Award-Winning French Tutors in San Jose, CA

...and showing them how to build an effective argument because the ability to communicate and demonstrate one's critical thinking is one of the best tools anyone can have in any field of study. I love teaching and tutoring Latin because to master Latin is to master English; also, the Romans were a pretty wild bunch, and reading about such huge personalities and their accomplishments is a treat unlike any other. I'm a real movie buff,...

...I am currently doing cancer research at the University of California, San Francisco in a melanoma lab while I apply to medical schools. In high school and college I tutored students in English and Math, two of my favorite subjects to teach. As the daughter of a third grade teacher, I place great importance on education. I have witnessed the positive impact that increased one-on-one attention can provide for students. I tutor every subject with...

...in the French culture for 5 years, working as an English teacher in the French education system, as well as for the American Chamber of Commerce. I eventually went back to school at the cole de Cond where I received my second Bachelor's Degree (a French Brevet Technicien Superieur/European Bachelor's combined) in Fashion Design. Being able to share my passion for language is such an incredible opportunity. I love seeing students progress, gaining more confidence...

...the years since, I have provided ESL tutoring to students with a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and nationalities. During law school, I taught full-length LSAT courses and provided private LSAT tutoring for a test preparation company. Indeed, I have a special place in my heart for the LSAT, and I 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...

...an undergraduate, I worked as a tutor and mentor for underserved communities in San Diego. I worked with students ranging from first to twelfth grade, as well as adults preparing for the GED. After finishing my bachelors degree, I worked as an English instructor with high school-level students in France for a school year. While I tutor a range of subjects, I most enjoy tutoring French and Social Sciences. I really enjoy the tutoring process;...

...philomath I enjoy, nay, LOVE sharing my knowledge with anyone who will listen. My philosophy is that knowledge is power and therefore empowering! By expanding our understanding of our physical world we in turn expand knowledge of ourselves. Whether it's literature, physics, cultural languages or the universal language of mathematics all knowledge opens doors to new opportunities and leads us to progress and positively develop. This is what motivates me to teach. Happy learning!... As a lifetime student and general philomath, I enjoy, nay, LOVE sharing my knowledge with anyone who will listen. My philosophy is that knowledge is power and therefore empowering! By expanding our understanding of our physical world we in turn expand knowledge of ourselves. Whether it's literature, physics, cultural languages or the universal language of mathematics, all knowledge opens doors to new opportunities and leads us to progress and positively develop. This is what motivates me to teach. Happy learning!

...grade math, algebra 1, algebra 2, and AP Calculus AB in Marianna, AR and New Orleans, LA. I am available to tutor most secondary mathematics as well as French and SAT math and writing. My favorite subjects to tutor are SAT math and writing because I love approaching these types of questions as logic games. I firmly believe all students want to and can succeed, and that education opens the doors to opportunity. Outside of...

...States and abroad using a teaching style highly influenced by my extensive theatre background. I believe in fun, interactive lessons that take studying from a chore to an enjoyable activity. Examples of some of my lessons are: practicing tongue twisters, improve games, paper airplane construction, and summarizing and analyzing modern popular movies like Harry Potter. That said, I can also easily adapt my lessons to fit students' needs and individual learning styles.... When teaching languages, my first lesson is always an 'introductions' interview style lesson. This allows me to gauge the level of the student by allowing them to go into as much depth as they are comfortable with their answers, as well as allows them to demonstrate their skill with question answering and listening comprehension.

I believe students are a reflection of the sum of their teachers. As someone with a background in teaching English and French, an excellent academic track record (graduating with Honors and Summa Cum Laude from DePaul University in Chicago), and a love of learning, I promise you will leave our tutoring sessions feeling more empowered.

...the aspiring scholar in your family a competitive edge in attaining the next level of academic achievement? Someone with recent, first-hand knowledge about how to navigate the increasingly complex process of distinguishing oneself as a candidate for admission to the College or University of one's choice? With 10 years of experience in higher education and an array of flexible pedagogical methodologies to accommodate individual learning styles, I guarantee to meet all of your tutoring and...