Hi, I'm Austin. I'm currently a senior at the University of Michigan studying math and German with a minor in computer science. I'm passionate about mentorship, and in my free time I like to read, play guitar, and watch baseball.
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...German over Spanish because my brother did and he spoke German to me to irritate me. I took German to understand him and be able to speak back. Now it's 8 years later and I'm working on a degree in Linguistics and speak German, Spanish and French. I originally was approached by my German professor in our first semester to tutor at my university, but was unable to at the time. I consistently try to...
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...my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, a Bachelor of Arts in German and a minor in Spanish. I went on to complete a year of my Master's in Germanic Languages and Literatures. I later completed my teaching licensure at Ohio Northern University. Since graduation, I have traveled to Germany on various occasions to work or study. In the past few years, I've covered multiple maternity leaves for my local high school, teaching German 1-AP...
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...everyone. I am a graduate of North Carolina State University (Go Pack!) and received my Bachelor's degree in German Studies. During my studies, I received the opportunity to study abroad in Heidelberg, Germany, where I immersed myself in the language and culture. Since graduation, I have enjoyed tutoring friends and family and take great pride in their sparked interest and enthusiasm for German. It is to no one's surprise that my favorite subjects to tutor...
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...German (or psychology or whatever) in an effective and more or less fun way. The way I teach is to use things in your life to relate concepts too and let my knowledge and personality shine through from there. To give myself some credit, I have been studying German since 2004, I have a completed minor in German at UMKC (awaiting graduation this fall.) I have read Faust by Goethe three times, along with eleven other...
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My name is Riley, and I am currently a Junior at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. The focus of my studies are German Culture, History, and Language, and on top of that I have 9 years of experience with the language. I am eager to help teach the language, whether the focus be on grammar topics or solely conversation!
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...role as the teacher is to act as a support network and guide to inspire my students to further pursue learning and skill development on their own, too. This requires active learning whereby I urge students to explore content we are studying with the support of my subject matter expertise. Active learning means that every one of my students is held accountable to not only memorize information but also process and use the information in...
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I'm a former NYC high school teacher with a master's degree from Pace University's School of Education. I have also worked as a college tutor, a high school mentor, and a teaching assistant in New Orleans. I have experience with a wide range of ages and abilities and am passionate about getting to know the strengths and challenges of each student. In my spare time, I love to read, bike, and try new recipes.
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...focusing on Editing, Writing, and Media with a completed German minor a few credits short of a double major. I am also interning as Editor-in-Chief with the Center of Hispanic Marketing Communication at FSU. I spend my free time playing board games and video games, reading and writing, spending time with the people I love and listening to music! I hope to be able to convey my love for literature and writing onto other students...
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...German. I enjoy tutoring German because I have real passion for the language and culture. I enjoy any opportunity to share my passion with others. I have lived, studied, and worked in Germany during my time as an undergraduate. I studied abroad in northern Germany for a semester and participated in an internship with BMW in southern Germany, where I had an opportunity to combine my passion for German and engineering. I have gained an...
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...a German teacher. Helping students overcome their challenges and improve their German proficiency is something I love to do. My interest in foreign languages started in middle school, and since then I've had a lot of first-hand experience with the language-learning process. I understand that learning a new language can be uniquely intimidating, which is why I believe an important part of my job is making my students feel comfortable to challenge themselves and try...
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...humanities, arts and math. I've been a language teacher for the past seven years, focusing on "twice exceptional" students, those who are highly gifted and have challenges like autism, executive functioning, and learning disabilities. With master's degrees in both Mathematical Physics and Special Education, I love teaching both advanced subject material and the fundamentals of literacy, organizing, and the whole human that go along with all learning. I often say I work best with folks...
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...B.A. in German Studies and Arab Studies. I have spent many hours tutoring the German and Arabic language to college students. I have spent time abroad in Germany, studying German as a second language with AATG (American Association of Teachers of German). My years of being a camp counselor and babysitter have translated into my teaching methods and style. I encourage young learners to approach problems in multiple ways by retesting previously learned material and...
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...many different subjects. My favorite subject that I received multiple certificates in is Linear Algebra. The most entertaining course for only one certificate was data analytics. I enjoy helping other students succeed because in part, it makes me succeed, not only as a tutor, but also as a human being. To add, I tutor German, Italian, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Computer Science and Calculus I. My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus, due to the...
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...students to enjoy themselves and aid them in overcoming the often daunting task of learning a foreign language. Instead of a rigorous adherence to grammar, I believe students openly engaged in conversation will learn fluency and grammar simultaneously. Plus it is way more fun to actually speak a language then stressing over every little mistake with your nose stuck in a grammar book! I am a huge fan of sports with an extra level of...
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...double major in History and German Studies, I undertook a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English to students in Bad Homburg v.d. Hoehe. This was not my first, nor last experience as an educator. I've tutored Math, English (writing and as a foreign language), and German. I've taught as a German teacher at a private high school in Seattle, and helped to create an art history curriculum for my alma mater. I am excited to tutor...
