Award-Winning German Tutors in San Marcos, TX

...be certified as a grade 4-8 generalist by the end of summer 2014 but will continue to work towards upper level elective certifications including history, language arts, and German. During my college years, I volunteered in multiple student centered capacities including spring break arts and crafts programs. I also trained first year college journalism students for the school paper. Now I volunteer at several area elementary schools as I work towards my teaching certificate. While...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I am there to help. I try to remind students I am not their teacher or parent, and I am not judging them at all.

...several years traveling and learning languages in different countries and am fluent in French- I tested with a perfect score on the SAT II. I'm also able to cover German for someone up to the advanced level and Korean through Intermediate. If you're looking for someone for high school or younger skill tutoring I would be a great fit. I received a perfect score on several of the state exams in high school and am...

My history as an experienced mentor, and a current student myself, has taught me the value of helping fellow students feel empowered and successful. I know the meaning of hard work, and have learned how to overcome challenges in my own academic career, and I want to share that knowledge!

...teaching in classrooms around Austin, and was a student teacher in a 7th grade mathematics classroom. I truly love learning new things. The reason I pursued a teaching certificate was so that I could help others find a passion for learning as well! Additionally, the one-on-one environment of tutoring allows a student to learn in a way that best suites them. So, I am excited for more opportunities to tutor students in a wide range...

...and consider myself to be a dedicated and dependable person who possesses the ability to communicate information in an understandable way that students can easily comprehend. My extensive experience in management positions, as a business owner, and as an academic tutor (6 years) represent my love for training, teaching, discussing ideas, and developing individuals' critical thinking skills. Furthermore, as a global citizen who loves to share his experience and knowledge, I can provide students with...

I am a recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where I received my Bachelor's in linguistics and German language study. I am proficient in German language tutoring, including grammar, phonology, reading, and composition, and I am happy tutoring beginners or more advanced students! I understand that the language learning process is challenging, and different for everyone. I also have extensive experience with academic and creative writing in English, including essays and research...

...of Plato and Aristotle. While acquiring my Master's Degree in Philosophy from Texas State, I learned and thought a lot about pedagogy and the best way to communicate and interact with students. My unique education background allows me to take a different perspective in teaching kids, and this is often what is needed. Throughout my higher learning I have both struggled and been successful. I think the struggles I faced academically and overcoming them gives...

...teacher. Helping students overcome their challenges and improve their German proficiency is something I love to do. My interest in foreign languages started in middle school, and since then I've had a lot of first-hand experience with the language-learning process. I understand that learning a new language can be uniquely intimidating, which is why I believe an important part of my job is making my students feel comfortable to challenge themselves and try new things....

...the best way to help a student to excel in their studies is to help them relate to what they are studying. I like to show them how classes relate to their hobbies and interests and try to incorporate those interests as I teach. I am a graduate of Texas Tech University, I have a degree in Civil Engineering and German, and have a minor in Math. I lived in Stuttgart, Germany for a year...