Top German Tutors serving Elk Grove

Nathan: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...being an AS in Mathematics for Transfer. I love to be curious about everything and to spark curiosity in others through teaching. My goal is not just to have you understand something, but to be able to have fun with it, be able to sit down, play around with the pieces, and by doing that learn something new about it. Learning is exploring: as a tutor I see myself as a guide, my job is...
Education & Certification
American River College - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Jacob: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and 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...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Ilana: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...and editing and love tutoring in 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Thomas: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...I see myself as a qualified, knowledgeable tutor, I think it's just as important for me to motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? Math anxiety, specifically? Is it difficult for you to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist...
Education & Certification
University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy

Flynn: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
As an ME student at MIT, I've learned a lot about math and science, and I'd love to share that knowledge with students here. I've taught over thirty students in standardized test preparation, English, German, and various kinds of math and science. It's very important to find teaching methods that meet students' individual needs,so the first meeting will usually be largely about finding the perfect learning strategy for a student.
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Natalie: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my students and their success, and I look...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Philipp: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...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 students to...
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Andrew: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes 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...
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

Zach: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...Zach Polonsky, and I am a junior at Colorado School of Mines, studying Engineering Physics. As a physics major, I know the importance of understanding the fundamentals of a subject before trying to focus on specifics, especially in math and science. I try to have a very flexible teaching style, as I know not everybody learns in the same way, and I will always come prepared to teach a subject in multiple ways depending on...
Education & Certification
Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

David: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Meghan: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...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 reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents while meeting their needs.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
GRE Verbal: 164

Sarah: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized essay assistance, I know that...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Eric: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...because I am incredibly passionate about the German language and culture, and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed....
Education & Certification
Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
GRE Verbal: 165

Danielle: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...and motivated me to continue down this line of work. During my junior and senior years at Hamilton, I worked both as a German Teaching Assistant in the German department and as a Writing Tutor at the Hamilton Writing Center. As a T.A., I helped my students develop study skills, complete homework, and improve their German language skills. As a writing tutor, I worked with peers to strengthen their essays, develop writing techniques, and explore...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies

Alexander: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...From there I went straight on continue my graduate studies at the London School of Economics, also in Political Science. It was after my year in London that I started my professional life in Washington where I worked for a think tank for a year. During that year I got my first experience in tutoring American students in German. My students included middle school level all the way up to senior-level professionals. My favorite part...
Education & Certification
University of Vienna - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
London School of Economics - Masters, Politcal Science

Kristin: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I tutor for living learning communities while at U of I in college Physics, Chemistry, and German. I also volunteer at a local high school in all levels of the German classes as sometimes a pull out and after school tutor. I am a very passionate person, and one of my major passions is school and I want to spread that passion around and get people...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Abhijith: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...mentors that played a key role every in every aspect of my journey thus far. For this reason, I have been tutoring since before I graduated high school and will continue to do so. I want to pass on the knowledge and skills instilled in me to future students. I can tutor in virtually any subject but have a strong passion for the maths and sciences. In my spare time, I review movies and TV...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Drexel University - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Alexander: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in German and Spanish, have a year of Chinese under my belt, and have introductory familiarity with Turkish, Korean, French, Italian, and Japanese. If you ever need a conversation practice partner for German/Spanish, let me know! Talking again about math, I have...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Ryan: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...I was awarded a Fulbright Grant and spent a year in Germany as an English Teaching Assistant, teaching grades 5 through 12. Although the majority of my teaching experience is in English, I have always tutored French and German on the side, and I am most passionate about those languages. The first semester of my senior year in high school was spent living with a host family in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and I also spent a...
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, French

Jamison: Elk Grove German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Elk Grove, CA
...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 I have...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
ACT Math: 33
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