...put their mind to it. I've worked with students who have been reluctant to try new things, but once they committed to learning something new, they were able to succeed and then go on to do amazing things. Tutoring allows me to connect with students and help them learn new skills that would be useful in their future careers. I believe that this type of work is important because it creates opportunities for growth and helps...
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...studying abroad in Salzburg, Austria, where I took college classes in German and effectively interacted in German in my daily life. As a tutor, I am trained in current teaching methods and have experience adapting lesson structures to student strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. I am trained in lesson planning, instruction, assessment, and using assessment data to guide further lessons through City Year, Inc. I have used assessments and a quick review question for the...
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I come from Holland and moved to Bridgeport, CT in 2004. I graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a Masters Degree in Education and taught at the Bridgeport Hope School as a fifth grade teacher. I was also involved in the after school tutoring program. I am very interested in helping students excel in math (up to pre-Algebra) and language arts. These subjects can be hard, but I will help you be successful in...
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Energetic experimental collaborator whose passion is art and philosophy and working with acoustic and electronic media in a wide range of styles. Specialties: composing, arranging, performing, conducting, publishing, writing official letters, office-friendly, collaborating, dance/life accompanist
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...my career and personal life. I pride myself in my abilities to learn how my students learn so that I can relate the material to them. Many students have often commented on how fun and laid back my lessons are too. I love having fun; and to me, nothing is more fun than learning about languages. My background and experiences are diverse, which allows me to empathize with my students. You'll often find me asking...
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I have always enjoyed working with people of all ages because there is so much to learn as we work and study together. I have studied and taught at university, particularly the psychology of learning to better understand how we learn things and grow. I speak three languages, French, English and German (plus a little bit of Hawaiian) and this has taught me a lot about how culture, words, and thinking influence each other. Basically,...
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...campus German elementary and intermediate German classes and all levels of ESL writing classes, as well as summer language and ESL writing classes. As an instructor of the lower level German classes, my goal is to introduce the German language to students through culture, and to show new language learners the joys and possibilities that come with learning a new language. On the intermediate and advanced level, the focus is on teaching language through culture,...
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...working full time as a Project Manager at a translation company in the Boston, and am really enjoying it so far! I graduated from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, in May 2015 with a BA in International Affairs and a BA with Honors in German, and a minor in Government. I worked as a tutor for all levels of German and for introductory levels of Government throughout my time at Skidmore, and I'm continuing...
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...as an undergraduate tutor at Calvin College and continuing to my current position as a TA at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where I'm working on a PhD in Linguistics. As an undergrad, I tutored in psychology, world history, religion, and mathematics. While working on my master's degree at the University of Nottingham, I taught test-prep classes for the TOEFL. After finishing my MA, I taught history, TOEFL, Academic English, and more in a Chinese high...
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...of subjects, I am most enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge of the German language and culture. I tutor students at different levels in the complexities of German grammar, while supporting their learning efforts through language immersion. I have taken over a dozen college-level German courses, and I am very familiar with AP curriculum exercises and activities. I have excellent research skills, and because of that I have learned how to write and read academic German....
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I am very passionate about the German language and culture and I am eager to ignite this passion in others. I began studying German at age 12 in middle school and went on to complete a BA degree at the State University of New York at Oswego. I subsequently completed a Masters degree through Middlebury College and was able to study in Berlin, Germany during this time. I believe in taking an academic as well...
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I strive to make a personal connection with all my students as I believe it informs how I instruct them. My primary topics are German, linguistics, and ESL. My secondary topics are essay and academic writing, math up through calculus, and philosophy.
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My name is Lauren and I am here to teach German and various topics on government. I have a bachelor's degree in international relations and German studies and a master's degree in European politics. I have worked for six years in diplomacy and international relations and am eager to teach young people German and the importance of international cooperation! I have lived in 5 countries and across the US and speak three languages. I look...
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...offer a well-rounded, personalized approach to learning. I believe that every student can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking for a patient, dedicated tutor who is committed to your...
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I am enthusiastic about helping people feel confident about themselves while learning at their own pace and in their own way. I have taught students from third grade through college and especially like languages.
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I have been an educator most of my life. My goal as a teacher is to assess what the student's learning goals are and to cater curriculum to help achieve those specific goals. I am most passionate about teaching German and English composition. I have helped many students test out of college level German.
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...needs of children of the German expats, where I lived a double cultured life and got certified by the German Ministry of Education in Bonn, Germany. Afterwards, I studied Chemical Engineering and had an internship in Hanover Germany at the "Institute for Petroleum Research". My love to the German Language drove me to work for Swissair and Lufthansa Airlines, interacting with German speaking customers on a daily basis. I frequently traveled to German speaking countries...
