Award-Winning German Tutors in Santa Clara, CA

...given the occasion to teach some German, English literature, or composition writing. I've often been my friends' informal editor! In my free time, I love to write, read, and watch movies. I love to ski, though I seldom go. I love to travel. I love to go on bike rides with friends, or sometimes just grab a book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a tree stump and watch...

...excited about learning. In high school I tutored classmates in Algebra and AP Spanish. At Stanford, I participated in a variety of community enrichment programs, including a mentoring and tutoring program for middle school students in East Palo Alto, and serving as an interpreter and health educator in a local free clinic. While at Stanford, I also had the opportunity to work abroad in Ecuador, where I planned educational activities for working children in Quito,...

...school. 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.

...parents' strict "no English 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...

...while 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.

...always 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...

...studying the issue, getting actively involved in the topic. Once a study is completed, I activate that learning by getting the student to practice. I then monitor the output and make any corrections that are needed along the way to reinforce the learning process. I enjoy teaching a wide variety of people, helping them attain their goals. I first listen to what the student wants to do and then, together, we develop a plan of...

...tutor with elite qualifications 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...

...addiction to autodidacticism. There 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...

...cover new topics. I've since tutored most high school, college, and graduate school entrance exams. I've worked with students of all ages on grade-level studies in math, science, the humanities and foreign languages. Students at top high schools like Stuyvesant and Brooklyn Tech are especially engaging to work with due to the challenging nature of the material and the lively mind of the student. In addition to my own tutoring practice, I've also been director...