Award-Winning French 3 Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...in Political Science. I am passionate about international relations and politics, and I have spent most of my life living overseas and traveling to different countries. I attended high school in Arlington, Virginia, where I completed the IB program and took several AP classes. I love teaching and have tutored previously, mostly working with elementary, middle, and high school students. I love being outdoors, doing yoga, and playing with my 3 cats. If you have...

...moment a student grasps a challenging conceptoften referred to as the "light bulb" momenthas always been profoundly rewarding. As I progressed through my academic and professional career, I continued to tutor in various capacities. Whether it was assisting elementary students with basic math skills, guiding high schoolers through the intricacies of chemistry, or helping college students navigate the complexities of advanced calculus, I have embraced each opportunity to make a difference in someone's educational journey....

...I was a teenager, I've always valued giving people educational opportunities, from my library-building project in West Africa to helping out my friends on projects or academics. While I tutor a big range of subjects, I'm most interested in the subjects that I will pursue in college, alongside mathematics. I wholeheartedly believe education is an absolute necessity for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students....

...to truly get to know my students, to keep them engaged throughout our time together. No matter the age, people enjoy speaking about themselves or their interests, so I find that focusing on those subjects are the best way to integrate French speaking into their lives. Although I emphasize and teach French grammar, I also believe it to be equally, if not more important, to enhance the oral language and listening comprehensions in French. I...

...minor in computer science at UVA. In high school I took AP Chemistry, AP biology, AP physics 1, AP Calculus BC, multivariable calculus/linear algebra, AP Government and politics, AP language and composition, AP Art, psychology/sociology, and AP French. I worked at Kumon and have experience working with preschool, elementary, and middle school students as well. I am very comfortable tutoring in math and science up to the high school/intro college level. I am passionate about...

...using role-playing and songs to reinforce vocabulary. I also have experience in the health sciences field as in college I was a TA for my Biology professor and have had vast experience tutoring and correcting grades. For adult learners, I focus on practical, goal-oriented instruction tailored to their specific needs. I've guided professionals preparing for interviews, immigrants learning English for daily life, and hobbyists eager to explore a new language. One of my proudest moments...

...in learning the sciences. I believe that to become an excellent tutor you must have a desire to assist learners in the learning process and this is one quality which I feel I definitely possess. It will bring me great pleasure to know that my teaching has helped my students get into the colleges of their choice and gain a passion for the subjects I ahem taught them. I am easygoing, trilingual, and have great...

...sequential, kinesthetic, repetitive, or combination learners. Next, we have exposure, where the learning material is presented in a way the student will understand best in accordance with his or her previously identified learning style. Afterwards comes application, where the student is given targeted exercises and real-life context to better comprehend and work with the material. Finally we have analysis (where together we analyze the information and its meaning), synthesis (where the student and I make...

...am most passionate about helping my students to hold conversations and working on making them better speakers. I also enjoy getting to know them first, getting to know their goals and current french level. I tutor French because I believe it is a beautiful language that needs to be shared around the world as much as possible. And also because being able to speak another language can help us in many ways.

...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 am very patient, enthusiastic, logical, and intuitive as the needs of my students. My hobbies include...

...prep, and middle and high school math. 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...

...tutored refugee students in San Diego in English and various other subjects via the International Rescue Committee. I am available to tutor for English, ESL, and French. In every subject I tutor, I hope to make the material interesting for my students by applying it to their own experiences and hobbies. I know how important it is to meet students where they are at and identify attainable goals so that they can see where their...

...helping my classmates understand the complex issues and topics discussed in our classes. We had the most fun problem solving and understanding each other's opinions on the class material. I believe that education is one of the strongest tools we have in developing and growing as individuals. That is why my teaching philosophy is centered on the student, not the teacher, leading the relationship. This way, my students can appreciate and learn the material using...

...government, NATO, the U.S. Department of Defense, and even the White House! In this field, it is imperative to have a multidisciplinary background, which I believe helps me a great deal in tutoring! I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.98 GPA from the University of Florida, and I graduated high school with a 4.5 GPA anda calvacade of passed AP exams. I carry a strong commitment to excellence, so the prospect of fostering this...

...develop and refine their writing skills and style. My teaching style is highly individualized, with an eye towards my students' particular challenges and interests. I adapt my lesson plans as guided by students' progress, and incorporate diverse learning media to promote engagement. Most of all, though, I believe in a supportive environment where my students can develop confidence and explore their academic interests. In my free time, I love to run and read/write poetry.

So enjoy every step of the way and most importantly keep learning, keep growing and keep pouring love. I can't count how many times I have smiled just because someone smiled at me. Make others smile, and especially make yourself smile!fe is a journey, not a destination.

Hello! My name is Madeleine Cigan, and I am a second-year student at RIT majoring in Physics (minoring in French). I am a member of the Honors College and tutor numerous math and physics courses at the school's study center. Additionally, I am an active teaching assistant for the introductory course, University Physics I.

...I've won several awards for my writing and love helping others with cover letters, CVs, statements of interest, college prep, copy writing and editing, and tutoring. I have experience coaching and tutoring (ESL, SAT prep, French, writing, business English, politics, etc.) and am so excited to help you however I can! I'm half French and a native French speaker. Passed SAT and ACT writing/reading with nearly perfect scores; have written two award-winning theses in my...

...various courses in 'Advancing Youth Development' where I learned to assist youth to navigate and use resources, identify their own strengths, define and achieve their goals. To sum it up, I think what makes me a great tutor is that I am passionate about teaching, I am patient with students, and I will always go the extra mile to ensure that the student has understood the subject matter since what brings me the most satisfaction...

I am a fourth grade teacher with a love for learning, interactive activities, and all things French :) I value hard work and persistence more than getting everything right the first time because I think we learn the most from our own mistakes. I try to model and instill this Growth Mindset in my students so that they have the skills to succeed beyond academics, even if they need more than one try.