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...German has the largest number of native speakers in the European Union (far more than English, Spanish, or French). Almost a fifth of the world's books are published in German, and few of these ever appear in English translation. If you make up your mind to learn one of these two languages with me, I promise to create the following formula at our classes: a good mood + your smiles + the joy you will get...
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...German in workshop format for college students, in an afterschool program for an elementary school, and in private teaching for children ages 3-12. In my teaching, as well as my tutoring, I use Socratic questioning and other techniques to encourage independence in learning as we work through the material for each session. I value interactive, personalized tutoring sessions, and I adjust sessions to the strengths and interests of individual students. Because of my broad academic...
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My goal is to provide the best possible instruction to students in need of extra assistance through a variety of teaching methods that are appropriate to the student's learning style.... Usually, it is a lot of translating from one language to the other and systematically going through each sentence so that the student understands the relationship between all the words within the sentence. This is usually done with written sentences I come up with using the...
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...ago, when both our sons were little. I have worked with young children, school-aged children and adults and I am always trying to incorporate materials that are relevant for my clients. Besides language learning materials I used literature, magazines, cook books, opera, audio-books, dvds and nursery rhymes for the youngest ones. I am known to be very patient and intuitively get a feeling if clients truely understand concepts. I gladly reapeat difficult concepts to foster...
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All language courses become increasingly difficult with the passage of time, but each language has its own particular difficulties. As you begin to develop a greater understanding of the German language, you will be required to know a wider range of grammar structures, as well as understand the nuances built into a number of words. In addition to the increasing complexity of phrases and conversations being taught in German 2, this class will begin to expose students to more of the intricacies of the German language. German 2 coursework will also focus on more complex forms of vocabulary constructions that characterize the German language as it is used in real conversations among those who are native speakers of the language. It is crucial that you give yourself the tools to perform at your best during this critical stage of your German studies. For many students, learning a second language isn't a process that comes easily. It requires a lot of practice, hours of memorization, and demands that one tries to immerse themselves in the culture. If you are not getting the engagement needed through your self-study or classroom exercises, you should consider working with a private tutor so that you can reach fluency in German 2.
If you wish to take your language education above and beyond your classroom experience, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with private German 2 tutors in your area who can assist you in improving your language proficiency. German grammar requires knowledge and mastery of a number of topics that are, at best, only indirectly familiar to most English-speaking students today. Often, it is necessary to review such topics as they appear in English before exploring their applications in German. A personal tutor is able to provide such targeted assistance and instruction by presenting the needed remedial grammatical teaching that can address any deficiencies. This focused approach can help set the stage for specific mastery of the German language constructions. In addition, many of the aspects of German verb conjugation and noun or adjective inflection are wholly foreign to English speakers, often causing significant difficulties for even the best-prepared students.
A personal German 2 tutor can help to make a cohesive whole out of the complexities of genders, cases, tenses, moods, and other aspects requiring attention in a language like German. With the continuance of your studies, these topics will become increasingly difficult. German 2 marks an important transition from the basics of conversation and composition to more complex modes of discourse that use the full array of German grammar. The concepts mastered at this stage will provide the sine qua non for all future German success. Rather than risking future coursework struggles because of an inadequate grasp of these foundational topics, consider the assistance offered by private German 2 tutoring. Your tutor can provide explanations and practice problems to help you or your child master the complexities of this challenging course.
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Recent Waterloo German 2 Tutoring Session Notes
Today's session introduced new vocabulary that suited the student's need for work. There were four categories: color, clothing/material, accessories, and jewelry. We focused mostly on clothing and materials of clothing items. We had 43 vocabulary words to cover in the clothing section, and focused more on the ones that pertained to what she had to sell at work. With repetition, she was able to remember the vocabulary words. Our next session will be the exam, and we will continue with the vocabulary following the exam.
The student had a quiz the following day so we prepared for it. We went over some vocabulary involving family members, telling time and hobbies. We also practiced some grammatical constructions and I gave him a mock quiz.
In this class, we identified the Chinese animals. We also learned about Chinese numbers. Then we went over the textbook and got familiar with basic greetings between students and teachers in classrooms.
Today, we started with a brief conversation in Chinese about our families and practiced counting. The vocabulary she needs for that is becoming much more automatic for her, which is great!
The focus of today's session was on learning duilian, or Chinese couplets (poetry). For each poem, we practice saying the two lines, and then she wrote them herself with the meanings of each character. With some guidance from me, she pieced together what the poems meant. We talked about how my interpretation and her interpretation can be different, because poetry can mean different things to different people. As always, she was very curious and wanted to know all about the poems and the people who wrote them. She has such thoughtful questions! If she wishes to practice at home, she can practice saying the poems.
This includes 3 lessons (3/3,3/5,3/19). I taught the student how to say stores and places in the house in Chinese. For example: restaurant, clothing stores, car shop, garage, living room, bed room etc. Today, I reviewed all the things with him. Overall, the lessons went well. He learned everything quickly like always.
We went over colors and numbers. The student can make different short sentences with the structure we learned from last time, e.g.:" This is me; This is you; This is red; This is a small cat; This is a big dog," etc.
