Award-Winning German Tutors in Coral Gables, FL

...Some of my biggest learning experiences took place while studying in Germany and teaching in Ireland. Gaining cultural knowledge through traveling has taught me a lot about perspective and diversity which is important when working with students from all backgrounds. I find it is helpful to get to know a little about the student and their personality to better find an approach that works best for them in a way that also makes sense. While...

...Brsg. (BA in English / German). In the past I have worked as a German teacher, court interpreter, translator, localization expert and researcher for the State Attorney's office. I now tutor those who would like to get a solid grip on all aspects of the German language, as well as younger students working on building foundations in Reading and Writing. Teaching is a passion for me as I truly enjoy helping students improve their language...

...as I find it very rewarding to help students find material that they not only enjoy, but connect to and use to understand their own lives. In this age, technology has made information freely available to everyone. I think that it is extremely important to teach students how to find, processes and critically reflect on this wealth of resources. I find that it is equally important to nurture a student’s curiosity by demonstrating how lessons...

Tell me, and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, include me, and I will learn. Keywords are: support, empowerment, engagement, care, share, reflect, assessment. ... Tell me, and I forget; teach me, and I may remember; include me, and I will learn. Keywords are: support, empowerment, engagement, care, share, reflect, and assessment.

...rewards of sharing my bilingual English/German expertise through teaching and tutoring. I spent two years teaching German in grades 1 – 5 at the Munich International School. I'm familiar with the philosophies and demands of the IB program, from the students’ as well as the teachers’ perspective. In addition, I’ve taught English as a Second Language at an academic summer camp for teenagers in Germany. Currently, I organize and lead a creative writing group for...

...the financial industry as a financial analyst as well as as an accountant for over ten years. Nevertheless, I have always carried a profound interest in teaching and tutoring throughout my career while working on Wall Street and within the financial industry. In particular, I enjoy English literature, mathematics, the sciences as well as learning and teaching languages. With time, I increasingly became aware of my fondness for tutoring and teaching while helping youngsters, adolescents...

I love to experience new things in life - through travel, food, people, cultures, etc. Teaching is another expression of exchange that can provide new insight and depth of perspective for myself and my view of the world. ... Sharing my knowledge and passion through an interactive exchange - I love to learn things from my clients too!... First establish some basic level of companionship - understand what methods of delivery might be more effective for the student's receptivity.

...work with children and came to love it. I gained my first experience in a child care facility as a classroom volunteer, later I extended it to tutoring in elementary school classrooms, and to leading scout groups of various ages, which I still do. My tutoring experience is broad and I loved and still love every part of it, but my passion is, for sure, to teach my native language of German. I believe that...

...environment. I take pleasure in working as a tutor because it is an opportunity to think about my favorite things for hours on end! Even if you aren't quite as excited by your schoolwork as I am, I hope that I can help to make your assignments much less confusing and much more tolerable. I promise to work with you patiently and respectfully, and I take a sincere interest in the success and well-being of...

..."Learn a lot, and ask good questions." I've stuck with that philosophy for every aspect of life; questioning rather than accepting, being critical rather than passive. This has helped enormously with learning. When I question something, it deepens my interest and my involvement with an intellectual matter. When I tutor I do not see myself as a master with knowledge to impart to students, but rather, I am a facilitator for students to discover knowledge...