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6+ years
Patrick
I'm a PhD student in Modern European History at Rutgers University, and I recently did an exchange year at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris. I have 8 years of experiencing in tutoring and previously worked for the Educational Testing Service in test development for the SAT, PSAT and pre-AP Engl...
Rhodes College
Bachelor in Arts, History
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Doctor of Philosophy, European History

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Tara
I'm a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in French, and minored in Film & Media Studies and Psychology. Since graduation, I have been working in Television while remaining passionate about French and helping others achieve their language learning goals. I'...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in French; minors in Film & Media Studies and Psychology

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jennifer
Hello! My name is Jennifer. I am a certified English Language Arts teacher and currently teach 7th grade English Language Arts. I have experience teaching Pre-K through high school. I have previously worked as a tutor teaching reading skills and intervention to students in grades K-12. I specialize ...
William Woods University
Masters, Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Central Christian College of the Bible
Bachelors, Youth and Family Ministry

Certified Tutor
I am a highly motivated finance major at the University of Georgia. I will begin working full time in Atlanta in July of 2017, but in the meantime I am seeking to tutor local students in order to further their academic achievement.
University of Georgia
Bachelors, Finance

Certified Tutor
9+ years
I am a sophomore at Columbia University majoring in biochemistry with a concentration in mathematics. I am invested in helping students of all backgrounds understand the foundations of math and science that make studying the subjects so exciting. I have extensive experience tutoring in all levels of...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, Chemistry

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Warren
I currently teach High School Chemistry, Biology, Geometry, and Algebra I and 2. I enjoy witnessing student growth - particularly, what I refer to as "light-bulb moments" - and achievement.
National Louis University
Masters in Education, Educational Administration
Howard University
Bachelor in Architecture, Architecture

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Zovinar
My name is Zovinar and I'm an undeclared undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania.I graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 2017 with honors in math and social sciences.My goal is to help high school students become better and more effective writers in any subject, whether that be hi...
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Humanities

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Rosanne
My mission is to instill a love of learning in students by providing them with the necessary tools to succeed. I have over a decade of experience teaching in the classroom and providing tutoring in a broad range of subjects.In 2005 I graduated from New Saint Andrews College with a B.A. in Liberal Ar...
New Saint Andrews College
Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Culture

