Award-Winning French Tutors serving Washington DC

...and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects, I particularly enjoy tutoring reading and writing. In my spare time, I enjoy practicing yoga and exploring...

...focus on principles and processes, creating a deeper understanding of the facts presented in class or in the textbook. I find that this technique works very well with math and physics, where understanding the theory is often the key to being able to see a problem and find the right path to a solution. I also try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they...

...the project of education than fostering positive relationships with students. Tutoring is a great way to begin to do that. I also have a real passion for the subjects I tutor, History, English, and French. The best part about tutoring is helping students to feel the same way about history and language as I do. The tutoring process is of great benefit to me as well, not just the student. I always come away learning...

...continue my post-graduate plans, I'd like to use my spare free time to help students in a variety of subjects. I have worked with students in a variety of settings, including summer camp, a magnate high school, and a private English school in South Korea. As a tutor, I'll help you gain subject mastery through a methodical approach starting with fundamentals and patiently building towards complex concepts. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, board...

...graduated from Duke with a Public Policy degree and am working towards a law degree. I've worked in the past as a Business Analyst and teaching assistant for Duke, and these roles have instilled a passion for educating others. I scored in the 99th percentile for both the SAT and LSAT and would like to help teach others how to master these subjects. My philosophy is to make topics as comprehensible and engaging as possible...

...needs, and I always work hand-in-hand with parents to identify where the student needs the most help. I've taught Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Writing, and resume/career skills, amongst other topics. I believe that for a student to truly succeed, he or she needs to become engaged in the subject beyond the textbook. For example, that's why I incorporate music, art, culture, and media into my foreign language lessons- to make the subject come alive! Students I...

...involved in STEM academics and research mentorship as well as a translation program from and to English outside of class. I speak Japanese and French, and I have taken the PSATs, SATs, 10 APs, and the GREs successfully. I would be willing to help with any of these subjects, with math, science, and languages being more of my strong suit, and I would be willing to drive to a location as well as do online...

...education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas into more concrete and understandable topics and deliver that information. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Literature, Writing, French, and both U.S. and World History. I enjoy helping students solve complex problems and learn critical thinking skills. In my spare time, I am...

I'm a college student at Johns Hopkins University, and I've been tutoring in various subjects since the fifth grade. I'm happy to tutor students of all ages, and I'm a cheerful and patient tutor. I'm also willing to work in whatever setting is most comfortable for the student, whether that be a library, a home, etc.

...way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer for a test preparation company, giving me a solid background in test-taking strategies for the SAT and ACT. I love helping students learn strategies to unlock these intimidating tests! In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and camping. I'm obsessed with Civil War historyI fell in love with the era when I started visiting the battlefields! I also enjoy creative writing, and I'm...

...order to develop fluency. I can be very animated and creative when it comes to expressing myself so that my students understand the language! While I tutor any level of French, I have had great success helping students achieve a passing score on the AP French Language and Culture Exam. I am also very familiar with ACTFL's Oral Proficiency Interview and helping students develop conversation skills. Additionally, I enjoy tutoring students in the domains of...

I am a sophomore at American University studying International Relations. I grew up in California in a bilingual household and have spoken French for my whole life. I attended an international school for nine years, in which French was the primary language. I enjoy everything that involves French, whether it be music, television, sports, or culture. Outside of school, I like playing soccer and hiking.

...the areas in which I struggled as a child, I only became fully motivated to consistently improve (and even began enjoying my least favorite subjects) after having received the confidence that came from positive encouragement (and the occasional tough love) from teachers who were truly committed to seeing me succeed. In addition to teaching, I have worked in the tech/startup space for the past two years and have a background in marketing and operations. Outside...

...graduation from Lawrence, I taught English at an arts magnet high school in Nantes, France. Now back in the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout my life, I have made a point to work with students of all levels and ages in a variety of subjects - tutoring French and writing at various schools from Wisconsin to Florida and back again. I love...

...grade science, where I a was again responsible for my own lesson plans, classwork, homework and quizzes. I am very interested in working with Varsity Tutors as I absolutely love working with children, especially in a teaching capacity. I enjoy the challenge of working through a topic with a student, thinking of all the possible ways to approach a problem or explain a concept, until finally I find one that clicks with them and their...

...of material are able to pick up high level skills very quickly, and are motivated to think about learning in their free time. For that reason, I target my tutoring to each individual student, trying to give examples the student can relate to, and assigning challenging work the student will be interested in. A student who loves history will not learn to read from a passage about molecular biology. Practicing on history-focused passages can impart...

...also am an organized person by nature and could assist students in organizational skills to improve their study habits, such as making schedules for assignments, organizing their documents, etc. I initially entered the field of linguistics since I have always been passionate about learning about different cultures, so I enjoy going to various cultural events in my spare time, such as museums, concerts, festivals, etc. I also enjoy spending time outdoors and hiking in scenic...

I am a 22 year old senior at the University of Maryland studying Government and French. After having so many great teachers along the way, I'm excited to share my knowledge of French with people!... My philosophy about teaching is to let the student learn the way they learn best. A teacher should be a resource for the student, not a taskmaster. I try to explain things in simple ways and make learning fun by figuring...

...half as an adjunct faculty at George Washington University. Currently, I work as a part-time French high-school teacher as I complete my certification program. One of the many gratifying aspects of my work is transmitting communication skills and the structure of French. Another is showing students that language is an expression of culture through which new experiences and perspectives can be discovered. It is through maturation, professional experience, and much conviction that I have come...

...for Adults, where I taught lessons in geography, English (reading/writing), and test preparation. I spent the first half of 2014 in Montpellier, France, where I attended Université Paul Valéry III. Thanks to a structured formal education and a lot of intrinsic desire to learn, I now speak French with native fluency.I am a great tutor because I am very patient, enthusiastic, logical, and intuitive as the needs of my students. My hobbies include practicing yoga,...