Award-Winning French Tutors serving Washington DC

...teaching English, ESL, and test preparation, I bring a patient, adaptable, and results-driven approach to every tutoring session. I believe that learning should be engaging, personalized, and confidence-building, and I take pride in creating supportive environments where students feel encouraged to ask questions and tackle challenges head-on. My background in international affairs and language instruction also allows me to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and tailor strategies to meet their individual needs.

...my TESOL certificate to teach ESL in South Korea for close to 2 years. I have also tutored ESL in college and after my time in South Korea. I have experience tutoring math and reading PARCC assessment prep for elementary and middle school. My bread and butter is phonics. I honed many of my public speaking skills as a past member of the local Japanese-English Toastmasters club, a conference speaker at AdieCon 2021, and many...

...I then tutored math in a Montgomery College for a year, where I receive my associate in Bioengineering. I am a native French speaker and lived in France for six years, and I also have an overwhelming passion for science, especially mathematics. I am very comfortable tutoring math from the lowest level to Calculus 2 and my favorite subject to tutor is Calculus I, especially derivations. My philosophy of teaching is very relaxed, but I...

...to Washington, D.C. I enjoy finding creative ways to teach French, that fits each individual's way of learning. I love my country and my culture and am always keen to discuss about it. If you need to improve your grammar and conjugation, I have specialized books and exercises, and more than twenty years of practicing it every day! If you need to improve your conversational French to go travel or go on a business trip,...

...should always take advantage of the opportunities they are given in order to succeed. I love to help individuals who are younger than me see that and understand that it is not all bad and there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. Lastly, my dad has ingrained this quote by Vince Lombardi and it is something currently live by. The quote is "the only place where success comes before work is...

...community that helps each individual gain knowledge. Few things are more satisfying to me than being able to assist another being in a quest for knowledge and understanding. I have over a decade of experience working with people of all ages, from various educational backgrounds, in both the public and private settings. I have helped students in elementary school, all the way to adult learners. I love math and am an avid reader and writer.

...self-motivated and self-directed to follow their hearts, achieve their dreams, and meet their goals through the development of behaviors and habits which support their comprehension and processing of information. We work together (the student/learner and I) to build a resource toolkit specific to each learner's unique learning needs and management. We work on building confidence, improving comprehension, application and analysis, as well as learn to brainstorm, outline, and define terms. My students/learners come from diverse...

...have tutored. My first tutoring experience was as a volunteer reading tutor at the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science. It was a challenging experience because of the size of the classes assigned to each volunteer tutor. This helped me determine that I preferred to work in a quieter setting with a couple individuals rather than a group. Subsequently, I tutored other college students in French until my graduation in 2008. I returned...

...I am an experienced French speaker who is determined to teach students the most effective way to learn French. I have a passion for pedagogy and several different learning methods. This has led me to volunteering with clients from the State Departments and has helped many people from different backgrounds in the Washington DC area whether they have an upcoming exam or they are just visiting a French speaking country. I also tutored students in...

...Pittsburgh. I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci/Tech. During my years at high school, I understood the struggle that many students face with the math portions of the SAT, and ACT, as well as the various subject tests that are required as well. I believe in the importance of preparing for these tests, and my experience studying for them has proven to be valuable. Some subjects I am quite passionate about, include math,...

...and Chemistry (Universite Paul Sabatier - Toulouse France and University of Houston - Houston TX). Fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Literate in Dutch and German. Having life and school experience in Latin America, Caribbean, Europe, and the United States has allowed me to emphasize the importance of a solid foundation and a positive experience to allow me to be the person I have always hoped to be. My ambition is to inspire and encourage...

I have been a teacher for 24 years, and I always believe that every student can learn. I have worked with many students with learning differences, including those with autism, ADHD, processing issues, and those who need something out of the regular routine to learn. I use music, movement, games, as well as traditional methods of learning to make sure that the information is most effectively learned.

...the way up to high school students. Each Sunday, I enjoyed adapting my lessons and methods to each group of students, and watching them grow in their knowledge. I have had the pleasure of studying many subjects during my academic career, but I am most passionate about French, History, and Business. I enjoyed forming study groups and helping my classmates understand the complex issues and topics discussed in our classes. We had the most fun...

...University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, Kenyon College, Albion College, and Colby College. Through my involvement on the Varsity Men's Basketball team in college and with various University Groups/Clubs, I have learned the importance of balance, sacrifice, and gained confidence; working in highly competitive environments that require teamwork. Making the transition from growing up in Lansing, Michigan to studying at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia has allowed me to...

...French tutor with a passion for language learning and teaching. I graduated with a bachelor's in French Private Law from the University of Albi-Toulouse, where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in language acquisition and the fascinating culture and history of the French-speaking world. I am pursuing my Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership, further deepening my knowledge of educational methods through leadership skills. My teaching philosophy revolves around creating a relaxed, engaging environment that...

I am currently living in Washington, D.C. as a graduate student at Georgetown University. I am studying international affairs and European studies in the School of Foreign Service. In May 2018, I graduated from Rutgers University with a B.A. in French and English. I studied abroad at La Sorbonne and was formerly an intern at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in New York City.

...highly effective lesson plans, motivational exercises and performance assessments. I have also helped improve test scores in my home tutoring projects (GED, GRE, CPhT, SAT/ACT, etc.). I have also received positive feedback from parents, and fellow educators alike for my abilities in helping students excel. My teaching style demonstrates dedication to fostering a positive learning environment to all students and maximizing individual student performance. The accomplishment I am most proud of in my tutoring career...

...an adjunct faculty at George Washington University. Currently, I work as a part-time French high-school teacher as I complete my certification program. One of the many gratifying aspects of my work is transmitting communication skills and the structure of French. Another is showing students that language is an expression of culture through which new experiences and perspectives can be discovered. It is through maturation, professional experience, and much conviction that I have come to my...

...ReadingCorps program, I work at a high needs elementary school in Southeast DC, and as such have really developed hands-on and behavioral management skills with children. Furthermore, I focused on early literacy skills and teaching techniques that I believe make me a good tutor. My literacy tutor training combined with both my undergraduate degree in English and graduate degree in Gender Policy, makes me a good tutor because I have both the teaching experience and...

...freshman year of high school, I have worked at Kumon as an instructor, developed curricula for summer classes at an elementary school, and served as a teaching assistant in several college courses. I love tutoring math and chemistry, but I also enjoy teaching English and reading comprehension. When teaching, I try to tailor lessons to students' interests; I hope to make material both engaging and useful. I believe that lessons that are guided by students...