Award-Winning German Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...of my semesters at UVA and am a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a nerd!) and strongly believe in learning because one genuinely desires to become knowledgable in the subject, rather than...

...to communicate authentically is the overarching goal of my teaching. I want students to have the ability to use what they learned in real-life situations. I want my students to be intrinsically motivated when it comes to German language and culture. Essentially, I want them to go to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Liechtenstein, etc and succeed. I am always friendly with my students. I want learning to be immersive and authentic. I want students to...

...BA in Cultural Anthropology and a Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy the process of learning. I provide one-on-one instruction for all levels of math up to...

...at first. I find that students who are interested in the content of material are able to pick up high level skills very quickly, and are motivated to think about learning in their free time. For that reason, I target my tutoring to each individual student, trying to give examples the student can relate to, and assigning challenging work the student will be interested in. A student who loves history will not learn to read...

...to learn a language? Do you have family, work, or are interested in a German speaking country? Maybe youre planning a study abroad program or a vacation to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or Lichtenstein? Whatever the reason, I am ready to teach you practical German you can use while there. It's hard work, but learning a second language is certainly worth it in the end! I also recently graduated with my M.A. in Theatre from the...

...planning long-range projects, devising communication strategies, developing training curricula, and conducting workshops and seminars for professionals. Specialties include communication initiatives for government and non-profit organizations, international and cross-cultural development, management in multi-cultural environments, and educational consulting and strategic planning for academic institutions, social and political businesses, and government. Held professorships at various institutions of higher learning in U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Fluent in German and Spanish, conversant in Dutch.

...I pay special attention to both the psychological preparation and the time management skills that are needed to pass. This is based on my own personal experience as someone who has taken a preparatory course on how to pass the DaF examination and passed it. While teaching, I rely on not only my extensive experience, but also try to keep up to date with the latest textbooks, methodologies, multi-media programs, and other tools for teaching...

...computer science. After college, I became a self-taught web developer and Internet consultant who worked for small businesses as well as major entertainment companies such as Castle Rock and Warner Brothers. I am also a writer and editor, and I excel at helping students improve their writing skills. Additionally, I play a number of instruments, including saxophone, which I majored in at U of M (teacher: Don Sinta), guitar, ukulele, piano, recorder, and more. I...

...kids for 10 years, in and out of the classroom. I am a University of South Carolina graduate who loves to help kids grow academically. I tutor German, English, Math and Art for various ages. I am an Artist myself, so art and creativity are my favorite subjects to teach. But I use my creative side to help come up with ways to teach all areas of study. As a kinesthetic learner myself, I like...

...experience teaching grammar, literature, and composition to middle school students at a home-school tutorial. I have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor. My ability to tailor my instruction to my students' individual needs and learning preferences is my greatest strength as an instructor. Whether...

...always been passionate about language learning, and I believe in carrying this over to my lessons. For both beginners and advanced speakers, the primary route to proficiency is in speaking and engaging with the language as much as possible to get a deep understanding of why and how different parts are important. In essay subjects, I have learned to appreciate that even the most important themes and events cannot be made interesting if they are...

...always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, yoga, running, and the odd game of ice hockey.

...It was my own youthful fascination with the natural world which led me to study science - the kid in me is what helps me connect with children. I place an emphasis on giving each child the tools they need to figure things out for themselves, especially for math and hard sciences such as chemistry. When students learn the correct way to approach problems, they learn not only their subject, but they learn "how to...

...experience is primarily with middle and high schoolers, working together to create innovative ways of engaging with curriculum. I believe that all students can achieve their highest potential given the right skills and support. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I especially love reading, writing and the social sciences and all opportunities to share my interests in literature and history. In my free time, I enjoy volunteering, watching documentaries, learning a new craft,...

...Hopkins with a degree in Economics and Behavioral Biology. During my time there, I tutored both individuals and group classes in courses including Microeconomics, Chemistry, and Spanish. I learned I really enjoyed helping students one-on-one and working through problems together. While a large part of my tutoring experience is with college-aged students, I also worked as a Teacher's Assistant for grades 1st-3rd and have experience working with younger children in subjects such as math and...

...am currently a graduate student in neural computation, and majored in math as an undergraduate. I have lots of experience tutoring high school and college students in various levels of math classes, from Algebra and Geometry to AP Calculus. I work with the student to figure out how they learn best, and identify specific goals of learning to create a plan for tutoring. Outside of tutoring I enjoy outdoor activities, including rock climbing, mountain biking,...

I am an experienced German Language Teacher who speaks fluently German. English and Italian. I love the languages and tutoring.... I have always loved languages and communicating. In my opinion, communication is the key to building strong relations and to be successful. When I teach or tutor, I emphasize the importance of the excellent communication and interaction with the students. I think I have excellent Interpersonal skills to communicate and interact with the student, and these...

...me a chance to take a break from it all and indulge myself in the other subjects I love! Outside of what must sound like an incredibly academic life, I do find time to entertain myself. I love going to museums and am definitely interested in some recommendations for the must-see museums in Baltimore. I'm a huge theatre lover, and I sometimes dabble in acting when I have time. I absolutely love doing voices and...

...tolerant and love teaching. Teaching Experience: I have taught German in the American school system as well as given private tutorials to students. I have also taught adults at beginner, advanced and conversation level. I am a passionate teacher and educator and believe in student-centered learning and teaching. Tutoring Approach: Tutoring is tailored to the specific needs of each student. During my first session I assess the student's needs and discuss further lessons.

...the United States. After college I continued my studies and received an M.A. in International Affairs from the George Washington University. As a graduate student I volunteered for the Washington, D.C. YouthBuild Public Charter School’s 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,...