Award-Winning French 2 Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...power of intrinsic motivation in learningthat is, the power of learning for the sake of learning, rather than for external factors like good grades or others' approval. I believe that when youth and adults alike view school or learning as something to suffer through for a distant goal in the future (a "no pain no gain" mindset), their willpower eventually wears thin in times of stress and hardship. Teaching people to like to learn and...

...person learns differently and that it is essential to know who the person I tutor is as an individual before I start lesson planning. Whether it's learning a new language or working on public speaking, it can be a lot. Which is why I think tutoring should be interest-based in order to make tutoring sessions truly yours! As far as my professional experience goes, I have been a teacher for 4 years. I taught ESL...

...at Brown University majoring in economics and French. I have worked as a tutor and college applications consultant throughout high school and college, both as a freelancer and as a senior consultant for CollegeVine. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about those closely related to my majors. In my experience, being a great tutor is not just about having a deep knowledge of the subject, but also about being...

Committed French Instructor with expertise in language grammar and various dialects teaches French for all levels. Personalized method to meet your individual needs. - French Tutor - Joshua Eaton Elementary School Reading MA - French Tutor - Hannah Elementary School Beverly MA

...when they learn in a supportive, encouraging environment. As a tutor, I strive to create a stress-free space for students to learn and thrive. In 2011, I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a degree in English and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. I also have a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary, where I won numerous awards, including the prize for highest academic distinction. I have experience teaching ancient...

...Relations and French, with a minor in Spanish. I began teaching in Paris in 2013 as an English-language assistant for children ages 3 through 11. In some classes I assisted the teacher and in others I independently designed and executed lesson plans. I also peer-tutored in French as a college student. I greatly value my experiences teaching others and I look forward to continuing this mutually educational opportunity with families of Varsity Tutors.... My philosophy is...

I am a data analyst and Finance graduate student with a passion for mathematics and Economics. I love helping others learn and have tutored for years professionally. I am also a technical writer for my company and can spot a typo or grammatical error from a mile away! I look forward to helping students in their many academic endeavors.

...media in which to do so? If yes, learn languages and music, two of the most effective ways to communicate with others and develop new friendships." Studying languages and playing music are definitely my primary activities, but I am also interested in art, specifically with the media of the pencil and colored pencil. I believe that there is a level of detail and precision that can only be achieved by a pencil, an instrument with...

...history the most, as those are the subject areas for which I hold the most passion, but I do find that my passion for learning in general translates to a greater satisfaction gained from teaching, no matter the subject. In my spare time, I read, listen to a huge range of music, dance, and write and edit with a group of friends who are similarly passionate about the written word. I am also active in...

...necessary to improve their scores on standardized tests and their grades in their classes, but also keeping them engaged as they progress through any test prep/academic programs. As someone who has been working with high schoolers since college, I find that I am able to connect with students on the important process of excelling both in school and on standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE, and the AP/SAT Subject Test exams....

...have a real passion for travel and exploring other cultures. Especially all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion for spreading this appreciation for other cultures. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio where I started learning French in my elementary school class. When I'm not tutoring or trying to teach myself...

...the US and abroad in France and Italy. My experience includes young children through community college level and Advanced Business English. In addition to teaching foreign languages, I also teach and adjudicate Irish dancing. I have toured the world with Irish dancing as a teacher, adjudicator, dancer and parent. It is my other love besides teaching languages. I look forward to working with you and sharing my love and interest in languages.

...cum laude from Hobart College with degrees in French and Francophone Studies and European Studies and a minor in Environmental Studies. I have three years of experience tutoring French students of all levels at Hobart and William Smith Colleges between 2014 and 2016. Although I am not a native French speaker, I believe that I am better equipped to teach the language since I have gone through the learning process myself. I am approachable, patient,...

I am a graduate from the University of Rhode Island. I received my bachelors in French, and I am finishing my sound engineering degree at another university. I have been studying French for 8 years and I fully embrace learning more and more about the language and it's culture. Outside of my studies I like to dance, write music, play basketball, and travel.

...has also given me the opportunity to work with native Spanish speakers in other academic subjects. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student as a teammate and not as someone who merely needs instruction. The goal of any tutoring session should be to bring out and foster a student's own capacity to understand and excel in a given field, which begins...

I have taught English, French, and Latin at both the middle school and high school levels. I have also tutored students in individual and group settings for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. ... My goals as an educator are to build student confidence, and to help students to set and reach measurable markers of progress.... In a first session, I try to get a read on the student’s needs and personality. Together with...

...and discuss their opinions about the literature and history of France. After two years, I was the head of the group and decided to publish a monthly journal about the French language in the university. The journal entitled ACCACIA and was mainly about French literature and poetry. Being successful in designing and editing the journal, the French department professors suggested that I organize a workshop for translation of movies with French language; it went very...

...year of college I worked as the Department of Romance Languages and Literature's French tutor. Throughout this experience I worked one-on-one with college students taking French 1 and 2 to help them improve their writing skills, comprehension abilities and accent/pronunciation. I received my DALF (diplme approfondi de langue franais) C2 certification in December 2017. The DALF C2 is an official qualification awarded by the French Ministry of Education certifying the highest level of fluency and...

...through a Teaching Fellowship upon returning to the United States. I continue to serve students by working for an education nonprofit that focuses on increasing students??? grades, attendance, and good behaviors. I do this work because I believe that all students deserve a quality education and that educators can and should do better at providing individualized support to students. In my free time, I also enjoy baking, hiking with my dog, taking on fitness challenges,...

...Tutoring had a huge impact on my confidence in the classroom and other academic settings (i.e. testing, presentations, etc.) My greatest wish is to pay it forward. I am a passionate learner of developmental and abnormal psychology, with aspirations to become a clinical child psychologist in the future. I have years of volunteer and work experience as a camp counselor, lifeguard, science fair leader, babysitter, tutor, seminar leader, and child caretaker. I love to aid...