French Tutors & Teachers for Lessons, Instruction or Help in Orchard, CO

My teaching style could be described as modified Montessorian, in an attempt to appeal to all the senses, and to affect the learning channels of each student as a unique individual. Encouragement is lavished on even the adult students, and not all errors are equally vital to correct on an immediate basis. One observing any one of my classes could feel definitely "drawn in" if so desired. My experience in paid teaching (excluding numerous volunteer and non-paid opportunities) range from teaching Vietnamese refugee "boat-people" children (news film footage archived by Vanderbilt University) in 1975 through years of Orange County (CA) adult education in English as a Second Language to my present duties in metro Denver of teaching immigrant adults in English as a Second Language. Along the way, I also experienced fulltime day teaching of a kindergarten class in Fresno and a combined 7th-8th

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While my formal education lends itself most to teaching social studies--a BA in both Political Science and Latin American Studies--my experiences teaching languages and my background in Spanish (native speaker) and French (near-native speaker) have prepared me well to teach foreign languages and language arts (English), as well. My studies at Amherst college and my work in civil rights and the legal fields fine-tuned my writing and communication skills, and my ability to breakdown grammatical and structural constructions in writing and speaking have been honed by teaching English as a foreign language to both children and professionals. I love teaching because I love learning. I understand that people learn in different ways, and part of what I find most interesting as a teacher is to look at a problem from different perspectives to find the solution that will make the most sense to a

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Throughout my past experience as a tutor, I have learned that there are many different ways that children learn, each of them unique and special in their own right. Traits which help bring out the best in each child definitely include patience, persistence, empathy, and consideration for each unique learning style. While tutoring a child, goals should be well communicated between the child, parents, and tutor, as the best outcomes are the result of a team effort to succeed. While in highschool, I was approached by several of my Advanced Placement teachers to assist and tutor various Elementary and Middle School children in the district. I continued with these tutoring sessions throughout the remainder of my highschool education, having 3-4 students at one time, focusing on subjects such as History/Social Sciences, English, Math (Algebra and Geometry) and Science (Botany, Anatomy, Bio

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I graduated from the University of Denver with a dual degree in Sociology and French. During my time in college I studied abroad both in France and in Ireland. I studied french literature extensively while abroad. I taught English for a summer in the French Alps as well. Though I have never been an official tutor, I have three brothers and tons of friends that Ihave helped with their studies. I am a very hands on teacher at first. I feel it is necessary to provide someone the tools to be able to succeed on their own. I am extremely patient, and as a person who grew up with a learning disability, I have come up with different links and techniques to process information and make it more fun at times as well.

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I graduated from Tufts University where I earned a BA degree in both French and International Relations. I spent the four months immediately following my graduation working in Talloires, France, where I helped run an academic program for high school and college students from around the world. In addition to planning trips and programs, our institution offered an ESL program teaching English to French high school students. Aside from working in Talloires, I served as a Peer Academic Advisor for new students at Tufts and was selected to train new peer leaders. I mentored incoming students during all four years of my undergraduate experience. I volunteered at a local elementary school tutoring math. Also, I spent three consecutive summers teaching swimming lessons to campers which is what originally drew me to the world of tutoring and teaching. Learning should be fun and engaging. My goa

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I believe that all students should do the four functions of language during session: Read, Write, Speak, & Hear. I teach grammar & spelling in English, conversation & writing in French. I've learned from personal experience that teaching solely in the "target" language is not entirely successful -- that a mixture is best. 1984-1985 French Tutor, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 1986-1987 Taught two sections of Beginning French, ENMU< Portales, NM 2002-2003 Taught Senior-level French Literature seminar. I've learned from personal experience that teaching solely in the "target" language is not entirely successful -- that a mixture is best.

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I have broad experience working with a variety of students in different settings. My combination of domestic and international teaching jobs gives me a unique perspective on teaching and learning styles, curricula, and student needs. Although my main subject has been English, I have also gotten to teach science, global studies, and physical education. In every class, I have had the opportunity to work one-on-one with each student, focusing on those who have special needs. My graduate degree in interdisciplinary humanities has kept my writing, editing and analytical skills sharply honed. I have a personal and professional passion for life-long learning. My passion for knowledge and the practical application of that knowledge usually creates an enthusiasm in my students, as well. With individual students, I try to find a motivating factor in his or her life that makes learning relevant

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I believe that the most important part of education is the learning environment. The learning relationship that one has with a student will determine the outcome of the student's success. I always strive to achieve this, so that my students can achieve excellence. I began tutoring when I was in high school through a program for National Honor Society. I went on to university to study French and journalism. I tutored fellow French students while I was at Ball State and eventually decided to get my teaching degree. I taught French for two years in Indiana before moving to Colorado this summer.

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Having discovered a strong knack for the French language my freshman year in high school, I have pursued it ever since. I am fortunate to have spent time living in Paris - an experience I feel truly solidified my love of the language as well as my depth and knowledge of it. Equally satisfying to me has been passing on my knowledge to others through tutoring. I have helped students at all skill levels through grammar and reading exercises which they had previously thought too difficult. Helping others is also beneficial to me because it affords me the opportunity to review and remember the French language. Because I have struggled in the past in school with subjects like science and math, and I have had tutors to help me through the process, I understand what are the best approaches. For me, I like to help the student grasp and understand the material that is currently being studied

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It depends on the guidelines, institution and age. Teaching is my passion, Nothing makes me happier than seeing improvement of students in learning a new language. It is rewarding. I have taught in private settings and schools. I taught French and Arabic to children from the age of 3 to the age of 11 for years, I was born in Morocco, I have done all my studies in both French and Arabic simultaneously. I consider myself fluent in both languages, both my vocabulary and grammar are excellent.

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I enjoy meeting students of all ages at their level of understanding and meet easily the challenge of figuring out how to communicate in ways that make sense to the individual. My task as a teacher is, essentially, to believe in the student's ability to learn and to achieve their goals. I ask questions to engage inquiry: students think about their thinking, ask original questions and, with my assistance, discover appropriate solutions. Students construct their own understanding. Together, we forge and manipulate abstract tools of cognition and apply concrete solutions. As a biology undergraduate at IOWA, I focused as much on how professors taught as I did on the content they were teaching. My interest is in meta-cognition and making sense of our world through unique tools of learning: reading, reason, art, music, language. I earned a Bachelor's degree in biology and certificati

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