Award-Winning German Tutors in Harvey, IL

...of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring a variety of academic subjects spanning the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences.

...a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language....

...what they are trying to learn. It is much easier to remember things and to learn things if you understand the why of it. One-on-one tutoring is the best way to assure this can happen. Lastly, in my free time, I like to travel, visit friends, bicycle, walk, read, listen to music and attend concerts.

...college level. I was born and raised in Chicago, but my German is fluent and native-level, which can be really helpful to students whose first language is English: I can explain the nuances of German to them by using comparative examples from their own language. I'm prepared to teach any level - and indeed, my...

...not initially exactly sure how, might be closer to the right answer than one who actually knows how, but who has to first overcome a threshold of intimidation before being able to start thinking about the question itself. Part of the tutor's job is to make the tests less daunting and more approachable. I will...

...heritage and nuances of my native tongue with others. Outside of languages, I enjoy traveling, reading, swimming, dancing and attending plays or concerts. I believe that the key driver of academic success is genuine interest in the subject. As a tutor, my foremost aim is to find new and creative ways to provoke curiosity and...

...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 as excited for school as they were when they were younger. The most rewarding thing to me is when...

...taught classes in fiction writing at the University of Iowa. I have received a C1 certification in German through Middlebury College's rigorous German Language School, and completed an extensive German immersion program at the Freie Universität in Berlin. I am currently at work on an MSJ degree at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, as...

...read and study while also engaging all their critical senses. I tutor Test Prep for ACT Reading, Writing, Science, and Math. I also do Test Prep for the SAT, SSAT/ISEE, English AP, and SAT Subject Tests in English and French, along with individual tutoring in German, French, and English. With extensive experience teaching Creative Writing...

...find enjoyment in standardized test taking (no matter what it takes!) and securing the best strategies for their success. Editing is another 'hobby' of mine, and I am always eager to work through a paper with someone. My goal in a learning environment is to facilitate a patient but still energized atmosphere in regards to...