Award-Winning German Tutors in San Francisco-Bay Area, CA

...freelance and from 2011 to 2012 I taught French part-time at Bay Languages Academy, an after school program in Alameda. I started working with Varsity Tutors in 2013. I have always loved getting to know all of my students. Every single one has taught me so many things about learning and teaching, and I believe in return many have grown from working with me. For me, learning to work with a student is like solving...

...educational activities for working children in Quito, and in South Africa volunteering at an HIV clinic. Now, in graduate school, I am a teacher assistant in Physiology for Physical Therapy and Pharmacy students. I am originally from Uruguay, and moved to California when I was 15 years old. The challenge of trying to succeed in school while learning English and adapting to a new culture, helped me become a more empathetic and understanding tutor and...

...in the house policy", I did not learn English until I started school. English was my third language and I struggled with it in my younger years. If not for the amazing support I had from my teachers, I would not be here today. I am currently working on my Master's in Classics and I could not have chosen a better path. Because of my background, I understand the difficulties of learning and teaching, and...

...helping them recognize how they learn best. I have taught undergraduate college courses in psychology. I have taught and counseled children with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges. Additionally, I have extensive experience teaching older adults problem-solving and time management skills. I hope you will consider me as a tutor for yourself or your child. I encourage an open dialogue and any questions you may have both initially and throughout the duration of our tutoring.... I believe that everyone is capable of learning, it is just a matter of finding the method that works best for you. My job as a teacher is to understand how you learn and find creative ways to set you on the path to better understanding.

...excelled in academics, math, writing, and english and have scored well on all standardized tests and state tests. I have scored 800/800 in SAT 1 math, SAT 2 math. I have scored 760/800 in SAT writing. I received scores of 5/5 in AP Calculus AB and BC and have taken numerous other APs, passing the APs in Physics, Biology, Literature, Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Economics, US history, and Chemistry. I was the President of...

...enjoy helping students to put together research papers, essays, presentations, and working on basic reading and writing skills. I also understand the importance of test preparation and developing strong college applications, and my experience with applying for both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees make me an excellent SAT and ACT tutor, as well as knowledgeable about college application essays and personal statements. My teaching philosophy is simple: with dedication, patience and an encouraging attitude, we...

...language. I then furthered my study of German in high school and college, where I took several advanced courses, including a class on modern era German literature. Additionally, I have volunteered as an ESL tutor through a mentoring program for refugee youth in Houston. Beyond that, I have a thorough understanding of the Advanced Placement system, as I completed several AP classes in high school. I took and received the top score of a five...

...is little more useful and more life-changing than knowledge, and I believe that education is the primary vector by which a person can improve themselves, and in so doing, their world. While improving grades and scores is important, I am also a firm believer in the necessity of true learning and understanding: not in the memorize-then-forget method commonly found in school systems today, but in a fundamental understanding of concepts and their underlying elements in...

...I went to Germany knowing only a few words, so I definitely know language learning frustrations first-hand. I kept working at it, studied abroad again at the University of Bonn, and earned my Bachelor's degree in German! I was able to apply these skills as an educator when I taught English in Austrian high schools for two years. I have worked with K-adult learners, and I hope to be meeting you soon! Thanks/Danke!... As most educators, I believe in being student-centered. While this may be an easy philosophy to believe in, educational implementation can be much more difficult. I believe that knowing your students both in their abilities and in their weaknesses is paramount. Tailoring lessons to specific student needs is essential, and being able to differentiate on the fly is something for which educators must continually work.

...to give yourself or the aspiring scholar in your family a competitive edge in attaining the next level of academic achievement? Someone with recent, first-hand knowledge about how to navigate the increasingly complex process of distinguishing oneself as a candidate for admission to the College or University of one's choice? With 10 years of experience in higher education and an array of flexible pedagogical methodologies to accommodate individual learning styles, I guarantee to meet all...