Find Prattsville, NY French Tutors For Lessons, Instruction or Help

Will d.

• Hannacroix, NY 12087 ( 26.6 mi )
• Expert French Tutor

• Male Age 76
• Member since: 07/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $30 to $40 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Spanish

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French is one of my top subjects! Qualified, Franco-American to work with all levels of French, from Middle School to college and beyond.

I am certified to teach French and Spanish, 7-12 in New York State. I have over thirty years of teaching experience in both public and private schools, as well as religious schools and boarding schools. I am a superior one-on-one instructor who guarantees results! I have prepared many adult students for living and studying abroad, as well as preparation for job promotions. I like to work with the home school community. I have brought failing students of French and Spanish to a level of high performance and have been able to change attitudes from "I can't learn this...to I want to TEACH this!".
My one-on-one approach is to first assess the needs of the student, and then I tailor the lessons to meet that student's specific needs. There are many reasons for wanting to learn a foreign language, or to improve existing skills. One sole approach does not meet the needs of every st ... read more

Robert D.

• Lake Katrine, NY 12449 ( 26.1 mi )
• French Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $57.00 /hr

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I enjoy helping students understand the principles they are dealing with, rather than focusing on helping them simply "get the answer" to the problem at hand. My goal is for them to be able to generalize the concept and apply it in different contexts. To develop interest, I seek to discuss related information or similar problems as much as possible. For Physics in particular, this approach is key to providing a sound foundation for future learning.
Most of my career has been spent at IBM, where I built on my Physics background for a broad range of opportunities. I am now seeking to move into a teaching career and plan to start a Masters in Teaching in the Fall of 2009. During my educational development, I taught for three years in undergraduate and graduate school as part of the duties of a teaching Assistant. I have tutored secondary school students for the last 5 years in M ... read more

Kathy B.

• Hudson, NY 12534 ( 29.9 mi )
• French Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $57.00 /hr

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I believe teaching is more than just showing how to solve a problem, but is helping the student to discover the “bigger picture”. For that reason, I ask a lot of questions to ensure that a student is not just learning by rote, but understands a topic within its larger context. In that way, he or she is learning not only how to solve a particular problem or answer a specific question, but also how to apply it to other problems in the future. I also like to make problems relevant. Students often complain that there is no reason to study something – math, for example. But I like to show that indeed, they use it all the time and that it can be fun. Learning should not only be effective, but enjoyable as well.
At my Ivy League college, we were taught not just facts, but how to learn. This invaluable skill has stood me well and put me in an excellent position to teach. I have continued ... read more

Paul S.

• Hannacroix, NY 12087 ( 30.4 mi )
• French Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 11/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Portuguese

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I received a technology degree in 1975. Several years later I returned to college to persue a Physics/Mechanical Engineering Degree from SUNY New Paltz and RPI. I was an "A" student in Physics and enjoyed tutoring many classmates. I was a guest lecturer several times at RPI. Due to work and family commitments I did not complete the degree. My wife and I homeschooled our children through the primary grades. I taught sciences. While an Employee at IBM, I wrote and taight technical courses. Physics is my forte and I love talking about and teaching the subject. I am especially helpfull to students challenged by word problems. Throughout college I would host study groups in Physics and Chemistry. I currently am a financial advisor.
Because I enjoy and see the wonder in science and I like to show that to students. If they see a reason to want the knowledge, and see how it can expan ... read more

Melissa S.

• Altamont, NY 12009 ( 30.5 mi )
• French Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $55.00 /hr

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I really would like to help make a difference in someone's life and help them understand academics just like myself. When I try to teach someone, I always explain to them the subject as basic and simple as possible. I give a few examples, and then help them figure it out themselves. When/ if they struggle, I will be there to help set them back on track.
I am finishing up my Bachelors degree in Dietetics at SUNY Oneonta- I will be graduated in December. I have been offered positions as a chemistry tutor but denied because of my other jobs. I was a student mentor for a year in high school to students that were "slacking" or wasn't understanding one or more of their classes. I worked at Albany ARC and worked to train young adults and adults in the kitchen- which also included basic skills such as counting and reading.

Lucie M.

• Elizaville, NY 12523 ( 33 mi )
• French Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $62.00 /hr

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I am flexible to the need of the student. I experimented different techniques like plays, games, music and video. I also created my own lessons plans according to the level and desires of my students. I also entertained them with my French cuisine. When a HS student need a "crash course" in French to pass a Regent test, we went together through her text book.
French teaching experiences: 1. Spring 1997 / Teaching French through games and songs to Elementary students in an after school program call The Explorers (K-5) in Red Hook School District, NY. 2. Spring 2006 Tutoring French privately a High School student grade 10 for several weeks before her Regent French test. 3. Fall 2009 Teaching French for 10 sessions to several adults in Rhinebeck Adult Education programs. I created my own lessons plan according to the need and desire of my students.

Anne C.

• Slingerlands, NY 12159 ( 34.5 mi )
• French Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $57.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Italian, English ESOL

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I enjoy teaching children of all ages and adults. I am patient and a good listener and can zoom in on what a child needs help in. If a child has difficulty grapsing some concept, I believe the teacher can slow down and tackle whatever problem the child is having by using an understanding and nonjudgmental approach.
As a graduate of the State University of NY at Albany, I am very interested in helping others learn. I hold 2 degrees, BA in English and MS in Education/English s a Second Language. I taught school for 4 years and after many years of working in administration, I would like to tutor students in English and mathematics.

Rosalie A.

• Albany, NY 12206 ( 37.2 mi )
• French Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr

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A Little Bit About Me...

Exemplify at all times to be the best of my ability to those aspects of work relationships that will be a credit to all concerned. Foster learning strengths in group work, social interaction, character building and problem solving skills. Energetic, organized, positive, and self-motivated with the ability to speak and write effectively. Unique ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing environments. Personable, articulate, and professional; compassionate and positive towards achieving curriculum goals. Demonstrated experience with developing thematic units literacy and math skills, and student/staff rapport. Supporter to offering hands on and cooperative environments , within the classroom such as learning stations.
Growing up in a family of teachers, there is no spcefic method when it comes to reach children. they all open themselves at a different times depending ... read more

Soha S.

• Niskayuna, NY 12309 ( 39.1 mi )
• French Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 15 miles
• Rates from $51.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English ESOL, Arabic

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With a high interest in foreign language, I decided to pursue a double bachelor's degree in Spanish and French. Having studied abroad four times, twice in Mexico, once in Costa Rica and one in France, I feel like my proficiency in both is at a level where I would be able to tutor many levels. I have been tutoring for the past four years, and I would love to continue in this field.
I like working with children of all ages. I have been providing extra help in Spanish since I was young and have continues until today. My charisma and patience are two aspects that I think help me when tutoring. I love sharing my enthusiasm of the two languages with others and encouraging students to be open to learning new languages as well.

Catherine S.

• Niskayuna, NY 12309 ( 39.7 mi )
• French Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 06/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $57.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: English ESOL

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A Little Bit About Me...

I love working with children. I was involved in girl scouts from first grade all the way to 12th grade and in those years I learned a lot of leadership skills. I am very patient and want to provide education to anyone that needs it. When I was in school I often struggled with school work, so I learned many different techniques to learn how to learn.
While I was an undergraduate, volunteering was very important to me. One of the places I volunteered was an after school program for children who live in Hamilton Hill. While I volunteered there I helped many of them with there homework as well as extra reading and writing to help improve those skills. I found that my psychology major as well as my education and english minors were very useful and helpful to help tutor in all subjects.