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...have tutored for four years at the college level in both German and Music Theory/Aural Skills. I have also twice co-taught an intensive one-month long German 101 course, where I designed the lesson plans, and graded homework, quizzes and tests. I am a great tutor because of my broad experience in tutoring many different subjects, so that I have a wide variety of approaches to help all types of students master the material. I also... Read more
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...passionate about the German language and culture, and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is a way for me to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for... Read more
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...at a refugee home in Berlin. It's been an amazing journey ever since! Between teaching 4th grade and solely instructing an accredited freshman-level sociology course at Rutgers University during my senior year of college, I've been fortunate enough to help students adequately connect with the necessary material (school work, prep courses, etc) in ways that suit their maturity level, learning style and personal needs. You can count on me to be patient and understanding, while... Read more
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...to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my preferred tutoring realm; I especially enjoy teaching others the languages I am familiar with and fluent in, which include English, German, Italian, and Spanish. I also enjoy assisting in science-related fields, mostly for school-aged children and teens. Lastly, in my fifteen years of violin-playing, I have been part of a number of ensembles, including... Read more
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...with a strength in math. I am pretty flexible when it comes to my availability. I also live in Chesapeake, VA over the summers as that is where my family lives. I used to tutor people for service hours in high school, and even just for fun to help out my friends and siblings. I can learn any topic that I may be rusty on and can help you achieve your goals. Let's learn!... I can... Read more
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...find a way to understand the material, even if it means deviating form normal techniques. I have tutored both kids and peers in the past. I have found that for kids, especially in mathematics, relating to something they enjoy makes the experience more enjoyable. Regarding peers/college level students, I can relate to them very well, because I have been through exactly what they're going through and I believe the number one trait is patience. I... Read more
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...physics major, I know the importance of understanding the fundamentals of a subject before trying to focus on specifics, especially in math and science. I try to have a very flexible teaching style, as I know not everybody learns in the same way, and I will always come prepared to teach a subject in multiple ways depending on the student's way of learning. I am outgoing, encouraging and patient, and I will always push my... Read more
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Hi, I'm Dorian and I hope to be your future tutor. I've been tutoring for a good year now with a focus on English as a foreign language and mathematics. My mother language is German and I graduated from a German high school. My strengths include all kinds of German, from grammar to classic novels and business German. ... I want my students to not just memorize things to pass their classes. I want them to... Read more
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...love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and the SAT and can teach test-taking skills that will ultimately lead students to institutions like Stuyvesant H.S.... Read more
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...allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents while meeting their needs. Read more
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...out! I have been working as a private tutor for two years now. I also spent a semester volunteering with a volunteer based organization which focuses on helping Elementary school children who are reading below grade level get caught up and have worked as a writing tutor for about one year now. As you can tell, my specialty is English and writing, but I have also had great success with teaching math, because I am... Read more
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...think about problems and try to approach them on their own before giving them guidance so that they can develop confidence in their own ability to approach similar challenges independently. I have many hobbies outside of my academic pursuits. I enjoy reading a variety of genres especially science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, and all sorts of non-fiction. I sometimes try my hand at writing short stories or poetry. I also frequently play musical instruments and... Read more
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...me to pursue an MA in German and continental philosophy. While this area is fascinating in itself, I am very thankful for my philosophical education because it has also sowed within me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching is to help someone learn a certain topic, the... Read more
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...with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I enjoyed and was passionate about the material itself. But I enjoyed it even more when I heard about all the success other students were having as a result of my teaching. I was recruited to Brown University for rowing, and am officially undeclared but plan on graduating with a dual degree in biology and German studies. My favorite subjects to tutor are the ones I'm most... Read more
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...a minor in German with a GPA of 3.92! I was a straight A student in high school as well, and took all advanced and AP classes. When I was at one of my high schools in Louisiana, the classes were all done online. I managed to finish all of the requirements for high school when I was only 14! Unfortunately, many of my classmates struggled without the presence of a teacher, and I began... Read more
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...years living in Germany. I studied Photography at the Cleveland Institute of Art and have a Master's of Fine Art in Public Art and New Artistic Strategies from the Bauhaus in Weimar, Germany. Working as a fine artist is an excellent way to indulge my interest in a variety of subjects from the role of free speech in society to the history of suburban development. I enjoy tutoring because of the opportunity it provides to... Read more
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...Latin teacher, I have experience working with middle school students, and I have also taught Latin, history, and writing on the college level. In addition, I have also worked with high school students. I hold a B.A. in history and German studies from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, and am currently completing my PhD in Classics at the Johns Hopkins University. I enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching, and am a firm believer... Read more
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...That way a subject becomes approachable and intriguing for the student, as opposed to intimidating and stressful. I currently live and work in Germany as the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship. I work at local middle and high schools, teaching English to students and running an "American Group" in my free time. I am also a freelance Writing Tutor for an education consulting company in Beijing. These vast and varied experiences has exposed me to... Read more
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...taken Spanish, French, Russian, Swedish, Old English and Middle English before, along with German. I try to speak each of them or read some sort of material within them every month. However, I have chosen German to be my main Tutoring language because of living in Germany, where I picked up the do's and don'ts of the language. I hope that you will choose me, as your tutor. Thanks for checking me out and have... Read more
Can also tutor: German 1, AP German Language and Culture, Linguistics and 12 more subjects.
