...student in translation, having received my Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies. While I possess a broad range of knowledge, I am particularly passionate about words, languages, and communication. I find great joy in helping others understand and navigate language, and my experience in translation has equipped me with skills that are valuable in tutoring. Beyond my academic pursuits, I also love fibre arts, including knitting, crochet, sewing, and weaving, but nothing brings me more...
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I spent the past year as a teaching assistant in Bordeaux, France - my job was to supplement teachers' lessons with more hands-on, interactive sessions with students aged 6 to 14. I my experience makes me an excellent tutor in both English and French, as I know how to keep students interested and engaged in the subject matter while still adhering to a strict curriculum.
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My goal is to enable students of all ages to improve their french through hands-on, fun activities and lessons. Learning a new language opens up a whole new world, and being able to share that with students creates a unique feeling.
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...academic subject matter to life outside of the classroom. When I was a student, I found that my French coursework became much more engaging when I understood its use and broader context within the Francophone world. This is the type of knowledge that I plan to share with my own students. What they are studying can actually be exciting and useful. I was lucky enough to study abroad twice during college. Living in France dramatically...
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...of Washington in 2013 with a B.A. in French Language & Literature as well as Linguistics. During my senior year, I taught a seminar for first-year students about transitioning to college and developing good study habits. After graduation, I spent a year teaching English at a secondary school in rural, southern France. Now that I am back in Seattle, I work in the University of Washington School of Nursing's Advancement department. However, I miss teaching...
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...Bachelor of Psychology. My tutoring specialty is French, especially regarding grammar and conjugation, but I also have extensive experience tutoring Math and Psychology. My philosophy as a tutor is that each student has different needs and rhythm in learning, which is why I make sure to personalize my approach. I am also a firm believer that learning should be as enjoyable as possible : thus, it is my job as a tutor to make it...
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...French Language and Literature. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, living in France for a time and teaching English to Middle and High school students. When I returned to the States in 2003, I took a job in a public High school teaching French levels 1- A.P, American and European History, Spanish 1-2, and Reading to struggling students. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests. I have spent the last 9 years...
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My name is Peggy. I was born and raised in France for 15 years. I have been living in the United States for 14 years now and still love it. I earned a B.S. in Biology and M.S. in Biomedical Sciences. As I tutor, I make sure that my students can apply their skills very well and become more confident in their work.
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...writing and simplifying complex assignments. I cultivated study habits which include time management, seeking outside reference materials, and asking for help. I have learned that any subject can be mastered once we figure out our learning style. I am here to encourage you, make your assignments manageable, and teach you a new way to think and study. I want to pass on the methods that have led me to be awarded numerous academic scholarships. Academic...
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...ages in a wide range of subjects. My own background is quite diverse I earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Math, a B.Sc. in Biology and a Ph.D in Biology. I worked as a Fisheries Biologist and, for many years, as a Senior Statistician. I've also written a novel and a lot of poetry! I have tutored or coached people from ages 11 to 60. I particularly enjoy tutoring middle school and high school Math,...
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...been living in the U.S.A for 6 years. I taught French to children for 3 years in an after-school program in Washington state. I moved in Illinois a few months ago and I would love to continue teaching French. I hold a substitute license from IL state and I am currently enrolled at National Louis University to get my full teaching license for middle/secondary education. Besides teaching, I love spending time with my 2 children,...
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...change. This is one of the most incredible and enlightening parts of teaching others. I mostly focus tutoring in languages, primarily French, English, and Latin. My favorite subject to tutor is French, because I personally adore the grammar, culture, and practicality of French, but I also understand the limitless benefits of knowing another language. From my experience of working with children, it is very important to meet each student where they are in their education...
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...part of City Year Philadelphia in the 2014-2015 school year. During this year I worked with 6th grade students in math, reading, science, social studies, and art, and fell in love with education. I am currently attending Temple University for Art Education, Art History, and Community Arts. I have been working in educational roles for the past 2 and a half years. Despite a strong interest in studio art, I also have strong academic interests....