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Lashana
I am passionate about helping students achieve their learning goals. I have my undergraduate degree from the College of Saint Rose in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6). I earned my graduate degree from the University at Albany in Literacy and Special Education. I have 14 years of teaching experience in...
SUNY at Albany
Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Daniel
My name is Daniel Kearney, and I'm a recent college graduate living in New York City. My entire professional career has been spent working with youth. I love working with kids of all ages. Their ability to soak up information and improve is inspiring, and their energy makes work not feel like work. ...
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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Andrew
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My name is Andrew Heng, and I graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2015. I am currently pursuing a career as a physician and will be applying to medical school in 2017. I enjoy meeting people of all ages and backgrounds and learning about their lives and experiences. I have always been an introspective person, and have constantly strived to improve myself as a person, along with the people that I choose to surround myself with. I hope to pass along the skills and knowledge that I have accumulated in my own academic path to younger students to help them succeed in their educational endeavors.
Alphonse
Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +9 Subjects
I started my journey while in high school, I took my first anatomy and physiology class and discovered that I wanted a career that would allow me to work with the human body. I was mostly interested in dentistry and orthodontics until I hurt my back in an offseason football workout. After I went to my Chiropractor I realized the importance of the structure of the spine and the function of the central nervous system. While in college I was named captain of our rugby team and enjoyed helping other learn and work together. I was a teacher assistant for an anatomy and physiology class during my time at Fairfield University. I continued my passion of helping others while at Palmer College of Chiropractic where I tutored the first quarter students in general anatomy where I aided them in understanding the anatomy with the use of cadavers. A short while later I was named the president of a chiropractic technique club called: Gonstead Technique. I plan on using my experience and knowledge to help others reach their goals and full potential.
Jordan
Adult Literacy Tutor • +38 Subjects
Currently, I am a first year student at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, working towards my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Although unofficial, I will most likely continue on to minor in English/Literature or Art History. My skills vary widely in terms of tutoring subjects. I am personally equipped to teach elementary school through college level courses; however, as I have a passion for literature and the arts, I specialize and do best in tutoring English, Writing, and Literature Analysis & Critique. I love to equip my students with the tools they need to succeed in and out of the classroom - there is a difference between tutoring for the test, and tutoring to expand the way a person thinks, perceives, and analyzes the world. Outside of teaching, though, I love to write and read for pleasure, as well as learn about art and art history. I also play the french horn and the trumpet!
Nick
German Tutor • +5 Subjects
Egal wie schlecht es dir geht, es gibt immer jemanden dem es schlechter geht.Having arrived in the United States 4 months ago, I would love to tutor German to students in need. I was born in Germany and lived there for 11 years of my life. The rest of my life I have lived in the UK, where my English language skills come from.
Juan
10th Grade Math Tutor • +40 Subjects
I began working as a tutor in High School as part of the Math Club, and then continued in college in a part time position, where I helped students in College Algebra, Statistics, Calculus and Programming. After college I moved to Spain where I gave private test prep lessons to high school students and also helped friends prepare for their college entrance exams. By using my broad background in these subjects I can help students see concepts in different ways, and by enthusiastically approaching problems I can help increase the student’s interest.When I am not working or studying for Actuarial Exams, I play guitar, exercise and write computer programs.
Kavita
Elementary School Math Tutor • +30 Subjects
Hello everyone!! I am a happy, energetic elementary school teacher, I have been an educator for over 10 years. Ive taught from grades K-5,afterschool/tutoring, online teaching to students in China, and proctored the SAT and ACT tests. I love working and impacting the lives of my students to help them achieve success in our growing society!
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I am a third-year law student at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and will be working as at attorney at a large corporate law firm when I graduate. I completed my undergraduate degree at NYU, double majoring in journalism and dramatic literature.I am passionate about education, specifically reading and writing, and believe my enthusiasm, organization and professionalism would make me an asset to your company.In law school, I was selected by a professor to be a teaching assistant for a Legal Writing course for 16 first-year students. I attended weekly classes, often providing input and co-teaching several classes. I also held weekly office hours, where I met with students individually and in small groups to help with their assignments, including working on their writing style and structure. In addition, I reviewed and edited students’ assignments, providing individualized feedback and advice.As a Constitutional Law teaching assistant, I co-taught weekly review sessions of over 75 students, where I explained and reviewed course material. I reviewed practice problems, coached students on proper study and reading strategies, and answered questions. I quickly learned best practices to keep all of the students engaged and focused, encouraging student participation and leading class discussions.I also volunteered with iMentor, providing one-on-one support to two high school freshman through online communication and in-person meetings. I provided structure and motivation, helping my mentees plan their future college and career goals, as well as study strategies and day-to-day organization. Working closely with my two mentees, I determined their individual communication and learning styles, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, and used this knowledge to tailor our sessions to best meet their needs.Finally, in high school, I tutored elementary school students in math and reading comprehension, helping with homework and assignment organization. I understand that every student has different academic, emotional and social needs and I am confident in my ability to help each student reach his or her potential.