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...I am a native German speaker and have lived in America since 2011. I am outgoing, friendly, 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...
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...both the secondary and post-secondary levels. Additionally, I have over 20 years of experience as a text editor and writing coach for both native and nonnative users of English. My academic degrees are from Kansas State University (BA in Modern Languages with a concentration in German Literature), The University of Wisconsin-Madison (MA in German Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition as well as a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on ESL Teacher Education),...
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...-, particularly Spanish. I wish to access the very heart of the Spanish language and culture and believe that it is impossible to do so until I have mastered the language. I was introduced to the work of Sor Juana Ins De La Cruz at a Modern Languages study at the University. When reading En perseguirme, mundo, qu interesas? I was struck by how ardently Sor Juana challenges conventional ideas of women in the 1600s...
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German 1 Tutoring FAQ
A first language course can be deceptively simple. As you begin to learn conversational German, it can seem as if you are merely being taught an assortment of basic vocabulary words, short phrases, and sentences. Certainly, German 1 is a far distance from the rigors of AP German, but this should not trick you into thinking that tutoring help will be superfluous for your early studies. Instead of waiting for problems to arise in later classes, provide for mastery in your German 1 class.
Contact Varsity Tutors today for help connecting with a tutor who can provide German 1 tutoring options to lay a foundation that you can rely on throughout all of your future German studies. Unlike learning the Romance languages such as French or Spanish, learning German can be quite a different and difficult affair for students whose native language is English. Although English does have a relationship to modern German, there are many aspects of German vocabulary and grammar that are not directly mirrored in English. At first this difference can seem minimal. Hence, it is tempting to ignore minor difficulties, which perhaps do not have negative effects on your grade, or at least not significant ones.
However, like all language learning, German is a cumulative affair, and a small error in the beginning of your studies can become a larger issue in more advanced classes. Personal German 1 tutoring can help you develop a rigorous program of language study from the very beginning, helping to prevent any untimely errors or frustrations in the coming years of study. Given the more complex vocabulary and grammar of German, not to mention the three genders it espouses, it is helpful to have an active partner for using the language. Instead of working through grammar by repetitive, rote monologues, you can best learn the language by having an active interlocutor who can help probe your capabilities, forcing you to use the new vocabulary, phrases, and basic grammar in an active manner that greatly facilitates mastery and memorization. Few subjects benefit from personal attention like language learning, and German 1 tutoring can help you reap the benefits of personalized one-on-one attention today, setting the foundation for continued language success in the coming years of study with their significantly increased difficulties.
German can be a very difficult language to learn. A private tutor can also be helpful by acting as a friend and mentor. They can help guide you through areas where you are struggling and help to encourage you when you feel like giving up. A private tutor is also beneficial in the sense that they allow you to work at your own pace. It is unlikely that your German teacher will slow down or speed up the pace at which they present material to accommodate individual students. Thus, if you get lost with a particular topic, it may seem impossible for you to ever catch up.
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Recent German 1 Tutoring Session Notes
Today's focus was Mandarin grammar points to prepare the student for his Chinese final. We went through grammar points that covered time, being at a location or a repeated action, as well as location direction (front, back, NSEW, etc.) He seemed comfortable studying for his other final on his own. I directed him to go over the vocabulary himself since we only had time for sentence practices.
We hadn't met in a while, so we spent the session reviewing what we covered previously, especially lesson seven. The student did fairly well. We did dictation and tried to converse in Mandarin, and I assigned him homework from his workbook. We also discussed how best to proceed.
The student did great today. He had completed most of his homework in school, so after we reviewed it he studied for his dictation test. He had some trouble with the two new words but was attentive and eager to participate in tutoring. He cooperated for writing sentences and even requested to write his own sentences. I was very impressed with his initiative. I left him with two short sentences that he helped write that he can copy as practice during the week.
In this class, we practiced the Chinese test, including listening comprehension and reading comprehension. Before practicing, we went over 80 vocabulary words. I asked the student to memorize the words and we will have a little test next class.
We went over her homework which was writing the new characters in her lesson. We put together a memory game for these characters and played the game until she could remember her new words. We watched a video of a Chinese kid's song talking about spring and the seasons.
Today we went over all colors we learned from the student's last two classes, and also we learned 4 more colors in Chinese. I brought a bunch of my family's pets' photos to show him for helping him to master the new sentence structures, like "This is a small cat" "This is a big dinosaur",etc.. We had conversations with these new sentences together. His pronunciation was surprisingly perfect! He had trouble on the word "white" and "gold". We will practice more at next class!
