Award-Winning German Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...both as a German Teaching Assistant in the German department and as a Writing Tutor at the Hamilton Writing Center. As a T.A., I helped my students develop study skills, complete homework, and improve their German language skills. As a writing tutor, I worked with peers to strengthen their essays, develop writing techniques, and explore their ideas on paper. These experiences helped me learn the importance of patience, encouragement, and flexibility while tutoring. I feel...

...and college, I have garnered a wealth of volunteer and paid tutoring experience in a wide variety of subjects. As a current college junior at the University of Pennsylvania, I am familiar with the competitiveness of seeking admission to top-tier universities and can use my personal experience in my tutoring. Most relevant, I have been recognized by the University of Pennsylvania for my writing ability and am employed at our Critical Writing Center. Here, I...

...a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I try to embody this attitude while...

...and I just moved to New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity....

...best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do...

...lead academic tutor in test prep and multiple subjects. I was recruited by an online tutoring firm to write and perform their ACT prep video series. I currently assist students in Liberal Arts Studies through the Writing Center at the Juilliard School, and I continue to teach lessons in music. My enthusiasm for working with students continues to grow as I meet more capable, intelligent young people who often just need insight into how to...

...essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized essay assistance, I know that I can help you achieve your goals and reach academic success. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to working...

...love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead students to institutions like Stuyvesant H.S....

...schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech are especially engaging to work with due to the challenging nature of the material and the lively mind of the student. In addition to my own tutoring practice, I've also been director of a non-profit tutoring center. Under my administration we tracked students' scores and attained the highest average grade increase in the program's history. By guiding other tutors and consulting students for feedback on their experience, I got...

...and exploring the world around me through kayaking, skiing, hiking, and biking! I am also an avid opera fan and enjoy the fine arts in general. Languages and different cultures have always been a passion of mine, and I love to make connections from around the world in my learning and teaching. I enjoy tutoring French at all levels. Reading and writing are favorite pastimes of mine, and I was a student who actually thoroughly...

...completed the degree in 2001. Since then I held multiple academic research appointments at UIC in Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Washington in Seattle. In January of 2008 I was offered a position as a Senior Research Chemist with Merck, which I accepted. At Merck my responsibilities focus on the physical characterization of potential drug candidates in the early development phase. I greatly enjoy working in the highly interdisciplinary and...

...years of experience. Specialize in reading, writing, conversation, speaking and listening. Have worked with all different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. Dedicated to helping students achieve their goals in learning English. Educational background includes a BA in German Studies from Lewis and Clark College and I am in the process of earning my TESOL certification from The New School. Teaching experience includes tutoring and teaching at Berlitz Language Center in Portland, OR, International Catholic Charities Community...

I am an experienced teacher and tutor for K-5th grades. I specialize in test prep, including the ISEE, SSAT, and ECAA/ERB. I also work with students in a variety of subjects including Spanish, English, German, US History, European History, World History, Politics, Geography, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Business, Finance, and Math. I love to teach and I look forward to helping my students achieve their goals.

...was born and raised in Germany before coming to New York in 2011 to attend The Juilliard School for Drama. Being a native german speaker enables me to not only help with grammar and written exercises, but with me you will be able to practice your pronunciation and communication skills as well. I want to help students find their ideal learning style by understanding their individual strengths and unique way of perceiving information. I would...

I tutor middle and high school students, and I also have some teaching experience with elementary school grades. I believe a solid understanding of grammar, syntax and spelling is important when learning any language; but at the same time, I always complement the theoretical part with practical examples, using various kinds of media, including books, articles, videos, and experiences from my own life. Serious fun!

I have been tutoring since 2014 in various subjects and have honed my skills in teaching. I aim to make you succeed as well as I am capable to and am devoted to helping.

...manager of a tutoring company in Berkeley, California. There, I tutored students of all ages in reading, writing, French, German, test preparation, and executive functioning. From there, I moved to Austria for a year under Fulbright Austria as an English language teaching assistant; I worked in two Austrian high schools, learning from a number of skilled local teachers, and developing and teaching my own English lessons. As a tutor, I am a strong believer that...

...construct and an exact representation can be elusive. Here is a short anecdote, which I usually use tell people to sum up my way of thinking. When I was a child, twiddling my thumbs during a long road trip, I would grab a pen and paper and attempt to draw. I could imagine the details I wanted to create, but the drawing never came out the way I would picture it. So, I would play...

...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 your first session!

...I am hoping to help out as best I can with your needs, and hope to help you see where in your thought process you can improve/reevaluate. I'm pretty easy going and like joking around. So there won't be much pressure and, for sure no judgement on my part. Everyone is coming from different places in their learning. I myself understand the difficulty of coming to understanding a topic. But it's possible ! :) Outside...