Award-Winning CLEP German Tutors

Hi! My name is Elise and I'm a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in Political Science. My knowledge area is in government and politics; however, I also teach German. Currently, I am studying my Master's in Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy in Vienna, Austria. I'm friendly, readily available, and attentive to students' needs. I would love to hear what your academic goals are and help you achieve them!

My primary goal is to help you master math and German; however, I am also interested in helping you become an independent learner so that you can eventually study and master whatever you want.

I recently moved from Potsdam, Germany to New Haven, CT. I grew up and studied environmental sciences in Germany, worked and traveled a lot internationally and have taught languages and science at the university and non-academic level. I enjoy teaching and I particularly enjoy supporting students who want to learn my beautiful but sometimes just a little too confusing language. ... Using a language is the best way to learn. With me you will be talking...

...study in the French language and French acquisition both domestically and abroad. Along with French, I have significant hours of study in university-level German. I am conversationally fluent in other languages such as: Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition to my foreign language study, I am certified to teach English to non-native English speakers (TESOL). Furthermore, I have a wide knowledge of various fields in linguistics such as: Phonetics/Phonology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Second Language...

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...

...always a great reunion, even if we're in the grocery store! I've spent significant time in Spanish and German speaking countries as well as in the classroom, so my language skills go beyond the textbook and it gets really fun that way. As for music, my main instrument is trumpet, I have perfect pitch, and am a whiz at music theory. I'm excited to get together. I spent two years in Central America and by...

...of all ages and abilities have taught me a unique set of skills to help you flourish in your endeavors. I genuinely care about your well-being and success. I define myself as a citizen of the world and a lifelong learner. Both of these illustrations have led me on a number of adventures: a multilingual (native in German and English) and multicultural upbringing; a B.A. in Spanish, and Biology and Psychology minors (Magna Cum Laude);...

I am a third year student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a dual degree in Natural Sciences (Global Health Certificate) and German Language and Culture with a minor in Chemistry.

...2019. It was a big step and a lot of change. Sometimes the thought about it overwhelmed me but I knew: If I want to marry this woman, I have to start with small steps to be prepared for this "one big step". Similar to exams in school. You might be overwhelmed thinking about your next or final exams. But here is the deal: Just do it. Let us learn together! I helped other students...

I have been tutoring all levels of German, from beginner to advanced, for the past 11 years. I earned my bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature from Oakland University in Michigan in 2010. I earned my master's degree in German from Bowling Green State University in 2012. I am currently a teacher of German and Spanish at a high school in Michigan where I love seeing my students grow in their proficiency of the...

...study sessions, which I would joyfully oblige! I soon found that teaching is one of my profound passions in life. It's a wonderful feeling to have "Light Bulb Moment," when a concept finally "clicks" and makes sense. One of my clients calls it, "The Last Puzzle Piece Effect:" the triumph of unlocking untapped knowledge and potential, after "mentally" puzzling over complex and disorganized concepts. I, personally, identify with it well, having felt it commonly myself....

...is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their experiences from me, I equally gain so much insight and knowledge from the students I tutor. I have a passion for learning and my goal is to help every...

...like English, except the main verb goes at the end. So, there isn't much trouble there. However, the words are very long and complex. I remember being in my first German class and we learned the longest German word, and I thought to myself, why would I want to learn this language? Nonetheless, I stuck with it, and am glad I did, because when I figured out how their words worked I fell in love...

I'm a physics student at Stony Brook University with interests in mathematics, baroque music, and music theory.

...CELTA (Certificate in English Teaching to Adults). I have extensive tutoring and teaching experience and have been tutoring students in various subjects such as German, French, ESL, English, mathematics, computer science, sociology, and geography for more than 15 years and have taught ESL and English in numerous institutions of higher education including Western Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University, Davenport University, ELS Language Centers, and Grand Rapids Community College. I believe education...

...ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and have spoken many languages. I grew up trilingual, and added quite a few more languages along the way. I have the distinction of being one of the few non-native speakers of fluent Icelandic. I have a passion for learning. every situation is an opportunity to learn, and I enjoy encouraging others in their learning endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy flying (piloting) aircraft, cooking, especially new...

...Currently I am working on my doctorate in Ecology. As you can imagine, I love nature and I love teaching biology, which is why I also work as a zoo educator. I am comfortable teaching other natural sciences as well as reading, writing and basic math. I speak both English and German (my native language) fluently and would be excited to help you practice your German! I can also teach English as a second language....

...focus is to build trust and communication with the student, and give them the skills to feel independent and sure of how to succeed in the desired subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods that encourage open communication, and interactive engagement (versus "top down" teaching strategies). I believe strongly in self-assessment and giving the student the ability not only to find their strengths, but also their weaknesses and give them the skills to overcome...

...will be like. Don't worry I've been there! I'll do my best to make it a comfortable and happy experience. My biggest goal is for you to end the lesson in a great mood and a better understanding of your subject! Each lesson I will prepare either a powerpoint or google drive document that we can work from. I will do my best to create real world examples for you in each subject so you...

...Europe. My research is on immigration to Germany from Turkey in the postwar era. I have also worked as a writing and reading comprehension tutor, a tutor for learning German as a second language, and a tutor for the GRE. I served as an AP European History reader (grader) for 4 years. I have also lived in Germany for 4 years and enjoy travel more than anything. I enjoy one-on-one tutoring and making a difference...