...under the auspices of Middlebury College, I became fluent in French and very conversant in certain French and Francophone literatures. My master's thesis focused on the philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre and his commitment to the working class (a socialist awareness from back in 1981!). After Paris, I enrolled in another master's program in French Studies at New York University, where I studied social sciences of France and Francophone regions. My experience as a student of French...
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I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...
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...but I have been tutoring since I was in middle school! Ive always loved teaching and have plenty of experience as a tutor, substitute teacher, teaching assistant, Big Sister Mentor, and Peer Coach. By working with so many different individuals, Ive learned to personalize my tutoring methods to best match each of my students learning styles and needs. It is important to me to get to know my students and figure out the best way...
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...school there with typical southern French children, and not only love the language but the culture as well. My second master's degree is in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and has an education specialization. My current master's program is in Spanish language and literature with a specialization in linguistics. I have taught French at the university level for two years, ESL in a professional school for a year to students from all...
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...Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, Choate Rosemary Hall, and the School at Steppenwolf.... I'll introduce myself...
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...develop and strive for more as a teacher. I believe that the students model their teacher's learning habits and behaviors and as a result, I strive to communicate my passion and interest in the French language and culture. If the instructor does not show an interest or passion for the material and for learning, the students will be less likely to be motivated to learn and succeed. Additionally, I also make sure that I am...
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...years of experience with Detroit Public Schools and other school systems. I have taught individuals of all ages in a variety of subjects. After school hours, I would teach French and Spanish. I am a graduate of University of Michigan University and majored in French. My love for foreign languages started at an early age as I grew up in a bilingual home that spoke French, which was the first language I learned. I love...
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...I have also helped students with their professional preparedness and job readiness training, and how frequently served as a proofreader for pre-publication manuscripts. Sobre Ensenanza del Ingles: Habiendo enseado penor dos aos en programas de Ingles Intensivos asociados con una universidad, he trabajado con personas de todos tipos de nivel y formacion en Ingles, y de muchas culturas. He proveido instrucion desde niveles basicos hasta niveles avanzados y profesionales , ayudando estudiantes: mejorar la fluidez...
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Florida State University - Masters, Dual Masters: International Relations (modern languages concentration) M.A., Music (ethnomusicology concentration) M.A.
...is something I will encourage all of my students - to keep your eyes open to the French all around you. Traveling is a great way to enhance our learning of French, whether we go to France, Canada, or just visit through books, movies and music. Engage in what an opportunity you have to grow, see the world as a bigger place and apply what you learn to other parts of your life. As a...
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...a variety of subjects including Psychology, Spanish, French, Reading, and Writing (including ACT Test Prep). My favorite subjects work on are Essay Editing and Psychology, but any subject can be fun! My tutoring style is best described as a relaxed environment so that the student can learn at a pace that best fits their abilities. I love to work with students on an educational plan so that they can reach goals and mark their progress....
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...knowledge and experience the teacher has about the subjects/issues she wants to share and communicate must enable her to resort to a flexibility of criteria that will serve the diverse needs of the students. Rather than deciding on which method is "best", she will realize - like an actor on stage, that does not use a "method" but rather works from all that she has learned - that teaching is a "live performance" that needs...
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I am a 22 year old senior at the University of Maryland studying Government and French. After having so many great teachers along the way, I'm excited to share my knowledge of French with people!... My philosophy about teaching is to let the student learn the way they learn best. A teacher should be a resource for the student, not a taskmaster. I try to explain things in simple ways and make learning fun by figuring...
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...I emphasized beginning vocabulary and verb conjugations and integrated games, music, homework, cooking and classroom projects. I also coached fellow undergraduates in navigating French grammar, syntax and pronunciation, paying special attention to helping them develop effective time management and study methods. While I do specialize in French, I also tutor in English grammar and mechanics, essay writing and editing, and study skills and organization. I am a firm believer that organized writing is an invaluable...
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...of my colleagues during my time at Baylor. I also volunteered my time as a tutor at the local middle school while I was in high school. I tutor in French, a subject I am incredibly passionate about. I initially studied French to get in touch with my French heritage and fell in love with francophone cultures, literature, and more recently, linguistics. I enjoy tutoring in French not only because of my personal enjoyment of...
