Award-Winning German Tutors in Gaithersburg, MD

...college level. In addition, I have also worked with high school students. I hold a B.A. in history and German studies from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, and am currently completing my PhD in Classics at the Johns Hopkins University. I enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching, and am a firm believer in...

...my students was following their progress and seeing them reach their goals together with me. My approach to tutoring really depends on the student and his or her needs. However, as a general rule of thumb I try to stick to the doctrine of "learning by doing" as much as possible as I believe that...

...personal relationships with each student, getting to know one's student, and letting the student know the tutor, also builds trust, which is essential for a healthy learning environment. I am eager to work with any student, and I am confident that through hard work and dedication anyone can succeed in any subject or topic. I...

...any profession. The best learning comes from finding your passion and relating that passion to subjects you may not necessarily like at first. I find that students who are interested in the content of material are able to pick up high level skills very quickly, and are motivated to think about learning in their free...

...semesters at UVA and am a member of the National Society of College Scholars and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. I have been tutoring for six years, predominately working with high school students, and have completed over 300 hours of volunteer tutoring. I am very passionate about learning (some may say that I am a...

...correct way to approach problems, they learn not only their subject, but they learn "how to learn". Learning technical subjects need not be cold and rigid - creativity is valuable in any subject! In short, I like to teach in such a way that the student learns how to do the problem themselves, instead of...

Experienced with elementary curriculum and differentiating tasks for below and above average achievers. Extensive behavior training and practiced with task management and building intrinsic motivation. Studied in German culture and language and very confident teaching levels 1 and 2 to build a foundation of grammar, verb usage, basic conversation vocabulary, and cultural contexts.

...as ESL programs and test prep. My goal by the end of each semester is to witness a growth in each students’ speaking ability and cultural conception of German-speaking countries. Working with college students and witnessing their enthusiasm for language study, generated an insatiable desire in me to continue teaching a foreign language. Just as...

...studied German since 2004 and taught it professionally since 2012. I love the culture and the language - it's not only my job, but my passion. I studied abroad in Germany (Stuttgart area) through UMD and am going to Berlin later this summer. The ability to communicate authentically is the overarching goal of my teaching....

...to my students' individual needs and learning preferences is my greatest strength as an instructor. Whether a student needs visual aids, kinesthetic games, or cheesy Star Wars puns to make learning engaging and meaningful, I am eager and happy assist with personalized lessons and activities. Additional interests of mine include film studies, gender studies, and...