Award-Winning German Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...media to create collective actions. I love education and my passion in life is teaching students to become independent thinkers and developing tools for success. My philosophy is that education is the most important tool to better ones life in all aspects. Currently, I live in Brooklyn, New York with my Fianc, Dog Meatball, and Turtle Crush. I grew up in California, but then moved to the east coast to pursue my education at Boston...

As a young kid, I struggled to find any passion in school. Thankfully, I had a series of teachers that really helped me find my stride and helped me enjoy my studies, and therefor succeed. I hope to be able to provide this same wonderful opportunity to any student I tutor.

...BA from Holy Cross in Economics and German and my Masters in German from UVa. While at University of Virginia I taught introductory and intermediate German to undergraduate students and also tutored students in essay writing and grammar in both English and German. This past year I taught an undergraduate seminar in Germany at Ruhr University Bochum on German Film. Outside of teaching and tutoring I enjoy playing basketball, collecting vinyl records, reading and creative...

...have provided them with the utmost quality possible. I focus mainly on understanding fundamentals and developing a fluency in mathematics, computer science, German, and Italian. In order to understand complex ideas, one must often break it down into simpler ideas. It is within these simpler ideas that a clear understanding must be made. Often times in the realm of problem solving, many solutions are possible. I encourage the employment of many different methods for one...

...of college admissions, and collegiate development across a range of skill-sets. This was my most recent position at Harvard University, where I served both as a mentor to my advisees on individual papers and tests, and also on how to take their development into their own hands and rise to their full potential. So, students and parents, I hope you will look to me for my many years of experience teaching and advising, for help...

...the language on my own, with the help of an older sister who was studying it in college. (Thanks, Sis!) As a graduate student, my advisor asked me to teach a year-long course in electronic music, a subject that at the time I didnt know well at all. (Thanks, Dr. Stokes!) Thats when I really learned how to learn and how to teach - fast. Since then, I have taught a variety of subjects to...

...Switzerland for 9 months. There, I tutored private clients in ESL, while also sharpening my French and German language skills. I worked as a peer tutor at my college's tutoring center for four years and I was also a Teaching Assistant for 3 college classes. I have always been a passionate learner and I love encouraging the students that I work with to have that same passion. No matter how difficult the subject matter, you...

...Oberlin College in Oberlin Ohio, mainly studying German Language and literature, Philosophy, and History. In high school I take a variety of AP and honors level courses with strengths in history, writing, and literary analysis. I am also strong in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus I. My approach to tutoring is to pinpoint where a student is struggling conceptually and helping to impart to them a method of thinking about subjects so that they are...

...After tutoring peers in high school and university, I look forward to helping K-8 and high school students catch up, pull ahead, or cover a compelling subject in more depth. I specialize in teaching personalized courses in writing, public speaking, and math. For students studying for the ACT or SAT I offer a preparatory course with measured progress reports as we move through each section. I attended a competitive university and I know what it...

...from Vassar College, where I majored in education. While at college, I tutored elementary through high school students in English language arts, social studies and math. I also led after school art and cooking activities. Since graduating, I worked as a paralegal in Chicago for eight months, and I recently moved to NYC to pursue education related career opportunities. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, running and walking outside and reading. I look forward...

...a student figure out how to do things by himself/herself. It's super rewarding! I am an excellent tutor because I am enthusiastic and generous. I do not punish mistakes, but try to encourage the development of good study habits, rather than just feeding answers. With writing, I believe it is most important to give constructive criticism that a writer can use to develop his or her style further. In my free time, I like to...

...graduate of the Universities of Saarbrcken and Berlin in Germany, and hold degrees in German Law and Literature. My students come from all levels, from total beginners to opera singers to law professionals. I have traveled extensively, and taught at all big language schools in the US. I enjoy reading, running along the East River, and the cultural diversity of New York City. My new teaching method will enable you to speak German right after...

...to succeed in academia through my tutoring methods. On top of this, I am very friendly! I enjoy reading, questioning, thinking, and exploring the world. I have been to Europe twice and went to summer school there to study German Language. Something interesting about me is that I really love avocados! It might sound cliche, but I am the type of person who can have an avocado for each meal...and have it unsalted! However, chocolate...

...State University. I am fascinated by the intersection of culture, history, and language, and I have always been passionate about the opportunity to explore new cultures and foreign languages. It all began when I was a high school student in my native Germany and became intrigued by the French language and culture after participating in a student exchange program in Aix en Provence. This has remained a constant throughout my life as I have taught...

...the opportunity to teach Literature and Drama at a private elementary/middle school for one year. While worthwhile and fun, my experience in the classroom helped me realize that I prefer working with students in a private lesson setting, as it allows me to understand their personalities and preferred learning methods. One-on-one, I am also able to get to know the students in such a way that they feel comfortable asking questions and being themselves throughout...

...to the occasional dismay of friends, outer) thespian. When I stood in front of my first classroom, teaching English during a sweltering Providence summer to ten eight year-olds, I realized that not even my loudest volume could bring order. And so, I began to learn what my teachers throughout schooling had implicitly taught me: listening to and building relationships with students is perhaps the most essential tool in a teacher's arsenal. Throughout my time at...

...in art history at the University College London while working at the Tate Modern. My main subject of study has been the way that art and law intersect regarding concerns over originality. I am starting law school this fall in the hopes of one day addressing those concerns as an attorney. For students just learning the LSAT or for students who have been struggling with it, I know what it's like! I recently took the...

...both Guatemala and Germany, where I lived with host families and tutored several young children under the age of ten. I have also mentored undergraduate college students and help international students from China with improving their English. As a linguist, I understand the challenges of mastering one's first and second languages, which is why I specialize in German and English. Reaching educational goals is something I highly value in myself as well as others. I...

I have completed a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's in Marine Science. I have taken courses in a variety of subjects, and worked as a Teaching Assistant for several science classes. Academics can be challenging, but I believe you can achieve success through persistence, patience, and the right help.

...hard work, focus and determination, they can conquer whatever difficulties hold them back at improving their skills in whatever they set out to do. I also enjoy connecting with people one one one, learning who they are, where they came from, discovering what makes them tick. This helps me in my teaching process - there is not one mold of teaching that fits everyone...it's important to be flexible in your teaching style without losing the...