Award-Winning German Tutors in Deerfield, IL

...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...

...my language students - both those still in school, or folks who have decided to learn German as an adult - realize their potential through the study of German. I've won several awards for my teaching (nominated by both my colleagues and my students), and have also developed and organized study abroad programs, German curricula,...

...see no better tool for intellectual exploration than guided conversation. Learning is best framed as dialogue, not as a one way-communication. A conversation can help students identify their strengths and weaknesses, and find out how to direct their efforts to improve. Self-knowledge equates with self-reliance, and a proficient test-taker is ultimately an independent thinker who...

...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...

...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. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, dancing and attending plays or...

...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...

...interesting meeting all the students I work with and getting to know their learning styles and strategies. Additionally, my sheer passion for the subjects allows me to fully engage in an effective and personalized tutoring session. It is with great pleasure that I am able to work with such awesome students and co-workers! Thanks so...

...am anticipating studying abroad in the future in both China and France in an effort to use those languages to study International Relations. Outside of school, my favorite thing to do is travel. There is no better way to understand another culture than to visit it. I also like to cook, take pictures, and explore...

...do while studying. First and foremost, it has been so great to be able to see my family consistently. But when they get sick of my lame history jokes, I like to go out and play basketball (poorly), do some woodworking in the shop, or going to see a film with some friends in the...

...for a pre-school. As an alumnus of Indiana State University, I developed and co-facilitated its German Summer Honors Program for high school students. I also volunteered for many years in a residential facility for children with developmental disabilities. For the past decade, I have been an independent contractor in Illinois, providing individual mental health counseling...