Award-Winning German Tutors serving Bernalillo County, NM

...on their board examinations. I have done this through understanding the student's learning style, and applying various techniques to help the student understand both the macro and micro view of the subject material. In turn, they succeed in both passing classes but also understand and retain the information learned. I also have experience tutoring children and young adults. I love helping each student I assist begin to love learning again, even if the topic isn't...

...developed my understanding of people culturally through ethnographic research and natural observation. Alongside my History degree, which allows me to understand the evolution of addiction and marginalizationas well as to fully grasp why it is that governments aim to systematically marginalize specific people. As a tutor, aide, and friend it is my mission to help individuals gain their own understandings of material and relate it to everyday life. By doing this I aim to help...

...at an international school in Germany. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects primarily with younger students, I am most passionate about language learning. In my experience helping struggling students clearly understand grammatical concepts and find fun ways to memorize new vocabulary has always brought me great joy. I truly believe that through language we have a gateway to understanding other cultures and people. I believe that having access to communication is absolutely...

...opens doors. It took me a long time to understand the powers of knowledge and sharing it but I can now affirm that bettering oneself through education is one of the biggest joys of life. I am a recent graduate of the University of Oregon in Political Science, International Relations and German. I am planning to attend Sciences Po Graduate School of Public Affairs located in Paris, France this coming fall. I have extensive experience...

...of Heidelberg. I took a detour from the academic world by exploring the language of media, marketing and public relations in the Black Forest and Bavaria. In Los Angeles I was immersed in the unique tongue of the entertainment industry. I continued teaching German and, along the way, became a Certified Life Coach. This has allowed me to connect to the language of peoples souls. In the beautiful mountains of New Mexico I became a...

...at times can be difficult and stressful. No matter if you are having a rough semester, or simply didn't do as well as you hoped on an exam, I believe that all students can achieve their academic goals if given a helping hand. Through helping foster a better understanding of course material, I hope to give my students the confidence they need to brush themselves off and know that academic success is still possible, even...

...new favorite subject, and I've been hooked ever since. I love seeing my students go from being shy children, to young adults able to navigate their way around German speaking countries, without fear or apprehension. I love listening to my students speak to each other, and their German counterparts in German, and I love seeing their non-German-speaking peers look at them with envy, although they would never say anything. Mostly, I love the fact that...

...love language and believe in a philosophy of having fun. I learn best when I enjoy what I do and think that is crucial to keep students engaged. A personal connection makes a huge difference. I have a Bachelor of Music (Theory and Composition) and a Master of Arts (German Studies) from the University of New Mexico. As a graduate student, I taught German for two and a half years. My favorite part about teaching...

I have tutored elementary school, high school, and college students. I love helping students achieve their learning goals!

I am a great tutor because I am patient and I am attentive to my students needs. I specialize in teaching English and languages to students of all ages. I have spoken Spanish for 43 years, German for 38 years and French for 37 years.

...teaching, working with grades 4-12, teaching both large ensembles and classes as well as small groups of 4-5 students. I am extremely comfortable working with students of all ages and experience levels. My favorite subjects to teach are the various band instruments and music theory, as those are the subjects I have the most background experience in. I am also extremely willing and looking forward to be able to tutor a variety of math, English,...

My experiences as a student have shaped me as a teacher and consolidated my core belief about education: effective teaching can inspire and motivate learners to be the best they can be even when they are unaware of their potential. In short, I believe a teacher's love and passion for his field can serve to awaken similar feelings in the student; inspiring and challenging my students is my goal as a teacher and scholar.

...I focus on improving the students understanding of the subject. Then I focus on teaching them what critical, creative, and/or logical thinking they need to apply to the subject. For example I will start by ensuring the student has a vivid understanding of how gravity and acceleration are related before teaching them how a pendulum works or how to solve for the path of a rocket. I believe that by knowing how to critically think...

...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 once one has a basis in the language....

...was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German studies. My favorite subjects to tutor are the ones I'm most passionate about; namely biology, German, and math (algebra and trig). Outside...

...own before giving them guidance so that they can develop confidence in their own ability to approach similar challenges independently. I have many hobbies outside of my academic pursuits. I enjoy reading a variety of genres especially science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, and all sorts of non-fiction. I sometimes try my hand at writing short stories or poetry. I also frequently play musical instruments and listen to music. I play the guitar, mandolin, and trumpet...

...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...

...is about more than the subject at hand; it's about finding the ways in which you 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...

...my writing ability and am employed at our Critical Writing Center. Here, I advise both undergraduate and graduate students on their academic and professional writing, editing and proofreading for grammar, logical coherence, and persuasiveness. I love my job at the Writing Center and enjoy the one-on-one time I have with recurring tutees. These skills would give me specific insight into the college writing style, particularly helpful in working with college application essays.

...am a very patient and understanding person. I speak clearly and always make sure I can 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...