Award-Winning French Tutors serving Upland, CA

...Southern California and I'd love to be your tutor! I currently teach SAT Prep through CollegeSpring, a local nonprofit which assists historically underserved high schools in preparing students for the college admission process. Through this position I have realized how rewarding it is to share my passion for learning with others, and I hope to...

...my music to teach some of the lessons Ive learned and to inspire others to chase their dreams. I want my music to ring loud in the ears of other foster children around the world so that they might have the courage to keep pushing forward despite the obstacles they might face. Furthermore, I strive...

Per Aspera ad Astra

I have a great passion for learning, and look forward to sharing this passion with my students. I feel as if I succeed when my students do!

...by professors from partnered universities including Sciences Po and the 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...

...academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math,...

...been to increase fluency, both written and spoken. Inasmuch as possible I conduct classes in French. This is a daunting prospect to many students, but my greatest assets as a teacher are patience and praise. I have taught all levels of French to students as young as 10 and as old as 70. I am...

...games, videos, and compelling activities (for example, writing letters to the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of the invasive species, "rock snot") into skill building and practice. I care deeply about my students and they know that. They know that I always believe in them and will always...

...as well as the best method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions...

...teacher, teaching all levels of Frenchfrom beginner to post-AP courses. During the summer, I coordinate student exchange programs to France and serve as an AP French Language and Culture exam grader for the College Board. I take into account each student's learning style, interests, and needs, and I adapt my teaching approach to support their...