Award-Winning German Tutors in Glendale, CA

...my experiences living in these different countries, I show students how they can apply these cultures and languages to their own lives. Using examples of music, T.V., and food from the countries, I help them to practice the language on a daily and voluntary basis, because there is no quick fix. Some of my former students who had no previous experience are now engineers in Innsbruck and Berlin, or freelance workers in Madrid. If this...

...really enjoying helping this young lady fast forward to proficiency at her grade level. I approach tutoring with much creativity. I am dedicated to finding out precisely where my pupil's skills are at and to build from there, step by step with much patience. I love to spark joy in learning and I am committed to help establish a long term structure of habits and methods for your child. I am currently working towards an...

A highly motivated and professional individual, who is passionate about tutoring language to people of all ethnicity's. As a native in the English and Spanish language, I possess the necessary skills to teach from an authentic source. Currently seeking to gain my bachelors degree in English to reach my career goals in what I love to do best.... I am a firm believer in Progressivism and Essentialism. I have used both of these philosophies and applied them to all of my students.

...teaching experience as an instructor of German at college and community education levels. I have taught individual learners of different social and cultural backgrounds as well as learners with special needs. I enjoy getting to know my students and designing lesson plans specifically for their language needs. I hold a PhD from the School of Education, University of Nottingham, and a Master's degree from the University of Jena, Germany, in German as a Foreign Language,...

...I was speaking German at home and at school. I graduated with straight A's and I also speak English, and some French as well. I have extensive experience in teaching teens and adults and have helped immigrant youth learn ESL. Speaking several languages fluently served me well in my occupation as a media consultant. I participated as a tutor through a program at my university, volunteering to teach foreign students with a native languages different...

Teaching is a matter of questioning. The unexamined life is not worth living.... My teaching philosophy is to encourage question marks, not periods. The value in education and tutoring is not finding the answer, but discovering ways to find answers. Asking questions, not dictating methods. Retention of process is much easier when it is self-generated, rather than dictated. Dictation simply becomes rote memorization on behalf of the student, and the only people who enjoy memorizing are actors.

...History from Yale University, and recently received my Master's degree in Art History from Tufts University, where I was also a Teaching Assistant. I tutor a variety of topics and tests, primarily those related to history and writing skills, such as AP U.S. History and essay writing, because of my background in academic subjects that heavily emphasize research and papers. I also tutor introductory Spanish. I believe in helping the student understand concepts and strategies...

...all my life. Starting with some extra-curricular books in the first grade and continuing into my two recent Master's degrees. It is not just the formal learning that counts, but informal as well including reading, traveling, meeting new people, and trying new things, all of which enrich our lives. I have always been a strong advocate for education, because, I believe, it is the best way to explore the world and find one's place in...

...and theatre, dancing offbeat, social justice and peanut butter! My goal as a tutor is to work with you to find the teaching style that works best for you and meets your learning needs. I want to ensure that our lessons together are engaging, productive and fun! The goal is to get you to a point where you are enjoying learning about the subject and feel relaxed and ready to approach assignments and tests. I...

...I am a proud Banana Slug (UC Santa Cruz alumnus) with a passion for exploring planet Earth. I value academia as a tool for deepening our understanding and appreciation of the world around us. My favorite disciplines -- languages, history, geography, and ecology -- are also my pastimes, as they reward me with a sense of wonder for the staggering diversity of human achievements and the rich beauty of the natural environment. I take pleasure...