Award-Winning German Tutors in Berkeley, CA

...a more empathetic and understanding tutor and mentor. I believe that hard work pays off, and anyone can succeed academically with the right amount of motivation and support. As a tutor, I consider it my job not only to assist students in their learning, but also to motivate and inspire them to always do their very best. In addition to being a professional student, I enjoy swimming, water polo, tennis, and painting.

...that is how I get my kids to become autonomous and self-motivated learners. I've always seen it as a challenging job, but also as enriching, enlightening, and awesome (and I mean awesome in the strongest sense of the word)! I am so happy to be able to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But...

...have taught elementary music in the Napa and San Mateo public schools, as well as private music lessons. This teaching experience has helped me to build my skills of patience, empathy, and communication. While music is one of my primary areas of focus, I also have expertise in foreign language and literature. My mother is from Germany, and I grew up learning the language. I then furthered my study of German in high school and...

...on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high schools for two years. I have worked with K-adult learners, and...

...and more life-changing than knowledge, and I believe that education is the primary vector by which a person can improve themselves, and in so doing, their world. While improving grades and scores is important, I am also a firm believer in the necessity of true learning and understanding: not in the memorize-then-forget method commonly found in school systems today, but in a fundamental understanding of concepts and their underlying elements in order to provide a...

...I did not learn English until I started school. English was my third language and I struggled with it in my younger years. If not for the amazing support I had from my teachers, I would not be here today. I am currently working on my Master's in Classics and I could not have chosen a better path. Because of my background, I understand the difficulties of learning and teaching, and there really is nothing...

...and have scored well on all standardized tests and state tests. I have scored 800/800 in SAT 1 math, SAT 2 math. I have scored 760/800 in SAT writing. I received scores of 5/5 in AP Calculus AB and BC and have taken numerous other APs, passing the APs in Physics, Biology, Literature, Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Economics, US history, and Chemistry. I was the President of my high school's only tutoring club and...

...dedication, patience and an encouraging attitude, we can achieve growth and a greater understanding of the world around us. My creative pursuits have taught me the significance of using my imagination in all aspects of life, and I work to incorporate creativity and imagination into my tutoring practices. I believe that knowledge truly is power, and I hope to inspire a love for learning in all of my students. On a day off, you can...

Ph.D. Oxford University (2014) - Philosophy M.Phil. Oxford University (2010) - Modern Languages M.S. Southern Methodist University (2018) - Data Science | Machine Learning A.B. Harvard University (2004) - Literature | Germanic Languages

...recognize how they learn best. I have taught undergraduate college courses in psychology. I have taught and counseled children with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges. Additionally, I have extensive experience teaching older adults problem-solving and time management skills. I hope you will consider me as a tutor for yourself or your child. I encourage an open dialogue and any questions you may have both initially and throughout the duration of our tutoring.... I believe that everyone is capable of learning, it is just a matter of finding the method that works best for you. My job as a teacher is to understand how you learn and find creative ways to set you on the path to better understanding.