Top German Tutors serving Chicago

Andrew: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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 language through a glimpse of what is possible...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Ilana: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Elsbeth: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Business and Economics Education with the minor subject of English. I enjoy teaching, and throughout my studies at University I taught private lessons to junior high school students in various subjects. Since my minor subject for teaching is English, I know how to teach languages. I understand challenges and struggles of language acquisition and it is my goal to explain grammatical rules in different ways, because I know that every student has unique ways to...
Education & Certification
Universitiy of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany - Current Grad Student, Business and Economics Education

Kristin: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...currently a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I tutor for living learning communities 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...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Mike: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...goals are to help students develop their critical thinking abilities and to encourage them to utilize these abilities in interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around them,...
Education & Certification
The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460

Caroline: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
I can help with all topics covered by USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and German language. Mostly I have tutored medical students and 1-on-1 German language. One best learns from mistakes and silly fun.... Follow your curiosity, never dare not to ask silly questions, start with simple concepts and build up on them like a tree growing.... Set up goals and a time frame, evaluate weaknesses and strengths, and establish a study schedule matching their...
Education & Certification
LMU Munich - Bachelors, graduated in human medicine (MD)
LMU Munich - Masters, human medicine (MD)

Rebecca: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago where I obtained my B.A. in English with a Media, Rhetorical, and Cultural Studies concentration. I'm passionate about helping students unlock their reading and writing potential and strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to each individual's needs. This means guiding students through the intricacies of essay writing, helping them improve their reading comprehension, or fostering a deeper appreciation for literature. Furthermore, I've lived...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois Chicago - Bachelor, English

Grace: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a junior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in American Studies and minoring in Digital Marketing. I am very passionate about helping students, and I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school. I use a high energy, personalized approach to tutoring in order to help students gain confidence in their abilities!
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Tarrajna: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...students looking to improve their conversational English skills as well as American elementary school students in basic reading and reading comprehension skills. My favorite subject to tutor is reading and writing because I am passionate about sharing the rich heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, dancing and attending plays or concerts. I believe that the key driver of academic success is genuine interest in...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Katherine: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...English Teaching Assistantship to Germany and the Fulbright U.S. Teaching Assistantship to Austria. I have over five years of tutoring experience, specializing in English, German, and the Social Sciences, as well as college essay coaching and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT). My approach to teaching is centered on flexibility; I strive to tailor each lesson to meet my students' unique needs. I believe that every student can become a passionate learner, and I am committed to...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor's, International Studies, German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31

Aijamal: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I'm planning to continue to study. I've had over 3 years of teaching experience teaching English and Spanish. The age range of students I've worked with was mostly 5 to 23 years old. I've always been an active learner, watching movies with subtitles, singing along with the artists trying to eliminate my accent, and of course, read, read, and read. Although this is my preferred technique to practice the language, I will adjust it to...
Education & Certification
Anderson University - Current Undergrad, Spanish

Beth: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...she showed to each individual student is something that I strive to provide each of my students with. I currently work at Downers Grove High School as a paraprofessional in the Special Services Department. I strive to make sure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, and I understand that the path to success varies from person to person. In addition to my background in foreign languages, I really enjoyed all of my math...
Education & Certification
Auburn University - Bachelors, German; Spanish
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31

Dan: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...these goals and expectations should be determined in advance. As a tutor, I want to share my passion for problem-solving with others and foster an open, positive attitude about standardized tests. Attitude is very important a student who is open and confident about being able to solve the problem, even if not initially exactly sure how, might be closer to the right answer than one who actually knows how, but who has to first overcome...
Education & Certification
University of Bucharest - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
University of Chicago - Masters, Comparative Literature

Eddie: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...learning about new cultures; teaching English has given me the chance to work with learners from all over the world and at every level of English. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009 and double-majored in Theatre & Drama and German. I studied abroad in Bonn, Germany, and then lived in Hamburg for four years. While in Germany, I was certified German Level C1 from the Goethe Institut. Language learning has always been...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Theatre & Drama / German

Martin: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
Learning a foreign language is one of the most rewarding and difficult challenges you can take. I use my extensive theoretical and personal knowledge of language acquisition and my understanding of learner profiles to help my learners reach their goals.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, German
Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Louise: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I took a cruise from Florida, U.S.A. to Mexico, Jamaica and The Grand Cayman Islands. Twice, I have traveled to the Philippines including a recent vacation on Boracay Island. I enjoy exploring other countries with the local residents whenever possible. It's a good way to get away from the tourist traps. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: For nearly 2-1/2 years, I taught English 1 on 1 to business professionals in Taiwan. The focus was helping them perform their...
Education & Certification
College of Lake County - Current Undergrad, Business