I am a Seattle-based actress and singer originally from Illinois -- I moved to the Seattle area in 2000. I also work part-time at a non-profit guardianship firm downtown. (We look out for the financial and healthcare needs of the elderly and the physically and mentally disabled.) I am an anglophile and ailurophile (look them up! :-)), and I love theatre, movies, Gonzaga basketball (I went to law school there), and Chicago Cubs baseball. Read more
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Receive personally tailored German lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Varsity Tutors is eager to connect you or your student with a top-notch German tutor. German tutoring offers a unique learning experience that is centered on providing detailed, customized instruction to you or your student. The benefit of a focused one on one environment is that students get attention from an expert in the subject. If you've been searching for "German tutors near me," then you already likely know the huge value that tutors can bring. However, instead of continuing to search for a "German tutor near me," why not put that effort into learning alongside a skilled professional? Read on to see how the assistance of a German tutor could positively affect the academic or career goals of you or your student.
Germany is Europe's economic powerhouse. The country boasts one of the world's top economies, exporting vast amounts of goods including cars, pharmaceuticals, and household appliances. German engineering is revered around the world, with top car manufacturers calling the country home. Along with the bustling economy, German cultural traditions are renowned as well, including world-class film, literature, and musical contributions. German is the most spoken native language in Europe and regularly rates as one of the most learned second languages worldwide. By learning German, you or your student can tap into a vast world of business and culture.
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Varsity Tutors can help students of all ages get started with German tutoring. Whether you have a child learning German or you are learning the language as an adult, picking up a new language can be both exhilarating and incredibly challenging. This is especially true if you have limited opportunities to practice your skills with other speakers outside of a classroom. A private German instructor can provide invaluable assistance as you or your child work towards learning this influential language. Continue reading to discover more about German and how Varsity Tutors can help you connect with skilled German tutors.
What are some of the benefits of learning German?
Did you know German is the most commonly spoken language in Europe? It is the native language of more people than any other language in the region. In part, this is due to Germany having the largest population in the European Union. Not only are over 80 million people speaking the language within the borders of Germany, but it is also an official language of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Luxembourg. Additionally, it is the native language of many people in eastern Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, northern Italy, and eastern France. Many native speakers are also found throughout parts of the Czech Republic, Poland, and Romania. When you learn German, you gain the ability to communicate with these native speakers and those who have also learned German as a second language. It is the third most popular foreign language in the world, and in Japan and Europe, it ranks as second most popular after English.
German is a powerful business language. Germany is the number one export nation and has the third most robust economy. It is a European Union economic powerhouse and being fluent in the language can open up many global career opportunities in finance, trade, and international business. It is a technologically forward country with many innovative companies pushing the limits in the fields of computers, biotechnology, and engineering.
However, as compelling as these reasons are, many people have far more personal reasons for wanting to learn this popular language. German is the largest cultural heritage group in the United States in many areas. Around 15 percent of Americans identified as having German ancestry, which makes it the largest ethnic group in the country. Many people want to learn the language to more effectively study their family heritage through genealogical research, or they want to visit ancestral villages with the ability to communicate with distant relatives.
Whether you want to learn German as part of a degree program, to complete family research, or to travel with greater linguistic confidence throughout the European Union, sessions with a personal German instructor can help you work towards your language learning goals more efficiently.
