Top French Tutors serving Richmond

Matthew: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168

Sophia: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...can better retain the material we cover and better analyze problems or questions for improved success! Some of my favorite activities outside of work include breaking out some tunes on my violin or guitar, experimenting in the kitchen with cooking various cuisines, staying active outdoors, and playing with my friends' and family's cats.
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Chemistry; Molecular Cell Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
MCAT: 40

Anna : Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...before law school, I spent two years teaching English as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine. In the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French
LSAT: 173

Steven: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...of Medicine at the U. of Cincinnati and talking to the Dean of Admissions on multiple occasions, I'm familiar with what is important in student applications to medical school and could serve as an invaluable resource in helping to evaluate personal statements and review other aspects of an applicant's credentials. As a Los Angeles native...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Cincinnati - Master of Science, Physiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440

Lucas: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Lila Ann: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...the writing process. I work with students from elementary school through college on building fundamental reading and writing skills, completing assignments above standard, and finding their own voice through the written word and oral response. I tutor a range of subjects with a focus on language arts – for example: • Reading: both elementary skills...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Helene: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning and teaching, and I believe in return many have grown from working with me. For me, learning to work with a student is like solving a puzzle. Each student has her or his own unique set of strengths. I believe that...
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Gregory: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
I tutor French students at all levels and ages. I recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara as a French major and I have been all over the beautiful country of France. My interests include soccer, chess and reading books in both English and French. I can help students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, French

Nicholas: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...there. It was there that I learned the true power of being able to communicate in foreign languages. Whatever your goals may be - whether it's improving your grades in a course, or learning for travel - I will be more than able to help you reach them. Additionally, I tutor for LSAT preparation. On...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167

Chris: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...like students to set a goal (or several), collaborate with me on a process to achieve it, and then put the plan into action with individualized methodology and assessment. In my spare time, I work on fun Python coding projects, play the odd video game, read (currently working through Discworld), and dote on my pets.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, French, Linguistics
SAT Math: 800

Rebecca: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Caroline: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...my time mentoring in college through a program called Reading Friends. After graduating college, I joined Teach for America and began teaching at a middle school in Nashville. Last year I taught Social Studies, and this year I moved into teaching literacy. I will continue in this position next year as well. Not only do...
Education & Certification
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Lipscomb University - Masters in Education, Instructional Practice
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

Sarah: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...for Science and Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade 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...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Patrick: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...education and the importance of good teachers and mentors. Education is a field that I hope to pursue as 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...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History

Joshua: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning bits of new languages for fun or writing. I am currently fluent in...
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
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Cynthia: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs,...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Michael: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
I am a middle school French teacher in Parker but have taught either Language Arts or ESL for the past seven years. I have a lot of experience working with students of various backgrounds and have had a proven record of success with my classes. I have worked one on one before with students, helping...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and French

Ryan: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...Paris, France's premier institute for politics and international relations. My studies in France focused on presentation skills, effective writing, and gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines including math, history, law, and politics. I concentrated on economics and sociology, focusing my studies further on Europe and the transatlantic partnership. I am now a first-year master's...
Education & Certification
Sciences Po Paris - Bachelors, International Affairs and Transatlantic Relations
Georgetown University - Current Grad Student, European Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Sarah: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Ruthie: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...me that my students are engaged because from that engagement, we can build investment in the material and skills they need to learn. I like to incorporate labs, hands-on experience, competitions, games, videos, and compelling activities (for example, writing letters to the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Private French Tutoring in Richmond, CA
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Contact Varsity Tutors if you have been searching for a Richmond French tutor for yourself or your student. Whether you want to get started with basic French, practice with a fluent speaker, or expand your French vocabulary, a professional mentor can help. Students and professionals of all levels of French proficiency can benefit from reviewing their French with a fluent speaker and expert instructor.
How can a Richmond French tutor near me help me improve my French?
French is spoken around the world. Being able to speak French can give you a window into ancient and modern French history, literature, and culture. If your student is taking French classes in school, a Richmond French tutor can help them review what they are learning. Perhaps you simply want to study a new language as a hobby, or you are planning on traveling to France or regions of Canada where French is spoken. Being able to speak French can help you converse with locals and travelers and make new friends. If you need to do business with French speakers, being able to converse with them in their native tongue can help you when negotiating deals.
A private Richmond French tutor can study with you at your own pace. You can stop and spend as much time as needed on a concept until you feel ready to move on. Since sessions take place one-on-one, you can remain your tutor's top priority. They can go as fast or as slow as you want. They can try out different teaching techniques until they find the ones that work best for you. This level of personalization can help you make more efficient progress towards your goals.
Private Richmond French tutors can help you improve your fluency by allowing you to practice your French regularly. Practicing the language in addition to studying it can help reduce hesitation when speaking. It can also help you understand French better when it is spoken by native speakers. Your instructor can conduct conversations entirely in French, depending on your level. They can gradually introduce more complex words or speak at a faster pace to help you progress.
Richmond French tutors can also help you improve your pronunciation. Your private instructor can give you instant feedback about pronunciation mistakes you are making and correct them. They can go over a word as many times as needed until they feel that you have learned how to pronounce it correctly.
Richmond French tutors can focus on the areas you need help with the most while skipping topics you have already mastered. For example, if you can read French but have trouble with French grammar, your mentor can focus on these rules, such as how to use gendered nouns. Nouns can be masculine or feminine, a concept that does not exist in English. Articles in French will depend on the gender and the number of nouns being used. For example, le is used for masculine subjects, la for feminine, and les for plural (whether masculine or feminine). You can also learn how to use adjectives - they are often placed after the noun, but there are exceptions.
Your private instructor can also focus on helping you expand your French vocabulary. They can use different methods depending on your learning style. For example, if you are a visual student, they can use flashcards. They can introduce audio materials to help you improve your understanding of spoken French. If you prefer reading, they can introduce French texts. A private mentor can also teach you French phrases that are important in everyday life, such as "Parlez-vous anglais?" (which translates to: "Do you speak English?").
Can Richmond French tutoring work for my schedule?
One of the benefits of private instruction is the flexibility it can offer. Regardless of your student's schedule, we can find a mentor who can work with them. We take your student's needs into account so that we can find an instructor who has the right skills.
Richmond French tutoring is available both online and in-person. Online tutoring allows you to study from the comfort of your own home. As long as you have access to the internet, you can log onto our Live Learning Platform and study with your private mentor. Using our video chat tool, you will be able to see, hear, and speak with your instructor as if you were sitting across from them at the same table. We also have several tools that you can use to enhance your studies. For example, the document editor will allow you to collaborate with your mentor so that they can help you learn the correct spelling of words with accents. You can watch recordings of your prior sessions in your free time so that you can improve your pronunciation and refresh your memory. Your instructor can use integrated practice problems to help assess your skills or the virtual whiteboard to provide visual explanations.
If you prefer in-person instruction, this can be arranged as well. You can meet your instructor at home, your favorite coffee shop, or a local library, such as the Libbie Mill Library or the Library of Virginia.
Online courses are another option you can take advantage of. You or your student can study in our virtual classroom together with other students who are working on improving their French under the tutelage of a trained professional. There are different course sections taking place at different times and for different levels of French proficiency.
How can I find a Richmond French tutor near me?
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