Award-Winning French 2 Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...at GW studying Criminal Justice with a minor in International Affairs. On campus, I am a Peer Writing Consultant, and I've been a tutor for a DC organization working with students who fall behind in their school curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style to be collaborative and friendly, while being honest and serious when necessary. After graduation, I plan on...

...testing, and is an invaluable skill for any profession. The best learning comes from finding your passion and relating that passion to subjects you may not necessarily like at first. I find that students who are interested in the content 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...

...and I was the teacher's assistant for three years for Geography 495B, a cultural geography course. I also worked at the CIU-10 Development Center 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...

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.

...involved research papers and writing assignments. I taught students how to choose research topics, form theses, conduct research, structure papers, and include citations. I 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...

...of the reasons I enjoy tutoring French is that I myself was initially very afraid to learn a foreign language. I had a speech impediment as a child and had to attend speech therapy, so I know very well how nerve-wracking it can be to learn, and especially speak, a foreign language. But not only did I learn French, in my last job I used French often to speak with foreign government officials and even...

I graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Romance Languages and Literatures and I'm excited to help you with Spanish and French language and literature! I have experience teaching high school Spanish, teaching English as a foreign language in Latin America and tutoring college-level French.

...hold multiple degrees from the National Forensics League (the national public speaking/debate organization). I love academia and love helping others reach their full potential in academic environments. I would say I am a very patient tutor who is cognizant of different working and leaning styles, and am very apt at adapting lessons to fit the specific student. My favorite subjects to tutor are Writing, English, Reading, Government, Political Science and International Affairs. Outside of academia,...

...sacrifice, and gained confidence; working in highly competitive environments that require teamwork. Making the transition from growing up in Lansing, Michigan to studying at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia has allowed me to develop greater independence and cultural awareness while learning to cope with the constant ambiguity of overcoming cultural barriers and other challenges. My in-depth study of Philosophy, in conjunction with the distinguished Honor System established at Washington and Lee University, has...

I recently graduated with highest honors with a degree in Neuroscience. I have always enjoyed being a mentor to students especially younger students to help them build a foundation for their future education. I enjoy tutoring math because it is like a puzzle and you can figure out how to make it fun for everyone! I hope to teach my students skills that they can use throughout their educational endeavors, no matter the subject.

...on that evidence; how to draw conclusions from that analysis; and how to present it all in an interesting and engaging manner. Students in my classes experience success in other classes and in their education. A significant number have gone on to pursue graduate study, including at Ivy League schools, while others have pursued successful career paths in various professions. I am a gifted teacher who is able to connect with students and assist them...

...In my classroom teaching and individual tutoring, I always try to bring an immersion approach to the lesson, no matter the level of French of the students. I believe in communicating as much as possible in French in 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...

...entire life surrounded by educators, and so I've been tutoring for the past 10 years. I'm especially familiar with the Montessori method (ex-Montessori student and the child of an elementary school teacher). During college, I took part in multiple education-related professional experiences. I interned for a political science education program and helped start a youth volunteering initiative in Istanbul, Turkey. I'm available to tutor for math, English, French, and history, especially for K-10th grade.

...the age of 17. When I moved to the U.S. at the age of 17. I enrolled in High School to finish High School and I started tutoring French until I graduated 2 year later. I went to University of Arizona and graduated. While at the University of Arizona I started teaching French privately and working part time as a French operator at a call center. A year after graduating from University of Arizona. I...

I am a college student passionate about teaching as well as motivating and inspiring young students.... I believe that the teaching process is individual to every learner and as such, believe learning should be customized and altered to the needs every unique student.... During first sessions with students, I usually like to gauge where the student is at knowledge-wise by administering some sort of pre-test, whether verbal or written. This helps me to understand what the...

...adults. I incorporate news, songs, and other topics of interest from France to personalize and spice up the learning experience. As a customer service manager for eight years, I conducted weekly one-on-one training sessions and workshops for groups of 10 to 25 people. These learning experiences addressed multiple topics and required me to develop pedagogical methods and to use simple language adapted to a multi-disciplinary audience. As a result, I developed the qualities necessary to...

...also trained people on how to write complex information in plain language, and how to convey information in an unbiased and objective way using inclusive language. I was an adjunct professor at a federal agency, where I taught technical experts how to write deductively and straightforwardly so that their target audience could understand the information without oversimplifying it. In my spare time, I love watching my daughter play Lacrosse and playing with my Shih Tzu....

Teaching and tutoring are my passion because they give me the opportunity to have a positive impact on my students' learning experiences as I help them reach their full potential. My experiences as a French Teacher's Assistant at Carleton College and a Summer Science Teacher at Breakthrough-Minneapolis have taught me to utilize different tutoring and teaching techniques to accommodate students with different learning styles. I look forward to working with you!

...my students. In software tutoring, I enjoy focusing on the tasks that help my students achieve their goals, while helping them understand the why's of each step so they can reproduce and apply their knowledge in new contexts. In ESL, I enjoy adapting my approach to the needs of my student and providing a supportive environment to practice speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills. I really believe education is important, both for providing the tools...

French native eager to teach her language and culture! In addition to French, I also tutor subjects around Business and Information Systems. I graduated from the George Washington University with a bachelors of business administration and a masters of science in information systems technology management. I love both subjects as they currently relate to my job and would love to communicate my knowledge and real life experiences with students interested in the subject matter!