Erica: Latin course instructor
...pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Japanese
- Honors Chemistry
- Elementary School Science
- +77 subjects
Abigail: Latin course instructor
...been fascinated by the language, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean ever since. This passion is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a Ph.D in Classics. I am also...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages HL
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Foreign Language
- +19 subjects
Brendan: Latin course instructor
...deep love of Legos. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Algebra features so many of the basic mathematical tools which become instinct in higher level math like calculus, my favorite subject to study. I have a varied repertoire of subjects which I tutor as I do consider myself a renaissance man. I bring my bold and fresh teaching approach to all subjects and students. I have experience tutoring and/or taking coursework in all subjects...
Education & Certification
- Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- ACT Reading
- Physics
- +58 subjects
Ruth: Latin course instructor
...teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT Reading
- ACT Writing
- SAT
- +43 subjects
Jason: Latin course instructor
...undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Greek
- Spanish
- Foreign Language
- +90 subjects
Mary Carolyn: Latin course instructor
...tutoring less advanced students, and found the experience both enjoyable and rewarding. Helping people understand and excel where understanding and excellence seemed impossible--this has driven me to seek every opportunity to help others academically, as I find great joy and fulfillment in doing so. For the past two years I have taken classes at a local college, where I worked as a peer tutor of both Latin and Math. The students I have tutored thank...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Foreign Language
- Latin 2
- +15 subjects
Eric: Latin course instructor
...highlight of my time in the Tar Heel state was receiving the Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence on court during half-time at the UNC-Duke basketball game. Since then, I have taught a wide range of humanities courses at a liberal arts college in Minnesota. I also help students prepare for college standardized tests and improve their writing. I love working one-on-one with students to help them achieve their goals. I got my head start being...
Education & Certification
- University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Spanish
- Human Geography
- SAT Subject Test in Latin
- +67 subjects
Paula: Latin course instructor
...likely to be excited about their academics! Also, I know from experience that a good tutor is capable of helping a student through a specific subject or class; but, a great tutor can transform the way a student operates in all of their academic work and prepare them to be an even better student across the board. I strive for the latter as a tutor. So that you can have a better idea of who...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- 11th Grade Reading
- World History
- +149 subjects
Elizabeth: Latin course instructor
...and comparative literature at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. I've been tutoring in one form or another for four years, and I'm passionate about sparking joy in students for the subjects that have brought me so much fulfillment, as well as granting students autonomy over their own academic passions. I tutor pretty much anything related to English, history, and classics, as well as test prep for the relevant segments of the ACT. My tutoring philosophy involves...
Education & Certification
- Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- AP European History
- AP Latin
- Literature
- +30 subjects
Amelia: Latin course instructor
...enjoy analyzing English grammar!), I am most passionate about teaching Latin. I find it extremely gratifying when my students realize that a so-called "dead" language can actually be relevant to their lives! When tutoring Latin, I like to focus on using various strategies to help students "read with expectations, " meaning that students engage in linear reading (reading left-to-right, without skipping around), and approach texts with a notion of what makes a sentence complete. More...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilizations
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Languages
- Writing
- ACT Math
- +17 subjects
Kerry: Latin course instructor
...with a high IQ and a chaotic home life. Dr. King had my IQ tested, then set about making sure the school gave me useful and creative outlets. He turned my life around, keeping me from following in the footsteps of my two brothers. I don't know why it took me so long to realize I was born to be a teacher, particularly after the stellar example in Dr. King of what a teacher can...
Education & Certification
- Excelsior College - Bachelors, Classical Language and Literature (Latin)
- University of Phoenix - Masters, Educational Studies
- University of Phoenix (ABD) - Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages
- Canadian French Language Proficiency
- French
- +47 subjects
James: Latin course instructor
...I am happy to do my part to allow that to happen. Whether students are looking for revision, assistance, or clarification, I am eager to help them achieve their goals. I have a Bachelor and Masters degree in Latin and Greek, and have been tutoring individuals in those languages, as well as writing, history, and literature, for four years. I love learning, love teaching, and want to spread the joy that I have found through...
Education & Certification
- University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, Greek and Latin
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- IB Classical Languages HL
- IB Classical Languages SL
- Literature
- +29 subjects
Dylan: Latin course instructor
...passion for mentoring on the lacrosse field in high school while helping to run summer youth lacrosse camps, and became involved in academic tutoring through his high school soon after. He believes that common foundations of learning exist across many disciplines, and values a specific and flexible approach to any topic to best apply those ideas and ensure individual enjoyment and success for every student. In the spare time he manages to carve out of...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- SAT
- Latin 3
- Latin 2
- +10 subjects
Marilyn: Latin course instructor
...I also spent five years as a Hebrew School teacher where I worked with elementary age children teaching basic Hebrew and Jewish studies. I'm passionate about tutoring because I believe every student can achieve any academic goal they set their mind to as long as they are given the tools for success. I aim to turn every "I can't" into "I know I can." I want to instill in my students a confidence in their...
Education & Certification
- Reed College - Bachelors, Classics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- Hebrew
- Foreign Language
- +77 subjects
Claire: Latin course instructor
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Study Skills and Organization
- Latin 2
- +35 subjects
Emily: Latin course instructor
A hardworking and organized student and worker, who is eager to learn, teach, and contribute to the community.
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Statics
- CSS
- Trigonometry
- +82 subjects
Bradley: Latin course instructor
...I've graduated from Reginald Foster's demanding program in Rome for the practice of oral Latin and daily sight reading and obtained my B.A. with honors in Greek and Latin literature. I also did post-graduate training with Dr. Stephen Daitz, the foremost scholar on the classical pronunciation of ancient Greek and Latin. I received an award for being the highest ranking student in Greek and Latin Literature in my college's classics department. I am a former...
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- Greek
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- +39 subjects
Natalie: Latin course instructor
...New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- French
- German
- Latin 4
- +59 subjects
Sean: Latin course instructor
...think it's great---we'll see if anyone else agrees. I attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT from 2002-2006. I worked hard, and I did very well. I was admitted early to Harvard my senior year, where I enrolled in Fall 2006. Long story short, my father was chronically ill, and I left school to help care for him. He required more care, and for longer, than anticipated, but it was not a choice I would...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Foreign Language
- AP United States History
- Latin 1
- +53 subjects
Dennis: Latin course instructor
...done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Latin
- Greek
- Calculus 2
- Music
- +77 subjects