Award-Winning German Tutors in Schenectady, NY

...on to complete a BA degree at the State University of New York at Oswego. I subsequently completed a Masters degree through Middlebury College and was able to study in Berlin, Germany during this time. I believe in taking an academic as well as cultural approach to language learning, so that the language can truly...

...received my BA in French and Sociology in May 2011 with a minor in German. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to show my students how speaking foreign languages, learning about the social sciences, and reading can be both fun and relevant to everyday life, and learn how to improve their skills in these...

...My experiences as a tutor have afforded me the opportunity to interact with diverse student populations and engage them in learning. Using teaching methods that improve learning, including 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...

...very curious person and have always been passionate about learning new things. As a teacher I am trying to ignite that spark of passion for learning in my students. My ultimate goal is to teach them to be independent learners and problem solvers, to be critical readers, to ask questions, to know where to look...

...in the beautiful Black Forest Region of Germany. I earned a BA in German with a minor in Education. I earned a teaching certificate for German in New Jersey. Since then, I have taught students of all ages, including twelve years in public schools teaching 6th-12th graders. I taught adults in a community course and...

...years and truly enjoy working with teenagers and children. I use fun activities to immerse students in the language so that they forget they are learning. My lessons can be as informal or formal depending on the client's preference. Testimonial Birgit is not only a native speaker but has the best proper standard high German...

...kindergarten children up to retirees and with beginners up to advanced speakers completing graduate level studies in the United States. I am passionate about language and culture and have studied German since 1992, so am happy to help new learners of German with their studies as well. And finally, with my background in International Studies...

A battle-tested veteran of the New York private school circuit, I graduated college in 2013 and now teach German in DC. I lived in German-speaking Europe for many years, and I majored its language, culture and history. I fully understand the many competing demands on a modern student's schedule. My tutees and I therefore tailor-make...

...a classroom volunteer, later I extended it to tutoring in elementary school classrooms, and to leading scout groups of various ages, which I still do. My tutoring experience is broad and I loved and still love every part of it, but my passion is, for sure, to teach my native language of German. I believe...

...for these two beautiful countries! I can travel to NYC and to New Jersey in places that are accessible with the Path train or by bike from Hoboken. When I am not teaching, you can find me volunteering for an environmental organization, swing dancing or traveling around the world. Looking forward to meeting you!... Each class is designed according to the needs of the student. I value a relaxed atmosphere and serious methods. My classes are interactive and diverse: I always use different resources as material (radio, newspaper article, etc.), and put an emphasis on oral expression.