Award-Winning German Tutors in Rancho Cordova, CA

...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, folk music (American and Russian mostly), swing and ballroom dancing, and backyard tinkering.

...of piano, 4 years of ballet, drama lessons (at a private academy in 9th grade), community theater, speech and debate, and art history (one of my two minors). One of my favorite jobs was as a German and French tour guide at Disneyland. Another job I loved was chairing the humanities department at a private high...

...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.

...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 me to develop as a language teacher because of my added coursework in language structure and grammar, phonetics and phonology, and function and anatomy of the voice and vocal tract.

...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 - 12 students has put me in contact with people from all walks of...

...that learn something new about it. Learning is exploring: as a tutor I see myself as a guide, my job is to get you excited about the topic so that you begin to ask questions and piece together the picture yourself. My interests include board games, video games, science fiction/fantasy, fiction writing, language, ballroom dance,...

...and exceptional academic promise. In German, I will help you speak and master a challenging language that forms an excellent foundation for any college or graduate school application. Together we will tackle verb tenses, word order, and complex adjective endings- or any challenge you may have in written or spoken German. I have spent 6...

...providing high-interest learning material, multiple means of assessment and instruction, as well as the careful modeling and scaffolding of new skills. I strive to ensure that every student achieves excellence. In addition to believing that every student deserves and is capable of achieving success, I am passionate about preparing students for their individual needs.

...on their individual strengths and unique way of perceiving information. I try to focus on teaching "how" to think constructively rather than "what" to think. In my free time, I enjoy exercising in some form outdoors, exploring good coffee shops and local restaurants, planning my next vacation, and spending time with family and friends.

...of the material. I seek to build relationships with my students so that I can better serve their academic needs. I have worked in the multicultural environment of Denver Public Schools as an intensive math tutor for struggling students and am skilled in adapting to students' diverse learning styles. I am also passionate about foreign...