Award-Winning German Tutors in Plano, TX

...fluent in a foreign language, one must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend most if not all aspects of everyday speech including formal and informal circumstances. I have a strong passion to teach and apply languages beyond the classroom and see a language thrive through music, videos, journals. Alongside a welcoming personality, and keen sense of professionalism. It would be a privilege to work as a tutor for any prospective student who wishes...

...I was accepted in the TMEA All Region Philharmonic Orchestra back in 2007 through blind life auditioning and qualified to audition for All State as well. I have the proclivity to learn extremely difficult violin pieces and techniques. I was a long distance runner as well. I have run many 5Ks throughout senior high, and completed my first marathon in April 2009. Afterward, I participated in gymnastics, circus arts, yoga, and contortion as personal...... In order to ensure that students retain the material that I have taught them, it's very important to give them similar types of questions that they have in their homework, quiz/test/exam corrections, and reviews for exams. Sometimes, adding a twist to the problems will tell whether the student understands the concept that is taught.

...during my time as an undergraduate. I studied abroad in northern Germany for a semester and participated in an internship with BMW in southern Germany, where I had an opportunity to combine my passion for German and engineering. I have gained an exceptional understanding of mathematical concepts during my time as an engineering undergraduate. I enjoy tutoring math because I can show students how seemingly abstract concepts are used in real life. I have found...

...success :) I have always enjoyed languages, having formally studied French and English for 7 years each, and Biblical Greek for 3 years. Biblical Hebrew will be another daunting task for my upcoming studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, which I will be attending next Spring Semester. Even during high school I tutored students in languages, and taught a semester-long Greek class last year. There were times in high school when I struggled especially with French,...

...after the concepts are familiar and less intimidating. I'm happy to have had opportunities to work with a wide range of students with diverse educational backgrounds and different goals - applying my own experiences as a non-traditional student to help people learn or find their grove in academia is what I'm good at. In my free time I go biking and hiking with my dog, work on my car and read.... Be as calm as you possibly can be. Whether you're trying to grasp new concepts or even just memorize a chunk of anatomy: Relax. A lot of folks have more trouble with anxiety than they really do with school. Take a deep breath, you got this!

...do when I begin tutoring my students is finding what their needs are. I also inquire to what their interests are to make lessons more attractive and motivating. Being able to mold lessons to the student’s learning style is very important to me, because everyone has their own unique way of learning. Thus, I can customize and prepare lessons in the most effective way possible. I also believe that establishing a relaxed relationship with a...

...mathematical equations only a select few could understand. I take much inspiration from examples like this when trying to teach - use everyday things to simplify concepts for students whether it's using sports or fashion or current events or even gossip to help in not just learning but also in remembering the lesson. I've found that helps students make sense of things as well as make it somewhat more entertaining and little bit less painful....

...of people, I learned that there is no one way to teach someone. Everyone learns differently and it is important to find out the learning style that fits each student, while still being able to have fun. When working with groups this can be hard at times, different people will learn at different paces, and so it is always important to remember to keep everyone interested and paying attention. Creating activities for a group atmosphere...

...levels of learning. I earned my Ph.D. from Georgetown University in German Studies in 2012, and my MA from the University of Chicago in the Humanities. My main areas of expertise are in German and English language and literature, including an emphasis on writing, reading, speaking, and listening comprehension, as well as essay writing at all levels. I've taught at Georgetown University for seven years, and presently teach at the German Language School of Washington,...

...and designing lesson plans specifically for their language needs. I hold a PhD from the School of Education, University of Nottingham, and a Master's degree from the University of Jena, Germany, in German as a Foreign Language, English & American Studies and Intercultural Business Communication. In my spare time, I enjoy activities with my husband and son, and I also love walking my dog and volunteering with my local animal rescue. I practice yoga and...