Andrew: German course instructor
...of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on which to build further skills and concepts. I have also lived in Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- +26 subjects
Abigail: German course instructor
...helping Elementary school children who are reading below grade level get caught up and have worked as a writing tutor for about one year now. As you can tell, my specialty is English and writing, but I have also had great success with teaching math, because I am a good communicator. I sincerely believe that a student can learn to do anything as long as he understands what his teacher is explaining (and that is...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- College English
- College Computer Science
- Java
- +32 subjects
Jamison: German course instructor
...help the student find a way to understand the material, even if it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well, because I have been through exactly what they're going through and I believe the number one trait...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Middle School Math
- ACT Math
- Chemistry
- +20 subjects
Kristin: German course instructor
...while at U of I in college Physics, Chemistry, and German. I also volunteer at a local high school in all levels of the German classes as sometimes a pull out and after school tutor. I am a very passionate person, and one of my major passions is school and I want to spread that passion around and get people as excited for school as they were when they were younger. The most rewarding thing...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Languages
- ACT
- German 3
- +33 subjects
Zach: German course instructor
...Physics. As a physics major, I know the importance of understanding the fundamentals of a subject before trying to focus on specifics, especially in math and science. I try to have a very flexible teaching style, as I know not everybody learns in the same way, and I will always come prepared to teach a subject in multiple ways depending on the student's way of learning. I am outgoing, encouraging and patient, and I will...
Education & Certification
- Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Earth Science
- Algebra 2
- Reading
- +31 subjects
Meghan: German course instructor
...learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents while meeting their...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Writing
- College English
- +33 subjects
Monica: German course instructor
...Strategies from the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Working as a fine artist is an excellent way to indulge my interest in a variety of subjects from the role of free speech in society to the history of suburban development. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it provides to encourage students' intellectual curiosity. Seeing the joy of learning when a concept "clicks" for someone is one of the perks of the job. I also appreciate the...
Education & Certification
- Cleveland Institute of Art - Bachelors, Photography
- Bauhaus-University Weimar - Masters, Public Art and New Artistic Strategies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Social Studies
- Writing
- Math
- +52 subjects
Sarah: German course instructor
...learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized essay assistance, I...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Greek
- Mandarin Chinese
- +93 subjects
Elyse: German course instructor
...subjects, from GRE Verbal test prep to Psychology. Of these subjects, I am most enthusiastic about ESL and German, as I believe learning another language is a wonderful way to open yourself up to new opportunities and experiences. From my own learning experience, I know it takes a lot of support to be a successful student, and I take joy in being part of my students' support team. It is important to me that students...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- German
- ISEE-Upper Level Verbal Reasoning
- High School English
- IB Psychology SL
- +35 subjects
Alexander: German course instructor
...disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math, I have the most experience teaching Pre-Algebra through Algebra II, but I'm more than comfortable working with students in all levels through college Calculus II/high school BC Calculus. I'd love to work...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- High School Geography
- Middle School Math
- +81 subjects
Anuj: German course instructor
...many of my classmates struggled without the presence of a teacher, and I began tutoring them. I tutored students from many different backgrounds in all subjects of high school for over 6 months, and greatly enjoyed it and would like to tutor again. Now, having just graduated with my undergraduate degree, I am looking to begin tutoring as a true mentor, and not as a classmate. I have always excelled in and enjoyed the classroom...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- German
- ACT Reading
- CLEP German
- Psychology
- +85 subjects
Jackie: German course instructor
...my BA in Linguistics. My minors are Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I was born in Germany, and speak fluent German. I have always had a love and interest for languages, and my goal is to encourage students to also embrace foreign languages, and hopefully ignite a spark for second-language learning all kinds of different people. Learning a second, third, or even fourth language can be an extremely fun and rewarding process, and I want to...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelors, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese
- German 1
- +10 subjects
Maria: German course instructor
...there's one thing I've learned throughout my tutoring experience, it's that repetition just doesn't cut it when you're trying to achieve fluency in a foreign language. Or at least conventional repetition doesn't. In my tutoring sessions, I expose my students to a plethora of resources that use the vocabulary they need to ace their German classes in a way that provides each student with shades of meaning, a working knowledge of synonyms/antonyms and the ability...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University Maryland - Bachelors, German, Writing Minor
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- German 1
- College English
- +14 subjects
Scott: German course instructor
...in high school. I have tutored at Alma College and have worked as a teaching assistant at Michigan State, where I helped design assessments as well as teaching at the beginner and intermediate levels. German has been a favorite subject of mine because of my personal connection to the language and culture. I enjoy using games and communicative activities as much as possible to make German interesting and fun to learn. Outside of academia, I...
Education & Certification
- Alma College - Bachelors, German
- Michigan State University - Masters, German
Subject Expertise
- German
- German 1
- German 3
- German 2
- +3 subjects
Heather: German course instructor
...cheesy as that sounds, it's true!). My primary experience is with SAT prep, as one of my summer internships in college was to start an SAT tutoring company in my hometown of Ephrata, PA. My students improved their test scores an average of 200 points after meeting for 6-8 sessions with me! Aside from that I've always helped my babysitting charges and younger siblings with countless hours of homework. I love helping all levels and...
Education & Certification
- Villanova University - Bachelors, Economics, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- SAT Math
- SAT
- +20 subjects
Danielle: German course instructor
...and as a Writing Tutor at the Hamilton Writing Center. As a T.A., I helped my students develop study skills, complete homework, and improve their German language skills. As a writing tutor, I worked with peers to strengthen their essays, develop writing techniques, and explore their ideas on paper. These experiences helped me learn the importance of patience, encouragement, and flexibility while tutoring. I feel best when I know my student feels more sure and...
Education & Certification
- Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Languages
- German 3
- College Essays
- +24 subjects
Alexander: German course instructor
...my professional life in Washington where I worked for a think tank for a year. During that year I got my first experience in tutoring American students in German. My students included middle school level all the way up to senior-level professionals. My favorite part of teaching German to my students was following their progress and seeing them reach their goals together with me. My approach to tutoring really depends on the student and his...
Education & Certification
- University of Vienna - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- London School of Economics - Masters, Politcal Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Languages
- German 2
- Conversational German
- +3 subjects
Philipp: German course instructor
...an undergraduate at Columbia College. I love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- College Algebra
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- Reading
- +28 subjects
Thomas: German course instructor
...for me to motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? Math anxiety, specifically? Is it difficult for you to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from the University of Rhode Island,...
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- ACT Writing
- Languages
- +47 subjects
Doug: German course instructor
...Tutoring & Mentoring program with an inner city high school student. I worked with this student for two years and covered topics ranging from arithmetic and pre-algebra to U.S. history and government. I truly enjoy watching my students improve academically, and I have the most experience tutoring in German, U.S. government, U.S. & European history, and AP Human Geography. Having been both student and tutor for a considerable amount of time, I understand how important...
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, International Business & Management
- George Washington University - Master of Arts, International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- German
- College Geography
- Elementary Math
- Middle School Math
- +35 subjects