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Max: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...subjects, I personally find it most rewarding to work with teenagers preparing to apply for college. This period can be extremely important for a young person's future success, and I know firsthand how overwhelming the pressure to succeed can get when you feel like you have to face it alone. With my passion for writing, I can aid my charges in overcoming character limits and the discomfort of talking about themselves, allowing their personal statements...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology and Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
Sarah: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...through which Junior and Senior students were paired with lower classmates to help improve their writing skills. Afterward, in college, I helped run an after school program for middle school children in downtown Los Angeles. In 2013 I graduated from UCLA with a major in English literature and minors in both French and Latin. I now work as an instructor for children with developmental disorders, using applied behavioral analysis therapy to decrease their maladaptive behaviors...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
Tom: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...doors for our minds, and into subjects we sometimes never knew about or never believed to be as intertwined. For example: is it simply coincidence that the studies of astronomy and philosophy tend to happen at the same time for early cultures? Or that early arithmetical and geometrical proofs were found to exist in natural formations? I find that once connections and insights like the previous occur with the learner, passion begins to grow, and...
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Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
Catholic University of America - Master of Science, Business Analysis
Matthew: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...currently working on completing my Ph.D. in Classics at the University of California, Irvine. I have tutored a variety of students, ranging from the elementary to the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard Latin as the most beautiful and intricate of the human languages. When tutoring I first...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Matt: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
University of Virginia ('15) Environmental Science undergraduate with +5 years of tutoring and academic coaching experience in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, English, French, History, Math, SAT/ACT preparation, and Social Sciences.
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The University of Virginia - Bachelors, Environmental Science
Elizabeth: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...a 'my-way-or-the-high-way' mentality, but am flexible to trying to find new ways of teaching for however a particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally be free to tutor at any time; on Mondays, I am available during the...
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Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 167
John: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750
Ruth: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...high school English 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Courtney: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Emma: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...about working in counterterrorism. As far as tutoring style, I think it is really important not to give the student the answers but to ask them questions and help them come up with strategies to get to the answer for themselves; the goal is to make myself unnecessary in a way. My strengths (in school and tutoring) are in foreign languages including Latin and humanitiesexpect a very enthusiastic tutor especially if we are talking about...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Security Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
June: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...learning should exist beyond the small, graphite-dark bubbles that are as dull as the knowledge they are supposedly able to convey is exciting. I'm an electrical engineering major at Brown University with interests in neuroscience, linguistics, and robotics, among other things. I've always loved learning, and my curiosity has led me through numerous subject areas. I constantly seek to apply my classroom learning in practical situations. For example, I have conducted research on dementia using...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Megan: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...but especially the SAT). Because I went through the standardized testing process myself not too long ago, the top strategies and preparation methods for successful performances on these key exams are fresh on my mind. I have experience tutoring clients in the SAT and have worked with them to achieve significant improvement. All in all, I am passionate about getting to know my clients and working with them to make learning engaging using strategies that...
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Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790
William: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...students learn about the ways that they learn and take tests. Furthermore, it's very rewarding to see students get excited about their tangible score gains that come as a result of hard work. I aim to adapt my approaches to each student, but this always includes assessing strengths and weakness, teaching and reteaching content, creating a strong sense of test format and timing familiarity, and sharing tips, strategies, and short cuts. By combining these efforts...
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Boston University - Bachelors, Linguistics & Classics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Rebecca: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...than five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing...
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Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770
Christopher: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...Both are relatively straightforward. For language study I follow the usual method of most classicists, focus on syntax and clause structure--in particular I find that understanding the clause structure of any language, ancient or modern, analytic or synthetic, is crucial in intuitively understanding the meaning of a sentence. In history I try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
Brendan: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...bachelors as well as a masters degree in 5 years total. My focus on mechanical engineering and systems is due to my love of putting things together and drawing conclusions from physical representations. This was instilled at a young age as I had a 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...
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Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 33
Tara: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...student. I say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe me when I say it's a beautiful language! During my pursuit of an...
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City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Abigail: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...students, and have demonstrated that commitment in both my professional and personal life. Currently, I am working as a freelance writer, editor, and assistant to a scholar at the University of Washington who works on education policy. As an undergraduate, I was involved with a student organization that tutored students at a local K-8 school who were struggling with reading and writing. My student was thirteen years old, and most of the resources for his...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Anna: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
...middle, and high school students as a tutor in individual learning environments. I have also worked as a museum educator and a camp counselor. My goal is to help students by engaging them in their learning, setting challenges, and empowering them succeed. My passion is working with students until the "aha!" moment when students know how to solve a difficult problem. I tutor reading, writing, and history/social studies for all grades, U.S. History and Government,...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Current Undergrad, Education and American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740
Rodolfo: Pasadena Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pasadena, CA
I enjoy helping others realize their potential and making the impossible possible. Everyone can reach their goals, and it is my goal to help you reach yours! Math is my favorite subject, and I have even participated in competitions for it. I hope to help others fall in love with math as well.
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at San Antonio - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33
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