Award-Winning French Tutors serving Maryland

...Princeton University, home for the summer in the Philadelphia area. I was a Neuroscience major, and I will be pursuing my PhD in Neuroscience in the fall at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring high school students outside of class in college and involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs,...

...after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to be able to make progress both in and out of tutoring sessions. My favorite part of tutoring is seeing students improve and build confidence in areas they used to be nervous about or dislike. One of the...

...studies, and essay revision. My favorite part of tutoring is helping a student figure out how to connect their real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for a crowd, and he discovered that essay-writing wasn't a punishment--it was another way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer...

...Heinz Corporation Scholarship; a full-tuition award complete with 2 internships, given to outstanding academic leaders. I chose to go to Washington and Lee, however, I was accepted into seven other prestigious schools: Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, Kenyon College, Albion College, and Colby College. Through my involvement on the Varsity Men's Basketball team in college and with various University Groups/Clubs, I have learned the importance of balance, sacrifice, and...

...subjects you may not necessarily like at first. I find that students who are interested in the content of material are able to pick up high level skills very quickly, and are motivated to think about learning in their free time. For that reason, I target my tutoring to each individual student, trying to give examples the student can relate to, and assigning challenging work the student will be interested in. A student who loves...

...in the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout my life, I have made a point to work with students of all levels and ages in a variety of subjects - tutoring French and writing at various schools from Wisconsin to Florida and back again. I love working in individualized learning environments and look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals.... To put it...

I graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Romance Languages and Literatures and I'm excited to help you with Spanish and French language and literature! I have experience teaching high school Spanish, teaching English as a foreign language in Latin America and tutoring college-level French.

...marketing, leadership and teamwork, accounting, even public speaking. I also have a strong background in Civics and Government, from when I received my Bachelor's Degree in Criminology and Justice Studies at The College of New Jersey. I minored in French and have been studying and learning the language since I was a child. Another strength of mine is paper and essay writing - I loved it when professors would assign a term paper instead of...

...passionate tutor. I take pride and excitement in the subjects that I tutor my students in. I enjoy making a difference in student's lives. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, French Lit. and Cultural Studies. I am current going back to school to pursue a Nursing degree. I have experience working as a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well with...

...before starting my studies in Archaeology, Art History and French literature. I now have a Master's Degree in Art, History and Civilizations of Europe. I completed my Master's Degree with distinction. Currently, I am completing a Master's Program in Secondary Education/ Foreign Languages: French, at George Washington University. I anticipate completing the program and receiving a teaching license in December 2015. I have a deep interest in pedagogy and the learning process. I have taught...

...online tutoring hours. With each of those hours, my students have been utterly satisfied and some of them keep writing me while they pursue their education in graduate programs. I am most satisfied when I help my tutees understand the material by relating it to something that they already know. I am very enthusiastic about the variety of students Varsity Tutors offers and eager to share my knowledge with my future students.... I believe that interactive...

...me develop diverse teaching methods that I passionately bring to my students. I have lived abroad in France on two separate occasions, once as a student and then later as an English instructor. Since I have entered the teaching profession, I have had the pleasure of working with students of all ages and backgrounds (elementary aged to adult learners) who have all had different personal goals for wanting to become proficient in French. In my...

...geography, English (reading/writing), and test preparation. I spent the first half of 2014 in Montpellier, France, where I attended Université Paul Valéry III. Thanks to a structured formal education and a lot of intrinsic desire to learn, I now speak French with native fluency.I am a great tutor because I am very patient, enthusiastic, logical, and intuitive as the needs of my students. My hobbies include practicing yoga, singing, laughing, reading, shopping, and creating art...

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...

...Spanish Department, responsible for creating and executing my own lesson plans for two one-hour classes per week for Spanish 102, grading homework and designing my own quizzes. I also tutored occasionally through our on-campus tutoring program. Finally, for the past two summers I have worked at the extremely rigorous Breakthrough Collaborative Teaching Internship at their Miami, Florida location teaching 5th and 6th grade science, where I a was again responsible for my own lesson plans,...

..."smart" kids. When it comes to math, I think that it can be difficult to succeed in a school system that only favors certain types of learning. This puts some students at an unfair disadvantage. Everyone can be good at math! It simply depends on how they're being taught the material. Currently, I tutor in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Statistics and Geometry at all levels. My approach to teaching math is to really take it...

...a broad range of subjects, but am most passionate about French and History/Social Studies. As a tutor, I don't simply answer questions; I would rather give students the guidance and support to help them find the answers themselves. I look forward to serving as a friend and mentor to my students - I know that they need to feel comfortable to take full advantage of our sessions. I enjoy playing soccer, listening to music, writing...

...to say, the material is still fresh on my mind! During school I worked as a tutor at the St. Paul public library system and School district, where I with middle school, high school, and college age students. Since then, I have been working in a couple of roles that require qualitative and quantitative research skills and hyper attention to organization and communication, so I am definitely equipped to help with those topics as well....

...I will use the same methods I used for myself, with you! Game plan/What to expect: -Passionate teacher. I love languages. It's an exciting process, and you'll feel good coming to lessons! -Flexibility. These lessons are for you, and I will tailor my style, and schedule, so that you can really learn best. -Contextual learning. Every lesson we will speak, read, write, and listen to French. That way we are constantly engaging with the French...

...teaching methods, including visual aids, practical examples, and interactive activities, to cater to different learning styles. Moreover, I emphasize the importance of developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My goal is not only to help students excel academically but also to equip them with the tools they need to become independent learners. I encourage my students to approach problems with curiosity and resilience, fostering a growth mindset that will serve them well beyond the classroom....