Top German Tutors serving Chicago
Ilana: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...University, where I completed a BA in Cognitive Science (Neuroscience concentration) as well as a BMus and Masters degree in Voice and Opera Performance. I tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Andrew: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...school, when I tutored students in Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Chemistry. Since then, I have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide...
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Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Michael: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...University, where I majored in journalism and German language, it is my life's goal to take full advantage of the German and English skills I have accrued throughout my 25 years. By effectively bridging the 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...
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Marquette University - Bachelors, German Language
Austin: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a double degree with a B.A. in Germanic Studies and a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. I am enrolled in German and Computer Science classes and continue to work on my skills in both areas. My interests include going hiking, studying and speaking German with friends. I also enjoy reading books and articles relating to new technologies, and enjoy reading up...
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University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Computer Science
Eddie: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...as a Second Language) teacher in Chicago, and have been teaching English for over five years. My career began in Hamburg, Germany, where I earned my CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). There, I taught Business English to adults, as well as school English to students in grades four through ten. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures; teaching English has given me the chance to work with...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German
Mike: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them, I will be well...
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The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
Birgit: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...open window that shows a new view of the world and expands your attitude towards life.'Jede neue Sprache ist wie ein offenes Fenster, das einen neuen Ausblick auf die Welt eroeffnet und die Lebensauffassung weitet. This quote by Frank Harris sums up why I feel it is important to learn foreign languages. I believe that everybody is capable to learn a foreign language. I am passionate about teaching German, the language and the culture. I...
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School of Social Work, Vienna, Austria - Bachelors, Social Work
Erikson Institute - Masters, Social Work
Robert: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...non-academic resources as I can in order to help students think of subjects as life skills rather than material they must know for a test. I want students to be motivated to learn for the sake of learning something new, rather than simply to pass a test. When I'm not tutoring or writing my medical school applications, I enjoy teaching myself new languages and reading works by authors such as Haruki Murakami, Ernest Hemingway, and...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Martin: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
Learning a foreign language is one of the most rewarding and difficult challenges you can take. I use my extensive theoretical and personal knowledge of language acquisition and my understanding of learner profiles to help my learners reach their goals.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, German
Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Lauren: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I found that I derived a great deal of self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and achievements have enabled me to certify to tutor in a wide range of subjects...
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Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Priyanka: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...four years of teaching experience during my Bachelor's. My fellow classmates always enjoyed learning mathematics from me. A Bachelor of Engineer Degree in Biotechnology from PESIT (India), and currently pursuing Master of Science in Biostatistics from University of Pittsburgh, have provided me with the requisite skills to assist students as they grow as academics and researchers. I tutor for mathematics and graduate level statistics. I have worked with students of all ability levels, including those...
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PESIT - Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Kathryn: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...one-to-one for a sophomore with special needs, and after that began my pre-practicum and practicum in technical high school. I have worked for Princeton Review and PrepNow as an SAT tutor, and did private tutoring in SAT and English as a Secondary Language for six months last year. In all of these ventures, my favorite aspect of the vocation has always been the "question," the moment when a student pauses, sits befuddled for a second...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, History
Boston College - Masters, Secondary Education, History
GRE Verbal: 162
Alyssa: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...at Columbia College Chicago, and am in the process of earning an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus in the performing arts. During the past five years, I have spent my time working as a Program Aide and Counselor for the Wisconsin Southeast Girl Scout Branch in both their offices and residential summer camps, as well as spent time as an Assistant Director with the Forest Park Drama Club. While I tutor...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Elsbeth: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 educational...
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Universitiy of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany - Current Grad Student, Business and Economics Education
Miguel: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and student advisor for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring a variety of academic subjects spanning the...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Kathryn: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a mechanical engineering grad and current law student passionate about helping those interested in the STEM field
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
Jordon: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
I began my love for teaching at an early age when I myself when I found a teacher in college that, no matter what, would not let me fail. I wanted to be just like him. I began working with children from different backgrounds and cultures and grew a passion for social-emotional learning. I teach with a gentle and encouraging hand and will be with you every step of the way!
