...giving clear explanations of complex concepts in simple language. Regardless of the topic, my guiding goal is to help students identify and attain their academic aspirations. In my free time, I love to hike and travel and enjoy being outdoors in nature, taking in the beautiful scenery of parks and woods. I enjoy reading German and English books. I like classical music and enjoy both listening to it and playing the piano and cello. I...
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...German at age 12 in middle school and went on to complete a BA degree at the State University of New York at Oswego. I subsequently completed a Masters degree through Middlebury College and was able to study in Berlin, Germany during this time. I believe in taking an academic as well as cultural approach to language learning, so that the language can truly "come alive" in the mind of the student.... I believe that a...
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...an open-hearted, empathetic, and understanding teacher who truly loves working with kids, teenagers and young adults. There's nothing more rewarding for me than seeing my students reach their goals and build confidence along the way. It's such a powerful moment when a student realizes their own potential! My teaching approach is centered around making learning fun and engaging while ensuring success. I believe in a student-centered, hands-on approach to learning, where I empower my students...
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...various topics on government. I have 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...
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...a passionate and adaptable educator with a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences and over a decade of experience helping students succeed in Earth Science, SAT preparation, and German language learning. I specialize in online tutoring that is student-centered, engaging, and tailored to individual learning goals. In Earth Science, I use inquiry-based, real-world lessons to make scientific concepts accessible and relevant. My SAT prep sessions focus on strategy, time management, and targeted skill-building to boost...
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I am enthusiastic about helping people feel confident about themselves while learning at their own pace and in their own way. I have taught students from third grade through college and especially like languages.
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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.
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...travel industry to tutoring the German language in multinational language centers. I discovered that dealing with children and youth is very delightful and cheering, and helping them understand something new enables one to see their glowing eyes and their shining smiles. Teaching adults is as interesting to me as teaching children as there are more ways to connect and a broader platform to exchange culture. Having studied the Arabic English Translation Diploma at the American...
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...2011. I am outgoing, friendly, tolerant and love teaching. Teaching Experience: I have taught German in the American school system as well as given private tutorials to students. I have also taught adults at beginner, advanced and conversation level. I am a passionate teacher and educator and believe in student-centered learning and teaching. Tutoring Approach: Tutoring is tailored to the specific needs of each student. During my first session I assess the student's needs and...
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...range of subjects in the context of a tutoring session, a classroom, or a writing center, I most enjoy teaching or tutoring writing. Writing ranks first on my list of favorite subjects to tutor or teach because a writing consultation or classroom discussion combines the creative work of generating ideas and finding engaging ways to express them with the analytical work of crafting a logical argument and ensuring that syntax, grammar, and punctuation convey the...
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...countries. I am currently following the Catalonian debate for independence with great interest. On a recent visit to Catalonia I noticed the campaign for independence, from the display of Catalan flags hanging from balconies and painted onto walls. The existence of the Catalan language really set the region apart from the rest of Spain and gives it an autonomous fervor. I also developed an interest for the Catalan language which I would love to further....
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My name is Sebastian Almer and I'm a native Austrian currently living in the U.S. I am a student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell studying Psychology and have my sights set on a career in this field. I adore languages and am fluent in both German and English. Therefore I love helping enthusiastic German students perfect the language and get an insight on German, as well as Austrian, culture.
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...lived in Germany for 3 years. I have always had a passion for learning and working with languages. I have spent the past ten years strengthening my knowledge by taking community classes and earning certificates of accomplishment, working as a volunteer translator, and teaching various language classes. Most recently, I have taught a Russian Conversation and German class at a Community Learning Center. I cant wait to share all my experience and knowledge with new...
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...as a Communications Officer. My job requires me to work with enlisted Marines from Sergeants to Gunnery Sergeants. In addition to working in the military, I have 20 years of experience in education including teaching and tutoring both virtually and traditionally. In addition, I have 7 years of educational administrative experience. I am an expert in Standardized Testing such as STAAR, GRE, ACT, and SAT. I also tutor Mathematics, English, and German subject tutoring.... My philosophy...
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...graduate from Stetson University with a Masters in Education. I have lived in and traveled through many countries, including most recently Ecuador where I was teaching English and Writing Portfolio courses. I have been teaching for more than 10 years in the classroom, as well as tutoring one-on-one. I am very enthusiastic and passionate about learning and helping others reach their academic goals. Having been a student myself, I understand that at times we need...
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I feel strongly and passionately about German language and culture. My teaching and travelling experience allow me to share this enthusiasm. I have experience teaching all levels of German. My qualifications include a M.A. degree In German and I studied at the University of Heidelberg two years. I have also given adult education classes and private tutoring in my community. I will custom a curriculum to meet your needs and for an enjoyable experience as well.
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...was a student once. During undergraduate, I tutored students in Statistics and College Algebra. I completed my undergraduate with a B.S.B.A. in Personal Financial Planning, a B.S.B.A. in Finance, and a B.A. in Communication Studies. I do not like micromanagement, although I do believe a tutor and student should have a vested interest to benefit the student. In my free time, I enjoy long walks with my wife and playing the alto. saxophone.
