Award-Winning German Tutors serving Suffolk County, NY

...York University, studying TV and Playwriting. Before that, I attended high school at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North in Princeton, New Jersey. I tutor English and German and most love teaching a new language because it's exciting and fun. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping a student figure out how to do things by himself/herself. It's super rewarding! I am an excellent tutor because I am enthusiastic and generous. I do not punish mistakes,...

...experience that makes learning and living a truly enjoyable experience. In the past, I have worked with students from 4th grade through high school and am sensitive to individual needs and developmental levels, making sure to fit my teaching style to best assist any given student. I also have experience working as a teacher's assistant through a post-grad fellowship program where I worked with professors and students in the classroom for the studio art department...

...to sleepy undergrads. In the classroom with twelve students, I balanced teaching a lesson at the front of the classroom with walking through the desks, observing, questioning, and facilitating conversation. In my weekly office hours, I sat one-on-one with students, encouraging them to come with questions or just a thirst for conversation: in the lobby of the school library (my "office"), I sat for hours with my students, discussing everything from the subjunctive to our...

...ten. I have also mentored undergraduate college students and help international students from China with improving their English. As a linguist, I understand the challenges of mastering one's first and second languages, which is why I specialize in German and English. Reaching educational goals is something I highly value in myself as well as others. I find tutoring to be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for both parties involved, and I take great pride in...

...reading, and exploring the world around me through kayaking, skiing, hiking, and biking! I am also an avid opera fan and enjoy the fine arts in general. Languages and different cultures have always been a passion of mine, and I love to make connections from around the world in my learning and teaching. I enjoy tutoring French at all levels. Reading and writing are favorite pastimes of mine, and I was a student who actually...

As a young kid, I struggled to find any passion in school. Thankfully, I had a series of teachers that really helped me find my stride and helped me enjoy my studies, and therefor succeed. I hope to be able to provide this same wonderful opportunity to any student I tutor.

...been the way that art and law intersect regarding concerns over originality. I am starting law school this fall in the hopes of one day addressing those concerns as an attorney. For students just learning the LSAT or for students who have been struggling with it, I know what it's like! I recently took the LSAT and have successfully helped other students conquer the test by crafting a practice schedule and developing specific strategies for...

...and stand-alone German language courses at all levels; both of these kinds of courses require significant one-on-one work with students in office hours. I am most passionate about helping students improve their writing, analyze literary texts, learn a foreign language, and understand historical events. I also enjoy taking and tutoring standardized tests and believe that with the right preparation any student has significant control over their outcome on test day; this is partly a result...

...human construct and an exact representation can be elusive. Here is a short anecdote, which I usually use tell people to sum up my way of thinking. When I was a child, twiddling my thumbs during a long road trip, I would grab a pen and paper and attempt to draw. I could imagine the details I wanted to create, but the drawing never came out the way I would picture it. So, I would...

...about the opportunity to explore new cultures and foreign languages. It all began when I was a high school student in my native Germany and became intrigued by the French language and culture after participating in a student exchange program in Aix en Provence. This has remained a constant throughout my life as I have taught French, German and English to students from Pre-K to Adult in a variety of settings and in a variety...

...at the University of Notre Dame where I am studying mechanical engineering with a minor in engineering corporate practice. Prior to my time at Notre Dame, I was nominated by various administrators at my high school to serve as a tutor for underclassmen. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics and English as I feel that these two subjects are the gateway for advancement in our ever-changing world....

...Oberlin Ohio, mainly studying German Language and literature, Philosophy, and History. In high school I take a variety of AP and honors level courses with strengths in history, writing, and literary analysis. I am also strong in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus I. My approach to tutoring is to pinpoint where a student is struggling conceptually and helping to impart to them a method of thinking about subjects so that they are equipped to study...

...love to teach and am passionate about literature and music. I studied German language & literature for teaching at the University of Osnabrueck/Germany. I finished with my 1st State examination and specialized afterwards in the arts: I have been trained as an actress and vocalist at the"Schule fuer Schauspiel" (School for acting) in Hamburg/Germany and worked as a freelance actress and vocalist (Belcanto & Jazz) in Europe and America. I'm offering both of my specialties,...

...and educated at Reed College and the University of Utah, I received my B.A. in Philosophy from the latter with minors in History and English Literature. For the last several years I have been honing my German language skills and plan to pursue an advanced degree in Europe some time in the near future. My tutoring experience ranges from ESL to standardized tests. I've worked as an assistant debate coach and paper grader, too. I...

...how to approach subjects that may seem daunting at first. During my time as an undergraduate, I volunteered as a tutor for middle school students as part of a joint athletic and academic after school program. I am most passionate about helping people learn history, social sciences, and mathematics. I also assist with standardized test prep, primarily with the Reading and Writing sections of the exams. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, hiking and...

...I teach my students under the Communicative Language Approach, where students learn through elicitation, strengthening their critical thinking skills and autonomy. Many of my students have had great academic success with having been accepted to ivy league institutions such as Columbia University, Harvard University, and Oxford University. Along with this, I also possess experience with private school applications and the college application process after working as an education consultant for 2+ years. I look forward...

...College of the Holy Cross and the University of Virginia. 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...

...Paris Nanterre and a year as a postdoc research fellow at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. I consider teaching to be one of the great passions in my life and I have had the privilege to work with students from almost every conceivable background. Although I have taught large seminars and presented lectures to audiences in the US and abroad, I find that the most rewarding and enjoyable teaching experiences are those that are one-on-one....

...I completed the degree in 2001. Since then I held multiple academic research appointments at UIC in Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Washington in Seattle. In January of 2008 I was offered a position as a Senior Research Chemist with Merck, which I accepted. At Merck my responsibilities focus on the physical characterization of potential drug candidates in the early development phase. I greatly enjoy working in the highly interdisciplinary...

...anyone and everyone in my hometown. Suffice to say, some odd years have gone by since then and now, even as a full-time professor, I find myself enjoying the experience of tutoring and helping students on an individual level enough to continue doing it. With a background in the sciences and mathematics, and a graduate degree in philosophy I'm incredibly well-rounded in terms of what I'm capable of teaching and moreover, have a generally positive...