Award-Winning German Tutors in Long Beach, CA

...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, English & American Studies and Intercultural Business Communication. In my spare time, I enjoy activities with my husband and son, and I also love walking my dog and volunteering with my local animal rescue. I practice yoga and I like reading.

...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 on their own through dialogue and questions, to ensure that...

...career, I partook in various activities from co-leading martial arts classes for the city of Escondido to being that one camp counselor that gets thrown in the pool. As I began college at Loyola Marymount University, my life took a turn towards the areas of math and science. Finding that I excelled in both areas my professors asked me to begin working with children from the local Playa Vista Elementary school as a part of...

...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 it. My philosophy, when it comes to education, is empowering...

...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 in working as a tutor because it is an opportunity...

...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 have an extensive and varied background tutoring elementary school through...

...method of learning that is engaging, fun and successful. My experiences as a tutor have afforded me the opportunity to interact with diverse student populations and engage them in learning. Using teaching methods that improve learning, including providing high-interest learning material, multiple means of assessment and instruction, as well as the careful modeling and scaffolding of new skills. I strive to ensure that every student achieves excellence. In addition to believing that every student deserves...

...in social studies, having taught it at high school level for over six years. I taught classes in world history, economics and government. However, I am currently working with a 5th grade student who needs to catch up with two years of math and I find myself 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...

Have you been struggling with Beginning-Intermediate German Grammar? I know what it's like -- I've been there! If I can master German Grammar, so can YOU! I offer customized, targeted and effective tutoring. I'm a Columbia University Graduate, who studied German at Columbia University, Hunter College, and in Berlin, Germany where I lived from 1999-2010. ... If I can master German grammar, so can you!... Through homework assignments, I encourage the student to stay connected to the language in a way that is interesting, engaging, and expands the student's cultural knowledge.

...language is only for the most intelligent of individuals, but in reality, I don't believe that there is a single person who 'can't learn languages.' Instead, I show students that these languages can be fun to learn, because they are not limited to the classroom. Drawing upon 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...