...and I love to help others in their learning process. I teach English Composition at a local college and I have tutored all different levels in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Writing, Sociology, Philosophy, and more. My method of teaching is to first find out what the student knows, what he or she hopes to learn, and about any passions or concerns the student has. Second, I present a plan of how I think we should...
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...biblical Hebrew. I also love teaching English Literature. My teaching experience and devotion to the subjects I teach directly benefits my students. I have dealt with hundreds of different students and as many different pedagogical difficulties, especially in Latin and ancient Greek, and so am generally capable of helping the student where she or he most needs it. The time I have spent with my subjects, moreover, means that I am able to make difficult...
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...paraeducator in Washington State and have experience working with students with needs and disabilities for over 7 years. I have also tutored in-person but took this to the next level hoping to help others online. I achieved my bachelor degree in education studies and master degree in special education. I believe helping others achieve their goals can be beneficial to the educational outcome of all students. I enjoy the challenge of math but also enjoy...
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I am an experienced tutor. I can teach English and History at all levels. I graduated from George Mason University. In addition, I have a TEFL Certificate. I can also teach elementary and middle school math and science.
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...or troubleshooting an equipment problem. On top of my scientific pursuits, I have immersed myself in the worlds of classical Latin and Spanish. The beauty of language and its power are so wonderful. I am extremely passionate about biology, chemistry, math, and language. I have learned a great deal thus far, and really want to help others along their learning journeys! I firmly believe that with the proper guidance, we all possess the abilities to...
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...analysis is yet another favorite. My favorite thing about tutoring is watching my students blossom and fully understand the material in a new way. I also love watching their test scores rise! I have been told that I am incredibly enthusiastic and friendly and that I am a compassionate teacher. Outside of academia, I am a Star Trek fanatic and fan of musicals. I read a lot, write plays, and drink a ton of herbal...
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I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree, reflecting my interest in a wide range of academic subjects. I enjoy learning, teaching, and working with my students to craft a personalized study plan and finding ways to make schoolwork both efficient and fun.
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Hello! My name is Alison, and I have always loved learning! I love to read, and studied literature in college, as well as political science and philosophy. I have tutored and taught in a variety of settings, and I love working with students to help them achieve their goals. I have successfully worked with math, science, language, reading, writing, and the humanities. I am excited to help you next!
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...School Social Science teacher with a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of North Florida and a BA in History from Kansas State University, I am committed to enhancing student learning through tailored instruction and engaging content. My teaching journey spans several roles within the Duval County Public School system, where I currently instruct in Civics and Government. My experience includes teaching Economics and participating in the AmeriCorps Jacksonville Teaching Assistant Residency, reflecting...
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...come things that were difficult for them. I want to see the next generation thrive, and I want to be a reason why they are. Before becoming a teacher I worked in the Medical sector and I owned a photography business for ten years. I enjoy helping with the core foundation of education but also in the hobbies sector like photography. I also have four years of education in American Sign Language, which has helped...
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...of Arts ('15) and Bachelor of Arts ('12) in History from Georgia Southern University. In addition to majoring in History, I minored in Classical and Medieval Studies as well as Religious Studies. While completing my coursework for my Master's I worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the History Department. I also hold a Master of Arts in Teaching ('20) from McNeese State University with a concentration in Secondary Social Studies (7-12). I am currently...
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I believe that everyone can learn. I've gone through it all, I travelled to 5 different countries for my undergraduate degree, and I'll do everything you need to learn as quick and easy as possible.
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...the University of Louisville. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish in the Spring of 2022. While in school, I helped tutor newer students at the Student Resource Center, particularly working on Spanish grammar and speaking and listening proficiency. I've worked in the public library system of Louisville since 2019, and since 2020 I have worked as a member of reference staff, providing educational support and technological advice...
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...with a passion for helping students achieve their full potential, I bring a diverse range of experiences to my tutoring sessions. I hold a Bachelor's in Music, a Master's in Middle Grades Education, and a Master's in Liberal Studies, alongside certifications in middle school math, language arts, music K-12, and elementary education. I have tutored subjects including music, math, writing, and language arts, with a particular love for math due to its logical structure. My...
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...as an undergraduate student at the University of Evansville, Indiana studying archaeology and classical studies. I also have additional college credits through the University of Minnesota and the University of Northwestern, St. Paul. I have experience tutoring Latin and writing and assisting classmates and teachers in explaining material and answering questions for middle school and high school classes. My favorite subject areas to teach are English, Latin, and writing. I have always had a passion...
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...and my goal, when working with students, is to help them to gain the skills necessary to take their writing to the next level. My approach is positive and process-based, emphasizing student strengths while working toward the development of writerly voice and instinct. I have worked with students ranging from ages 13 to 60s, from a wide range of religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My professional background is in publishing, and I hold an MFA in...
