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Patrick Young
Professional TeacherTeaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Swiss German
Certified German Teacher | 13+ Years | Beginner to Advanced
Teaches
German
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Swiss German
Certified German Teacher | 13+ Years | Beginner to Advanced
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (09:02 UTC-05:00)
About Me
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Guten Tag! My name is Patrick, and I have been teaching German for over 13 years. I earned my Master’s degree in German Studies at the University of Munich, and I hold New York State certification to teach German in grades 7–12. I spend every summer in Germany visiting friends and family, which helps me stay connected to the language, culture, and everyday life in German-speaking countries.Me as a Teacher
Because I learned German as a second language myself, I understand the challenges students face and can explain difficult grammar and vocabulary in clear, practical ways. I know where learners often get stuck and how to help them move forward with confidence. For advanced students, I focus on fine-tuning accuracy, natural phrasing, and fluency so your German sounds more authentic. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are structured, supportive, and engaging. I use a wide variety of resources—games, readings, videos, discussions, and real-world materials—to make learning effective and enjoyable. After getting to know your goals and current level, I design lessons specifically for you, helping you build confidence, accuracy, and real communicative skills at your own pace.My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Image files
- Quizzes
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
Certificates
Professional German Teaching Certificate - New York State Department of Education - 2024This certificate required completing a Masters in Education, and Masters in German, and several stare exams. I am certified to teach German at any school in New York from grades 7-12.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2024 - Current
German TeacherHigh school German teacher.
2022 - 2024
Foreign Language Teacher
2017 - 2024
Social Studies & German Teacher
2015 - 2017
German Teacher
2012 - 2014
German Instructor
Education
2017 - 2019
Master's - EducationCompleted my Masters of Science in Education.
2007 - 2011
Bachelor’s - GermanCompleted my Bachelor's Degree in German at the University of Florida.
2011 - 2012
Master's - German StudiesCompleted part of my German Studies Masters Degree at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
2012 - 2014
Master's - German StudiesCompleted my Masters in German Studies at the University of Florida.
Work Experience
2013 - 2013
Translator & AuthorTranslated documents and wrote articles for the Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos Project.
2011 - 2011
Outreach EducatorOutreach educator for the MEET US program. I went to German high schools across Bavaria and spoke to students about United States history, culture, and politics.
German Lessons
German Lessons (Beginner to Advanced)
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 24.00
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