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Roosevelt University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Jack: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and beyond. I strive to do all I can to give students the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to be the best versions of themselves they can be. I have taken classes in teaching and taught, in classrooms, Reading and Writing, Social Studies, Science, and, my personal favorite, Math, at the Elementary and Middle School levels. In addition, I have experience teaching music, study skills, public speaking, and, as a fluent Spanish speaker, varying...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Education, Bilingual Education
John: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...is passionate about empowering students through the process of learning. I believe in instilling students with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Anna: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...at the recommendation of a Creative Writing Professor who suggested me for the program. I absolutely fell in love with it. Getting to know my students, watching their work develop over the course of a semester, and watching them try new things and really push themselves was such a great feeling. I had never considered anything like teaching before, but after my first semester as a tutor I was completely hooked on seeing people learn...
Education & Certification
Columbia College-Chicago - Bachelors, Creative Writing
Private German Tutoring in Chicago, IL
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If you've found yourself or your student in need of a top-tier Chicago German tutor, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a private instructor. More than 95 million people speak the language globally, and it is the second most spoken native language in Europe after Russia. Given the prevalence of the language, fluency can make you a more marketable job candidate, making it a popular choice of study. Maybe your high school student has just started down this path. Maybe you're the one beginning in college. Whatever the case, if you're ready to invest in your future, working with a Chicago German tutor can be a step in the right direction.
What are the benefits of working with a Chicago German tutor near me?
There are a number of reasons to consider securing the services of a private instructor, but one of the most obvious ones is that you get the support of a German language expert. Learning German can be a challenge on your own or even in a conventional classroom setting. Nouns may be singular or plural, come in three different genders, and may be nominative, accusative, genitive, or dative. They are preceded by articles, definite or indefinite, dependent upon gender and plurality. Verbs are conjugated relative to their subjects in either the present, present perfect, simple past, past perfect, future, or future perfect tense. The rules governing how these elements interact can be complicated and difficult to understand, but working with a Chicago German tutor can make the learning process easier to navigate.
Chicago German tutors can also make learning how to speak the language a little simpler. Whether you meet with your instructor using video chat on our Live Learning platform or in person, they can help you practice the German accent, correct your pronunciation in real time, and get you used to translating a conversational rate of German on the fly. This can be especially helpful for professionals who are contemplating a move to a German-speaking country for work or just looking to more productively interact with their international counterparts. It can also be useful for students preparing for higher-level coursework where instruction takes place almost entirely in German.
Chicago German tutoring can be customized to your individual learning needs. In a traditional classroom setting, teachers can't necessarily wait to make sure every student is ready to go before moving on to the next unit. They only have so many days in the school year to get through their curriculum. Your Chicago German tutor can afford to wait, though. If it takes a little longer than expected for you to wrap your mind around a topic, that's perfectly fine. These sessions are about you, not a specific schedule.
Chicago German tutors can tailor their tactics to your preferred methods of instruction. They can take the time to get to know you and your personality, and build lesson plans to motivate you. For instance, some people best absorb information through repetition. If this describes you, flashcards might be a good way to improve your recall of vocabulary words. Maybe you have a competitive streak a mile wide. If you do, consecutive timed vocabulary quizzes might be a good way to motivate your improved recall. The ability to customize instruction approaches to best engage their students can give Chicago German tutors an edge in helping you pursue your goals.
Chicago German tutoring presents a flexible learning opportunity. We can match you with an instructor whose schedule dovetails nicely with your own, so your sessions end up taking place on your time. You also get to choose where you participate. If the online option makes sense for you, you can log on to our Live Learning Platform and connect using video chat, the virtual whiteboard, and document sharing from the campus library at the University of Chicago or from your kitchen table. If you'd prefer to meet face to face, you can arrange to see your local instructor at a nearby cafe. This sort of flexibility makes Chicago German tutoring a great option for busy professionals and students.
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