
Ilana: McHenry German course instructor
...dabble in everything from Bach to bluegrass to covers of pop songs. As an opera singer, I have studied Spanish, Italian, French and German and am accordingly fascinated by the etymology of words in my own cobbled-together language. I also have a special place in my heart for books about turn-of-the-century magicians and anything Viennese.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Spanish
- ASPIRE Reading
- +80 subjects

Robert: McHenry German course instructor
...which gives a great deal of responsibility to the student to figure things out. I will make sessions as interactive as possible, using as many non-academic resources as I can in order to help students think of subjects as life skills rather than material they must know for a test. I want students to be...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- Spanish
- +74 subjects

Kristin: McHenry German course instructor
...of I in college Physics, Chemistry, and German. I also volunteer at a local high school in all levels of the German classes as sometimes a pull out and after school tutor. I am a very passionate person, and one of my major passions is school and I want to spread that passion around and...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teaching Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Honors Chemistry
- German 4
- Test Prep
- +33 subjects

Alex: McHenry German course instructor
...the College of Business, which has recently been ranked the 6th best Finance program in the nation. I am from Arlington Heights, Illinois, and attended High School in District 214, which ranks as one of the best districts in the state. I am very personable and caring and will make sure my students truly understand...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Finance
Subject Expertise
- German
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Microeconomics
- English
- +22 subjects

Iwona: McHenry German course instructor
...German and Polish, researcher, published author with a PhD in Educational Psychology and MA in Germanic Studies and Second Language Acquisition. I have 20+ years of teaching and course design experience, building tailored courses for individual needs, and creating learning and teaching materials. I am also a teacher and student mentor and coach.
Education & Certification
- Jagiellonian University of Krakow - Master of Arts, German Teacher Education
- Northern Illinois University - Doctor of Education, Educational Psychology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Russian
- Polish
- Conversational German
- +20 subjects

Julia : McHenry German course instructor
...private elementary and middle school, working both with dyslexic and non-dyslexic learners in small reading intervention groups. She then worked as a private tutor for a family with two children learning with dyslexia, supporting them with OG tutor sessions and overall academic support. Her tutor sessions foster a safe and warm learning environment; drawing inspiration...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Conversational German
- Spanish 1
- +24 subjects

Janina: McHenry German course instructor
...and Geography. I'm passionate about my two subjects as well as Health Education, as I'm also a certified Personal Trainer. It is important to me to pick up students where they stand, spark passion and feed their curiosity. My approach to teaching is to help students help themselves and provide them with the scaffold they...
Education & Certification
- Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Bachelor of Science, Geography
- Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel - Masters in Education, Geography Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Science
- High School Biology
- Geography
- +16 subjects

Mike: McHenry German course instructor
...interpreting and interacting with the world around them. I believe that liberal education is one of the great pillars of democracy and civil society. If I can help young people understand and assess academic material, achieve their academic goals, and appropriate what they learn to apply it to their own lives and the world around...
Education & Certification
- The University of San Francisco - Bachelors, European History
- The University of Chicago - PHD, History (History of Ideas and Modern German History)
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- AP European History
- SAT Subject Test in World History
- +85 subjects

Caroline: McHenry German course instructor
I can help with all topics covered by USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and German language. Mostly I have tutored medical students and 1-on-1 German language. One best learns from mistakes and silly fun.... Follow your curiosity, never dare not to ask silly questions, start with simple concepts and build up on them like a tree growing.
Education & Certification
- LMU Munich - Bachelors, graduated in human medicine (MD)
- LMU Munich - Masters, human medicine (MD)
Subject Expertise
- German
- Latin
- Languages
- German 3
- +9 subjects

Avery: McHenry German course instructor
...my time there, I also studied German Language and Literature, eventually spending time studying at the Humboldt University of Berlin. I was previously involved with the group Culture Connect. This group was an after school program at local elementary schools to help ESL students with completing schoolwork and aid in language comprehension. While I tutor...
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelor in Arts, Studio Arts
Subject Expertise
- German
- AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
- Painting
- Languages
- +16 subjects

Aijamal: McHenry German course instructor
...Kyrgyz and Russian. Started learning English in school and constantly practiced it outside of it. In college, I double majored in Spanish and Theatre where I was a part of Foreign Language Honors Society. Along with learning Spanish, I also took some German classes which I'm planning to continue to study. I've had over 3...
Education & Certification
- Anderson University - Current Undergrad, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- German
- Russian
- Spanish
- Conversational Spanish
- +11 subjects

Amber: McHenry German course instructor
...upcoming fall. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am consistently energized by the opportunity to see students grow and develop! I also...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biology Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Elementary School Science
- ACT Science
- AP Chemistry
- +49 subjects

Daniel: McHenry German course instructor
I am a german-born physicist. After my PhD at the University of Pittsburgh I spent almost 4 years doing cutting edge research at Argonne National Lab in Chicago, IL in theoretical particle physics. I love teaching, passing on knowledge and inspiring people to find their footing in math and physics!
Education & Certification
- University of Heidelberg - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- High School Physics
- SAT
- +98 subjects

Priyanka: McHenry German course instructor
...from me. A Bachelor of Engineer Degree in Biotechnology from PESIT (India), and currently pursuing Master of Science in Biostatistics from University of Pittsburgh, have provided me with the requisite skills to assist students as they grow as academics and researchers. I tutor for mathematics and graduate level statistics. I have worked with students of...
Education & Certification
- PESIT - Bachelor of Engineering, Biotechnology
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Developmental Biology
- Algebra
- +24 subjects

William: McHenry German course instructor
...the Oxford College of Emory University. My core subject is general biology, which can range from molecular biology to genetics to ecology. Related topics I can explain due to my biology background are general, introductory chemistry and physics. I have also researched Joro spiders for population biology, and my current research is focused on immunology...
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Bachelor's (in progress), Biology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Science
- High School Biology
- Biology
- +4 subjects

Josh: McHenry German course instructor
...medical sciences/molecular biology. Currently I am a medical student, but prior to this I did a PhD in Physiology and Developmental Biology. In addition, I work as a researcher looking at stem cell populations involved in fracture healing. When I am not studying, I love playing soccer, guitar, rock climbing and reading.
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
- Brigham Young University-Provo - Doctor of Philosophy, Physiology
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Elementary School English
- Math
- +25 subjects

Shannon: McHenry German course instructor
...and go hiking (especially with my dog). My specific teaching approach depends on the subject, but I like to really engage my students in that subject. When it comes to languages, that could mean watching or listening to media in that language or finding a fun book to read. In science or math, that could...
Education & Certification
- Miami University-Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- German
- Greek
- Foreign Language
- Russian
- +81 subjects

Hannah: McHenry German course instructor
...Mathematics, with a minor in Arabic with the hopes of someday pursuing a career in cryptography and cybersecurity. I tutor a wide range of subjects, since I strongly believe in the virtues of a well-rounded, versatile education. However, I prefer tutoring math and standardized test prep because I love helping students to be confident and...
Education & Certification
- American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- ACT Math
- Spanish 1
- +97 subjects

Jack: McHenry German course instructor
...major. I truly believe the key to a bright future begins in the classroom, and that each student deserves the chance to succeed in school and beyond. I strive to do all I can to give students the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to be the best versions of themselves they can be. I...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Education, Bilingual Education
Subject Expertise
- German
- Spanish
- Writing
- Middle School Math
- +38 subjects

John: McHenry German course instructor
...with problem solving skills to enhance their educational endeavors for a lifetime. I believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- German
- Mandarin Chinese
- Dutch
- Cantonese
- +455 subjects