...and Linguistics. I also obtained a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate and completed a semester-long practicum working with adult ESL/ELL students while also holding an internship at a local elementary school working with ELL kindergarten and first-grade students. Most recently, I spent seven months living in Germany and interning as a Fulbright English teaching assistant in a middle school and high school. I love working with students who are passionate about learning...
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...twenty years. I received my doctorate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Music Composition with a minor in Musicology (Music History). Previously, I received my master's degree at UW-Madison in Music Composition and my bachelor's at Kansas State University in music with an emphasis in Music Composition and Piano Performance with a minor in German. I have studied composition with film and video game composers, Pulitzer Prize winning composers, and I have worked with Grammy...
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...and literature, Philosophy, and History. In high school I take a variety of AP and honors level courses with strengths in history, writing, and literary analysis. I am also strong in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus I. My approach to tutoring is to pinpoint where a student is struggling conceptually and helping to impart to them a method of thinking about subjects so that they are equipped to study and succeed on their own.
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...Germany, where I lived for five years with my wife and where I taught English at a private language academy. I'm an easy-going guy who fully understands that school isn't always the easiest, greatest, most awesome thing there is. That's why I strive to give my teaching and tutoring a different feeling and structure than one might find in school. Other than academic stuff, I'm a musician, video gamer, and conversationalist who knows a little...
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...in seventh grade Pre-Algebra. My teacher asked me to aid a fellow student in understanding a concept. After helping my classmate, the feeling of accomplishment and making a difference was like a fresh breath of air. From that point forward, I knew I wanted to help all people understand the world. From math to world languages to history, it is my goal to aid the populace in achieving a greater depth of knowledge concerning the...
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...Arts in the Liberal Arts. St. John’s curriculum follows the Great Books Program which relies on primary sources instead of textbooks. During my time at St. John’s, I have volunteered as a tutor working with middle school students, focusing on Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. I have also tutored students in US history, Government, and World Religions. I have enjoyed tutoring English and Literature the most as I find it very rewarding to help students find...
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...life. My academic focus is in Languages, particularly in German and Japanese. This was my major for my Bachelor's degree at Murray State University. I also have certification in TESOL and over 7 years of experience tutoring children and adults English as a Second Language. With that in mind, I have a deep understanding of grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and cultural context. I am passionate about teaching and would love to impart that same passion...
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...to have been educated in several countries, and to teach in several countries. I received my education at Manhattan School of Music, Columbia University, the Universitaet Mozarteum, in Salzburg, Austria, University of Virginia, and Oxford. I have taught in the US, UK, Austria and Japan, and lived in all of those countries, plus Iceland, and for a shorter period in both France, and Turkey. My students have ranged in age from kindergarten, to adults, and...
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...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 explain...
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...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 encouraging...
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...5 years! I love helping illustrate to students why what they're learning matters and how to connect with the material. I am a graduate of Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, and German (Germanistik). I tutor in a variety of subjects, including SAT/ACT test prep, history, social science, mathematics, and English language. I also teach German language, as I am a fluent speaker who has lived in Berlin. My favorite thing...
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...degree in Food Science. I tutor many subject areas, but my most passionate subject is definitely German! I grew up in Germany as a military brat, and have been learning and speaking the language since I was 10. I am always eager to help new students learn! I love experiencing the "aha" moment with students when they finally understand a topic that they've been having difficulty with. It's my sincere belief that learning should be...
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...Chicago, and have been teaching English for over five years. My career began in Hamburg, Germany, where I earned my CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). There, I taught Business English to adults, as well as school English to students in grades four through ten. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures; teaching English has given me the chance to work with learners from all over the world...
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...through the learning process, in addition to a passion for the material I present. It is my job to create an atmosphere that fosters learning. There are many different learning styles, and it is important as a teacher to recognize the learning style of each student. I encourage learning by creating a relaxed environment for students. My students also will realize that I am a life-long learner myself. I am always researching new teaching methods,...
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...I graduated from the Defense Language Institute ("DLI") in Monterey, CA. I call it the "Harvard" of Foreign Language. It is the most intense school I am aware of. I lived in Munich, Germany where I enjoyed 2 Octoberfests and 2 Weihnachtsfest (Christmas Festivals). I speak German at a high level. I can help any new student, or one that has studied for multiple years. I have helped former classmates get through "DLI"; and I...
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Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!
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Zhongshan University University of Hawaii-Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Universite de Neuchatel Universitat Bern Switzerland London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - Doctor of Education, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
...United States in 2003. I went to Lower Merion High School for three years and then attended Temple University where I got my BA in History and German. I also completed coursework for a Minor in Mathematics. In 2011, I moved to Washington D.C. to get my MA in European History at American University. Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have tutored German and Mathematics, and I am eager to continue my work at...
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...Before that, I attended high school at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North in Princeton, New Jersey. I tutor English and German and most love teaching a new language because it's exciting and fun. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping a student figure out how to do things by himself/herself. It's super rewarding! I am an excellent tutor because I am enthusiastic and generous. I do not punish mistakes, but try to encourage the development...
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I am a patient, understanding person who has a knack for adapting material to multiple learning styles, increasing a student's overall chance of success. I have several years of classroom teaching experience, as well as one on one tutoring.
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...think it's just as important for me to motivate, lead, inspire, and mentor my students. Do you have test anxiety? Math anxiety, specifically? Is it difficult for you to create, organize, and execute a study plan? Or do you simply want straightforward, content-based prep and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from...
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