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Since February 2018
Instructor since February 2018
Professional German/English classes from an International School Teacher (IB Programme)
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From 36 £ /h
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This class is for everyone who wants to improve his/her English and German skills. I do not specifically specialise on tutoring for specific exams (I can obviously do that as well) but I want to offer a class that is customised to the students needs. I always try to teach in a fun and engaging manner with real-life context. People learn best by having a positive attitude towards a subject, therefore, I see it as important to establish a positive rapport with my students and spark their interest in the English and German language.
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  • Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
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About Me
- I'm a German living in Amsterdam since nice years
- Worked at one of the international schools here in Amsterdam as an English and German teacher for 5 years
- Generally, I would say I'm a person who wants to have fun in life and this also translates to my lessons
- I absolutely adore traveling, meeting and learning about new cultures, and therefore I always keep an open mind for each individual student
- I love to be intellecutally challenged and I always try to do the same for my students
Education
- Studied at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam for the 'International Degree in English and Education' programme.
- Before that, I studied for the German 'Abitur' in Bavaria, Germany.
Experience / Qualifications
- 1.5 years of interning and teaching at International School Hilversum
- 0.5 years of interning and teaching at the MBO College Hilversum
- 5 years of teaching at the Amsterdam International Community School
- During my time as a teacher, I taught Language Acquisition and Language & Literature classes
-Furthermore, I taught German to native speakers as well as mentored students with a very low level of English (A0/A1)
- C2 Proficiency qualification from Cambridge
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
German
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
School
English for adults
School
German for adults
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Having moved between countries myself, I also understand how much students have to adjust when they enter a new school system. I can help them work through unfamiliar material and expectations while they settle in.

Before moving to Amsterdam, I taught all subjects in Grades 1 and 2 at a private international school in Dubai. I’m American and a native English speaker, with a BA in Sociology from UCLA and an MSc in Medical Anthropology and Sociology from the University of Amsterdam. I also work as a writer and editor, and support secondary school and university students with essay planning, academic writing and research.

Lessons are available in Amsterdam or online. Feel free to send me a message with your child’s age, school and what you’re looking for help with!

An additional travel fee applies to lessons at your home if the journey is more than 20 minutes by bike.
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I’m a former primary school teacher with over eight years of private tutoring experience in Amsterdam. I’ve worked with students attending Dutch, British and other international schools, including the British School and ISA, and am familiar with the different curricula and expectations.

I specialise in working with students with ADHD and other learning differences. Alongside teaching the subject, I help with the things that can make schoolwork difficult: getting started, staying focused, organising assignments and knowing what to do when you feel stuck. This might mean breaking work into smaller steps, trying a different explanation or taking a break before coming back to a problem. I take the time to get to know each student and understand what works for them.

I teach maths, English and other primary school subjects, with particular experience supporting children who are learning in English as a second language. Students come to me for different reasons: some need help keeping up at school, some have lost confidence, and others enjoy a subject and want more of a challenge. I want them to feel comfortable asking questions and saying when something doesn’t make sense.

Having moved between countries myself, I also understand how much students have to adjust when they enter a new school system. I can help them work through unfamiliar material and expectations while they settle in.

Before moving to Amsterdam, I taught all subjects in Grades 1 and 2 at a private international school in Dubai. I’m American and a native English speaker, with a BA in Sociology from UCLA and an MSc in Medical Anthropology and Sociology from the University of Amsterdam. I also work as a writer and editor, and support secondary school and university students with essay planning, academic writing and research.

Lessons are available in Amsterdam or online. Feel free to send me a message with your child’s age, school and what you’re looking for help with!

An additional travel fee applies to lessons at your home if the journey is more than 20 minutes by bike.
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