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Valerie Strassmann
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Education Background
MA Middle Eastern and North African History, Tel Aviv University
BA Political Science, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
About Valerie
Valerie Strassmann is an international educator teaching online from McKinney, Texas, with more than 10 years of experience across IB, Cambridge and German school systems. Valerie teaches IB DP German ab initio, IB DP German B, IGCSE German as a Foreign Language and MYP Individuals and Societies.
Valerie has built and led a German department at a Cambridge and IB international school in China, taught IB DP German B, First Language German and MYP Individuals and Societies at an IB school in Suzhou, and served as Cambridge Examinations Officer in two schools. Roles have also included Head of Primary, Pastoral and Guidance Coordinator, and university guidance for students applying to Germany.
Valerie holds an MA in Middle Eastern and North African History (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University, a BA in Political Science from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich and a Bavarian State License for Teaching. IB training covers DP German B, DP German ab initio and MYP Individuals and Societies, alongside Cambridge IGCSE German (0525) training and Positive Discipline certification.
Lessons are online, daily between 8 AM and 4 PM, and focus on speaking confidence, grammar, written tasks and exam preparation for the student's course.
FAQs about Valerie
Which subjects do you teach?
IB DP German ab initio, IB DP German B, IGCSE German as a Foreign Language and MYP Individuals and Societies.
What is your experience?
More than 10 years in IB, Cambridge and German schools, including Head of German Department and Cambridge Examinations Officer roles.
What are your qualifications?
An MA from Tel Aviv University, a BA from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, a Bavarian State Teaching License, and IB Category 1 and 2 training.
When are you available?
Daily between 8 AM and 4 PM, online.
Qualifications & Background
MA Middle Eastern and North African History
Tel Aviv University, magna cum laude.
BA Political Science
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich.
Bavarian State Teaching License
Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.
IB Professional Development
DP German B and DP German ab initio (Cat. 2); MYP Individuals and Societies (Cat. 1).
Head of German Department
Cambridge and IB international school, also Cambridge Examinations Officer.
Certified Positive Discipline Educator
Positive Discipline Association.
Subjects & Syllabus Covered
Service Locations
Primary city
McKinney
Areas served
All over McKinney
Sectors served
Reviewed by route
Societies served
Nearby areas considered
Daily, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Online sessions only.
Teaching Expertise & Methodology
My methodology revolves around breaking down highly complex german ab initio topics into intuitive, real-world models. Rather than relying on rote memorization, I empower students to understand the underlying logic required by examiners.
Sessions are structured around syllabus requirements, marking criteria and targeted practice so students can build clearer exam habits over time.
Home Tutor vs Online Tutor by Valerie
In-Person Home Tutoring
Recommended for students who struggle with focus or prefer a highly observed disciplinary environment. I provide complete oversight of written work in real-time, enforcing study habits directly.
Interactive Online Tutoring
Utilizes state-of-the-art interactive digital whiteboards and simulation tools. This approach offers massive scheduling flexibility and provides instant access to digitized past papers and global resources.
Not sure what to choose?
A short consultation checks teaching style, pace and subject fit before regular sessions.