Award-Winning German Tutors serving Leesburg, VA

...and Wilmington DE. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude in May of 2014 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate...

...language. While at Dickinson College, I studied abroad for a year in Germany at the University of Bremen and tutored two high school students in German back in the United States. After college I continued my studies and received an M.A. in International Affairs from the George Washington University. As a graduate student I volunteered...

...to Lower Merion High School for three years and then attended Temple University where I got my BA in History and German. I also completed coursework for a Minor in Mathematics. In 2011, I moved to Washington D.C. to get my MA in European History at American University. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I...

...German and am passionate about the German language and Germanic culture. I have lived and worked in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria for 10 years. I enjoy using the techniques I have used to learn German to teach others in a way that is fun for student and tutor. I am patient and personable when tutoring....

...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 it is the best way for any student to learn a foreign language. Outside of work and tutoring, I really enjoy running, playing golf, skiing...

...older brother, former babysitter, and camp counselor, I have always enjoyed working with children of all ages. It was my own youthful fascination with the natural world which led me to study science - the kid in me is what helps me connect with children. I place an emphasis on giving each child the tools...

...My main teaching experience is with college students, but I enjoy the challenges of working with all levels of learning. I earned my Ph.D. from Georgetown University in German Studies in 2012, and my MA from the University of Chicago in the Humanities. My main areas of expertise are in German and English language and...

...with students on the Varsity Tutors platform! I graduated from Northwestern University in 2019 with a major in History and minors in German and Environmental Policy & Culture. I recently completed a Fulbright English Teaching Scholarship in Germany, where I taught at an upper high school and vocational school. I worked with students on English...

...conducting workshops and seminars for professionals. Specialties include communication initiatives for government and non-profit organizations, international and cross-cultural development, management in multi-cultural environments, and educational consulting and strategic planning for academic institutions, social and political businesses, and government. Held professorships at various institutions of higher learning in U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Fluent...

...greatest strengths are my language skills. Since high school I have learned to speak five languages apart from English: French, German, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish. Learning these languages has also helped me in English. I have a strong knowledge of grammar, and have an array of tried-and-true methods for breaking down reading exercises in order...

...and mathematics, which I love sharing with students. I've worked with learners of all agesfrom helping elementary schoolers build study skills to tutoring high school students in STEM subjects and languages like French and German. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am especially passionate about math and physics because I enjoy showing students...

...deep understanding of why and how different parts are important. In essay subjects, I have learned to appreciate that even the most important themes and events cannot be made interesting if they are only seen through textbook-based rote learning. Rather, constant questioning and discussion is a much more effective and enjoyable way to retain information....

...sharing my many tips for achieving high test scores, including strategies for time management and stress reduction, in addition to practicing the skills and problems that occur most often on the GRE. I graduated with honors in History and German Studies from Wesleyan University in 2014. Since then, I have lived and worked in NW...

...they have learned something new about themselves through our sessions together. I have a bachelor's in Architecture and a Double Masters in Architectural Technology and Building design, with a focus in math. In addition to my academic training, I have worked as a tutor since before my undergraduate degree, and I continue to tutor middle...

I like learning stuff, and I like teaching people what I know in a way that I wish someone taught me.

...know knowledge has truly been shared, and that both the student and I have done our jobs. When I'm not tutoring, I love to be outside! You can find me either running on the beach in the summer or snowboarding on the slopes in the winter. On rainy days, I like to stay inside to...

...consistently receives student satisfaction ratings above 95%, in part because we make theoretical material accessible and relatable to students from diverse professional and national backgrounds. That same flexibility and engagement carries over into my one-on-one work with students. I look forward to helping students strengthen both their knowledge of the AP curriculum and their ability...

...Young University in History and German. I am particularly excited to help students taking any kind of coursework or test in History, German, Literature, Philosophy, or writing who needs assistance in improving their writing or understanding concepts better. I genuinely enjoy discussing ideas and seeing progress in all those I work with.

...especially, it just makes sense to me! However, in my free time, I love to read, so reading and writing are very interesting to me as well. I would love to tutor for the SAT and prep for AP exams, whether that be AP Literature or BC Calculus. I love teaching students and have been...

...most of my lifetime outside the U.S.—I was born in Belgium and have lived in Germany and France before coming to the U.S. I am a native French speaker with near fluency in German. My tutoring experience includes working with students of varying ages and abilities. I like to make learning relevant.