Top German Tutors serving Chicago

Ilana: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Mike: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...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, I will be well satisfied.
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

Andrew: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students 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...
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

Elsbeth: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Administration, and after having worked for one year in this area I decided that I would like to be a teacher and continued by studying my Master's in 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...
Education & Certification
Universitiy of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany - Current Grad Student, Business and Economics Education

Austin: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Language. Currently, I am a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a double degree with a B.A. in Germanic Studies and a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering. I am enrolled in German and Computer Science classes and continue to work on my skills in both areas. My interests include going hiking, studying and speaking German with friends. I also enjoy reading books and articles relating...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Computer Science

Alex: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...am a current Senior at the University of Illinois. I am studying Finance in the College of Business, which has recently been ranked the 6th best Finance program in the nation. I am from Arlington Heights, Illinois, and attended High School in District 214, which ranks as one of the best districts in the state. I am very personable and caring and will make sure my students truly understand the material that I teach. In...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Finance

Brian: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Linguistics with a concentration in Foreign Language Pedagogy/Language Acquisition. I aspire to be a university professor some day. I have worked hard to be able to earn 4.0 cumulative GPAs at both COD and UIC and have received several honors and accolades that have enhanced my profession as a tutor. I have also been involved in several clubs and organizations as an officer or leader position, such as being the President of COD's Spanish and...
Education & Certification
College of DuPage - Current Undergrad, Spanish and Italian

Miguel: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...years to working as an academic instructor and student advisor for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Science; Comparative Literature (French, German)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Amber: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...Candidate at Northwestern University, and will begin teaching high school biology in Chicago this upcoming fall. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am consistently energized by the opportunity to see students grow and develop! I also love to run, travel, and write!
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biology Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Shannon: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...degree in Biochemistry. In my free time, I like to bake, read, watch Netflix, and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read. In science or math, that could be running examples, either real or...
Education & Certification
Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 31

Louise: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...I visited China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. In 2012/2013, I returned to Taiwan for 10 months. At that time, I studied Chinese at National Taiwan Normal Universitys Mandarin Training Center. Since I had some time before my classes at the Mandarin Training Center began, I traveled first to Hong Kong for 10 days, then to Guilin, China for 3 days. Most of my traveling has been in Asia, and I lived in Taiwan for...
Education & Certification
College of Lake County - Current Undergrad, Business

Avery: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...of Berlin. I was previously involved with the group Culture Connect. This group was an after school program at local elementary schools to help ESL students with completing schoolwork and aid in language comprehension. While I tutor English, German, and Art, I am most passionate about German Literature. In my experience, it has always been most productive to make sure a certain level of fun is incorporated into every lesson. I also make sure that...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts

Alyssa: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...my time working as a Program Aide and Counselor for the Wisconsin Southeast Girl Scout Branch in both their offices and residential summer camps, as well as spent time as an Assistant Director with the Forest Park Drama Club. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Drama. I am a strong believer in the importance of education, and I truly strive to instill a genuine curiosity...
Education & Certification
Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Early Childhood Education
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32

Tarrajna: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...studying Mandarin intensively. I have a passion for learning languages, and have also studied Spanish and German for several years. In the past I have tutored Chinese 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....
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Dan: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...specific approach to finding the answer or solution to a problem. A good instructor can make these reasons intelligible and abstract from them lessons that students can then apply independently. Since there are usually at least two ways of finding the right answer to a multiple-choice problem, it is important to be able to provide in-depth, theoretical solutions for those who want to go into the nitty-gritty, but also to solve problems using surface strategies...
Education & Certification
University of Bucharest - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
University of Chicago - Masters, Comparative Literature

Katherine: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...basic math, english, anatomy and physiology, psychology, biology, introduction to chemistry, and microbiology. I can also tutor basic german. Introduction to nursing (CNA course), pharmacology, adult health I (med-surg), health assessment, fundamentals of nursing, mental health, medical terminology, and gerontology are among the nursing classes that I can tutor. My teaching philosophy is that every student can succeed when given the right resources. My tutoring style is a combination of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning....
Education & Certification
Olivet Nazarene University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Miles: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...a math enrichment program for underprivileged middle schoolers, volunteered as a classroom aid, and worked with young children on literacy skills through a program called Jumpstart. I love teaching, which is why I pursued a position as a counselor at a German immersion summer camp. It is currently my third summer, and I have learned so much about immersive teaching and learning language through games and activities. I mostly teach German to children, but I...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Kathryn: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...is struggling to find a place to categorize that information into what we already know, or new information contradicts what we thought we knew. Both reactions are necessary for learning, but the latter sometimes gets lost in embarrassment, uncertainty, or the swiftness of the classroom. I think that what makes a great teacher is not only giving space for those types of uncomfortable moments and not only being able to address them effectively, but giving...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, History
Boston College - Masters, Secondary Education, History
GRE Verbal: 162

John: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in...
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Ella: Chicago German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Chicago, IL
...there for six years, and am now a dual citizen of the U.S.A. and Germany. My junior year I enrolled in Heidelberg University to take courses with native speakers. I have a great passion for teaching and have taught German to High Schoolers in the Chicagoland area. Where I used my knowledge from having scored a 5 on the AP test to help other students. Sharing my personal knowledge of the culture enriches the language...
Education & Certification
Elon University - Bachelor in Arts, International Business
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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.
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