Kerry: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn with tutoring! My background means I am well suited to clients with test anxiety, and other psychological factors that interfere with academic potential. I have experience working with clients with ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. My favorite subjects to tutor are Psychology, French, writing, and SAT prep (especially SAT Verbal), though I have a wide range of other qualifications. For fun, I enjoy board games (a few...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
- William James College - Masters, Professional Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- College English
- +55 subjects
Crystal: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include being a French drill instructor and Linguistics T.A. at Dartmouth, a teaching assistant at the Kimball Union Academy Summer Language Institute, and a Dartmouth Partners in Community Service Fellow at the Chinatown Community Children's Center in San Francisco. I am an enthusiastic, compassionate, and knowledgeable tutor who is more than happy to help you with SAT prep, French, Cantonese, and Math.
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- Linguistics
- College English
- +35 subjects
Evan: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...skills, from the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to advanced grammar, composition, and cultural fluency. As for test preparation, I draw on my personal success on the SAT (perfect verbal score of 800) and the LSAT (167/180, 94th percentile nationally) to provide insight on test-taking strategies and knowledge of specific content areas. I recognize the inherent stress involved in taking standardized tests under timed conditions, but I strive to empower my students to...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelors, French Literature
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Masters, J.D. (law)
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +73 subjects
Sarah: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a writing tutor for a college writing center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelors, English and Jazz studies
- Harvard University - PHD, Ethnomusicology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- Other
- +83 subjects
Laura: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...past three years, I was a Kindergarten teacher at an international, bilingual school in Dakar, Senegal and a private SAT/ESL/TOEFL and College Prep tutor for middle school and high school students of varying nationalities. I am currently in my first year in Boston Universitys Pardee School Master of Arts in International Affairs program where I will also receive a certificate in African Studies. Outside of academia, I enjoy exploring where I live, spending time with...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelors, Anthropology/Sociology
- Boston University - Masters, International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- French 3
- +66 subjects
Katharine: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...life. I am, however, also comfortable with many other subjects, including french and writing skills. Additionally, I really enjoy helping students prep for standardized testing, particularly the SATs. My tutoring style tends to be a combination of challenging the student to work hard on their skills, along with plenty of encouragement. My goal is to show students how much they can do on their own, even when they feel it is a subject that they...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- SAT Subject Test in Chemistry
- +68 subjects
Andrew: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...as either "Monsieur," or, inaccurately, "Professor." For two summers, I tutored Reading Comprehension. What makes me a great tutor is my passion for student success and my love for the subjects I want to teach. The diversity of my students has taught me to adopt a new persona to fit each particular student. Zany playfulness is often the best for younger students, a certain amount of sarcastic humor can help engage some disaffected older students,...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, French Language and Literature
- Boston University - Master of Arts, French Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +36 subjects
Daniel: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...have acquired. As a tutor, you can always expect me to be happy, passionate and focused on your success. My goal as a tutor is to make sure that you understand the material down to its very basics, and that you get enough practice to ensure that no test question will ever leave you puzzled. Everyone that I have ever tutored has walked out more passionate about the subject, even if it was one they...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in Italian
- AP Italian Language and Culture
- +65 subjects
Eric: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...Hobart College with degrees in French and Francophone Studies and European Studies and a minor in Environmental Studies. I have three years of experience tutoring French students of all levels at Hobart and William Smith Colleges between 2014 and 2016. Although I am not a native French speaker, I believe that I am better equipped to teach the language since I have gone through the learning process myself. I am approachable, patient, and flexible and...
Education & Certification
- Hobart William Smith Colleges - Bachelors, French & Francophone Studies, European Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- Conversational French
- +13 subjects
Sarah : Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...to tutor is French, because I love to make grammar more fun by integrating my passion for French life, culture, and food. I also am available to tutor in English, Psychology, and test preparation. In any subject I tutor, I like to make sure students are not afraid of their subject matter and are enjoying themselves! My calm, patient, and compassionate nature makes it easy for my students to feel at ease and not to...
Education & Certification
- College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, French, Psychology
- University of Wisconsin Madison - Masters, French Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- English
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +35 subjects
Alex: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...the arts and sciences. As a native Spanish speaker, reader, and writer I have years of experience tutoring students at all proficiency levels in the language. My bilingual background has also given me the opportunity to work with native Spanish speakers in other academic subjects. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student as a teammate and not as someone who merely...
Education & Certification
- Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, English, Theater
- Harvard University - Masters, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish
- +88 subjects
Ciara: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...about other times. Tutoring is not just a chance to catch up or review materials but also an opportunity for collaboration, participation and the development of ideas, knowledge and learning strategies. I like taking an interactive approach with students and making sure that everyone stays engaged and that students work through materials themselves. I have a BA in Literature (English and French) from a top US university and a MA in International Affairs from a...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
- L'institute d'etudes politiques de Paris - Master of Arts, International Human Rights
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- +40 subjects
Charlotte: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...to learn about their traditions and experiences in France. I have a real passion for travel and exploring other cultures. Especially all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion for spreading this appreciation for other cultures. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio where I started learning French in my elementary school...
Education & Certification
- Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and French
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +54 subjects
Anastasia: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...how to face the endless standardized tests and leave the battle in victory, not resignation. I've been speaking French since I was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a...
Education & Certification
- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- +155 subjects
Ariane: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...I had never met before. It took me two weeks to adapt to my new environment and the new school. I enjoyed meeting new friends and discovering German life and culture. I returned home with a valuable skill: a better command of the German language. I am a member of the Student Advisory Board for Bryn Mawr's Leadership, Innovation and Liberal Arts Center. The Center is dedicated to enhance the liberal arts education by offering...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Current Undergrad, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- French 2
- French
- +7 subjects
Joshua: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
- University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- +92 subjects
Anna: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...between different subjects to help my students see how what we're working on isn't so strange after all! Before beginning to work with Varsity Tutors in August of 2014, I worked in a K-8 school as an intervention math teacher. There, I tutored elementary- and middle-school students in math in small groups. Working in that setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about how to use quizzes and...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in Literature
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- Test Prep
- +53 subjects
Kathryn: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...featured at regional conferences and earned several awards for excellence in writing style. Upon graduation from Lawrence, I taught English at an arts magnet high school in Nantes, France. Now back in the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout my life, I have made a point to work with students of all levels and ages in a variety of subjects - tutoring French...
Education & Certification
- Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- PSAT Writing Skills
- PSAT
- +21 subjects
Nicholas: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Linguistics
- Middlebury College - Masters, French Linguistics and Pedagogy
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- PSAT
- AP French Language and Culture
- +27 subjects
Abby: Peabody SAT Subject Test in French course instructor
...lived abroad in a Francophone country, and I am a total geek when it comes to French grammar. Similarly, I love playing with and examining the English language, whether in preparation for the reading section of a Standardized Test or for a college essay. I believe that students learn best when they are able to uncover the "why," not just the "what," and it is my goal to create an environment where students feel comfortable...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Bachelors, Education Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Subject Test in French
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- Languages
- French
- +44 subjects