Award-Winning French Tutors in Des Moines, IA

...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 Political Science from California State University, Northridge; and a Master of Arts in International Affairs, with a specialization in Middle Eastern Comparative...

...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. As a tutor, my main goal is to provide answers to any questions you may have, to clarify confusing ideas, and...

...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 your student!

...pastime though - it's both the most relaxing and the most exciting sport I've ever tried. I have a lot of experience working with students in diverse subjects. In high school I volunteered every day after school to help underclassmen who were struggling in English and History and in preparing for the SAT. Since then,...

...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 usage. (Sometimes textbooks age poorly in how they teach slang.) My pedagogical style is process-based and goal-oriented. I like students to...

...experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As...

...my BA and my MA in French and Francophone Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I tutored various subjects as a 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...

...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 them consider new perspectives, and from four years of discussion sections in college where I presented solutions to the class I...

...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 more on a standardized test that translates into more scholarships and better chances for admission into more schools. Tutoring for me...

...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...