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

Christine: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 student to...
Education & Certification
Clarion University - Bachelor of Science, Language Arts Teacher Education

Elsie: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 has worked with multilingual students in elementary schools, immersion academies, tutoring programs, and in university courses. She also...
Education & Certification
Allegheny College - Bachelor in Arts, European Studies
George Mason University - Master of Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
GRE Verbal: 165

Natascha: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 cultural background...
Education & Certification
University of Bonn - Bachelor in Arts, English

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

Candice: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 in New...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Central New Mexico Community College - Certificate, Elementary School Teaching
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500

Tanja: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Hello! My name is Tanja. I found my passion for tutoring and teaching 15 years ago, when my English teacher asked me to tutor some of his younger students. Since then, I have been tutoring English, German, and GED preparation courses while completing my B.A. (German, English, French translation), M.A. (Linguistics), and doctorate (education). I am passionate about teaching and learning, and using a variety of strategies to support students.
Education & Certification
Johannes Gutenberg Universitt - Bachelor in Arts, Language Interpretation and Translation
The Ohio State University - Doctor of Education, Multicultural Education

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

Tyler: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...culture). I've worked with students of all ages and am able to adapt to many kinds of learning styles. I went to high school in Indiana, PA, and I am currently studying at the University of Pittsburgh. I also studied abroad for a year with the CBYX program in 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Akudo: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 others at...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, German Studies
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences - Master of Arts, Social Sciences

Nickie: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 greatest impact...
Education & Certification
Texas Christian University - Bachelors, Environmental Science

Seamus: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...two gold medals and one silver medal on the Junior Classical League's National Latin Exam. At University, I studied Classical Languages with the University of Pittsburgh's Classics Department as a generalist (both Latin and Greek,) a course of study which continues to this day as a post-Baccalaureate student. I completed my Bachelor's 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...
Education & Certification
Kansas State University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities

Francesca: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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, and I...
Education & Certification
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, German

Daniel: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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.
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/German
Duquesne University - Master of Arts, Public Policy

Daniel: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences

Natallia: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 in language...
Education & Certification
Minsk State Linguistic University - Bachelor in Arts, English and German Languages
the University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Foreign Language Education

Haley: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I am a fifth year student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a dual degree in Natural Sciences (Global Health Certificate) and German Language and Culture with a minor in Chemistry.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences

Jacob: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...trouble themselves. I even began attending Biology review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to other students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard 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...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Andrew: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have 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...
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

Ilana: Pittsburgh German tutor
Certified German Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...tutor test prep for the SATs and ACTs, as well as math for all ages. I excel particularly in writing and editing and love tutoring in the humanities. My teaching philosophy is one of guidance rather than direct instruction, helping students to discover answers on their own. I am 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Private German Tutoring in Pittsburgh, PA
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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.
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How do I fit time with Pittsburgh German tutors into my schedule?
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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.
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