Award-Winning French Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way about history and language as I do. The tutoring process is of great benefit to me as well, not just the student. I always come away learning a lot both about the relevant subjects and about the best ways to connect to students...

...Sciences Po Paris, France's premier institute for politics and international relations. My studies in France focused on presentation skills, effective writing, and gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines including math, history, law, and politics. I concentrated on economics and sociology, focusing my studies further on Europe and the transatlantic partnership. I am now a first-year master's candidate at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, where I continue my studies with a focus on migration,...

...degree at the University of Virginia, where I plan to study Business, and I graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in 2015. I have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable...

...tutor in both regular and AP subjects throughout my high school years. I have a BA in International Studies, with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Community Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique way of learning and processing information, so it is important for them to...

...I have always been especially passionate about the humanities. Back in University Park, I tutored students in English, French, ESL, and I was the teacher's assistant for three years for Geography 495B, a cultural geography course. I also worked at the CIU-10 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...

...GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to be able to make progress both in and out of tutoring sessions. My favorite part of tutoring is seeing students improve and build confidence in areas they used to be nervous about or dislike. One of...

...back in the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout my life, I have made a point to work with students of all levels and ages in a variety of subjects - tutoring French and writing at various schools from Wisconsin to Florida and back again. I love working in individualized learning environments and look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals.... To put...

I love to teach writing, reading and test preparation. I have been involved in teaching and education for more than fifteen years, beginning as an English teacher in Montgomery County. I have also worked as a private tutor, editor/copyeditor and technical writer. I look forward to working with you. ... I like taking 5 minutes, putting the books to the side, and asking the student to tell me about themselves, what they like to do, and...

...(BA, Economics) and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government (MPP, Public Policy), I am passionate about learning and educational success. Since middle school, I have been tutoring my peers in subjects as varied as Spanish, Economics, French, Mathematics, Statistics, and Finance. My students have come from various backgrounds, from middle school in suburban New Jersey to graduate school at Harvard. I have a deep love of learning and sharing my learning strategies with a diverse...

...year. It was rewarding to watch the students grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics...

...in high school and throughout my college career. Mathematics, however, is the subject that I am most effective at tutoring, as I have prior tutoring experience in mathematics and my college major relying heavily on mathematics. I believe that every student learns differently and that as a tutor part of my job is to convey information in a way that is tailored to the students learning style. Subjects that are more difficult for a student...

...a passionate tutor. I take pride and excitement in the subjects that I tutor my students in. I enjoy making a difference in student's lives. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, French Lit. and Cultural Studies. I am current going back to school to pursue a Nursing degree. I have experience working as a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well...

...curricula for summer classes at an elementary school, and served as a teaching assistant in several college courses. I love tutoring math and chemistry, but I also enjoy teaching English and reading comprehension. When teaching, I try to tailor lessons to students' interests; I hope to make material both engaging and useful. I believe that lessons that are guided by students are the most efficient and effective. In my free time, I love spending time...

...Engineering at Virginia Tech, my academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Paris Saclay University. I delved into Computer Engineering during an exchange program at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and obtained a certificate in Robotics, Innovation, and Communication from RWTH University of Aachen. My love for sharing knowledge stems from the challenges of not having a proper tutor. I tailor my teaching style to individual needs and learning preferences,...

...a Public Policy degree and am working towards a law degree. I've worked in the past as a Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to make topics as comprehensible and engaging as possible until students become independent...

...Ivy League school graduate living in the Annapolis area. I graduated cum laude from Dartmouth in 2013. I spent two years working at Morgan Stanley in NYC before leaving to found my own tech startup. I majored in European History and have a strong penchant for writing. I have also taken French almost my entire life. I would love the opportunity to work with students and help them reach their full potential.... Patience and positive reinforcement...

...Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science. It was a challenging experience because of the size of the classes assigned to each volunteer tutor. This helped me determine that I preferred to work in a quieter setting with a couple individuals rather than a group. Subsequently, I tutored other college students in French until my graduation in 2008. I returned to tutoring French for one year during graduate school. I'm a good tutor because...

...from France. What motivates me most is seeing my student’s progress through our strong collaborative effort. I like to first understand the objectives of my students as well as their strengths, weaknesses and individual learning style. From there I plan lessons that can shore up any weaknesses and build further upon established strengths. Whether speaking, listening, reading, writing or a combination of these is our focus, I like to incorporate a highly interactive approach to...

...helping students build real connections to other cultures through language. With a BA in International Affairs from George Washington University, specializing in French Language and a minor in Arabic, I have extensive experience helping students at all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. One of my proudest moments was helping a student go from zero confidence in French to acing their exam. I specialize in French Language (beginner to advanced), Arabic (beginner), and ESL (beginner...

...test scores in my home tutoring projects (GED, GRE, CPhT, SAT/ACT, etc.). I have also received positive feedback from parents, and fellow educators alike for my abilities in helping students excel. My teaching style demonstrates dedication to fostering a positive learning environment to all students and maximizing individual student performance. The accomplishment I am most proud of in my tutoring career is excellence at building mutually respectful relationships while being an excellent problem-solver. I feel...