Award-Winning French Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...prior knowledge they actually have, they are more receptive and eager to expand on this knowledge and reach our goals for the session. I often draw on my own experience as a learner to try and identify some of the obstacles that may impede my students progress. I have come to appreciate the impact that issues in other aspects of my students lives may have on their ability to focus and learn. I have had...

...comprehension, and others but my strengths lie in my language abilities. With tutoring, as a visual learner, I find that using pictures, videos, diagrams, or cultural references as an excellent way to help a student understand a difficult concept. Also, when it comes to language learning, I know of many excellent (and free) resources for students to use to help them improve their language abilities. Whenever I'm not tutoring, I enjoy reading and photography. Let...

...Social Studies. As a first-year at Wesleyan, I tutored 3 eighth-graders through a program that provides low-income students access to free tutoring. I believe that all students have the potential to learn and succeed, and it is the responsibility of a tutor to help students discover that potential. I foster a learning environment that harnesses curiosity and allows students to find joy in the learning process. I also emphasize individualized study plans and goal-setting as...

...isn't always fun but neither is it a great mystery. Let's figure out your strengths, your best learning styles, and see if we can't make it a little less intimidating (and, maybe, even a little bit fun)! FRENCH: Having lived in a french speaking country until I was 8 years old, I have the benefit of being both a native speaker and someone who had to relearn the basics of the french language to better know...

...French language. Tutoring students is one of the most rewarding activities in which I have ever participated. Passing on my passions for knowledge and success is something I try to accomplish with each person with whom I work. Every student deserves a tutor who will approach their needs in different and innovative ways. I accomplish this by getting to know my students as classroom entities as well as people. In this way, I can vary...

...University of Oregon alum and avid football fan, I graduated with Chemistry and Chinese degrees before earning a Masters of Education from the Relay Graduate School in New York. After 7 years of tutoring and 3 years of teaching, I am excited to support students in science, math, language, and exam prep. A mild caffeine addict, I stay active through lacrosse and running, listen to podcasts while roaming the city, and love to discover new...

...articles about Physics, Linguistics, Math, and international events. Being able to relate study material to the real world is imperative! I'm well equipped to answer the question "When will I ever need this?" in a satisfying way. I don't expect you to geek out to the degree that I do, but enthusiasm is contagious and it's my job to make sure that you enjoy learning! I was one of those kids who never had to...

...preschool and it was my wonderful teachers and tutors growing up that encouraged me to continue doing what I love for the rest of my life, which is anything art related. I would also love to encourage kids of all ages to have fun with art because it is an amazing way to learn about the world, as well as creatively express ourselves. I have three years of experience as being a camp counselor and...

...my school's Center for Writing and Public Discourse for the past three years. I was a member of my school's Educational Task Force where I taught weekend seminars for high school students who were brave enough to come in on Saturday mornings. For these students (many of whom were the first in their families to apply to college), I provided college essay help and was the lead teacher for a semester-long photojournalism/spoken-word course. Last summer...

...using clinical applications of psychology, language, and communication to help others to find their voice. I am passionate about learning and communication, and the role that psychology and language play in the learning process. Since high school, I have tutored elementary through college-level students in a variety of subjects (primarily liberal arts.) Everyone has a unique learning style. As a tutor, I identify and utilize study techniques that each student feels works best for them....

...without also understanding the culture from which it originated, and vice versa. I also believe that students will be more inclined to learn and practice a language if they are captivated by its culture. I am particularly fascinated by society, history, cuisine, music, and cinema. I try to integrate these subjects into my teaching as much as possible, as they serve as excellent examples of a language at work. I also believe in a practical,...

...of school to teach and tutor students of all ages! (I also crush it in trivia ;) My approach to teaching is very personalized to each student. I like to find out what their passions are outside of school and use that to connect to subjects they are struggling in or dislike. Having a degree in Music and Theatre, I often use the arts to teach various subjects. I am very excited to begin working...

...globally aware and culturally sensitive adults. French is spoken in 29 different countries, and bilingual students are better able to appreciate cultural nuances and possess a better understanding of different cultures. I have helped students at the elementary school, high school, and university levels achieve their French language goals and vastly improve their vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, pronunciation, and cultural awareness. I'd love to help your kids fall in love with the French language and culture,...

...concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in their courses. In my free time, I enjoy playing music (piano, guitar bass), as well as reading poetry and watching films.

...the University at Albany and a BA in French from Oswego, NY with a concentration in Computer Science. I also studied Spanish and Italian. I was determined to excel in my French studies so I studied abroad in Paris at the Sorbonne. I loved living in Paris and developed a stronger sense about the language and the French culture. The pastry shops were amazing and the food absolutely delicious. I go back to Europe as...

...to advanced. I was also a camp counselor in an English Immersion Camp in Madrid. I love languages, and so I love to get my students excited about learning. I speak English, French, and Spanish, and can use my travels (2008-2015 in France, Spain, and Martinique) as anecdotes to reinforce lessons, and teach students about foreign cultures as well language, seeing as the two go hand in hand. I love foreign languages, and I look...

...and worked as a private teacher and also as a Business English language teacher for several language schools in town. When I moved back to Los Angeles in 2015 to attend a teaching pedagogy program at Cal State University, Long Beach, I began tutoring French with Varsity Tutors, and I've loved it ever since! In 2018, I moved back to Paris to obtain a Master Degree in Applied French Language at The Sorbonne University. The...

...York University in Paris. This experience inspired me to continue my education, and I am currently a PhD candidate at Northwestern University. I am writing my thesis on 1930's French film from New York City. Before moving to New York, I spent two years teaching Beginning and Intermediate French at Northwestern. I have instructed all levels of students ranging from pre-K to university, including adults, and have been tutoring students individually throughout my teaching career....

...After that, I spent some time teaching English as a Second language and French in the states of New Jersey and California. Once I acquired my 120-Hour TEFL Certificate, I moved to China to teach English for a year. I am now completing a Master's degree in Linguistics at the Sorbonne University in Paris France. My aim is to learn as much as possible about first and second language acquisition and apply it to my...

...first started tutoring students my second semester of college on the campus in the Spanish department. I also obtained tutoring from the French department where I learned many different techniques of tutoring. Thanks to the students I have tutored, I am now able to think of many new ways to teach students since everyone have a unique way of learning. Outside of tutoring I like to spend time with my friends, surrounding myself with great...