Award-Winning French 4 Tutors serving Fairfield, CT

...I love tutoring many subjects and students of all ages, but I am especially passionate about reading. Struggling or reluctant readers often see reading as a chore, so I believe it is imperative to develop a student's love for literacy at the same time as their skill, no matter what age they are. When I'm not working, you can find me pleasure reading (often via audiobook!), running, watching soccer and football, or cooking.

I grew up in Belgium before moving to Los Angeles in 2010, and now I live in New York. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Bioethics and Natural Sciences and recently was accepted to medical school. I am a native French and Dutch speaker (don't worry - my English is good, too!) but I also love studying and teaching sciences, including physics, general and organic chemistry, biology, as well as math and Latin.

Creative Writing and French graduate with strong skills in writing and command of language, seeking to tutor students in writing and French through a diverse background in creative thinking and teaching. - Study abroad in Tours, France - Trained and experienced foreign language teaching assistant at the university level - DELF C1 - Julia Fonville Smithson Memorial Prize in creative writing

Having taught both English to French speakers and French to English speakers of varying ages and levels, I have a solid sense of all the similarities and differences between the two. I have a true passion for grammar and am at my best when I am explaining proper structures and uses of grammatical structures in French, after which I illicit conversation to put those structures into practice.

...where I taught Spanish to ninth and tenth graders. My tutoring style is to convey to students that a foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I try to pinpoint the root of any learning difficulties so we can work together to overcome those difficulties and...

...will be starting at Yale Law School in the fall of 2019. I double majored in International Studies and French with a minor in African American Studies. During my time at UA, I participated in mentoring programs that allowed me to work with elementary school children, in addition, to being a coach for children aged 2-18 years old. I entirely self-studied for the LSAT and scored in the top 1 percentile, so I am well...

...Brook, where I was subsequently a research scientist. As a graduate student, I was a teaching assistant for general chemistry, undergraduate organic chemistry lab, and advanced organic chemistry lab. During my years doing undergraduate and graduate research, as well as my time spent as a postdoctoral researcher and research scientist, I supervised undergraduates starting their own research careers. The most valuable lesson that I have learned in my career is not to be afraid to...

...business clients (in New York) and college students (in New Jersey) and also teaching English (English as a Second Language) to government officers and other professionals in the private and public sector overseas. I love teaching, especially languages. I use participatory methods that encourage students to communicate effectively in the target language. I am proud of my achievements and hope to continue to instill the love of languages to my students. I am a French...

...educational experiences, I have learned to appreciate the impact that teachers make on the lives of young student. I also realise that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom, will be used by students throughout life. Therefore, as a tutor, I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in ones capacity to make positive contributions to society.

I love traveling, dancing, and reading. But, what I am most passionate about, is learning.... Each one; teach one.... Introductions. Then, find out what the student knows and what the student needs help with.... By asking the student to explain how they get to their answers. That way, they get a chance to test if they really understand a concept.... By keeping the student engaged.... I would take the time to figure out what exactly is...

I am a passionate of knowledge and learn everyday from everyone. I am also very enthusiastic to share what I know with others. I believe the best way to learn is to share knowledge and exchange ideas. Tutoring requires patience and the beauty of it is to see the success of the students!

...in France, perfecting my language skills. While in France I took a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification course which involved private tutoring sessions with young French students (between the ages 8 and 17). I am very passionate about French as well as teaching, and I aspire to be a French professor after graduating. I am fully prepared to help anyone from the lowest level to a very advanced one, with the language...

...my master's degree in Language Sciences and French Didactics. I am a native French speaker with nearly four years teaching experience within the language. I have worked with students of all ages. My philosophy for teaching is to tailor my lesson to the needs of the students I tutor. Furthermore, I continue modifying my lesson as needed and building upon a student's progress. Outside of academia I enjoy reading and going to the gym.... My philosophy...

...Ph.D. in political science from Johns Hopkins University, where I also taught. Although I enjoyed teaching on the university level, I missed the engagement one develops in a more individualized setting like tutoring. I also earned a BA from Columbia University in Comparative Literature which required me to read, write and speak in French, German and Spanish. Finally, I excel at taking standardized tests and enjoy teaching others how to take them more effectively.

...wish that I had been introduced to the STEM and economics fields at a younger age, therefore my goal with tutoring is to inspire the students that I work with. I love tutoring in economics because I believe it provides essential concepts for any field that a student is eager to pursue. For example, I have found economics to be extremely applicable to the healthcare field, which is one of the main reasons that I...

...Master's in Psychotherapy. I have experience tutoring adults and children in a wide variety of subjects including but not limited to French, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology, Resume Writing, and Art. I have been recognized by the State of Connecticut for my outstanding work helping the general public, ex-offenders, and Connecticut's Haitian population find gainful employment. I take great pride in helping individuals of varying mental, physical, or socioeconomic backgrounds meet their educational and/or career...

...kindergarten to university level. My most recent experiences the past couple of years has been teaching adults and young adults academic English; this includes reading skills, writing skills, organization, vocabulary enhancement, speaking fluency, grammar, technology, and research skills. I also have taught academic English writing skills at universities, which benefits my students as they have a teacher who has a strong understanding of the expectations of university-level work! I have always had an open mind...

...more about the language. For the past few years, I worked closely with children as a corps member for jumpstart, an educational program for preschoolers. I was also the nanny of a french middle schooler for two years. I daily supervised her work and helped her to improve her french. No matter what is your french level, I can assure you that I can help you get better. I hope you will give me a...

...especially academic skills, have always come very easy to me. This enabled me in school to always lend an extra hand to my friends around me and to help them grow and understand school challenges, including how to solve math problems or to develop topic sentences and outlines for essays. I love the process of relaying information to places and people who could use the extra push. This drive has given me particular long term...

...farming abroad in France and traveling around Europe and America. My tutoring experience started in high school when I tutored students who struggled with new languages, a subject area I enjoy and enjoy working with. In college I began tutoring Somali refugees in Burlington, VT in English Acquisition, and also spent some time teaching Guitar. Although I have a broad range of subjects to offer, I most enjoy tutoring Language, History, Social Studies and Literature,...