What are some of the skills German tutors can help me learn?
German tutors can help you with all areas of your German studies, whether you are learning the language on your own, in high school, or in university classes. They can even help children who are learning the language in elementary or middle school. It's important that the instructor you or your student works with is fluent in the language and able to meet the student at their own level.
Some of the specific topics you may want to review with your private instructor include imperfect tense, subordinate clauses, dative, present and imperfect subjunctive, participle constructions, modal verbs, passive voice, adjective declension, prepositions, accusative, sentence structure, cognates, reflexive verbs, and separating verbs. Your private instructor can help you with any of the above topics, but this list is not exhaustive. All aspects of the German language can be addressed in private sessions.
As part of an undergraduate or graduate program, you will have multiple semesters of German. Depending on the focus of your degree program, there are many other courses in which you may enroll that have a Germanic focus. These courses may include German Studies, German Literature, Austrian History, Business German, European History, German Composition, Contemporary German, German History, German Poetry, or German Opera. If you need linguistic or other academic support in one of these courses, or others with a focus on the German language or history, working with a private instructor can be beneficial.
While the technical details of the language such as grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and history are all of vital importance, they are not the only areas in which private instruction can prove valuable. In fact, private instruction is perhaps most relevant when learning to speak and listen to the language.
The key to fluency in any language is having an opportunity to interact with others in the language. If you are taking a class or learning German on your own, you will have limited opportunities to speak and listen to the language being spoken naturally. When you work with a private instructor, you can practice both and receive feedback instantly.
The nuances of a spoken language are very different from the technical skills needed to learn to read and write. The way you speak in English differs from the way an English teacher expects you to write a paper. The same is true in German. When you work with a private instructor, you have the opportunity to work on inflection, conversational German, and listening to the language outside of an academic format that can make learning to communicate with native speakers more instinctual. The goal is to evolve from translating each thought from English into German to achieving seamless integration of thoughts to speech that can only be mastered with extensive practice. Working with a private instructor allows you to work towards this goal.
How is working with a German tutor different from taking a class?
When you take a foreign language class, the instructor is faced with the challenge of providing a solid linguistic foundation upon which a diverse student population can build their language skills over time. Each level of German has a set of learning expectations the teacher must strive to deliver. This structure is efficient, but it doesn't always work well for individual students.
When you work with a German tutor, you have a personal instructor who can take the time to get to know your learning style, language goals, and where you specifically need the most linguistic support. Your private instructor can then use this information to create a customized learning plan designed to target your language learning needs.
What you work on, and the methodologies your instructor will use, depends on your needs rather than a predetermined course schedule or the preferences of an instructor. As your needs and abilities change, your instructor can adjust the session curriculum to match. This type of personalization is impossible in a classroom setting.
Another critical difference is in the way courses and tutoring is scheduled. Class times are determined by the needs of the school. You must change your personal schedule based on available classes. With private instruction, you can plan your sessions around your existing schedule.
How can I get started with German tutoring?
Varsity Tutors makes it easy to get started with German tutoring in a couple of different ways. You can choose to work with your private German instructor in person or online.
When people first begin thinking about locating someone to help them learn German, they initially think their best or only option is to work with someone local. While working face-to-face with someone while learning a new language is critical, that no longer has to mean you're in close physical proximity to your instructor. Whether you decide to work with someone in person or remotely, you can receive the same personalized instruction and other benefits associated with private language instruction.
When you work with an instructor online, you will utilize or Live Learning Platform. This allows you to see your instructor as if they were sitting across from you. You can see and hear them, so it's just as easy to ask questions, practice pronunciation, and receive real-time feedback.
The biggest difference between working with German tutors in person or online is in the ease of scheduling your sessions. It can be difficult to find private German instructors nearby on your own. When they are available, you may find they are often booked for the most desirable session times. By considering remote sessions, you gain access to many more highly skilled personal German instructors. Many of your options will be in different time zones, which can make it much easier to find session times that are convenient for your schedule. Whether you need to work with someone early before class or late after work, finding someone who can accommodate your schedule becomes easier when you have more candidates from which to choose.
If you're ready to take your language learning to the next level, let Varsity Tutors connect you with a skilled German tutor who can help you work towards your language acquisition goals more effectively. Educational Consultants are standing by to help you get started.