Award-Winning French 2 Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of...

...relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way about history and language as I do. The tutoring process is of great benefit to me as well, not just the student. I always come away learning a lot both about the relevant subjects...

...am now a first-year master's candidate at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, where I continue my studies with a focus on migration, refugees, and Turkey. Among my greatest strengths are my language skills. Since high school I have learned to speak five languages apart from English: French, German, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish. Learning these languages has also helped me in English. I have a strong knowledge of grammar, and have an array of tried-and-true...

...a minor in International Affairs. On campus, I am a Peer Writing Consultant, and I've been a tutor for a DC organization working with students who fall behind in their school curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style to be collaborative and friendly, while being honest and serious when necessary. After graduation, I plan on traveling to Europe, working in DC,...

...a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique way of learning and processing information, so it is important for them to develop their own studying habits and learning methods. That is why I want to be a tutor - so that I can help students discover their...

...strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to be able to make progress both in and out of tutoring sessions. My favorite part of tutoring is seeing students improve and build confidence in areas they used to be nervous about or dislike. One of the reasons I enjoy tutoring French is that I myself was initially very afraid to learn a foreign language. I had a speech impediment as a...

...parents to identify where the student needs the most help. I've taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing, and resume/career skills, amongst other topics. I believe that for a student to truly succeed, he or she needs to become engaged in the subject beyond the textbook. For example, that's why I incorporate music, art, culture, and media into my foreign language lessons- to make the subject come alive! Students I work with not only learn the material...

...Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics and deliver that information. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, French, and both U.S. and World History....

...in Criminology and Justice Studies at The College of New Jersey. I minored in French and have been studying and learning the language since I was a child. Another strength of mine is paper and essay writing - I loved it when professors would assign a term paper instead of an exam as our midterm or final! I think college entrance essays, particularly, can be overwhelming and stressful to the student. I believe that by...

...for three years for Geography 495B, a cultural geography course. I also worked at the CIU-10 Development Center for Adults, where I taught lessons in geography, English (reading/writing), and test preparation. I spent the first half of 2014 in Montpellier, France, where I attended Université Paul Valéry III. Thanks to a structured formal education and a lot of intrinsic desire to learn, I now speak French with native fluency.I am a great tutor because I...

...very diverse. In undergrad, I worked as a course assistant for a French language and culture course, teaching select topics in class, creating curriculum, and holding office hours for a small class of 6 students. I also have worked as a statistics tutor for my college and a French tutor for my high school. Furthermore, I have extensive proofreading and editing experience as I have worked as a proofreader for a court reporter, as a...

...an arts magnet high school in Nantes, France. Now back in the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout my life, I have made a point to work with students of all levels and ages in a variety of subjects - tutoring French and writing at various schools from Wisconsin to Florida and back again. I love working in individualized learning environments and look...

...in a high school math department. I am comfortable with, and well qualified to teach a broad range of subjects. I have highly developed writing abilities, and am an avid reader but also am well versed in physical sciences and mathematics. I look forward to working with students who are motivated to set and achieve high goals. I think that a good education is one which imparts an ability to think critically, and I try...

...what works for them! I take a positive, motivational approach to what is often a frustrating situation for the student. We will work together to meet their specific needs and learn self-sustaining skills. I teach largely through asking directed questions that allow the student to see their own mistakes so that they can be confident working on their own in the future. I have a Bachelor's in Art History and a passion for painting, reading,...

...I particularly love working with students through any and every part of the writing process and helping them find their own voice along the way, skills I find to be underemphasized in middle and high school education. My own experience preparing for dozens of standardized tests, from APs to the ACT to SAT subject tests, has also been instructive in helping students create study plans and bolster specific skills to succeed on these exams. After...

...University of Maryland. In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. Science in Architecture, I am pursuing a minor in Construction Project Management. An adept leader with strong communication and management skills, I am also An adept leader with strong communication and management skills, I am also proficient in several computer modeling and design software. I am eager to connect with and share my knowledge...

...Subsequently, I served with AmeriCorps in Washington DC as a math teacher and advocate for education equity. I believe every student can succeed with the right tools, encouragement, and guidance. I bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to each session, making learning engaging and positive. By taking time to understand each learner's strengths, challenges, and goals, I tailor my approach to their individual needs. Together, we break concepts into clear steps, celebrate progress, and...

...to transform lives. I've worked with students in various settings, from community centers to university study groups, tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs. I'm currently studying at NYU and pursuing a degree in Public Policy. While I tutor a range of subjects, my favorite is French because it is my second language. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to take charge of their education.

...passion for math into my current profession. I also love to travel; I did two home stays in France for four weeks in high school, and did a semester abroad in China where I studied Asian culture at Wuhan University, Tsinghua University (Beijing) and Sichuan University. Several of my closest friends are from foreign countries, so I'm very familiar with assisting in English subjects when English isn't the first language. My style is very upbeat,...

...in International Social and Public Policy. I am a Native American English speaker, and I'm primarily interested in tutoring in History, English language or literature, Reading and/or Writing Comprehension. Want to bring out your creative side? I also studied Photography and Visual Design at Tyler School of Art at Temple University, and I'm able to tutor you Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustration, Premiere, etc) as well as elements of graphic design or drawing. Message...