Award-Winning German Tutors in Pittsburg, CA

...I believe that hard work pays off, and anyone can succeed academically with the right amount of motivation and support. As a tutor, I consider it my job not only to assist students in their learning, but also to motivate and inspire them to always do their very best. In addition to being a professional...

...Math freelance and from 2011 to 2012 I taught French part-time at Bay Languages Academy, an after school program in Alameda. I started working with Varsity Tutors in 2013. I have always loved getting to know all of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning and teaching, and I believe...

...international client base in English, German, and History amongst other topics. I endeavor to make my tutoring sessions not only useful, but fun by incorporating the individual interests my students in my lessons and tailoring our sessions around their needs and wants. When I'm not teaching, I keep myself busy with gardening, hiking, guitar playing,...

...my interest and my involvement with an intellectual matter. When I tutor I do not see myself as a master with knowledge to impart to students, but rather, I am a facilitator for students to discover knowledge on their own. My experience as a tutor in undergrad and as a Math tutor with K -...

...part-time for the past year and a half. I specialize in primarily science courses, to include entry level physics, several engineering courses, high school and AP biology, all levels of chemistry, and all levels of math. At school, my free time is spent working on independent research in the chemistry lab, in addition to tutoring...

...that education is the primary vector by which a person can improve themselves, and in so doing, their world. While improving grades and scores is important, I am also a firm believer in the necessity of true learning and understanding: not in the memorize-then-forget method commonly found in school systems today, but in a fundamental...

...greater understanding of the subject material while helping them recognize how they learn best. I have taught undergraduate college courses in psychology. I have taught and counseled children with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges. Additionally, I have extensive experience teaching older adults problem-solving and time management skills. I hope you will consider me as a...

...undergraduate degree was a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies. I grew up in the Sacramento Valley, but I have lived in Boston and the Pacific Northwest. With a strong background in the humanities, I am an excellent tutor for writing, communication, and verbal reasoning for standardized tests, e.g. the SAT or GRE.... My teaching philosophy has three primary components: (1) Learning style; (2) Mastery of material; and (3) Confidence, with a strong dash of good study skills. I can help you master the material--whether the GRE or writing a paper--by adjusting our sessions to fit your unique learning style. In turn, you will develop the skills and confidence you need to achieve your goals.

Ph.D. Oxford University (2014) - Philosophy M.Phil. Oxford University (2010) - Modern Languages M.S. Southern Methodist University (2018) - Data Science | Machine Learning A.B. Harvard University (2004) - Literature | Germanic Languages

...service missionary. I learned German by talking to a variety of people every day. I then came back to America and continued my education at Brigham Young University where I got my bachelor's degree in communication disorders with the intent to pursue a masters degree and become a Speech-Language Pathologist. My professional background has helped...