Stewart World Language Services

Firstly, I interview them via Zoom to determine their current level, their short term and long term objectives, and how soon they need to reach these objectives. That would dictate if they needed more than one lesson per week. I share with them via screen share examples of the curriculum I feel is best for their level and objectives and ask for their feedback on the chosen curriculum.

Secondly, some students Zoom lessons might not be as effective as face-to-face in person lessons. Having done methods extensively, I explain to the students, as well as demonstrate, how I am able to achieve the same results via Skype as in person, with absolutely no loss of quality or content.

Lastly, I encourage an initial lesson to experience my teaching style, as well as the tools/methods used during the lesson. In this way, they have a hands on experience and can easily determine that I am the right fit for them, prior to making a final decision.

- Cum Laude graduate with degrees in French language and German language.

- Junior Year Abroad and attendance at L'Université de Strasbourg, France

- Fulbright Scholarship for graduate study one year at the University of Cologne/Universität zu Köln, Germany

- Translation and interpreting work at the Las Vegas Convention Center

- Hired by an internet marketer to translate two books from English to German.

- Certified teacher K-12 since 2002 in German, French and English with teaching experience that spans over 20 years including two Florida High Schools, university classes, as well as private students in person and internationally via Skype

- 10 years travel experience with students and their parents in French and German speaking countries

- Continued travel several times annually to German and French speaking countries

Yes, I have standard pricing.

My discounted hourly rate is $45/hour for a minimum of one hour per week, i.e. 4 one-hour lessons per month.

This represents a $20 savings monthly for pre-scheduling and pre-paying one month of lessons (at least 4 hours).

For fewer than 4 hours/month, the rate is $50/hour.

In 2001, I was doing part-time work as a substitute teacher in Seminole County, Florida, when I learned of a teaching position being offered at Lake Brantley High School, for someone who was able to teach BOTH French and German. 

The rest is history.... :)

I have worked with students from ages 16 and above. These students have had a myriad of learning styles and sometimes learning disabilities. I have been able to successfully teach them French or German accommodating all learning styles. My students have also been international from many different countries, including but not limited to the following: USA, England, Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, Lithuania, Greece, Italy, China, Bulgaria, Romania, and more.

My advice to a student looking to hire a teacher in my area of expertise is the following: 1) Be clear about your purpose for learning the second language and what your target goal to complete the level you are on. 2) Avoid cookie cutter tutors with a "one size fits all" approach. 3) Be clear if they are not a native speaker, how much time have they spent living and traveling in the country of the target language. 4) If they are a native speaker, be clear that they have the ability to teach it to you where you truly "GET IT". Are they able to break things down sufficiently where it makes sense to you. 5) Schedule at least one hour with the tutor to be able to experience first-hand what (if anything) sets them apart from all other tutors. 6) From this first hour, determine if their personality and teaching style are a good fit.