Mattes

I have a Masters degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the Georg-August University Göttingen, one of the top 5 German Universities. I have been preparing students for their Leaving Cert exams for 8 years in both Biology and German. In my tutoring, I use an evidence-based approach so that each session maximizes student learning. After working with a student on a regular basis, I aim to identify and implement the techniques that are going to be most beneficial to the individual. In preparation for the first few sessions, I ask tutees to let me know the topics recently studied, or those that they would like to support with, so I can prepare an enjoyable, but challenging first session tailored to the needs of the student.

I am a native level German speaker and for those wanting to prepare for the German Oral Exam we spend some time working on their pronunciation to bring them as close as possible to a native level speaker standard. I work 1 on 1 with the students so that the material for the Oral Exam is unique to them and something that they enjoy talking about. I have a range of supplementary material to cover Grammar, Sentence Structure and other topics a bit more in depth than is possible in School. I talk with the student to identify any areas they may be struggling with and try to bring them up as much as we can in these areas.

Tutoring Experience

I have been tutoring for 8 years in both German and Biology. I have given grinds 1 on 1 and also to larger groups.

Tutoring Approach

I tutor both via Zoom and Skype whichever the student is most comfortable with. In preparation for the first few sessions, I ask tutees to let me know the topics recently studied, or those that they would like to support with, so I can prepare an enjoyable, but challenging first session tailored to the needs of the student.