Irene: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...PhD in Microbiology I kept the love and interest in the subject alive, refreshing my knowledge through classes in Microbiology. My current teaching position in a middle school gives me the daily opportunity to work with students in different subjects, most of all in my favorite subjects of math and science. Born and raised in Germany going through the higher education there provided me with the skill to teach German at a private K-8 school...
Education & Certification
university of Tuebingen - Doctor of Science, Microbiology

Andrew: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
I am a very passionate learner and I would be delighted to share that love for learning to other students. My empathetic mindset, work ethic, and persistence for success is what I value most about myself and how it can positively impact others.... My philosophies behind teaching are that there is not a single method to learn a subject, but multiple approaches to learning it. My belief is that using all the resources acquirable will lead...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Linguistics
ACT Math: 31

Michael: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and never deterred by adversity; if these qualities sound even remotely appealing, do not hesitate to send me a private message expressing your interest in working with me. Additional notes: Certified Goethe Institute B-2 level, fluent German language speaker, studied abroad in Frankfurt, Germany for a year (Sep. 2013 to July 2014) and in Dsseldorf, Germany for a month (May 2012 to June 2012), plus worked in Austria as well as in Germany for four...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, German Language

Lauren: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...to work with kids to expand their knowledge and love of learning. I found that I derived a great deal of self-confidence and self-esteem through my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and achievements have...
Education & Certification
Syracuse University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Private German Tutoring in Chicago, IL
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If you've found yourself or your student in need of a top-tier Chicago German tutor, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a private instructor. More than 95 million people speak the language globally, and it is the second most spoken native language in Europe after Russia. Given the prevalence of the language, fluency can make you a more marketable job candidate, making it a popular choice of study. Maybe your high school student has just started down this path. Maybe you're the one beginning in college. Whatever the case, if you're ready to invest in your future, working with a Chicago German tutor can be a step in the right direction.
What are the benefits of working with a Chicago German tutor near me?
There are a number of reasons to consider securing the services of a private instructor, but one of the most obvious ones is that you get the support of a German language expert. Learning German can be a challenge on your own or even in a conventional classroom setting. Nouns may be singular or plural, come in three different genders, and may be nominative, accusative, genitive, or dative. They are preceded by articles, definite or indefinite, dependent upon gender and plurality. Verbs are conjugated relative to their subjects in either the present, present perfect, simple past, past perfect, future, or future perfect tense. The rules governing how these elements interact can be complicated and difficult to understand, but working with a Chicago German tutor can make the learning process easier to navigate.
Chicago German tutors can also make learning how to speak the language a little simpler. Whether you meet with your instructor using video chat on our Live Learning platform or in person, they can help you practice the German accent, correct your pronunciation in real time, and get you used to translating a conversational rate of German on the fly. This can be especially helpful for professionals who are contemplating a move to a German-speaking country for work or just looking to more productively interact with their international counterparts. It can also be useful for students preparing for higher-level coursework where instruction takes place almost entirely in German.
Chicago German tutoring can be customized to your individual learning needs. In a traditional classroom setting, teachers can't necessarily wait to make sure every student is ready to go before moving on to the next unit. They only have so many days in the school year to get through their curriculum. Your Chicago German tutor can afford to wait, though. If it takes a little longer than expected for you to wrap your mind around a topic, that's perfectly fine. These sessions are about you, not a specific schedule.
Chicago German tutors can tailor their tactics to your preferred methods of instruction. They can take the time to get to know you and your personality, and build lesson plans to motivate you. For instance, some people best absorb information through repetition. If this describes you, flashcards might be a good way to improve your recall of vocabulary words. Maybe you have a competitive streak a mile wide. If you do, consecutive timed vocabulary quizzes might be a good way to motivate your improved recall. The ability to customize instruction approaches to best engage their students can give Chicago German tutors an edge in helping you pursue your goals.
Chicago German tutoring presents a flexible learning opportunity. We can match you with an instructor whose schedule dovetails nicely with your own, so your sessions end up taking place on your time. You also get to choose where you participate. If the online option makes sense for you, you can log on to our Live Learning Platform and connect using video chat, the virtual whiteboard, and document sharing from the campus library at the University of Chicago or from your kitchen table. If you'd prefer to meet face to face, you can arrange to see your local instructor at a nearby cafe. This sort of flexibility makes Chicago German tutoring a great option for busy professionals and students.
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