Award-Winning German Tutors in La Mesa, CA

...been my strong suits. As a matter of fact, Calculus was, and still is, my favorite subject. As an Engineer I am also well grounded in Physics and Chemistry. I've always been a good test-taker and I know what it takes to get the grades. I know that it can make a huge difference to have some one-on-one help. I like to have fun with whatever I do, but more than anything, I want to...

...So I always try to bring in visual aids when possible as this often helps bridge any gaps in understanding. I have noticed that when teaching math, there is always an "Aha!" moment. I am always on the lookout for that because that gives me some assurance that the student is learning and that I am properly doing my job. My first teaching experience actually began with a hobby that I became very serious about...

...high school courses, I have tutored biology, AP Comparative Politics, AP Us History, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, and Anatomy & Physiology. I have lots of material for these subjects and find it fun to teach this age group. I think these subjects are great to establish good work ethic and learning how to learn before entering university level courses or other future types of education. I have also tutored for writing at the...

...the Concordia Language Villages, world-renowned language immersion summer camps in Minnesota. I worked four summers at the French village and one at the Spanish village. I then became a tutor at Northern Illinois University for a year where I worked with students in French and Spanish and other subjects. I graduated from NIU with a BA in Spanish with an emphasis in Translation and Business and then began working as a full-time French teacher Pre-K...

...and graduate students in a teaching and research environment, development and teaching of introductory and advanced courses, and experience in administrative roles. I specialize in science courses such as molecular biology, ecology, environmental science, zoology, and botany. Being a native German speaker I also tutor German, a language I am still passionate about. I love learning and am excited when I see enthusiasm for learning and knowledge in young people. In my spare time I...

...school, being student of the year my senior year, and also took college courses. I enjoyed some experience speaking with locals while my half-brother lived in Stuttgart(Southern Germany, northwest of Munich), home to both Mercedes and Porsche! I believe that everyone learns differently, so I try get my students to relate to their material in whatever way works best for them. Speaking a different language is one of the most rewarding skills a person can...

...It had been my long term goal to attend Veterinary College or to be in pursuit of a career in Biological Science. I became a military spouse and mother moving around the world following my husband’s career as a military officer. I have always had a passion for teaching as I tutored and mentored my siblings and their friends during their school career, as well as tutored many children of international families in our community....

...and strategies and thus I have been able to recognize specific needs in students and to implement appropriate lesson plans that take into account their individual learning speed, learning channel as well as their strengths and weaknesses. Tutoring students on a one-on-one basis helps even more to pick up the student where they are, in other words to find out their individual skill level and build from there. As mentioned earlier, I enjoy helping students...

...- while instructors of large groups must contend with a number of individuals possessing a variety of learning styles and academic approaches, a tutor has the opportunity to address a student's specific needs and learning style. My approach is very much attuned to this - I seek to understand my student's unique approaches to learning, as well as their personal interests and goals, in an effort to find the most effective avenue towards understanding and...

...the world! I have worked for many after school programs where I was a mentor, a tutor, and a teacher. These organizations include Big Brothers Big Sisters and Girls Incorporated of Orange County. As a very compassionate and intuitive person, I tend to know exactly what a person needs to hear in order to feel inspired and encouraged. I intend to bring this skill to every student. Hopefully, I can brighten their will to learn...