Robert
College English Tutor • +21 Subjects
I currently work as a School Counselor in a local high school while also tutoring students around the Boston area. In what seems like a previous life, I worked as an Assistant Director of Admission at Brown University, my alma mater, reading applications, meeting students, and giving presentations across the country. I have also taught SAT Prep to students both individually and in classroom settings. My favorite color is blue and my favorite ice cream is cookies and cream.
Adeola
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I am extremely passionate about biology and life sciences. My passion began in elementary school, continued into the college, as well as graduate education. I firmly believe that nothing is difficult, you just haven't found the solution yet. Helping students reach their goals in academia is important to me because everyone should realize their full potential.
Logan
ACT English Tutor • +15 Subjects
My goal as a tutor is not just to help students learn new material, but also to help them understand how to learn, study, and teach themselves things that they are having trouble with. This is something I struggled with throughout my academic career, and only through years of practice was I able to figure out new tricks and methods for teaching myself new material. I want to save this time and effort for all my students so that they can get to learning. I received a BA in Economics from Northwestern University, and just graduated in June 2016, and will tutor for Economics, the SAT, and the ACT. My interests outside of schooling include basketball and psychology!
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First grade French students often struggle with pronunciation and accent marks, especially distinguishing between similar sounds like 'u' and 'ou' or mastering the French 'r' sound. Many also find it difficult to retain vocabulary across different contexts—knowing "chat" (cat) in isolation but not recognizing it in a sentence. Additionally, understanding gender agreement with nouns (le vs. la) and basic verb conjugation in present tense can feel abstract without consistent, personalized reinforcement. A tutor can address these challenges directly rather than waiting for them to compound.
In a typical classroom, 1st graders get minimal individual speaking time—often just a few minutes per week. With personalized tutoring, students engage in real back-and-forth conversation tailored to their level, whether that's simple greetings and responses or describing familiar objects and family members. A tutor can model correct pronunciation in real time, gently correct errors without discouraging the student, and gradually build confidence through repeated, low-pressure practice. This consistent speaking opportunity is essential for developing fluency and natural language patterns that listening alone cannot provide.
Gender agreement—the idea that every noun is either masculine or feminine and adjectives must match—has no equivalent in English, making it feel arbitrary to young learners. A 1st grader might memorize "le garçon" but struggle to understand why "la fille" uses a different article, or why "grand" becomes "grande" with certain words. A tutor can use visual patterns, repetition, and contextual examples to help students internalize these rules gradually rather than trying to memorize them as abstract grammar. Over time, frequent exposure to gendered phrases helps agreement become intuitive rather than a conscious rule to apply.
Vocabulary sticks when it's connected to real meaning and repeated in varied contexts. Instead of drilling isolated word lists, a tutor connects new words to a student's daily life—learning food vocabulary while talking about lunch, or animal words through storytelling and games. Spaced repetition—reviewing words at increasing intervals—also helps move vocabulary from short-term to long-term memory. A tutor can weave previously learned words into new lessons naturally, so students encounter "maison" not just once but across multiple conversations about family, rooms, and activities, reinforcing retention without tedious drilling.
Young French learners often struggle to recognize individual words in spoken French because the language flows together differently than English, and their ear isn't yet trained to the rhythm and intonation. A tutor can slow down speech, repeat phrases, and use visual supports—gestures, pictures, or props—to help students connect sounds to meaning. Starting with familiar, high-frequency words and gradually introducing new vocabulary in context builds listening confidence. Regular exposure to a tutor's natural speech patterns also trains the ear faster than classroom instruction alone, where students hear multiple accents and paces.
In 1st grade French, students typically learn to recognize and read simple, high-frequency words (je, tu, est, un, une) and short, predictable sentences like "Je suis heureux" or "C'est un chat." They also begin understanding that French spelling patterns and silent letters differ from English. A tutor can teach phonetic patterns specific to French (like recognizing 'oi' sounds as 'wa'), build sight word recognition through repeated exposure, and connect reading to speaking and listening so students understand what they're decoding. This integrated approach prevents reading from feeling like a separate, mechanical skill.
Learning French isn't just about grammar and vocabulary—it's about understanding the culture behind the language. When 1st graders learn about French holidays like Bastille Day, typical French meals, or how French children greet each other, language becomes meaningful and memorable rather than abstract. A tutor can weave in age-appropriate cultural elements—singing French songs, learning about French-speaking countries, or discussing daily routines in France—which makes lessons engaging and helps students see French as a living language, not just a school subject. This cultural foundation also builds intrinsic motivation to keep learning.
An effective 1st grade French tutor should be a native or near-native French speaker with clear pronunciation and natural fluency, ensuring students hear authentic language patterns. They should also understand child development and early language acquisition—knowing how to make lessons playful, visual, and concrete for young learners rather than grammar-focused. Experience with beginner learners and familiarity with 1st grade curriculum standards is valuable, as is patience with repetition and the ability to adapt explanations when something isn't clicking. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who combine French expertise with proven skill in teaching young students at this foundational level.
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