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...also tutor Pre-Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, German, and Mechanical Engineering. I am the son of two teachers and I have been a teacher to my younger siblings for as long as I can remember. I have always felt a strong urge to teach those around me, as it helps their knowledge grow and my knowledge solidify. My main goal when teaching is to show students how to look at problems without fear or intimidation....
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...at the University of Texas at Austin studying Philosophy and German. I am the editor-in-chief of Ex Nihilo, the undergraduate journal philosophy, and I have served as president of the undergraduate philosophy association. In 2016 I was a visiting student at Julius-Maximilians-Universitt Wrzburg. I have since taught German at Bryker Woods Elementary in Austin, TX. My teaching experience also includes my time as a high school policy debate instructor with the Texas Speech and Debate...
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...and backgrounds. During college I volunteered as an after-school homework helper for kids in Harlem in grades K-6. I have also worked as a Teaching Assistant delivering lessons to high school students in a pre-college supplementary summer program. Currently, I am volunteering as an online ESL teacher for adult refugees, and recently obtained a Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language. As a teacher I am patient and caring, committed to creating an environment...
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A first language course can be deceptively simple. As you begin to learn conversational German, it can seem as if you are merely being taught an assortment of basic vocabulary words, short phrases, and sentences. Certainly, German 1 is a far distance from the rigors of AP German, but this should not trick you into thinking that tutoring help will be superfluous for your early studies. Instead of waiting for problems to arise in later classes, provide for mastery in your German 1 class.
Contact Varsity Tutors today for help connecting with a tutor who can provide German 1 tutoring options to lay a foundation that you can rely on throughout all of your future German studies. Unlike learning the Romance languages such as French or Spanish, learning German can be quite a different and difficult affair for students whose native language is English. Although English does have a relationship to modern German, there are many aspects of German vocabulary and grammar that are not directly mirrored in English. At first this difference can seem minimal. Hence, it is tempting to ignore minor difficulties, which perhaps do not have negative effects on your grade, or at least not significant ones.
However, like all language learning, German is a cumulative affair, and a small error in the beginning of your studies can become a larger issue in more advanced classes. Personal German 1 tutoring can help you develop a rigorous program of language study from the very beginning, helping to prevent any untimely errors or frustrations in the coming years of study. Given the more complex vocabulary and grammar of German, not to mention the three genders it espouses, it is helpful to have an active partner for using the language. Instead of working through grammar by repetitive, rote monologues, you can best learn the language by having an active interlocutor who can help probe your capabilities, forcing you to use the new vocabulary, phrases, and basic grammar in an active manner that greatly facilitates mastery and memorization. Few subjects benefit from personal attention like language learning, and German 1 tutoring can help you reap the benefits of personalized one-on-one attention today, setting the foundation for continued language success in the coming years of study with their significantly increased difficulties.
German can be a very difficult language to learn. A private tutor can also be helpful by acting as a friend and mentor. They can help guide you through areas where you are struggling and help to encourage you when you feel like giving up. A private tutor is also beneficial in the sense that they allow you to work at your own pace. It is unlikely that your German teacher will slow down or speed up the pace at which they present material to accommodate individual students. Thus, if you get lost with a particular topic, it may seem impossible for you to ever catch up.
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Recent Yorkville German 1 Tutoring Session Notes
Today's focus was Mandarin grammar points to prepare the student for his Chinese final. We went through grammar points that covered time, being at a location or a repeated action, as well as location direction (front, back, NSEW, etc.) He seemed comfortable studying for his other final on his own. I directed him to go over the vocabulary himself since we only had time for sentence practices.
We hadn't met in a while, so we spent the session reviewing what we covered previously, especially lesson seven. The student did fairly well. We did dictation and tried to converse in Mandarin, and I assigned him homework from his workbook. We also discussed how best to proceed.
The student did great today. He had completed most of his homework in school, so after we reviewed it he studied for his dictation test. He had some trouble with the two new words but was attentive and eager to participate in tutoring. He cooperated for writing sentences and even requested to write his own sentences. I was very impressed with his initiative. I left him with two short sentences that he helped write that he can copy as practice during the week.
In this class, we practiced the Chinese test, including listening comprehension and reading comprehension. Before practicing, we went over 80 vocabulary words. I asked the student to memorize the words and we will have a little test next class.
We went over her homework which was writing the new characters in her lesson. We put together a memory game for these characters and played the game until she could remember her new words. We watched a video of a Chinese kid's song talking about spring and the seasons.
Today we went over all colors we learned from the student's last two classes, and also we learned 4 more colors in Chinese. I brought a bunch of my family's pets' photos to show him for helping him to master the new sentence structures, like "This is a small cat" "This is a big dinosaur",etc.. We had conversations with these new sentences together. His pronunciation was surprisingly perfect! He had trouble on the word "white" and "gold". We will practice more at next class!
