Top German Tutors serving Pittsburgh
Ashley: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Education & Certification
Misericordia University - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Nickie: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...engaging lessons while remaining flexible to ensure individual learning styles and abilities are addressed.I greatly value student input and involve the student in setting goals which are attained by progressing through small, manageable incremental steps. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Texas Christian University and an Elementary Education Teaching Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh.I have worked with children and middle school students in various settings for 26 years.From 1998-2005...
Education & Certification
Texas Christian University - Bachelors, Environmental Science
Diana: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Education & Certification
McGill University - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Seamus: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...degree at Kansas State University in the multi-disciplinary field of Humanities. I am a current Columnist with the Examiner.com, writing on topics pertaining to educational policies in Pittsburgh and Classical education. Since 2011, I have been tutoring languages in the Pittsburgh area. I have had success with youngsters struggling 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...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Francesca: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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, and I love sharing the nuances of German with others. Even though English is my native language, I have a deep understanding of it, which helps to navigate tutoring English as a second language and...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, German
Daniel: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...a decade as a small business owner, operating my own financial planning firm. I decided to return for higher education because of a deep interest in energy markets, developed during my career as a financial advisor. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Economics (particularly microeconomics), Political Science, History, and Math. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests like the GRE, I have seen the most...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/German
Duquesne University - Master of Arts, Public Policy
Christine: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 student to create a learning plan to meet the student's needs in the way that works best for them as an individual. I am a kind, patient and approachable teacher, and I excel at helping students build confidence in their abilities. I enjoy teaching ESL, and I also...
Education & Certification
Clarion University - Bachelor of Science, Language Arts Teacher Education
Elsie: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Music from Allegheny College, and a Master's degree in French and Spanish from George Mason University. She is an Adjunct Instructor of Spanish at George Mason University, and an adjunct instructor of French at the University of Pittsburgh. She has also been trained as a writing tutor in English, French and Spanish. She grew up in France, and continued to learn languages in immersion programs, study abroad semesters, and fascinating courses through graduate school. She...
Education & Certification
Allegheny College - Bachelor in Arts, European Studies
George Mason University - Master of Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
GRE Verbal: 165
Candice: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 in New Mexico. Currently, I live near Pittsburgh, PA and spend my time gardening and serving our...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Central New Mexico Community College - Certificate, Elementary School Teaching
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
Olivia: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 my own experiences, as well as get you to your academic goals through repetition and postive encouragement. I have been commended by multiple people for friendliness, trustworthiness, and integrity. My knowledge and support is at your...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Germanic Languages, General
David: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
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.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Natascha: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 cultural background before before and the thing I enjoy most about tutoring is the individuality and personality. You can really get to know you students and build up a schedule based on their personal goals...
Education & Certification
University of Bonn - Bachelor in Arts, English
Akudo: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Hi! I'm an American born woman 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences - Master of Arts, Social Sciences
Daniel: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Natural Sciences. My coursework was focused mainly in chemistry, which I earned a minor in, and 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences
Tyler: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...Germany- I gained a lot of insight and hope to inspire many of you to consider doing something similar. I am working towards a Biochemistry degree on a Pre-med track. Though I can tutor chemistry, my greatest passion is helping others to learn foreign languages in a positive and 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730
Natallia: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...of the cultures, eras, and mentalities. The Russian language is gaining an increasing popularity today. Over 200 million people all over the world speak it. Besides, Russian is an official language of many of the world's organizations such as the Untied Nations, Nato, UNESCO, etc. As for the German language, here are some interesting facts you may not know. German has the largest number of native speakers in the European Union (far more than English,...
