
Matthew: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as...
Education & Certification
SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics

Anna : Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham, a remote town accessible only by plane. Needless to say, I love the outdoors, and when I'm...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Russian and French

Sophia: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...my students tell me that they learn more with me in an hour than they do in an entire week of school! When I teach, I strive to let my students know that they are in a safe place where no question is too insignificant to ask while simultaneously encouraging them to be active participants...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelors, Chemistry; Molecular Cell Biology

Lucas: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My time spent at the head of the classroom has granted me a great deal of patience...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)

Ariana: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...to my learning and success. I want to help students achieve their goals (whether that's just passing the class or going beyond the minimum requirements for personal or professional development). I've tutored all types of students from mechanical engineering undergrads at UT to high school French students to elementary school math. If you're in mech...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Steven: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...acting as both a tutor and a mentor to them. Additionally, having taken the MCAT exam twice and scoring dramatically better the second time, I feel that I have compiled a set of study skills and techniques that could also help other pre-med students who, like me, had struggled with getting familiar with that challenging...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Cincinnati - Master of Science, Physiology

Helene: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a tree stump and watch the sun go down and squint to see the print in my book. Oh - more than anything, I love a good conversation with a friend. But a good conversation with anyone is a treat! I hope to...
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology

Lila Ann: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...in the 99th percentile, and as for foreign languages I am fluent in French, have a strong background in Spanish, Arabic and German, scored 100% on the First Year National Latin Test, and have recently taken up Portuguese while studying dance and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brazil for two months. I hold students to high...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies; Dance

Gregory: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...French major and I have been all over the beautiful country of France. My interests include soccer, chess and reading books in both English and French. I can help students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking of the language as I am a fluent French speaker. I look forward to meeting you. Au revoir!
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Barbara - Bachelors, French

David: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...strengths and weaknesses are. After that, we'll go over what strategies you can use to best increase your score. For example, if you're struggling with managing your time, we'll go over the best order in which to answer the questions, how to decide whether or not to skip a question, and what shortcuts you can...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies

Sarah: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because...
Education & Certification
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared

Chris: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 usage. (Sometimes textbooks age poorly in how they teach slang.) My pedagogical...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, French, Linguistics

Nicholas: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...years. I am trained in foreign language pedagogy and know how students can best acquire foreign languages, and I have spent time implementing successful approaches on a classroom scale. My love for languages started long ago, and I really enjoy helping others to learn them. In college, I studied for a semester in the south...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education

Ruthie: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a whole on the ACT science section. I therefore am an incredibly flexible teacher, who can adapt lessons to a range of ability levels and content areas, which contributes to the success my students have achieved on their state tests, ACT, and AP...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior

Julie: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 I can, spending time with my family, and neighborhood trivia tournaments.... I find that getting to know a student and their individual interests greatly improves their experience and hopefully their interests in the...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago - Master of Arts, French and Francophone Studies

Rebecca: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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 can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work

Joshua: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy

Haley: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...down explanations from the student's class and reformulate them into a version that is compatible with their way of thinking. I aim to use my empathy and sensitivity to students' unique struggles and learning styles to teach concepts and problem-solving strategies in an individualized manner. While I specialize in chemistry, I happily tutor a variety...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Cynthia: Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...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...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University - PHD, Neuroscience

Eunice : Richmond French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Richmond, CA
...my personality. I am currently a senior at GW studying Criminal Justice with a minor in International Affairs. On campus, I am a Peer Writing Consultant, and I've been a tutor for a DC organization working with students who fall behind in their school curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Private French Tutoring
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How can a Richmond French tutor near me help me improve my French?
French is spoken around the world. Being able to speak French can give you a window into ancient and modern French history, literature, and culture. If your student is taking French classes in school, a Richmond French tutor can help them review what they are learning. Perhaps you simply want to study a new language as a hobby, or you are planning on traveling to France or regions of Canada where French is spoken. Being able to speak French can help you converse with locals and travelers and make new friends. If you need to do business with French speakers, being able to converse with them in their native tongue can help you when negotiating deals.
A private Richmond French tutor can study with you at your own pace. You can stop and spend as much time as needed on a concept until you feel ready to move on. Since sessions take place one-on-one, you can remain your tutor's top priority. They can go as fast or as slow as you want. They can try out different teaching techniques until they find the ones that work best for you. This level of personalization can help you make more efficient progress towards your goals.
Private Richmond French tutors can help you improve your fluency by allowing you to practice your French regularly. Practicing the language in addition to studying it can help reduce hesitation when speaking. It can also help you understand French better when it is spoken by native speakers. Your instructor can conduct conversations entirely in French, depending on your level. They can gradually introduce more complex words or speak at a faster pace to help you progress.
Richmond French tutors can also help you improve your pronunciation. Your private instructor can give you instant feedback about pronunciation mistakes you are making and correct them. They can go over a word as many times as needed until they feel that you have learned how to pronounce it correctly.
Richmond French tutors can focus on the areas you need help with the most while skipping topics you have already mastered. For example, if you can read French but have trouble with French grammar, your mentor can focus on these rules, such as how to use gendered nouns. Nouns can be masculine or feminine, a concept that does not exist in English. Articles in French will depend on the gender and the number of nouns being used. For example, le is used for masculine subjects, la for feminine, and les for plural (whether masculine or feminine). You can also learn how to use adjectives - they are often placed after the noun, but there are exceptions.
Your private instructor can also focus on helping you expand your French vocabulary. They can use different methods depending on your learning style. For example, if you are a visual student, they can use flashcards. They can introduce audio materials to help you improve your understanding of spoken French. If you prefer reading, they can introduce French texts. A private mentor can also teach you French phrases that are important in everyday life, such as "Parlez-vous anglais?" (which translates to: "Do you speak English?").
Can Richmond French tutoring work for my schedule?
One of the benefits of private instruction is the flexibility it can offer. Regardless of your student's schedule, we can find a mentor who can work with them. We take your student's needs into account so that we can find an instructor who has the right skills.
Richmond French tutoring is available both online and in-person. Online tutoring allows you to study from the comfort of your own home. As long as you have access to the internet, you can log onto our Live Learning Platform and study with your private mentor. Using our video chat tool, you will be able to see, hear, and speak with your instructor as if you were sitting across from them at the same table. We also have several tools that you can use to enhance your studies. For example, the document editor will allow you to collaborate with your mentor so that they can help you learn the correct spelling of words with accents. You can watch recordings of your prior sessions in your free time so that you can improve your pronunciation and refresh your memory. Your instructor can use integrated practice problems to help assess your skills or the virtual whiteboard to provide visual explanations.
If you prefer in-person instruction, this can be arranged as well. You can meet your instructor at home, your favorite coffee shop, or a local library, such as the Libbie Mill Library or the Library of Virginia.
Online courses are another option you can take advantage of. You or your student can study in our virtual classroom together with other students who are working on improving their French under the tutelage of a trained professional. There are different course sections taking place at different times and for different levels of French proficiency.
How can I find a Richmond French tutor near me?
If you are interested in learning more about how to sign up for Richmond French tutoring, reach out to Varsity Tutors. Our educational consultants will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you find an expert who can work with you on your level. We can connect you with a private mentor in as little as 24 hours. Whether you want to study in the morning, at night, or on weekends, we can help. Give us a call today and we will get you started as soon as possible.
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