Award-Winning German Tutors in Smithtown, NY

...to become a better ESL educator. Since August 2012, I have been employed as a museum educator with the Museum of Jewish Heritage ??? A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. I give guided tours to K-12 students, and I also taught in-house at various New York City schools using PowerPoint and other visual aids for the museum???s ???Meeting Hate with Humanity??? program. Though I tutor many subjects, I especially enjoy History, Writing, and Essay Editing....

...essential for the learning of any discipline and especially for the inspiration that emerges when the human mind stretches beyond its normal limits to embrace an idea or a solution. I very much enjoy engaging with the students in the process of learning new things in different and creative ways. During a tutoring session, I observe how the student is processing information and how he/she engages with the material. I then adjust my tutoring to...

...Language. My prior tutoring experiences in French (levels 1 through AP), essay writing and study skills gave me the tools to effectively communicate concepts, organize time and ensure student understanding while incorporating students' specific interests. In addition, student teaching at the middle school and high school level has further strengthened my understanding the individualized support students need to succeed. These past experiences also granted me the opportunity to work with gifted learners and students with...

I have a Bachelors in Communications from the State University of New York at Albany. I have had a career as a tech writer, course developer and corporate trainer, internationally. Recently, have worked as a video editor and director, working on issues such as climate change and genetic engineering. Soon, I plan to begin a PhD program in microbiology, with the intention of making more movies, as well as becoming a research scientist.

...I received my BA from Holy Cross in Economics and German and my Masters in German from UVa. While at University of Virginia I taught introductory and intermediate German to undergraduate students and also tutored students in essay writing and grammar in both English and German. This past year I taught an undergraduate seminar in Germany at Ruhr University Bochum on German Film. Outside of teaching and tutoring I enjoy playing basketball, collecting vinyl records,...

...ninth and tenth graders. My tutoring style is to convey to students that a foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I try to pinpoint the root of any learning difficulties so we can work together to overcome those difficulties and achieve success. I have always...

...to New York, went to a private acting school for a year, and continued tutoring children and adults. My main focus is on Conversational German, my motto is: You know language when you can speak! It is also very important for me to build a wide vocabulary, the proper pronunciation, and the correct grammar. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Film & TV, Literature, and History. In my...

...specifically for their language needs. I hold a PhD from the School of Education, University of Nottingham, and a Master's degree from the University of Jena, Germany, in German as a Foreign Language, English & American Studies and Intercultural Business Communication. In my spare time, I enjoy activities with my husband and son, and I also love walking my dog and volunteering with my local animal rescue. I practice yoga and I like reading.

...haven't stopped. There's nothing new in history if you look hard, you'll find we've made the same mistakes before. To me, history is not just dates it's stories. Behind every historical fact, there is a story. You just have to look for it. They say truth is stranger than fiction, but I say it's better than fiction. I'm not foolish enough to think I can make you love history like I do, but I can...

I am a graduate of the Universities of Saarbrcken and Berlin in Germany, and hold degrees in German Law and Literature. My students come from all levels, from total beginners to opera singers to law professionals. I have traveled extensively, and taught at all big language schools in the US. I enjoy reading, running along the East River, and the cultural diversity of New York City. My new teaching method will enable you to speak...