Education & Certification
Minsk State Linguistic University - Bachelor in Arts, English and German Languages
the University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Foreign Language Education
Jacob: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German studies. My favorite subjects to tutor are the ones I'm most passionate about; namely biology, German, and math (algebra and trig). Outside of all that, I enjoy rowing, running, biking, watching films (in English and German), and...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ilana: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...very patient and understand that sometimes all it takes to understand a difficult concept is to explain it in a few different ways. We all learn differently, so I aim to develop an individualized approach for each student in order to make the most of our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Daniel: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...was a Mathematics major with a strength in math. I am pretty flexible when it comes to my availability. I also live in Chesapeake, VA over the summers as that is where my family lives. I used to tutor people for service hours in high school, and even just for fun to help out my friends and siblings. I can learn any topic that I may be rusty on and can help you achieve your...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 32
Kristin: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 most rewarding...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Private German Tutoring in Pittsburgh, PA
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Varsity Tutors is eager to assist you in finding a Pittsburgh German tutor to help reach for your language fluency goals. A private instructor can also help your student learn. Able to guide students at any skill level, Pittsburgh German tutors are experienced educators who can apply various teaching methods and learning materials. The assistance of a private mentor can help you reach for your potential.
What can a Pittsburgh German tutor near me do to help me become fluent?
German is an important language with some similarities to English. However, there are grammatical rules that are different and which can make German challenging to learn. If your student is learning it for the first time, a private instructor can supplement their studies. Whether learning German can give you an advantage at your job or you plan on visiting Germany, the support provided by your mentor can help you communicate with native speakers.
Studying in a one-on-one educational setting is one advantage of Pittsburgh German tutoring. Your instructor's priority is to address your needs and issues. They can support your learning process by creating customized lesson plans targeting your skills and growth. Each lesson can focus on a specific topic and stay there until you understand it, with more time spent on the concepts that challenge you. Your mentor can work at your pace and stop at any time to answer your questions.
Your mentor can draw from many aspects of their expertise to help you learn German. The case, gender, and number of nouns are very important, as are the different forms of articles used with them. English articles don't change form but, in German, the article must correspond with the inflection of the noun. Your private language instructor can show you these concepts and discuss grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation. They can even guide you in pronouncing letters and sounds you may not be familiar with.
Different instructional methods can be applied depending on how you learn. Your instructor can identify your individual learning style, something a classroom teacher may not have the luxury to do. For example, flashcards can be used if you learn well visually. Other methods can be applied if you are more of an aural or verbal learner. Your educator can track your progress and adapt the study plan to account for how you are doing, correcting mistakes and even complementing your practice time with simulated immersion to improve your confidence.
How do I fit time with Pittsburgh German tutors into my schedule?
Private instruction is a flexible learning process. If you have a hectic schedule, we can account for your available time and find an educator who has the availability to help you. We'll can find your student an instructor even if they have a full set of classes and extracurricular activities. Therefore, German language learning goals can be pursued regardless of a full schedule.
You can work with your German instructor online or in-person. We have implemented a Live Learning Platform for the purpose of online instruction. It incorporates video chat so you and your mentor can communicate face-to-face. Other intuitive features include a virtual whiteboard, document editor, and recording feature, so you can watch previous sessions over to review what your instructor covered. With Pittsburgh German tutoring, you don't even need to leave your home.
Varsity Tutors can set you up with other options as well. One is in-person instruction. At your request, we can find someone prepared to help students side-by-side at a location of their choosing. You can choose to meet at home, a local coffee shop, or the Squirrel Hill branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. But you should also know about our online German language course options. Available in multiple course sections, so you can enroll in one that fits your schedule, these courses provide a virtual classroom environment where you can collaborate with peers and an expert instructor. You can therefore still reach for your goals while reaping potential benefits such as increased motivation and confidence.
How can I get started with a Pittsburgh German tutor near me?
Contact Varsity Tutors today for help finding an expert instructor in your area, while we work around your scheduling requirements. We can find an educator who can accommodate you. Speak to an educational consultant today, and they can identify a Pittsburgh German tutor for you in as little as 24 hours. Rather than try to learn a new language alone, allow an experienced private instructor to help you pursue your German language goals.
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