Award-Winning French 4 Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

...also pursued an Advanced Certificate in TESOL and have supported the ELLs in my school by pushing into content classes, as well as helping my colleagues modify materials so that they would be more accessible to their ELL students. As someone who learned French later in my life, I can relate to what it's like to be a language learner. It can be really hard and frustrating at times, but I know first-hand that it...

...In addition to teaching, I have spent the last 1.5 years working on ELA curriculum design and teacher development for a network of schools in NYC and CT. I am also currently pursuing Master's degrees in Children's Literature (M.A.) and Library and Information Science (M.S.). I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe...

...I grew up overseas and therefore attended French language schools since my childhood. I have spoken French, Armenian, and Arabic at home since birth as well as in my primary and secondary schools. I have experience tutoring children between the ages of 2-17 as well as adults and would love the opportunity to expand the language skills and horizons of our youth and those aspiring to learn a second language. I look forward to the...

I believe what makes me a great tutor is my considerable patience, as I know that French can be an almost-nonsensical language to learn at times, but also that it is possible to master it with time and a lot of practice. Moreover, I'm friendly and open and willing to find new, practical ways to help people speak, read, write - and even enjoy the beautiful complexity of the French language.

...the next year. I have had a lot of tutoring experience throughout the years in such subjects as reading and French. My favorite subject to tutor is reading as I am an avid reader and believe it is vital to mastering a language. My tutoring style really depends on the student and their learning style, which I then adapt to. Outside of academia I love to read as previously stated, bake, hike, dance, paint, do...

...Bachelor's degree in Economics and International affairs from Florida State University. As a French-American citizen, I am passionate about teaching French language & culture to those looking to learn. I am also passionate about Economics and enjoy sharing my knowledge with those who are struggling to memorize formulas and concepts. Finally, as drummer of 11 years, I can help beginners learn the basics of playing drum set and unleash their inner Ringo Star.

...not only specific skills to be the best tutor, but also to be patient and understanding. This is because I have lived the frustration of not understanding a subject myself. This pushes me to read and go find the help that I need. Living this myself makes me devoted and goal oriented, and motivates me to help my students even more. I want to get my PhD in I.O. in the future and develop more...

...have been deeply interested in history -- particularly the Medieval and Early Modern periods, French language and culture, political theory, and geography. I also follow international events very closely. I see these subjects as different facets of the great story of human history. It is impossible to truly understand the modern world without a grasp of centuries of history as well as the political theories that inform our view of society. Furthermore the history of...

...the most optimal way of teaching my students and cater to their individual learning process and needs. I believe that having the ability to be versatile in one's teaching method is crucial when it comes to teaching others and ensuring that they come out of a session having learned and retained the concepts. That is the quality of teaching you can expect from me. When I am not tutoring or studying for school, I love...

My life as a tutor has brought me a lot of joy and perseverance. French is my native language and I grew up in the United States, so from a very young age I was bilingual. It wasn't until I was learning Spanish where I really started to take interest in and love languages. Being able to teach my passion really shines through to the student's learning experience, making education more comprehensive and enjoyable for...

I'm a Business graduate from Lehman College with concentrations in Accounting and Finance. Since graduating I have worked mainly in the finance industry. While I tutor a broad range of subjects , I'm passionate about French and Business. I'm a native french speaker, and I believe education develops and betters our perspective of life. In my spare time, I love traveling, and discovering other countries, I also love going to the beach.

...teaching Spanish, French, and English/ESL for several years. I have a BA degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Masters degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Harvard University. I also have a graduate certificate in Translation from Brandeis University. I enjoy teaching languages to students of all ages and making learning a language a fun and interactive experience. I look forward to tutoring you soon.

...Thanks to these years of studies in French, I have mastered the rules and principles of this language such as its grammar, orthography, or conjugation. In addition, I have developed a real passion for French. This love of French is the main reason of my desire to become tutor. In fact, I would like to help others learn the language, and share with them this interest I have for French. I would like to assist...

...ability and familiarity with material by completing practice problems. After determining the clarity, accuracy, and technique with which the student approaches the problem, I provide an example of an ideal method of solution, ensuring to explain the rationale for each step, from which the student can learn. Then, I request the student to complete a similar problem to exercise the student with the most productive and efficient problem-solving skills. I have worked as a classroom...

...& McTighe...), the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, and educational psychologists and sociologists (Bonfenbrenner, Vygotsky, Gardner...). The following is a very condensed summary of my educational philosophy: Know your subject and your audience. Observe and listen. Communicate clearly and honestly. Hold and articulate high, achievable goals and standards. Scaffold and tailor instruction to meet individual needs. Provide regular, structured, personalized feedback. Acknowledge what has been done well and achieved. Indicate areas and...

...publish articles in English with international publications online about cultural diversities in the arts worldwide. I travel all over the world and work often in Francophone countries where knowledge of French is essential. I am most enthusiastic about teaching English to students of all ages. English is a fantastic language to study and provides a passport to great opportunities in education and work all over the world. I am pleased to say that one of...

...in Aix en Provence. This has remained a constant throughout my life as I have taught French, German and English to students from Pre-K to Adult in a variety of settings and in a variety of countries including Germany, South Africa and the USA. I am a firm believer in being a lifelong learner and that each student is able to reach his/her potential with the right guidance. In my spare time I am an...

...in Italy with an M.A. in Specialized Translation with a degree to translate any combination of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and English. In addition to my master's, I hold a B.A. in Spanish and Portuguese with a minor in Italian from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I primarily work in the field of linguistics (more specifically in translation and interpretation). I know the ins-and-outs of learning and teaching languages, so I'm excited to share my...

...exchange semester in Argentina. After graduating from college I lived in Switzerland for 9 months. There, I tutored private clients in ESL, while also sharpening my French and German language skills. I worked as a peer tutor at my college's tutoring center for four years and I was also a Teaching Assistant for 3 college classes. I have always been a passionate learner and I love encouraging the students that I work with to have...

...can be an exciting and enriching experience for all students, whether or not they know it. It can be hard for some students to find a reason to be engaged in their education when they're in large classes, but tutoring offers a unique opportunity to cater to their individual learning style and to identify ways they can be invested in their own education. I love having the opportunity to be involved in that process, as...