Award-Winning French Tutors in Des Moines, IA

...World Issues, AP Psychology, Arabic 1 to 4, and French 1 to 4. Much of teaching experience was at Ames High School, in Ames, Iowa, the top-ranked school in the state for many years running. I have also taught Middle East History and Government at the collegiate level. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in...

...a unique learning strategy. I do what I can to tailor my teaching to each student's specific needs. Usually this involves figuring out which learning methods work best for you, helping you to determine which areas you need to develop most, and designing the most effective study strategies for you to keep your learning fresh....

I am a 2020 alumna of Iowa State University's Bachelor of Architecture, having minored in Sustainability and studied with a focus on historically preserved, affordable, composite housing within the urban context. Possessing an upbeat personality, others often refer to me as an analytical, self-motivated, and articulate individual. I look forward to working with you and...

...a short passage and a recording. We'll end each session with a quiz to make sure you're comfortable with the material and then have an open-ended discussion in the target language. For supplemental material, I'll send you music, movies, and fun videos to look at outside of class. Above all, I try to make sure...

...literature taught by professors from partnered universities including Sciences Po and the Sorbonne. My greatest passion is linguistics and language in general. French has been my primary language of study for ten years, including theoretical research in college. I'm extremely interested in modern language, and how to turn mechanical textbook understanding into fluency and contemporary...

...a test-taking strategy because they were told to, they are using that strategy because they were encouraged to discover it for themselves and they understand why it works. Ultimately, I enjoy teaching because both the student and I can simultaneously improve in a process that never ceases to make us better. When I'm not teaching,...

...and exploring new cultures while learning the language itself. As the child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all of the opportunities it offers to students. I finished my MA in May with a thesis on French fairy tales, but I also enjoy reading as much as...

...technology startup in St Paul, and aim to attend graduate school in technology policy. I began tutoring in high school, and have since continued enjoyed helping my peers to see a puzzle in a new light. From four summers as a leadership camp counselor, I have gained confidence working one-on-one with a student to help...

...is my native language. For that reason, I like tutoring foreign languages, since a foreign language is a process that doubles one's ability to communicate with others without the need for a translator or dictionary. However, I'd say test prep is my favorite subject to tutor, as the progress has tangible results: a few points...

...rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of 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...