Award-Winning French Tutors in Duke University, NC

...education is not around to help us learn specific things, but rather education teaches us how to learn. Outside the classroom, I'm a well-traveled certified SCUBA diver who enjoys spending time kayaking and weightlifting. I also played ice hockey through college and performed as a classical pianist on campus and in Europe. When I'm not...

...am a lover of learning, especially mathematics. I believe students learn best from people they like, so I always make it a point to build relationships with students and treating them with respect and dignity. I also believe that students learn through different means, so I differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students....

...to begin this next chapter of my life in such a beautiful place. While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about French and Spanish. In my experience helping struggling students learn a new language, we always seem to have the most fun watching the various foreign language movies in...

...assistant at NC State University at the same time. While in medical residency, I was responsible for the teaching of those in classes below me, both in the clinic and on hospital patient rounds. I also have experience teaching, at the high school level, in a private school in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have always...

...past four years, I have tutored students in preparation for Advancement Placement exams as well as exams for the International Baccalaureate program. Although foreign languages are a passion of mine, I enjoy tutoring students in a variety of subjects to teach them how to learn and think critically. The most valuable aspect of tutoring, in...

...from a small island called Mauritius. I obtained my degree in Chemical Engineering and worked as an engineer in various manufacturing industries. I recently came to the United States with my wife last year and we are enjoying it. I had some tutoring experience before but nothing formal. I helped some students in high school...

...French. On my initial meeting with the student, I assess their strengths and personality in order to tailer a tutoring program that is geared to their individual needs. A good tutor means being able to relate to the students personal way of interpreting the French language and showing your willingness to adapt a methodology to...

...and France, but also globally. I prefer to use activities that force the students to think critically about the world outside of the classroom and the textbook, while simultaneously using their language skills to communicate their beliefs and ideas. In extension to my teaching philosophy, I also believe that it is important to continue to...

...a professional capacity, five years of teaching at the college level, and several years of volunteering experience. Through these experiences, I have encountered various types of learning disabilities and language acquisition issues, and I have taken workshops on how to navigate these particular situations. Building student confidence in their ability to learn is an integral...

...have two master's degrees, one in literature and the other in journalism. I have taught German to English-speaking students, English to German speakers and English literacy to English speakers. I also have broad experience as a mentor. I enjoy the interaction that comes with teaching and tutoring and love to see people become more effective...