Top German Tutors serving Des Plaines

Robert: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...well as picking up German from my Austrian family and French from my travels. I'm currently teaching myself Russian with the online learning software Duolingo. Chemistry has always been my favorite of the three core sciences, as it's more concretely observable than much of modern physics, but more connected to underlying physical principles than biology. My approach to teaching chemistry is to always keep in mind its connection to the other sciences, which can facilitate...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Jessica: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Hi, my name is Jessica! I have a bachelors in German and Music with a minor in marketing from Simpson College and a masters in Music Business from California State University Northridge. I love to teach and I'm excited to help you learn!
Education & Certification
Simpson College - Bachelor in Arts, German
California State University-Northridge - Master of Arts, Music Management and Merchandising

Mike: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, 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

Janina: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...University of Kiel with two majors: Biology and Geography. I'm passionate about my two subjects as well as Health Education, as I'm also a certified Personal Trainer. It is important to me to pick up students where they stand, spark passion and feed their curiosity. My approach to teaching is to help students help themselves and provide them with the scaffold they need to reach their educational goals. I understand that every student is different...
Education & Certification
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Bachelor of Science, Geography
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Masters in Education, Geography Teacher Education

Harper: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...prepared me to be able to tutor Mandarin Chinese also, as I have been studying that for three years. As for French tutoring, I tend to focus on classwork if a student is struggling with a specific area in their current lesson. With more advanced students, I like to hold conversations with them to expose their linguistic ability and help them speak the language more comfortably and naturally. I recently had the privilege of taking...
Education & Certification
Beloit College - Current Undergrad, International Relations and French minor in Mandarin Chinese

Tom: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - PHD, Electrical Engineering

Dan: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...to go into the nitty-gritty, but also to solve problems using surface strategies for excluding wrong answers for students who, for instance, are more interested in 'surviving' the quantitative section rather than 'acing' it. Different students are likely to want different outcomes from their tests, and these goals and expectations should be determined in advance. As a tutor, I want to share my passion for problem-solving with others and foster an open, positive attitude about...
Education & Certification
University of Bucharest - Bachelors, Comparative Literature
University of Chicago - Masters, Comparative Literature

Shannon: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, 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

Grace: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a junior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in American Studies and minoring in Digital Marketing. I am very passionate about helping students, and I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school. I use a high energy, personalized approach to tutoring in order to help students gain confidence in their abilities!
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32

Josh: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
My background is in the medical sciences/molecular biology. Currently I am a medical student, but prior to this I did a PhD in Physiology and Developmental Biology. In addition, I work as a researcher looking at stem cell populations involved in fracture healing. When I am not studying, I love playing soccer, guitar, rock climbing and reading.
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Brigham Young University-Provo - Doctor of Philosophy, Physiology

Irene: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...alive, refreshing my knowledge through classes in Microbiology. My current teaching position in a middle school gives me the daily opportunity to work with students in different subjects, most of all in my favorite subjects of math and science. Born and raised in Germany going through the higher education there provided me with the skill to teach German at a private K-8 school and to raise my three children bilingual in English and German. I...
Education & Certification
university of Tuebingen - Doctor of Science, Microbiology

Elsbeth: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...and it is my goal to explain grammatical rules in different ways, because I know that every student has unique ways to learn languages. Above all, I want to show students, how much fun it is to study languages, because it opens the door to different cultures in our globalized environment. Still, I would also love to learn from my students how to improve my educational skills and it would be great to hear feedback...
Education & Certification
Universitiy of Applied Sciences, Giessen, Germany - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany - Current Grad Student, Business and Economics Education

Michael: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Certified Goethe Institute B-2 level, fluent German language speaker, studied abroad in Frankfurt, Germany for a year (Sep. 2013 to July 2014) and in Dsseldorf, Germany for a month (May 2012 to June 2012), plus worked in Austria as well as in Germany for four separate companies, exploiting my German skills to their maximum capabilities. Published ten separate times for various publications, including video game website, Bitmob.com, lifestyle website, EliteDaily.com and automotive websites, FluidMotorUnion.com, TheSmokingTire.com...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Bachelors, German Language

Caroline: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I can help with all topics covered by USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and German language. Mostly I have tutored medical students and 1-on-1 German language. One best learns from mistakes and silly fun.... Follow your curiosity, never dare not to ask silly questions, start with simple concepts and build up on them like a tree growing.... Set up goals and a time frame, evaluate weaknesses and strengths, and establish a study schedule matching their...
Education & Certification
LMU Munich - Bachelors, graduated in human medicine (MD)
LMU Munich - Masters, human medicine (MD)

Martin: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
Learning a foreign language is one of the most rewarding and difficult challenges you can take. I use my extensive theoretical and personal knowledge of language acquisition and my understanding of learner profiles to help my learners reach their goals.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, German
Northwestern University - Current Grad Student, Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Kathryn: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
I am a mechanical engineering grad and current law student passionate about helping those interested in the STEM field
Education & Certification
Valparaiso University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450

Beth: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...lessons and caring she showed to each individual student is something that I strive to provide each of my students with. I currently work at Downers Grove High School as a paraprofessional in the Special Services Department. I strive to make sure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, and I understand that the path to success varies from person to person. In addition to my background in foreign languages, I really enjoyed all...
Education & Certification
Auburn University - Bachelors, German; Spanish
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31

Kathryn: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...Secondary History, and confirmed to myself over six years of teaching, tutoring, and mentoring that education is where I belong. It has been quite difficult not having any students the past six months while I have been focusing on my studies, but the path before me is clear enough that I am able to reenter education. Having as many teaching experiences and learning to meet different needs has been a strong influence on my career...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, History
Boston College - Masters, Secondary Education, History
GRE Verbal: 162

Rebecca: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...B.A. in English with a Media, Rhetorical, and Cultural Studies concentration. I'm passionate about helping students unlock their reading and writing potential and strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to each individual's needs. This means guiding students through the intricacies of essay writing, helping them improve their reading comprehension, or fostering a deeper appreciation for literature. Furthermore, I've lived in Germany during my formative years and feel confident teaching conversational German.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois Chicago - Bachelor, English

Alex: Des Plaines German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Des Plaines, IL
...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 my free time, I enjoy exercising, reading, and watching sports. I am a big fan of...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Finance
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