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...school students with math, science, English and social studies. I also offer lessons in French, statistics and research/composition skills-- plus test preparation for SAT, ACT, GED and GRE. I am an adaptable and communicative tutor, with a broad knowledge base and varied teaching experiences. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I...
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I have a Bachelor of Arts in French from Lake Forest College. I completed a semester long study abroad program in Paris, France. I love languages and I'm constantly teaching myself new material each day. I want to share my passion for languages with those who are equally passionate to learn.
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...France for two years and have traveled to 13 countries thus far! Traveling always teaches me more about the world and the people in it, and gives me heightened perspectives on how and why different people think. I am an easy-going person, who not only enjoys teaching but also learning from my students! I am highly organized and prepared, but remain flexible in teaching when needed. Aside from teaching, I also enjoy yoga, reading non-fiction, traveling,...
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...studying for the SAT in high school, I loved taking standardized tests! I knew that made me crazy, but it helped me figure out how to turn this boring test into something a bit more exciting for students when I started teaching the SAT to low-income, first-generation-to-college high school students. I spent two semesters running classes, and my proudest moment was when when of my students received his acceptance to Brown, my alma mater. I...
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...worked with community organizing non-profits in Ohio and, briefly, in Florida. In my spare time, I developed my own curriculum to pursue studies in International Conflict Resolution, which I will be studying this Fall at American University. I worked as a tutor during my time at Marietta, where I focused on helping those studying French and Political Science. I also worked extensively with the writing center, as writing consultant, and in our Communications Department, as...
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...of Arts economics and political sciences focused studies, and will pursue a Bachelors of Commerce with a focus in marketing at the University of British Columbia. I have traveled extensively in Europe and North America, both for leisure and to compete in international Model UN conferences, and I feel this has contributed greatly to who I am today. My French is conversational (and I do love to converse). I have tutored both native and non-native...
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A first language class can be quite enjoyable, but also quite demanding if you are just beginning your language studies. During the first year of French studies, you acquire a basic vocabulary that will help set the foundation for your continued education in conversational use of the French language. Although many of the exercises and assignments for this course may seem simple, they help you to build the important initial foundations for being able to hear and interpret the language in its natural use. Such skills will be presupposed in coming years of study in which conversations and grammar will become far more difficult and complex. Therefore, it is critical that you perform as well as possible in the first year of your French studies. What better way to work towards such success than by finding a knowledgeable personal French 1 tutor to help you master the skills of hearing and speaking French words and sentences?
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Recent Campton Hills French 1 Tutoring Session Notes
We continued progress through the student's book. This time we added more vocabulary, including the nouns and adjectives associated with describing people. We also talked about definite and indefinite articles, and the idea of gendered nouns. I was pleased to see that she has been doing review on her own, and gave her some tips for how to practice speaking/listening.
Worked on reviewing verbs, learning new feelings, writing and conversation. Working with his flashcards is really helping him to retain vocab. His confidence in speaking and vocab is also growing. He should continue flashcard review (especially verbs).
I taught some French pronunciation and introduced the student to the francophone world by showing her all the countries where French is spoken. The student did well even though she is a special education student with an IEP in middle school and her difficulty is in the subject of English. She has been exempted from foreign languages study, but she is getting a head start in French with me before she starts French Level 1 in 7th grade next year. The student is going to really try hard to pass French Level 1 next year. I asked her to look up the capitols of the francophone countries and the European countries we studied where French is not spoken. I left her with a website where she can use the 30 day free trial to practice elementary French with games online. No concerns at all.
The student reinforced his use of greetings, introducing his family (he constructed a great and very creative family tree), the alphabet, possessive pronouns and pronunciation. Today he showed progress in pronunciation, comprehension and grasp of key phrases.
During this session, the student shared his homework on special uses of the definite article with me. He understands the topic with little prompting, though he will need to continue to practice this specific skill.
After reviewing the homework, we moved back to work on verbs, which we set aside for a short time to work on nouns, articles, and adjective agreement. The student can accurately conjugate basic -er verbs and demonstrates understanding of conjugation in general. Today we worked on special spellings of -er verbs, such as verbs ending in -ger and -cer, and verbs with "e"s with accents. For homework, the student will practice these skills in the Schaum's grammar book.
We covered conjugating -er verbs and 13 verbs using the same forms. We looked over the workbook using these forms. I asked her to study the verbs and the conjugation pattern of these verbs. She worked hard at learning the patterns and the pronunciations.
