Award-Winning German Tutors in Silicon Valley, CA

...to continue that work with Varsity. In terms of the subjects I am comfortable teaching, of course Math and French are what I have the most experience with. But I would love to be given the chance to tackle new things as well! For instance, I have an enduring love for literature and writing, and I am also completely fluent in German, having lived in Germany for fourteen years. I would love to be given...

...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 mentor. I believe that hard work pays off, and anyone can succeed academically with the right amount of motivation and support. As a tutor, I consider it my job not only to assist students in their...

...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 in each of the following AP classes: English Literature, English Language and Composition, U.S. History, and U.S....

...was on the year-long Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program in high 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,...

Ph.D. Oxford University (2014) - Philosophy M.Phil. Oxford University (2010) - Modern Languages M.S. Southern Methodist University (2018) - Data Science | Machine Learning A.B. Harvard University (2004) - Literature | Germanic Languages

...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 there really is nothing that I would rather do than tutor. I live and breathe my...

...guide students to a greater understanding of the subject material 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...

...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 can achieve growth and a greater understanding of the world around us. My creative pursuits have taught me the significance of using my imagination in all aspects of life, and I work to incorporate creativity and...

...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 order to provide a useful skill-set that can be applied beyond one test or class.... I am a firm believer in the value of learning not what to think, but how and why. True understanding of fundamental concepts and the mechanisms by which they operate are the key to learning, and lay the foundation upon which students can begin to improve. I emphasize critical thinking and the application of knowledge through deductive reasoning to cultivate an algorithmic approach to problem solving, and give students the tools necessary to thrive on their own.