
Jordan: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...able to work together with a student as a team, both looking to reach an ultimate goal. When the goal is reached, it is extremely gratifying for both the student and the tutor! I am very adaptable in my teaching style and am able to shape it to that which works best for the student. Having been a high school student only a few years ago, I understand the challenges a student must conquer in...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor in Arts, International & Global Studies

Erin: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look forward to hearing from you soon!
Education & Certification
University of Toronto - Bachelors, Medieval Studies
University of Toronto - Masters, Philosophy

Tanzania: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...in Loudonville, New York. I am hoping to get a PhD in Social Psychology. I have worked as a Statistics tutor with students at my college. I believe in patience and listening to the students needs when tutoring because they will only succeed if you work with them in the best way that they understand. Outside from tutoring, I am very involved with social activism on my campus and am constantly practicing my skills in...
Education & Certification
Siena College - Current Undergrad, Psychology, French Minor

Alexander: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...languages internationally has allowed me to see a shift in teaching methodologies from a grammar-centered approach to a communication-centered approach. The qualities I try to instill in my students are to strive for personal excellence and overcome obstacles. I see myself as guide on my students route towards further knowledge. My teaching strategy is to rapidly identify the needs, weaknesses and strengths of my students so I can better adapt my teaching methodology to best...
Education & Certification
University of Havana - Bachelor in Arts, History
Canada College - Certificate, TSSOL and TFOSL

Jean Michel: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...consider that it is essential to stimulate learning by cultivating and encouraging life-long desires for learning, personal and social development, as well as academic achievement through the teaching/learning process. I believe that students should have a variety of experiences, academically and socially. I also believe that students have a responsibility to demonstrate maximum discipline at school, and to show respect and tolerance for the values and beliefs of others. During the Middle School years, children...
Education & Certification
Cambridge College - Bachelors, Educational Psychology

Jim: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...the Beginner level to International Baccalaureate prep courses. My own language background comes from living in China and attending the Beijing Foreign Studies University and Taiwan University. What I love most about tutoring is the unique opportunity that the one-on-one setting provides to ensure that you or your student really masters the content in the lesson in all four aspects of language learning (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). In addition to helping you achieve your...
Education & Certification
Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/International Studies
University of Maryland - Masters in Education, Education

Evan: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...Language AP tests. I also tutor Japanese, clarinet, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe my teaching philosophy as friendly but structured. I use lesson plan organization techniques including lesson plan outlines and back-up activities in case...
Education & Certification
University of California-Santa Cruz - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Abby: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...Spanish and mathematics. I plan on attending medical school upon graduation. I have been a tutor for nearly four years in multiple areas. Primarily, I have tutored mathematics for middle school and high school students. I also have experience in test preparation for the SAT, ACT, IB, AP and Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS). Additionally, I have tutored in multiple sciences, such as physics and biology. I very devoted to education and to intend...
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Arizona State University - Unknown, Chemical Engineering

Robbie: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...Baccalaureate Diploma. Before attending Middlebury College, I worked in an English primary and high school in Geneva, Switzerland in an international environment. During my time there, I taught French to beginners and Mathematics as a replacement teacher. Following this, I replaced a music teacher. My confidence grew through these experiences as I was challenged to discipline and teach classes of 20 students, some of whom were only a few years younger than myself. I won...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, French Literature and Music

Jeffrey: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...information, I am better able to make concrete suggestions on how the student may improve. Working with a tutor is just that - working with the student; the tutor is not a crutch. My job is to explain and clarify in a more effective manner the issues which are troubling the student. I am dedicated to assist in the learning process and to challenge the student to grow into a more confident learner and thinker....
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Central College - Bachelor in Arts, French, Secondary Education
Loyola University-Chicago - Unknown, Counseling
State Certified Teacher

Victoria: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...at the university level. I have taught high school Spanish for 2 decades. I have taught all levels of Spanish including AP and IB. I have worked with more than 3,000 students. This exposure to students provides me with a great background to diagnose issues and best help students their path to proficiency in Spanish. I believe that learning is a partnership and working together learning Spanish can be enjoyable and productive!
Education & Certification
Western Michigan University - Bachelors, Spanish
University of Scranton - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Viktoria: IB Language ab initio SL tutor
Certified IB Language ab initio SL Tutor
...I spent two years teaching German in grades 1 – 5 at the Munich International School. I'm familiar with the philosophies and demands of the IB program, from the students’ as well as the teachers’ perspective. In addition, I’ve taught English as a Second Language at an academic summer camp for teenagers in Germany. Currently, I organize and lead a creative writing group for adults with my husband at our home in Brooklyn. Over the...
Education & Certification
York University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
CUNY Brooklyn College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Private In-Home and Online IB Language ab initio SL Tutoring
Receive personally tailored IB Language ab initio SL lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with in-home and online tutoring that offers flexible scheduling and your choice of locations.How can an IB Language ab initio SL tutor help you?
Befitting its international and multicultural scope, the International Baccalaureate Organization requires every student to learn a language that is not his or her native tongue as a key component of its diploma program. The Standard Level language ab initio course is designed for students who have no experience in the language they are studying, either inside or outside of a school setting.
While introductory-level in scope, the course is hardly basic for a high school-level foreign language class. In order to pass the course's IB examination, which is a requirement for the IB Diploma, students have to show more than basic proficiency in understanding and reading the language. They must also have mastered the language to the degree that they are able to write assessments and speak conversationally in it. Passing an IB Language ab initio class and exam takes more than just remembering conjugations and declensions. Reaching the required level of basic fluency can be extremely challenging through independent study. In order to achieve the results required to receive an IB Diploma, students might need additional academic assistance. Varsity Tutors can help students connect with IB Language ab initio SL tutors who are able to provide customized instruction for mastering the language they have chosen to learn.
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