Award-Winning French 4 Tutors serving Washington DC

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.

...to know the needs of the students. Do they prefer to improve their accent? Are they beginning to learn a language or the subject? What are their goals for our sessions? These types of questions are important for a student and tutor in order to best achieve for both. My approach is hands on, and I always like to find different methods to learn and remember the subject. Every student's learning capability is different, therefore...

...Arts in Government (Political Science) and Mathematics from Bowdoin College. In both undergrad and graduate school, I have extensively built my statistical tool set and consider Statistics to be my best expertise within mathematics. I have a very wide range of skills in statistics, from foundational probability calculations to graduate-level statistical tests such as paired sample t-tests. During my time in undergrad, I gained experience in being a French tutor. When tutoring French, I am...

...as well as a course assistant in both Russian language classes (as a native speaker helping English speakers) and an introductory history course. These experiences have taught me that the most important approach to education is empathy and seeking to meet the student at their level, no matter where they are, and building from there. I tutor a broad range of subjects, and I am most experienced with conversational language learning, essay writing help, study...

...school students for twelve years. Being a teacher is my lifetime goal. I received my teaching license by completing a career switcher program at Northern Virginia Community College. I teach French at the high school level since 2012. I believe that everybody can learn regardless of his/her culture, race, socioeconomic status, etc. I believe that students' learning styles must be determined to apply the best teaching strategies. By integrating different activities to my lesson, I...

...and teaching. Masters from Oxford University, B. A. from Kenyon College. With every student, I strive to connect with them on both a personal and an academic level, thereby creating a mutually respectful relationship dynamic and a calming & constructive learning environment. As someone who struggled academically as a kid, I address any anxieties and insecurities with the utmost compassion and understanding and work with the student to overcome them. I am also available for...

...as I complete my certification program. One of the many gratifying aspects of my work is transmitting communication skills and the structure of French. Another is showing students that language is an expression of culture through which new experiences and perspectives can be discovered. It is through maturation, professional experience, and much conviction that I have come to my calling as a teacher and tutor. The caring and supportive aspect of the teacher's role fulfills...

...with a focus on International Studies and Languages. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring a variety of ages in English, Russian, and Spanish. I have worked with companies in proofreading their materials and am passionate about correct Grammar usage in the English language. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Russian, Spanish and English. I believe in the power of a good education, and that it is essential...

...French. with my elementary schools and high schools students, a close follow-up and anticipated teaching was a secret for them to aim for an A+.I also work with professionals who are willing to gain insightful vocabularies in their field of work. As I am a multicultural and multidisciplinary tutor, I base my teaching on the reality of the area that is in the student's interest to help him/her familiarize with the concepts. I love to...

...International Studies, with a focus on the Francophonie from Bryn Mawr College in 2017. I have worked as an English as a Second Language teaching assistant for adult immigrants to the US, conducted journalism workshops with elementary students, and run a summer enrichment program for Togolese youth overseas. For the 2017-2018 school year, I worked as an English teaching assistant for French middle and high-school students in Romans-sur-Isere, France. I am passionate about helping students...

...impact that teachers make on the lives of young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom, will be used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people, open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in ones capacity to make positive contributions to society. This is primarily why I chose...

I have had a lot of experience working in the classroom as a teacher's assistant, and mentoring students one on one as well. I received an education in the humanities, but I'm comfortable with all subjects at the lower levels as well. I like teaching because it gives me the opportunity to learn as well, along side the student.... When I begin working, the first thing I try to do is get to know the student...

...Italian and the ultimate aim of my job is giving students the means to succeed in their language learning experience, both in the classroom and outside the boundaries of it. In order to do so, I provide my students with a welcoming, respectful, and intellectually engaged environment. Within this supportive environment, I create an immersion environment filled with comprehensible input, so that students do not have fear to push themselves and take risks: they read,...

...and to use simple language adapted to a multi-disciplinary audience. As a result, I developed the qualities necessary to help others learn: patience, active listening and creating a positive environment. I am happy to put these skills to good use in personalized tutoring sessions for Varsity Tutors customers. Since moving to Washington DC, I have tutored many peers and acquaintances in French language proficiency. I really enjoyed the experience and felt gratified that I was...

...learned French through an immersion program, so I know first-hand the challenges of acquiring a new language. From my own experience, I am well-equipped to guide you through the language-learning process in the most effective way possible. My goal is to ensure you develop a strong understanding of the language and achieve your learning objectives. I'm excited to share strategies and techniques that have worked for me, so you can succeed in your language studies.

...I simply adore sharing my knowledge with those who wish to learn it. I taught English in France for two years between my undergraduate degree and my masters degree at three high schools in Limoges, France. I also tutored in my free time. It was this experience that started my passion in teaching. When I returned state-side, I was a French Adjunct professor at Front Range Community College, in Fort Collins, Colorado for three years...

...range of needs in writing and reading comprehension and ground my teaching practice in what felt most relevant to the needs of my students. 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...

...English. History captivates me as it intertwines my interests in writing, analysis, and cultural understanding, serving as a tool to comprehend current political and economic landscapes. English holds a special place in my heart, as I empathize with students learning a new system and writing style, having faced similar challenges myself. I also find immense joy in teaching foreign languages, appreciating the doors they open to different cultures and perspectives. My teaching philosophy revolves around...

...lived in the Boston area, Washington, DC, and I currently reside in the Atlanta metro area. I have enjoyed travel to Paris, St. Maarten, St. Croix, St. Thomas and Jamaica. As the first member of my family to graduate college, I decided to devote my career to working on behalf of high school and college students. I have been a community volunteer and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. since college. To...

...of teaching integrates the real world as much as possible, while still instilling a strong control of the conceptual aspects. I focused on Political Science and Environmental Studies in college, but also enjoy math, physics, literature, and fine art. I did AP and the IB program in High School and know how challenging it can be, but also how rewarding it is to finish! If you have any questions, big or small, feel free to...