About Me

I am humbled to have the opportunity to relay my interest in writing to tutor with the Varsity Tutors organization. I have recently become fond of the field of Education due to my academic career and recent professional experiences. However, I have held a passion and curiosity for Foreign language learning since I began High School. Since, I have traveled to learn the French language and its culture, and now, I want to provide others with the confidence and opportunities to do the same. I have been privileged to live in two different countries, visiting seven in total. Naturally, these experiences have greatly impacted my outlook and perspective. As such, during my junior year in undergrad in Tours, France (Universit Franois Rabelais) and the following year, I spent time in Angers, France becoming familiar with the country's culture and the norms associated, which have now become effective learning tools that I can apply in my classroom. Here I spent the full academic school year teaching English to French primary school students from the ages of 6-11 years old. As a teacher of foreign languages, adaptation is key in order to witness true growth in each student's language skills. An effective teacher is one who is open to change and I have always incorporated various techniques in my teaching methods in both roles as a private tutor and as a teacher in France. I effectively engage my students by implementing elements of music, poetry, film, politics and others, through a variety of media (blogs, videos, and podcasts), which helps to reinforce grammar and vocabulary taught. Typical methods include approaches that concentrate on the four major areas of language learning: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Sources: RFI (Radio France Internationale, France 24, TV5 Monde, Le Gros Journal, etc.)I have 4-5 years experience in the Education Field and have been tutoring students in French and English for 2 years. Each of my former and current students would tell you that I am knowledgeable, thorough, and passionate and that I orient my lessons exactly the same way. Lastly, I am certain that I will make an effective teacher for the program and have a lasting impact on the students for several reasons. Multilingualism is becoming second nature in today's world, and I am certain that I can be a great influence in this area to inspire students to step out of their comfort zones in order to travel and learn about other cultures and their languages. Encouragement and patience are synonymous with my work style and match perfectly to what every student would need in a language teacher. Hence, I am certain that each of my experiences at home and abroad have provided me with the keys to be a successful French tutor.

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