Award-Winning French Tutors in Tucson, AZ

I like teaching one-on-one sessions because it is an effective and rewarding learning format. I search for different ways to help my students achieve progress. The underlying, essential goal in teaching the French language is to establish in my students an ongoing interest and desire to learn. There is never a reason to get embarrassed or ashamed. I am here to help and motivate you! If there is a desire, there is a way!... I always assess where their needs and interests lay, and I encourage them in that direction, giving them plenty of tools to use.

...and reading at the elementary level. I have worked with high school students on college test prep and taught undergraduate Music Theory at the University of Arizona and Yale University. I have tutored Math through high school Algebra privately and am certified to teach middle school math. I enjoy helping students understand challenging material and love that aha moment when a student finally gets something that they have been struggling with. When I'm not working...

...built an adobe hut, and led field trip groups at Native American museum, to name a just few, all while falling deeply in love with the desert Southwest. I've made my home outside of Tucson, AZ, where I'm happy to spend much of my time outdoors, hiking, riding my horse, and, as some things never change, reading many, many books. As a tutor, I hope to infect others with my enthusiasm for learning and, as...

...a world of learning cultural discoveries in a style that is modern and fun. French culture, music, cinema, art and literature are brought to life by the romantic blend of several element including the excitement of a new adventure beyond the sheltered world of a classroom. Learning to speak another language can be a slow, often frustrating process, but ultimately rewarding! Are you ready to get on a plane for the French adventure?... Being guided by exceptional instructors, students, beginners and advanced, are willing to understand the reasonable challenges, and willingly engage in activities they consider achievable. My approach is to provide the student with the skills and accuracy in conversational and written French, without overwhelming them throughout their learning process. Inspire, motivate and guide.

I'm looking forward to working with many students. I love connecting with individuals and helping them work through tough topics. I have a background with AP subjects and have taken the ACT multiple times. I look forward to working with you!... Practice makes perfect, and you can never ask too many questions!... I would ask them about the topics they're having the most difficulty with, and discuss a strategy for their improvement.

...private schools. I also taught elementary Spanish for 7 years but in general, teaching French has always been my FIRST LOVE. I have taken French immersion courses at Middlebury College in Vermont and worked in French Speaking Quebec two summers. I have traveled to and cycled throughout France multiple times. I have tutored privately extensively for both students and adults. I love to teach, take a personal interest in all my students and derive much...

...committed to helping students build a deep, conceptual understanding of the topics we cover so that they can gain widely applicable ways of thinking that give context to the information they must learn. When I tutored in high school, many peers commented that I was helpful to them because of my ability to find just the right explanation for their way of thinking. I continue aiming to tailor lessons to each student’s individual needs and...

As an experienced educator with diverse populations and age groups I am an excellent candidate for tutoring. I enjoy working with students and developing a plan to improve their skills and confidence in whatever challenges they may face. I love reading, traveling, walking, and learning about new people, cultures and places. ... My teaching philosophy is that every person and student is capable of learning. My job as a tutor and teacher is to build confidence while assessing a student's strengths and weaknesses. Using this knowledge, I can then create a plan with student input as to how to improve skills and knowledge in the subject area in which the student is struggling.

...in Europe learning languages and experiencing life from different perspectives. I love teaching and have never had any problem sharing my enthusiasm for language with my students. I have just retired from the Bozeman School District in Montana where I taught English as a Second Language in grades K-12 for the past 26 years. Though it was an incredibly rewarding job in a smaller public school system, I made the decision to return home to...

...College of Medicine in the Neurology Department, where I do neuroimaging analysis for a research project on ethnic differences in stroke. I am willing to experiment with a variety of teaching techniques to find what works for each student, but my main goal remains the same: to help students learn how to reason through challenging material by guiding them to ask meaningful questions. My interests outside science include creative writing, fantasy, spending time outdoors, and...