Top French Tutors serving Boulder

Michael: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
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 both their grades and skills greatly improve. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with you!... I would spend time getting...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and French

Zofia: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, coursework in both the physical and natural sciences, and a GPA of 3.87. I also studied at an IB high school and graduated with the highest marks in my class. I have 8 years and over 1000 hours of experience tutoring and teaching. I have tutored students age 7 - 22 in subjects from French to Math to Biology. As a tutor I am patient and...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740

Chelsea: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...in a professional school for a year to students from all over the world ages 13-88, and have tutored Spanish, French, professional writing (with MLA and APA citation), and basic study skills such as time management and organization. I love teaching and I believe that you need to be having fun learning or else the information you are absorbing will have no purpose in the future. I create lessons involving zombie attacks, trivia games, and...
Education & Certification
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelors, French
Hawaii Pacific University - Master of Arts, TESOL

Andrew: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...and individualized. I am good at breaking down complex concepts into simple, bite-sized chunks. I believe there are a lot of ways to learn the same concepts, and I enjoy making each lesson relevant to the person I am teaching. I also like to laugh and have a good time. I am especially experienced in economics, finance, math, and history, but I enjoy all subjects and I hope to help you enjoy them as well!...
Education & Certification
Claremont McKenna College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Caitlan: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
I have been a private French tutor while I was in college and after graduation. I am a great tutor because I am passionate about helping kids learn and grow. After several years in the business world I have been pursuing my master's degree in school counseling. I believe my passion for education enhances my ability to tutor.
Education & Certification
Colorado State University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism/ Minor: French
University of Northern Colorado - Master of Science, Counseling

Tully: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...include backpacking, rock climbing, music and general adventure and travel. I am devoted to designing quality lesson plans and using top notch resources. I love teaching and have been developing my skills in various environments throughout my educational career. One of the most important characteristics of my teaching style is my focus on clear communication. Communication is key in making clear what is understood, what is not, and what is confusing for any student, which...
Education & Certification
University of Salamanca and Colorado State Univerisity - Current Undergrad, Cross Curricular Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

CORINNE DEKKERS: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...worked with students from pre-school to high school, in New York City, South Phoenix, on the Navajo Reservation, and in Thailand, and I bring that experience to meet each student's unique needs, wherever they may be. It would be my honor to help you or your student find academic success! My background includes a bachelor's degree from the New School University, TESOL certification, K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education Arizona Teaching Certification, and fluency in French...
Education & Certification
The New School University - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing (Poetry)

Kathleen: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...language. My studies on Europe focused on the European Union, European History, and International Relations. My goal in tutoring is to make subjects exciting and relatable to a student's interests. I know how difficult it is to pronounce an 'R' in French and how hard it is to remember what modern countries were in the Kingdom of Prussia, but I'm here to help! I am available every night for tutoring as well as all day...
Education & Certification
University of South Carolina-Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, French/European Studies

Jessica: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...intimate writing workshops in which I developed my own writing skills as well as helped to support others through peer-editing and group discussions. Upon graduating, I worked as a freelance editor for an emeritus professor and writer of a historical fiction manuscript, an experience that allowed me to work one-on-one with a first-time writer of a novel. Most recently, my internship as an Education & Outreach specialist at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley allowed...
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelors, English, French, Psychology

Cephora: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
Bonjour, Hello, I am French but spent half of my life in the US already. One of my passion is opening people's mind to new things and supporting their growth.
Education & Certification
La Sorbonne Paris France - Bachelor of Science, History
NYU New York NY - Master of Science, Hospitality Administration and Management

Paul: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
I am a problem solver, and I love to help solve other's problems when they need it. I also love taking tests, and I hope that my excitement will translate to better scores for you!
Education & Certification
Texas AM University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of Colorado Boulder - Master of Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800

Heidi: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...University of Colorado Boulder studying International Relations and Journalism. In high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate program and select AP courses (AB Calc, Biology). Though I have experience teaching students in French and English/ESL, I am able to tutor in most middle and high school course subjects. My teaching philosophy relies on patience, repetition and simplifying difficult concepts in a way that takes the intimidation out of learning new material. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
ACT Reading: 32

Manuela: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...collecting data, but they should not be a final determination of a student???s growth. Students need to engage in proficiency-based assessments, they need to play with the material or learning targets every day and in every learning activity. Most students will not demonstrate mastery the first time they have a chance to practice a new skill. They need multiple opportunities to show the knowledge and abilities they have been developing in class with Comprehensible Input....
Education & Certification
Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Master of Arts, French Studies

