Award-Winning German Tutors serving Sterling Heights, MI

...my BA in German and English after taking German for four years in high school, during which I traveled to Bavaria twice as an exchange student. I then went on to complete my MA in German Studies at Michigan State University. In 2009, I became certified to teach German and English at the secondary level. I have been a tutor since my acceptance into the National Honor Society in high school. I have tutored at...

I am a recent college graduate with a B.A. in geology and a minor in German studies. While in college, I worked as a German tutor and as a teaching assistant in a couple of geology courses. I love tutoring because it's helping you to achieve your academic and learning goals. I believe learning should be fun, and that the more a student is interested in what they're learning, the better they'll remember it.

...and EMS. 5 of those years were spent as a SWAT tactical operator and combat medic. First and foremost, no one gets left behind. This career has allowed me to gain knowledge through practical and on the job situations including hostage rescue and active shooter/assailant. This is more than a curriculum, it's a passion of mine. My experiences have gained me professional certifications and degrees in: tactical medicine, EMS, fire suppression and fire science. I...

...my dissertation for my Ph.D. in Law at Yale, having previously earned my J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. I practiced for three years at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., primarily representing television stations. I also speak German, having learned it as a high school exchange student, majored in it in college, and having spent a summer working in a Berlin law office. As much as I love...

I have been an educator most of my life. My goal as a teacher is to assess what the student's learning goals are and to cater curriculum to help achieve those specific goals. I am most passionate about teaching German and English composition. I have helped many students test out of college level German.

...that the best way to learn is to to teach. In my experience with tutoring so far, I have found that instructing a student is the best way to improve ones self. This is why much of my teaching strategies center around having the student teach the material back to me. When I'm not tutoring German I'm usually reading. I have a passion for literature of all kinds, and once I get talking about a...

...to share my passion for learning with others, and one of my greatest strengths is building relationships with students which is the corner stone to successful learning and teaching. I believe that there are no bad kids or bad students, it's just that we all have different paths and ways of learning, we all have a different pace. As a teacher i strive to acknowledge that and find ways to support all students, adapting to...

...exposed to both since birth), I've grown to not only understand, but also appreciate the fine details in grammar that enable people to coherently understand one another. I am more than happy to help students improve in their English and/or German grammar as well! Aside from my educational background and love for languages, my passion is rooted in martial arts. I have a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and black belts in...

I have some tutoring and teaching experience. I have taught friends to read music, play musical instruments, and recording techniques. I have helped classmates study for various subjects. I am working on a degree in German. Information is not knowledge Knowledge is not wisdom Wisdom is not truth Truth is not beauty Beauty is not love Love is not music Music is the Best... Assess abilities, formulate goals.... Organizing and habituating study habits.... Periodically return to...

...over 30 years I've taught attorneys, paralegals and lenders, adults at a local technical school, and middle school students in a local school district. I've also been a speaker at state and national seminars and I have co-authored 2 instruction manuals on various aspects of real estate. I've never met a microphone I didn't like! My 33 years in real estate include title insurance and mortgage experience, and I've been a licensed Michigan Realtor since...

...games, nature and the Japanese martial art Aikido. An unusual combination yet, it is through them which enable me to react appropriately to any situation with a calm and curious demeanor in problem solving. To students who are considering my mentorship, I personally guarantee that I will try my best to help you understand and in the event that I do not know the answer I will be sure to follow up on any questions...

I am a German, English and Spanish teacher from Germany who wants to help students improve their language skills while learning more about different cultures and backgrounds.

...a person who pursues knowledge for its own sake. I believe knowledge gives oneself the tools to make informed decisions about the world around them and better themselves and their communities. I make this belief a cornerstone of my approach as a tutor. At the same time, I believe being cognizant of the fact that every student is an individual and learns the best in their own way, is crucial to lesson planning. I always,...

...Detroit Michigan. At WSU, she majored in Linguistics with a minor in English. Jane enjoys sharing her love of the English language by tutoring ESL (English as a second language) to clients of all age groups. Jane spent three years living in Germany in Frankfurt and Recklinghausen where she studied the German language. Jane worked for eighteen years in the Telecommunications industry, where she provided leadership to Fortune 500 companies throughout Michigan. Janes experiences...

...I have excellent writing and research skills, and have made extensive use of German and French -- spoken and for research. My work in finance has required skills with mathematics. I have taught university classes in finance and international economics. Another area of much interest, related to my background in history and public policy, is US constitutional law. I published a book on monetary history (*Gold, France, and the Great Depression*) , and a more...

...humanities, I enjoy teaching history the most. When I teach history, my goal is to teach students to master the material through direct engagement with their sources. By actively engaging with historical material students not only master the material, but also develop critical thinking and communication skills that transcend the classroom. Encouraging active engagement with course material is characteristic of my teaching style regardless of the subject that I am teaching. When I am not...

...lived in Germany for a year, and am able to bring world-life experiences into tutoring sessions, so that I can instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means that I am especially adept at dealing with difficulties in...

...doctorate in French with a minor in German. Since graduation, I have taught foreign languages and culture at the university level. However, I have also worked with learners of all ages, from 3rd grade to senior citizen, in both school and tutoring settings. I tutor a wide range of subjects (English, French, German, Spanish), but what links them all is language as a tool for connection and personal growth. Learning someone else's language shows that...

...our time together. While I am not being a tutor, I am a musician. In addition to singing, I play the violin and viola and dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also have a special place in my heart for books about...

...make sure I can help the student find a way to understand the material, even if it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well, because I have been through exactly what they're going through and I believe...