Award-Winning German Tutors in Hampton, VA

...to include cultural elements in my lessons and I am very passionate about fostering a greater understanding among people of different cultural backgrounds and a deeper appreciation of what makes each of us unique. I am very engaged in my students’ progress and bring my personal formula for success to every lesson: 5e = s (Ease + expertise + engagement + enthusiasm + excellence = success). In my spare time, I write and edit county...

I have been tutoring for four years. I started out as a tutor for students from grade 3 all the way to college for two years. I helped students with a set curriculum as well as their schoolwork.

...my teaching revolves around language learning, my teaching philosophy focuses on how to achieve fluency. There are several skills that involve language learning which include speaking, writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and listening. Everyone is quick to say that speaking is the most important and the only skill you will need to have. However, I have been in many German, Spanish, and French classes and I always see a pattern. The pattern is that students are...

...Degree in Modern Languages, German and Spanish, and a Master's Degree in Education. The past four years, I worked as a German instructor at Lehigh University and Moravian College in Pennsylvania, and I tutored children and adults part time. My goal as a tutor is to provide students with a sound basis of the German language as it is spoken and written today, as well as cultural knowledge of German speaking countries.

...to teach is anything regarding history or government, because it relates to the field in which I work and the ways I try to create change via my career. I also love engaging in essay writing and resume writing, and helping tutees explore potential opportunities and make themselves strong professional candidates. My teaching style aims to engage my students by creating an interest in the subject and finding ways to apply it in their lives....

...first focus is to build trust and communication with the student, and give them the skills to feel independent and sure of how to succeed in the desired subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods that encourage open communication, and interactive engagement (versus "top down" teaching strategies). I believe strongly in self-assessment and giving the student the ability not only to find their strengths, but also their weaknesses and give them the skills to...

...Biology and a Master's degree in Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution. Currently I am working on my doctorate in Ecology. As you can imagine, I love nature and I love teaching biology, which is why I also work as a zoo educator. I am comfortable teaching other natural sciences as well as reading, writing and basic math. I speak both English and German (my native language) fluently and would be excited to help you practice your...

...language: speaking it, writing it, reading it, and teaching it. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French Language with First Class Honors from Covenant University in Nigeria, and although I didn't get a chance to formally teach in the classroom, I have always had an interest in passing on the knowledge of such a beautiful language, having tutored students on Grammar and Reading comprehension. My keen eye for editing and proofreading essays...

...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 Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more...

...I very much enjoy engaging with the students in the process of learning new things in different and creative ways. During a tutoring session, I observe how the student is processing information and how he/she engages with the material. I then adjust my tutoring to accommodate his/her needs, advance understanding, and encourage his/her individual interests. I also think it is essential to have fun! In this way, the student can develop confidence and discover a...