Award-Winning French 2 Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...work together towards a goal without any pressure of grading. In my experience, tutoring has actually been fun. About me: I love to write, hike, travel, and try new food. At the moment, I am a paralegal at a Manhattan-based disability law firm. I also do psychology research. I speak English, French, Thai, and a bit of Hebrew. My three dreams are to pursue a career in academia, to live in a foreign country, and...

...a deep passion for learning and the journey of thinking. My obsession is philosophy, which as a kind of over-arching discipline concerning the knowledge of what is, disperses me into many of the various subjects within which the joy of thinking can inhabit. I am excited to work with students and learn from them and see the ways in which their thinking can develop, as well as help them acquire the skills to succeed in...

I am currently a student at New York University, majoring in International Relations and Art History. I am fluent in four languages, including French, Italian and Russian.

...Bachelor of Arts in French, and minored in Film & Media Studies and Psychology. Since graduation, I have been working in Television while remaining passionate about French and helping others achieve their language learning goals. I'm a proponent of education in languages and cultures beyond one's own, as I find learning to understand and communicate with one another to be an particularly valuable and global skill. As I tutor in French Reading, Writing, Speaking, and...

...in order to maximize the student's potential and experience. Language is more than grammar, it's opening the door to learning about and enriching ourselves through culture. I have over 7 years experience as a tutor and teacher working both in the United States and France. I love teaching French and have experience teaching both standard US curriculums and IB curriculum. I am currently an Adjunct Professor at Berkeley College as well as a high-school tutor...

I strive for my students to be their best and will always push to enhance their learning. Language can be hard, but not with the right plan and the right tutor.

...hand to my friends around me and to help them grow and understand school challenges, including how to solve math problems or to develop topic sentences and outlines for essays. I love the process of relaying information to places and people who could use the extra push. This drive has given me particular long term aspirations. I want to develop a career centered around giving back to communities in need. I see myself in ten...

...grew up volunteering in the public school systems, and have worked with kids of all ages. Before joining Varsity Tutors, I began tutoring middle and high-school level Math, French and English to students throughout the city, and while I am comfortable tutoring in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about these three. I believe organization and proper study skills are essential for learning, and I enjoy building a trusting relationship with my...

...from Mexico, Argentina and Spain at Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota. I also have ample experience in tutoring and teaching. In my second year at Oswego, I worked for the Office of Learning Services as a Spanish and French tutor and was a Teaching Assistant for an elementary French class. During this time, I would frequently meet up with students both in groups and one-on-one sessions and work with them in a way that met...

...have a Master of Arts in English from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and French Language and Literature from George Washington University. I spent a year directly enrolled in the French Literature department at the Universit de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France. Prior to returning to teaching, I worked in a variety of non-profit support functions, such as administration, operations, accounting, and finance in Strasbourg and Washington, D.C....

...When we arrived, the 2 oldest of my 5 children, and I had difficulties to acclimate to our new life. I understand how difficult it is to learn a new language; more so, when it is a language that you don't use all the time. It is why I use different teaching methods in my lessons, incorporating the audible, the visual, and the spoken. When my children were old enough to attend school, I began...

...the French Ministry of Education to work with children and adult English Language Learners to develop their spoken and written English skills. I currently tutor middle school students at a local after-school enrichment program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English Language Arts and History. I am a firm advocate for the transformative power of education and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students....

...wrote for a French fashion publication. It was an entirely immersive experience, and I got to the point where I was not only fluent, but thinking and dreaming in French. The ultimate goal for any Francophile, and one that continues to this day. I am a cultural sponge and an aesthete to the core, and have travelled to 25 different countries. Immersing yourself in another culture is the best form of self-enlightenment, and a passion...

...or the student is not understanding a particular topic, we need to work together to find a method that will work better for the student. Whether I tutor in large or small groups, I focus on the learning experience. I want my students to strength their imaginations, foster creativity, and put in the hard work that it takes to become independent as a student. I believe that giving these skills to students will allow them...

...For instance, Mathew who is a former student of mine did not like algebra at all. I showed him how easy it is with 3 effective rules to master in algebra. Read-Follow-Do. Now he is taking calculus and is doing well. My previous experience as a tutor and my daily life as a student has enabled me to develop not only specific skills to be the best tutor, but also to be patient and understanding....

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunities available to every student.

...pre-K to university, including adults, and have been tutoring students individually throughout my teaching career. I continue to take trips to France for research, through which I am able to maintain a close relationship with the language and culture. I am a life-long learner, and my experience as a teacher, mentor, and tutor has led me to believe in every student's potential to achieve success through education. In my free time, I love watching old...

...this new language by choosing angles like newspaper articles in French to keep my students interested in the course. My students would say that my main qualities are my easiness and my patience, as well as my ability to find playful exercises to find new ways to help students familiarize themselves with French. I welcome beginners, intermediate and advanced participants. I consider myself proficient in all aspects: grammar, syntax, oral pronunciation, etc. Through various exercises...

...and molecular biology program. Being bilingual has giving the opportunity to work as translator, interpreter, ESL teacher as well as French tutor. However, my passion for teaching comes being a TA ( teacher assistant) and Peer Tutor at my university. The responsibilities of these two positions include teaching a lab under the the professor's supervision as well as doing one-on-one tutoring for students. I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm about my language and find very rewarding...

...as a Residential Tutor for one summer, where I held office hours for high school students taking college courses at Stanford, and helped high school seniors with their college applications. At this point, most of my teaching is through helping friends with classes. I find it really rewarding to help someone else understand a concept, and see that light bulb in their brain light up! Outside of academics, I love to make art (I'm a...