Award-Winning French Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...a career and there is nothing more crucial to the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way about history and language as I do. The tutoring process is of great benefit to me as well,...

...comes from finding your passion and relating that passion to subjects you may not necessarily like at first. I find that students who are interested in the content of material are able to pick up high level skills very quickly, and are motivated to think about learning in their free time. For that reason, I target my tutoring to each individual student, trying to give examples the student can relate to, and assigning challenging work...

...students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare time, I...

...been a tutor for 9 years, specializing in test prep and admissions tests. I also work with students on admissions essays and general homework help. I come from a suburban town near Houston, Texas, where I attended an international studies high school and gained tutoring experience through working and volunteering. I have worked as an assistant teacher for ESL (English as a Second Language) and volunteered as a tutor in both regular and AP subjects...

...in International Politics and French with minors in Geography and International Studies; completing my honors thesis in Geopolitics. Although I approach most subjects with enthusiasm, I have always been especially passionate about the humanities. Back in University Park, I tutored students in English, French, ESL, and I was the teacher's assistant for three years for Geography 495B, a cultural geography course. I also worked at the CIU-10 Development Center for Adults, where I taught lessons...

...had to attend speech therapy, so I know very well how nerve-wracking it can be to learn, and especially speak, a foreign language. But not only did I learn French, in my last job I used French often to speak with foreign government officials and even briefly interpreted for a Member of Parliament. So no matter how frustrating you find learning French to be or preparing for a standardized test or learning math to be,...

...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 and writing at various schools...

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...

...of Vanderbilt University (BA, Economics) and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (MPP, Public Policy), I am passionate about learning and educational success. Since middle school, I have been tutoring my peers in subjects as varied as Spanish, Economics, French, Mathematics, Statistics, and Finance. My students have come from various backgrounds, from middle school in suburban New Jersey to graduate school at Harvard. I have a deep love of learning and sharing my learning strategies...

...education when I worked as a co-teacher with Peace by Peace, where I taught non-violent conflict resolution skills to fourth grade students during my senior year. It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine...

...in Algebra and Pre-Calculus. I have a broad range of subjects that I can tutor, as I have earned A's in many different subjects while in high school and throughout my college career. Mathematics, however, is the subject that I am most effective at tutoring, as I have prior tutoring experience in mathematics and my college major relying heavily on mathematics. I believe that every student learns differently and that as a tutor part of...

...I am current going back to school to pursue a Nursing degree. I have experience working as a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well with people. Subjects of interest include but not limited to French, English, and some Sciences. I like to connect with my students and their unique talents and strengths and work towards improving their weakness in a given subjects.

...others in the same way. Since starting to teach in my freshman year of high school, I have worked at Kumon as an instructor, developed curricula for summer classes at an elementary school, and served as a teaching assistant in several college courses. I love tutoring math and chemistry, but I also enjoy teaching English and reading comprehension. When teaching, I try to tailor lessons to students' interests; I hope to make material both engaging...

...Robotics, Innovation, and Communication from RWTH University of Aachen. My love for sharing knowledge stems from the challenges of not having a proper tutor. I tailor my teaching style to individual needs and learning preferences, offering expertise in languages, high school subjects, college-level mathematics, and computer science. I am particularly keen on helping students preparing for college entry exams, such as TOEFL, by providing English tutoring. I look forward to contributing to the academic growth...

...from Duke with a Public Policy degree and am working towards a law degree. I've worked in the past as a Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to make topics as comprehensible and engaging as possible until...

...Ivy League school graduate living in the Annapolis area. I graduated cum laude from Dartmouth in 2013. I spent two years working at Morgan Stanley in NYC before leaving to found my own tech startup. I majored in European History and have a strong penchant for writing. I have also taken French almost my entire life. I would love the opportunity to work with students and help them reach their full potential.... Patience and positive reinforcement...

...with language concepts. For the past nine years or so, I have tutored. My first tutoring experience was as a volunteer reading tutor at the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science. It was a challenging experience because of the size of the classes assigned to each volunteer tutor. This helped me determine that I preferred to work in a quieter setting with a couple individuals rather than a group. Subsequently, I tutored other...

...translator for health NGO workers in Madagascar. I hold a Masters in Legal Studies and previously operated my own travel agency frequently working with clients from France. What motivates me most is seeing my student’s progress through our strong collaborative effort. I like to first understand the objectives of my students as well as their strengths, weaknesses and individual learning style. From there I plan lessons that can shore up any weaknesses and build further...

...to advanced learners. One of my proudest moments was helping a student go from zero confidence in French to acing their exam. I specialize in French Language (beginner to advanced), Arabic (beginner), and ESL (beginner to advanced), and my teaching style is tailored to each student's needs. I combine traditional classroom methods with fun cultural resources like TV shows, music, and movies to make learning engaging. Outside of tutoring, I love exploring the outdoors, trying...

...my teaching position at both online and at home, I developed highly effective lesson plans, motivational exercises and performance assessments. I have also helped improve test scores in my home tutoring projects (GED, GRE, CPhT, SAT/ACT, etc.). I have also received positive feedback from parents, and fellow educators alike for my abilities in helping students excel. My teaching style demonstrates dedication to fostering a positive learning environment to all students and maximizing individual student performance....