Award-Winning German Tutors serving Pittsburgh, PA

Guten Tag! I am a retired German teacher with 33 years of experience from a high school in Western Pennsylvania. During my time, I have seen what is important to learn at the basic levels to ensure success at the upper levels. I can teach all the skills of the German language as per the ACTFL proficiency guidelines, encompassing speaking, listening, reading, writing skill with cultural knowledge. German pronunciation is a fun challenge!

...They are currently getting their PhD in French. They have also been trained as a writing tutor in English, French and Spanish. Elsie grew up in France, and continued to learn languages in immersion programs, study abroad semesters, and fascinating courses through graduate school. They have worked with multilingual students in elementary schools, immersion academies, tutoring programs, and in university courses. They also speak German, a little bit of Italian, and has an ever-growing "languages...

I am a second year PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine studying Cellular and Molecular Pathology, conducting research on breast cancer. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences (Minor in Chemistry) and a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Cultural Studies (Certificate in Global Health). I am a native English speaker and have a C1 certification in German from the...

...of the world's books are published in German, and few of these ever appear in English translation. If you make up your mind to learn one of these two languages with me, I promise to create the following formula at our classes: a good mood + your smiles + the joy you will get out of mastering a foreign language. Regarding my teaching style, I consider real communication in the foreign language as a priority...

...immersive environment. I teach German up to a B2-C1 level and Russian to an upper intermediate level. I have recently been accepted to teach as an undergraduate assistant to the second-year students at Pitt. I am involved in my school's culture clubs as well as their cheer squad, where you can find me cheering them on at games. My teaching ideals reflect the wishes of the student- I want to help you trust me and...

...want to help you succeed in all subjects and exams! As a licensed and experienced teacher, I can give you the knowledge and tools you need to excel in any area. My teaching philosophy is to help you achieve new heights beyond your expectations. My tutoring style is interactive and upbeat. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Education I went on to receive my teaching certificate...

I am a recent graduate from Misericordia University. I studied early childhood education and special education, graduating with a 3.99 grade point average. I have always had a passion for working with children, helping them reach their full potential. I look forward to working with you all. I currently am an elementary teacher at Propel.

...with Latin grammatical concepts, or learning disabilities. My teaching philosophy is if I can help a student excel, I will. Sometimes a student only needs to be pointed in the right direction, others need intensive help. My spare time is dedicated to writing fiction, short stories, and co-organizing the Pittsburgh Writer's Meetup group. To date I have had five short stories published. My other hobbies include Martial Arts, mountain biking, and old time strongman...

I'm an active and devoted learner of many things -- including (but not limited to!) languages, classical piano, history, literature, design, film, television, fashion, and art. In honing these interests, I've developed effective strategies for taking on new subjects while still maintaining my love of learning. With tutoring, I hope to teach students my most effective study tips, with the goal of not just academic progress, but of lifelong learning engagement.

...to Pittsburgh. During my studies I learned about different kinds of learning methods and different kind of students and the best way to interact with them to give each student a positive and individual learning experience. My motto is: You know a language, when you are able to speak it! Learning about grammar, proper pronunciation and a wide vocabulary will help to build up to it. I have tutored people with all kinds of different...

...I will commission as a Naval Officer. Through my studies, I can closely relate to the academic struggles and fustrations one might have with learning and have difficulty understanding certain teachers/professors that tend to make topics more complicated than they already are, especially in STEM topics like biology. We all know doing school takes reslilience and discipline. I have finessed a way of how I can make learning more effective and more enjoyable based off...

I am electrical engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh, also minoring in German and mathematics and obtaining a certificate in nuclear engineering. My career goal is to become a patent attorney.

...with adult ESL/ELL students while also holding an internship at a local elementary school working with ELL kindergarten and first-grade students. Most recently, I spent seven months living in Germany and interning as a Fulbright English teaching assistant in a middle school and high school. I love working with students who are passionate about learning languages. My passion and knowledge for German has helped me to study and pursue the language for over 10 years,...

...Teacher in a Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Learning Support Classroom that was part of the Pittsburgh Public School System. Spanning the years of 2005-2015 I ran my own childcare business taking care of young children in their homes providing developmentally appropriate activities and attending to their cognitive, physical, emotional and social development. My area of concentration is Math and Science but I also enjoy teaching Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary and Phonics.I feel I can make the...

...I lived and worked in Germany for five years. During that time, I worked with non-native English speakers of all ages, helping them to improve their English for reasons that ranged from work, to education, to travel. I believe that education should be collaborative, because people learn best when they have a say in how the learning process works. For that reason, at the start of our sessions together, I will work together with the...

...the logic of these exams, how they have been constructed, and what the best approach for leveraging that knowledge is. I have a deep commitment to education. Education is necessary not just for establishing employable skills, but more importantly to create an informed population. In my spare time, I enjoy blacksmithing and knifemaking, playing my drums and guitar, listening to a wide array of music, and spending as much time as possible with my family.

...of Nigerian heritage who strives to help others around the world! I began tutoring for English as a Second Language while in college at the University of Pittsburgh. After I graduated, I knew I wanted to continue to help and teach others. I am currently waiting until I start my Master's program in the Netherlands, at the University of Amsterdam this Summer! I plan to continue tutoring and helping others at that time as well!...

...was supplemented with a certificate in German Language. My primary focus is teaching Organic Chemistry. I have been a teaching assistant in both laboratory and lecture-based Organic Chemistry courses, assisted in organic synthesis research, and am very passionate about making this notoriously difficult subject easier to understand for new students. My teaching philosophy is to build a strong foundation of fundamental chemistry principles, and combine those principles to reach practical solutions to complex problems.

...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 of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means that I am especially adept at dealing with difficulties in pronunciation, or when students are...

...for research. My work in finance has required skills with mathematics. I have taught university classes in finance and international economics. Another area of much interest, related to my background in history and public policy, is US constitutional law. I published a book on monetary history (*Gold, France, and the Great Depression*) , and a more recent book of essays on topics in economics and diplomatic history (http://books.ksplibrary.org/978-625-7501-75-0/ ) .... I have worked extensively on...