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...for 15 years. I worked 6 years in middle and high school teaching French 1-4 and AP French. I am currently a reading specialist and a speech pathologist. I use Orton and Gillingham program to teach reading. As a speech therapist, I help students with grammar, reading comprehension, organization and vocabulary. I also help student learn how to advocate for themselves, identify how they learn, and implement mindfulness practices to help with attention during structured...
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...students. I graduated cum laude from Smith College in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in French and American Studies. I have been studying French for eleven years. During my time in college, I studied abroad in Paris for a year. While in France, I had the opportunity to tutor middle to elementary school-aged students. I loved working with students in French and English. Since graduating, I have continued to pursue my passion for language and...
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...students develop a love of learning, self-confidence and success in and out of the classroom. My greatest joy is helping to unlock a student's potential through literacy and language. I believe reading and writing create exciting opportunities for each student to accomplish great things! My experiences learning Ancient Greek, Latin and French have given me great tools to help students identify and solve the problems that hinder learning. With an eclectic teaching style, I learn...
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...people with this beautiful language. I am originally from Morocco, which is a French colony, and go to France almost every year to meet with my friends. I also studied philosophy in French and love discussing the French culture with anyone who is interested in learning more. I have over five years of experience in tutoring and teaching and I am more than happy to help anyone that needs a little or a lot of...
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...and tutor of French, English and creative writing. I went to Brown University, where I majored in Theater and Comparative Literature, with a focus in translation between French and English. I have a particular passion for reading and translating French plays into English, and at any given time I'll usually have one or two translation projects I'm tinkering with. Beginning in September 2020, I'll be a student in the Dramatic Writing MFA at NYU! When...
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...how it feels when one stumbles to a difficult subject/assignment/class. I love helping others overcome those difficulties just like I did and continue to do in my academic journey. I am very patient and have good communication skills. I know how to break down complex concepts to simple ones for better understanding. I am originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and French is my first language. I tutor French and Math and other science...
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Learning to speak another language is scary for students. I want to create a comfortable atmosphere that enables students to speak the language they wish to learn: naturally, with confidence, and no barriers to impede them from achieving that goal. I have two years of experience as a teacher with emphasis on ESL education. As a native Spanish speaker, I take Spanish learners of all levels and French students up to level 3. ... Learning to...
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Recent Edinburgh French 1 Tutoring Session Notes
We continued progress through the student's book. This time we added more vocabulary, including the nouns and adjectives associated with describing people. We also talked about definite and indefinite articles, and the idea of gendered nouns. I was pleased to see that she has been doing review on her own, and gave her some tips for how to practice speaking/listening.
Worked on reviewing verbs, learning new feelings, writing and conversation. Working with his flashcards is really helping him to retain vocab. His confidence in speaking and vocab is also growing. He should continue flashcard review (especially verbs).
I taught some French pronunciation and introduced the student to the francophone world by showing her all the countries where French is spoken. The student did well even though she is a special education student with an IEP in middle school and her difficulty is in the subject of English. She has been exempted from foreign languages study, but she is getting a head start in French with me before she starts French Level 1 in 7th grade next year. The student is going to really try hard to pass French Level 1 next year. I asked her to look up the capitols of the francophone countries and the European countries we studied where French is not spoken. I left her with a website where she can use the 30 day free trial to practice elementary French with games online. No concerns at all.
The student reinforced his use of greetings, introducing his family (he constructed a great and very creative family tree), the alphabet, possessive pronouns and pronunciation. Today he showed progress in pronunciation, comprehension and grasp of key phrases.
During this session, the student shared his homework on special uses of the definite article with me. He understands the topic with little prompting, though he will need to continue to practice this specific skill.
After reviewing the homework, we moved back to work on verbs, which we set aside for a short time to work on nouns, articles, and adjective agreement. The student can accurately conjugate basic -er verbs and demonstrates understanding of conjugation in general. Today we worked on special spellings of -er verbs, such as verbs ending in -ger and -cer, and verbs with "e"s with accents. For homework, the student will practice these skills in the Schaum's grammar book.
We covered conjugating -er verbs and 13 verbs using the same forms. We looked over the workbook using these forms. I asked her to study the verbs and the conjugation pattern of these verbs. She worked hard at learning the patterns and the pronunciations.