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...Southern New Hampshire University, I have a BA in Business Studies plus I took classes in Fiction Writing. I also have a TEFL certificate. I have worked with children since 1993, I began as a preschool assistant teacher. Then I moved to working in the Special Education department, I worked with many students one-on-one while I worked in that program. I enjoy working with children, helping them learn. I do love to read and write,...
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...from Texas Tech, focus in classics, linguistics, and historical analysis. Minor in mathematics, just to round off. Since graduating, I've been primarily involved in charity organization and a touch of professional editing. I love teaching classics and related fields, because of how detailed and intricate they are. It's important to continually reexamine and research what you think you know, to test the ideas you've obtained over time. My education experience is primarily involved with other...
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Classics is the study of Greek and Roman civilizations from ancient times until the beginning of the Early Medieval period. The tools of the discipline include history, archaeology, numismatics, literature, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, and poetics. In the pursuit of knowledge in this field, you may encounter several versions of Homer's Odyssey in Ancient Greek, including the one in which Penelope elopes with her suitors. You may have to parse the Code of Theodosius, looking for the effects of the Battle of Hadrianopolis on Roman Law, nearly 1500 years after the extant Homeric epics. Perhaps you will discover why the Emperor Constantine was able to suggest his affinity with Helios, the god of the sun, while a century earlier Elagabalus was not.
You may need to explore the reasons why the Etruscans, a non-Indo-European substrate group in northern Italy, were the major export market for all those classical Greek vases you see around museums, or perhaps why the Greeks, whose tragic theatre is so important to us and to Shakespeare, claimed that they learned the art of theatre from these self-same Etruscans. Perhaps you are interested in why the word tragedy means quite literally in Greek, the song of the goat. The transition of Rome from monarchy to republic to empire to a vestige in the east (as the Byzantine Empire) is endlessly fascinating.
Why was Julius Caesar successful in ways that Sulla was not? Why was Augustus successful in ways that Julius Caesar was not? Why was second-century Rome so much more successful that the middle-first or third centuries? Why were Roman citizens buried along the Appian Way, but not in the city of Rome? How did the function of the Roman Senate change during the transition from republic to empire? Why is the Greek god Zeus called Jupiter in Latin, and why did Roman philosophers write in Greek? If you are taking a classics course, these are just a few of the questions you undoubtedly have encountered.
The answers are out there, somewhere, in reams of text written in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Greek. The mastery of several languages is a key part of deep study in the field, and classics tutoring can help you get a handle on this rich and complex discipline.
Classics can be a difficult subject area because of the sheer amount of material you are expected to know. A private tutor can help in this regard because they can give you as much time as you need to become familiar with the material. A classroom setting doesn't really provide you with individualized instruction because your teacher doesn't have time to slow down or speed up the course to accommodate individual students. However, a private tutor can adjust the pace of their instruction to meet your needs. So whether you are struggling with a particular area and need more time to fully comprehend it or you already understand a topic and are ready to move in, a private tutor can make that adjustment.
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Recent Classics Tutoring Session Notes
She read her social studies Chapter 8 section 1 out loud. We discussed and she took notes. She had a quiz on her last chapter and she only missed 2.
She read out loud Tangerine for her reading class. She pre-read the chapter for the week, so she could comprehend what was going on ahead of time.
The student and I again worked on his reading for social studies, this time focused on the Bill of Rights. We looked at some document-based questions, and spent a lot of time going through the material, asking and answering questions along the way. He had a better time with remembering and summarizing the material, and seemed to enjoy the session.
We covered Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War and went over the note packet that the student received in class and I had her write ID's about the main topics in the notes. I have no concerns or extra practice. She hadn't gotten back her test from the week before so I haven't seen any grades to denote progress although she indicated she thought she did well.
The student and I completed a homework assignment on Women in Ancient China. She read a passage, annotated, and completed questions about the main idea and supporting evidence. We then summarized the central themes in a paragraph. For the second hour of tutoring, I helped the student study for her science unit exam on ecosystems. I asked her questions about material and she responded orally.
Our session commenced at 4:30pm and concluded at 6:15pm at the Library. We worked primarily on his essay which was due this Friday. We were also allocated some time to the completion of his math homework involving expressions and variables. He did especially well on the math homework, but struggled to form his own ideas for the purpose(s) of completing the essay, so I gave him some vocabulary homework.
We worked on the student's storyboard on Malcolm X. We focused on pulling together the information we wanted to highlight and pairing each fact with a relevant image. If the student is allowed to present it as a PowerPoint, he's good to go. If he has to change the format, he'll reduce the wording and emphasize the images.