Sarah: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation (ACT, SAT or AP), or writing...
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad, Undecided
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Julie: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...volunteer with the NBC Homework Hotline, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to teach French for 2 years while earning my Master's. I am very passionate about learning and teaching foreign languages, and I hope to share that with my students. In my experience students particularly enjoy (and benefit from) learning and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher I am a strong believer in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies

Rebecca: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Sarah: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Patrick: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, History

Joshua: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors 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...
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

Matthew: Boulder French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Boulder, CO
...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 math education as being crucial for a future career in science, engineering or education. I bring this emphasis on real world relevance every...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 168
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If you're looking for additional support as you seek to sharpen your skills in French comprehension and speaking, Varsity Tutors can connect you with an excellent Boulder French tutor. Whether you're a studying at the University of Colorado - Boulder or the University of Colorado - Denver, a business professional hoping to up your game, or just preparing for a trip abroad and want to make sure you know your way around, working with an instructor, be it with in-person or online sessions, can help you polish your understanding of the language. We can also help younger students learn French by finding qualified private instructors for them. Keep reading to find out how we can help you or your child.
What are some of the benefits of working with a Boulder French Tutor near me?
There are significant advantages to seeking out Boulder French tutoring. One of the biggest among those is that you can receive guidance as you learn an incredibly complex language. French is notoriously complicated. If your native language is English, you'll be introduced to a variety of new concepts. For instance, French nouns, pronouns, and even adjectives are all gendered, and the reasoning is not necessarily intuitive. Sock (la chaussette), for example, is feminine, while hat (le chapeau) is masculine. You'll have to learn conjugations and spellings for present tense, passé composé, futur composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait, passé récent and beyond for standard -er, -ir, and -re verbs before moving onto irregular verbs. You'll have to learn different accents, what they mean for pronunciation, and proper placements when writing. And all of that is just a starting point. If that sounds overwhelming, it's because it can be.
Studying with Boulder French tutors can make learning easier by giving you a thorough review of the material. If one presentation of the material isn't resonating, they can try presenting it a different way until it does make sense - a luxury you might not have in a conventional classroom of twenty or more students.
Another major benefit of learning from Boulder French tutors is you can work on your French-speaking skills. As any French student can tell you, this is one of the most difficult components of learning the language. There is a major difference between putting pen to paper and comprehending the language when it's spoken at a rapid clip and being able to be understood when you reply. There are regional dialects to take into consideration as well as colloquialisms, just like you encounter in English across the United States, U.K., and Australia. Your instructor can help you acclimate to these nuances using a variety of tools, from videos to conversations and beyond. This can be incredibly useful as you prepare for oral exams, higher-level courses where instruction takes place primarily in French, or travel to French-speaking locales.
Part of the reason these sessions can be so helpful is that your Boulder French tutors are good at what they do. They are put through the wringer with interviews and thorough vetting before they begin teaching students to ensure they have the knowledge and skills necessary. It's not just that they're experts in French, though. They're evaluated on their communication skills, too, to make sure that they can convey that expertise in an effective manner so that you get as much as you can out of your time together.
Another reason these sessions can be valuable is that the lesson plans can be tailored to your unique learning style. Time and time again, research has shown that different people learn in different ways. Some students are aurally inclined, learning best from lectures and verbal interactions. Others are more visual learners, absorbing information more readily from pictures, charts, and reading. Some people need only to understand an idea fully once to retain the information. Others learn through repetition. It just depends. With Boulder French tutoring, your instructor can take the time to get to know you and build the lesson plans to suit the way you learn best, incorporating tools that can set you up to succeed, be that flashcards, workbooks, games, custom lectures, readings, or any other number of tactics.
Boulder French tutoring can also be paced to address your specific learning needs. In a traditional classroom setting, the teacher is bound by the calendar year and a set curriculum. They only have so much time to cover a specific amount of material for sometimes twenty students or more. They can't really afford to slow down and make sure every student is up to speed on everything in most cases, or speed up just to satisfy a bored student. Your Boulder French tutor is not bound by such conventions. If you find you've mastered -er verbs and are not being challenged by the pacing you find in the classroom, your instructor can move along to the next lesson. If you find you're really struggling with imparfait tense and need to spend more time than was originally planned for covering the material, they can allocate more sessions to the subject matter. These sessions are about you and your success.
When you do have an exam coming up, a Boulder French tutor can be uniquely helpful. Well in advance of the test, they can help you map out a study plan, plotting out which materials to review and when so you don't end up trying to cram it all in on the night before. They can teach you test-taking strategies like pacing and how to break down confusing questions to make tests less stressful. They can help you by providing practice exams to get you used to test structures and performing with a ticking clock. All of this can give you more confidence on the big day.
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