Top German Tutors serving Palo Alto

Helene: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring love for literature and writing, and I am also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies....
Education & Certification
Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 770

Panta: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I love languages! I learned German fin Germany when I was on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high school. I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Germanic Langauges & Literatures
University of Kansas - Masters, Curriculum & Instruction

Andrew: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also believe that, in my German tutoring especially, I'm very systematic, so that my students have a strong grammar foundation on which to build further skills and concepts. I have also lived in Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Danielle: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 best when I know my student feels...
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelors, English Literature, German Studies

Thomas: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...just as important for me to motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? Math anxiety, specifically? Is it difficult for you to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from the University...
Education & Certification
University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy

Rachel: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have a pretty relaxed teaching style and adapt well to all kinds of students. I really aim for students to understand concepts rather than make great test scores. However, great test scores are a good side effect of understanding concepts better.
Education & Certification
Middle Tennessee State University - Current Undergrad, International Relations
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 33

Elyse: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...experiences. From my own learning experience, I know it takes a lot of support to be a successful student, and I take joy in being part of my students' support team. It is important to me that students actually enjoy the learning process, so I strive to make tutoring sessions both engaging and challenging. Outside of tutoring, I like to spend my free time traveling, reading all sorts of books, and watching sports, especially basketball...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
GRE Verbal: 165

Jamison: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...sure I can help the student find a way to understand the material, even if it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well, because I have been through exactly what they're going through and I believe the...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering/German Studies
ACT Math: 33

Eric: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 working with students. In my spare time,...
Education & Certification
Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
GRE Verbal: 165

Zachary: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...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 advise both undergraduate and graduate students on their academic and professional writing, editing and proofreading for grammar, logical coherence, and...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

David: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the greatest achievement in teaching I have experienced is giving someone the ability to reason, and the drive and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Sarah: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I'm dedicated to ensuring that each of my students leaves our sessions with greater knowledge and a deeper love of learning. I believe in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college 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...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Philipp: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...I 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...
Education & Certification
Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Kristin: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...for living learning communities while at U of I in college Physics, Chemistry, and German. I also volunteer at a local high school in all levels of the German classes as sometimes a pull out and after school tutor. I am a very passionate person, and one of my major passions is school and I want to spread that passion around and get people as excited for school as they were when they were younger. The...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Meghan: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...in which you learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
GRE Verbal: 164

Sophia: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...in my last year of college-- I study environmental science and art history at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Abigail: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...have also had great success with teaching math, because I am a good communicator. I sincerely believe that a student can learn to do anything as long as he understands what his teacher is explaining (and that is where I come in!) On top of that, I am an upbeat and positive person, and I honestly enjoy what I do. Your kids will always receive 100% of my focus and will always know that I...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 700

Anuj: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...only 14! Unfortunately, many of my classmates struggled without the presence of a teacher, and I began tutoring them. I tutored students from many different backgrounds in all subjects of high school for over 6 months, and greatly enjoyed it and would like to tutor again. Now, having just graduated with my undergraduate degree, I am looking to begin tutoring as a true mentor, and not as a classmate. I have always excelled in and...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Alexander: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
...that I started my professional life in Washington where I worked for a think tank for a year. During that year I got my first experience in tutoring American students in German. My students included middle school level all the way up to senior-level professionals. My favorite part of teaching German to my students was following their progress and seeing them reach their goals together with me. My approach to tutoring really depends on the...
Education & Certification
University of Vienna - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
London School of Economics - Masters, Politcal Science

Corinna: Palo Alto German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Palo Alto, CA
I'm a former NYC high school teacher with a master's degree from Pace University's School of Education. I have also worked as a college tutor, a high school mentor, and a teaching assistant in New Orleans. I have experience with a wide range of ages and abilities and am passionate about getting to know the strengths and challenges of each student. In my spare time, I love to read, bike, and try new recipes.
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelors, Human Rights and Written Arts
Pace University School of Education - Current Grad Student, Adolescent Special Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 800
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