Award-Winning German Tutors in Washington DC

...I do not train my students to recite facts and figures. Rather, I encourage them to become self-motivated learners by creating a positive experience that is tailored to each individual. My lesson plans are thus very flexible, and designed with the likes and interests of the student in mind. My goal as a tutor is to prepare students for academic evaluations while also setting them up to enjoy a lifetime of learning.

...college I continued my studies and received an M.A. in International Affairs from the George Washington University. As a graduate student I volunteered for the Washington, D.C. YouthBuild Public Charter School’s Tutoring & Mentoring program with an inner city high school student. I worked with this student for two years and covered topics ranging from arithmetic and pre-algebra to U.S. history and government. I truly enjoy watching my students improve academically, and I have the...

...the overarching goal of my teaching. I want students to have the ability to use what they learned in real-life situations. I want my students to be intrinsically motivated when it comes to German language and culture. Essentially, I want them to go to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Liechtenstein, etc and succeed. I am always friendly with my students. I want learning to be immersive and authentic. I want students to have the same experience...

...years. I enjoy using the techniques I have used to learn German to teach others in a way that is fun for student and tutor. I am patient and personable when tutoring. Middle school, high school, and beginning college students are my specialty, but I can tutor students of any age. I can customize lessons to your needs and interests, and I can help you more easily understand some of the elements of German that...

...Do you have family, work, or are interested in a German speaking country? Maybe youre planning a study abroad program or a vacation to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or Lichtenstein? Whatever the reason, I am ready to teach you practical German you can use while there. It's hard work, but learning a second language is certainly worth it in the end! I also recently graduated with my M.A. in Theatre from the Royal Welsh College of...

...a bachelor's degree in international relations and German studies and a master's degree in European politics. I have worked for six years in diplomacy and international relations and am eager to teach young people German and the importance of international cooperation! I have lived in 5 countries and across the US and speak three languages. I look forward to speaking with students about what they can do by learning a new language!

...of immigrants in California for the "No Child Left Behind" program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the Veneto region of Italy. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for...

...I moved to Washington D.C. to get my MA in European History at American University. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have tutored German and Mathematics, and I am eager to continue my work at Varsity Tutors. My goal is to become a teacher, either at the High School or College level. I believe that education and the process of educating are two-way streets, during which both parties learn and evolve constantly. Success, especially...

...reinforcing taught materials to those students and continued to volunteer there even after reaching my 120 hours of community service that were needed to complete graduations requirements. From high school, I went on to study Elementary and Middle School education at Howard and obtain my diploma from there. While at Howard, I obtained my first education job as a teacher's assistant, and arithmetic/fluency interventionist for a public charter school working with students between the ages...

I am an experienced German Language Teacher who speaks fluently German. English and Italian. I love the languages and tutoring.... I have always loved languages and communicating. In my opinion, communication is the key to building strong relations and to be successful. When I teach or tutor, I emphasize the importance of the excellent communication and interaction with the students. I think I have excellent Interpersonal skills to communicate and interact with the student, and these...

...a recent graduate with my M.A. in International Trade and Economic Diplomacy and have a passion for languages, mathematics, and economics. I am experienced working with both adults and kids, as I worked with my fellow classmates as a graduate assistant and grew up tutoring my little sister. I am patient, enthusiastic, and creative and look forward to working with anyone who needs help studying for a test or completing an assignment they dont quite...

...and composition to middle school students at a home-school tutorial. I have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor. My ability to tailor my instruction to my students' individual needs and learning preferences is my greatest strength as an instructor. Whether a student needs visual...

Experienced with elementary curriculum and differentiating tasks for below and above average achievers. Extensive behavior training and practiced with task management and building intrinsic motivation. Studied in German culture and language and very confident teaching levels 1 and 2 to build a foundation of grammar, verb usage, basic conversation vocabulary, and cultural contexts.

...studies further on Europe and the transatlantic partnership. I am now a first-year master's candidate at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, where I continue my studies with a focus on migration, refugees, and Turkey. Among my greatest strengths are my language skills. Since high school I have learned to speak five languages apart from English: French, German, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish. Learning these languages has also helped me in English. I have a strong...

I'm an active, lively person with a lot of motivation and drive, which propels me professionally and enriches my life personally. I enjoy educating youth because I feel joy when they build their self-esteem by owning their learning and realizing they have the capability of grasping numerous academic concepts.

...Ph.D. from Georgetown University in German Studies in 2012, and my MA from the University of Chicago in the Humanities. My main areas of expertise are in German and English language and literature, including an emphasis on writing, reading, speaking, and listening comprehension, as well as essay writing at all levels. I've taught at Georgetown University for seven years, and presently teach at the German Language School of Washington, DC as well. Previously, I taught...

...for various subjects ranging from Economics, German, Government and Biological Psychology. During this position I received my CRLA I Tutor certification and once won Tutor of the week award! I work very well with others as I am adaptable and cater to the needs of my students. I specialize in IB curriculum tutoring as I received my International Baccalaureate degree in 2011 and also tutor the German language, essay and writing editing as well as...

...painting professionally, I enjoy reading. Young adult literature is my favorite genre, although I also have an interest in biography, (particularly autobiography,) psychology, andrecentlythe graphic novel. I have a personal goal toward German fluency and am taking beginner's Spanish at a local nonprofit. However, don't mistake me for a natural linguist! Like anybody learning something new, I feel the awkward discomfort of a beginner. That said, I can relate to the discomfort of others who...

...private violin lessons to beginner and intermediate players and mentoring robotics teams at a local middle school, where I had a chance to get to know my students well. Through these experiences, I have come to believe that developing a relationship with students to motivate them is a key part of tutoring, and also is the aspect that makes it fun and fulfilling. In my free time, I enjoy playing the violin and the piano,...

...imagination in any educational scenario. Personal interaction with any knowledge I pass on is constantly encourage on my part; as Peter Drucker said, "Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes". My personal heroes and mentors have been people who have constantly challenged and encouraged me, far beyond my time with them. People are social creatures, and ideas, and therefore movements, events, and accomplishments, are always created through the sharing of...