparing students for German language exams at every level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2, as well as the AP German exam. Whether you're studying for a test, boosting your academic performance, or getting ready to relocate to Germany, I'm here to help you...
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...share my passion for learning with others, and one of my greatest strengths is building relationships with students which is the corner stone to successful learning and teaching. I believe that there are no bad kids or bad students, it's just that we all have different paths and ways of learning, we all have a different pace. As a teacher i strive to acknowledge that and find ways to support all students, adapting to their...
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...teach languages. I understand challenges and struggles of language acquisition and it is my goal to explain grammatical rules in different ways, because I know that every student has unique ways to learn languages. Above all, I want to show students, how much fun it is to study languages, because it opens the door to different cultures in our globalized environment. Still, I would also love to learn from my students how to improve my...
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...English and German with the writing center at Troy University. There, I tutored for 2 years and had great success with my students, ranging from undergraduate to graduate level students. I helped students become effective and confident writers, guided them in developing and organizing college level essays, strengthend their proofreading and editing skills, helped them become active and close readers of literature, and sharpened their analytical skills. When I'm not working, I spend most of...
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...let to a career as a photo researcher and archivist for agencies and publishers. I love tutoring German because I feel as a native German I'm in a unique position to help students learn both the language and the culture of Germany. Whether helping beginners with problems or grammar questions, or training advanced students in their language skills through conversation, I like to tailor my tutoring to the needs and preferences of the student. This...
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...at their weekly extracurricular activities. After I earned my teaching certificate from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in May 2011, I joined the staff at the German School St. Louis. I loved to enchant my 5-6 year old students and created a playful lesson plan with songs and games. As a native speaker, my knowledge of German is impeccable. I deliver a lesson with contagious enthusiasm. And maintain a structure, yet relaxed environment. Educating children...
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...Physics and Linguistics, and am proficient in a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) math, physics, English, and foreign languages. I am fluent in German (both speaking and reading), and I studied Spanish extensively in school. My teaching experience includes tutoring throughout middle and high school, as well as several teaching assistantships at MIT. I am familiar with many different types of learning styles and feel comfortable adapting explanations to new students.
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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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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.
