Steffi Teaches

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Flashcards or vocab cards - even while I was still in school, teachers loved them and students considered a waste of time.
Indeed, I had to become a teacher myself before I truly began to understand how useful they can be. The issue was that no one had ever shown me the many ways I could use them, which is why I’m sharing some of my advice with you on here throughout the next few weeks.

Tutoring as a Safety Net

The desperate search for tutors often begins as soon as the first Mahnung arrives. We wanted to wait and see how the next test would turn out...
And while that's understandable, it's still not the best strategy. Because now the house is on fire.

The semester material often has to be caught up with in a few weeks, gaps can often only be filled provisionally and many students are in a very similar position the next year at the same time. Again and again, as a tutor, you see the annual sprint to the nerve-wracking, all-or-nothing exam.

But there is another way.

Rather than seeing tutoring as a last resort, embracing it as a safety net is far more beneficial. As soon as the first difficulties arise, you can get support. Gaps can be closed immediately and a solid foundation is laid. This means that there is never a negative grade to begin with, and as soon as you have caught up on the material, you can move on from tutoring.

Different does not mean better or worse
Dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities...in the end, no two brains are the same, regardless of whether they are diagnosed or not.

All of our heads are constructed differently and function individually. It's not about putting everyone on the same track, but getting everyone safely to their destination. Get to know yourself, weaknesses and strengths, so that you can find your own way.

Sustainability has been an important part of my life for many years. As a freelancer I get to make a lot of business decisions myself, so I have the liberty to always try to pick the most economically friendly option. 🌱

My beautiful yellow backpack from that I found on the is made from recycled bottles! ☀️

My old backpack had simply become too small and worn after 10 good years. The new backpack has wider, softer straps that sit comfortably on my shoulders and it can hold 30l - perfect for a full day of work 🎒

My advice: be careful in your choice of bag. A bag that can’t hold everything you need, that doesn’t give good storage options and sits badly on your back cannot only ruin your day but have a lasting impact on your posture!