...Now, many years later, I hold an M.A. in German with Teaching Licensure from Tufts University, which has allowed me to combine my life-long ambition to work with young people with my passion for German. For the past 10 years I have taught high school German in both the public and private school settings. I now also currently work for Berlitz as an online German instructor. (read more)
...In a typical session, I ask the student about what they're working on, what they're struggling with, and whether they have any upcoming tests or projects. We might review concepts from class, work on homework, or do practice problems. In addition, we might make a success plan together to manage a difficult workload or plan ahead for assignments and exams. (read more)
...I also played basketball, so I understand both sides. I have helped high school students succeed at Public Speaking for presentations and speeches. I used to be timid and anxious about public speaking, but I have since learned tricks that I use to run club meetings, give speeches to over 200 people, and ace my school presentations. (read more)
...The courses that I have taught to international, as well as American students, include reading, writing, grammar, and literature. I hold a Bachelor's degree in English/Secondary Education and Master's degrees (2) in counseling and teaching. Proofread and score written communication from various colleges/universities through AAC&U. (read more)
...I think it is important for students and teachers to communicate with one another about what works well for them and their learning styles. I aim to individualize instruction to my students' learning styles and incorporate real-world examples to make the topic feel more relatable. I look forward to having an opportunity to work with students through tutoring! (read more)