...been tutoring for nearly five years now-- over six hundred hours both privately and previously, as President of Peer Tutoring at my high school. I am now a rising sophomore at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, on track for concurrent majors in Asian Studies and Global Studies. In high school, I was Valedictorian as well as President of the National Honors Society; in college, I have made Dean's List both semesters, have...
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...from the UK, I have studied Latin for fourteen years and Ancient Greek for ten years. Through an intimate knowledge of these languages, I found beautiful pieces of literature hiding in Ancient alphabets. In 2022, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Classics from the University of Edinburgh. My dissertation explored the philosophical-satire 'True Histories', applying post-structuralist theories of authorship, narratology, and representation. After graduating, I made the leap to New York, where I have lived...
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...sciences, and the humanities. In the sciences, I've worked with both peers and younger students in a number of biomedical fields, and I also have experience preparing students for standardized tests like the MCAT. At Rice University, I also worked as a teaching assistant in Cell Biology, where I lectured at review sessions, assisted students individually with their questions, and even wrote some exam material. This experience was great practice in taking even the most...
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...academic writing and am able to work with students to produce high-caliber research papers. Additionally, I have over four years of experience as a teacher and tutor for students of all ages, from primary school to adult learners. As a Peace Corps volunteer, I taught English as a foreign language to Ukrainian students in grades two through seven. I have also tutored students in primary school and high school in introductory Latin and led a...
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I love algebraic math, English reading and writing, and high school Latin. I'm also well-versed in American and world history, geography, and high school biology, chemistry, and physics.
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"Learning is a process measured not by the amount of knowledge we possess, but by our ability to understand and adapt how we teach ourselves."
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...all! I am a highly motivated and ambitious college student, currently aiming to develop my professional career while still in school. I have extensive experience with tutoring and fresh knowledge of math, writing, and Latin because of past tutoring opportunities as recent as this summer. What got me interested in tutoring initially was my experiences helping my younger sister. We are only three years apart and so I was lucky enough to have been able...
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...am a professional writer and published author looking to help you achieve your reading and academic goals. I have a long educational history in grammar, logic, and rhetoric, as well as a degree in Political Science and Economics. I am happy to work with you on those tricky math problems, or help you edit a paper. I work best with students looking for help with their reading and writing, mathematics, or who just want to...
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...everyone, my name is Jaxon. This May, I graduated from ASU Barrett, the Honors College summa cum laude. I majored in Philosophy with emphases in Morality, Politics and Law and minored in Political Science. Currently, I am applying to law schools and planning to attend law school in Fall of 2025. I have experience working with and grading the essays of college students in philosophy courses. Additionally, I have experience in learning and helping others...
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...am a current student at Marquette University. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering and will be earning a 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...
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...hope to give instructive, informative tutoring sessions to students on various academic subjects in high school and middle school. I aim to be as knowledgeable and helpful as possible in helping students achieve what they need to in the academic arena. Through clear, informative, engaging and fun lessons I believe students can improve vastly in their schoolwork and academic achievement. Open to working with students of all abilities, whether they are self-motivated or laissez-faire, fun-loving...
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...Dr. King of what a teacher can mean in a child's life. Other people predicted a teaching career for me as early as high school, and I knew I wanted to work with young people, but I had to thrash around for years trying other disciplines before I could see the obvious. I was a perpetual student for a long time, directionless and underperforming because I had no goals. Once I got in front of...
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...taught my first class back in the days of the Gerald Ford administration. I taught for 10 years before going into the law. I practiced law for 13 years but my real passion is teaching. I returned to teaching and have spent the last 23 years teaching Latin on the secondary level. I can't imagine that any other career would provide as much passion and satisfaction. I have learned that the brightest and most capable...
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...math concepts in a way that is understandable and approachable for students. I remember my own challenges when I learned new concepts, and I try to draw on those to anticipate problems that my students may have. Whatever challenges you may face, I will happily and patiently work with you to solve them; if we can't resolve them in one session, I will research tools to help for the next session. It gives me pleasure to...
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I am passionate about the advancement of music, and about helping people advance their musical goals, whether that means guiding a new student to be a self-sufficient performer, or elevating a lifelong musician to reach their personal ideal level of skill. I have served many students with complicated individual life challenges, such as communication and sensory-processing disorders, and I take pride in being able to offer a tailored approach to the needs of every student.
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...apply these skills to those problems which seem initially challenging. My intended profession is teaching, and I try to impress upon my students my passion for knowledge. I dont just teach to the test; I work to provide a firm foundation so that you can achieve whatever your goals are whether that is getting into an elite university, graduate school, or a competitive job market. When I am not teaching or working I enjoy karate,...
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...a current undergraduate student at Brown University studying Mathematics and History with a 4.0 GPA. I bring 5+ years of successful tutoring experience across K-12 and higher-level subjects. My areas of expertise include test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT), Ivy League and college admissions, essay and writing support, AP exams, mathematics, and humanities. Previously, I was a peer tutor at Groton School, the #1-ranked college preparatory school in the United States. By utilizing a framework of consistent dialogue,...
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...help students of all levels from elementary to doctoral to adult learners excel in writing, research, test prep, organizational skills, and even creative fields like theatre, Roblox game design or other new interests! With 15+ years of experience, I specialize in supporting neurodivergent learners and those facing mental health challenges, blending academic rigor with curiosity-driven learning. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and resilience so students grow both academically and personally.
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...language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more recent passion. I'm also happy to assist students with math for test prep like the SAT and GRE. As a tutor I would consider my style to be supportive but challenging - I want my students to realize how capable they are, and to do that, they need to work! I believe in a relaxed and friendly environment but I know my...
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Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!
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Advanced Placement exams can constitute some of the most nerve-wracking experiences of a student's high school career. The AP Latin exam can be particularly difficult. The AP Latin exam not only tests a student's knowledge of Latin by asking them to learn and translate large amounts of unaltered texts by two quite different ancient authors (Vergil and Caesar), but it also asks them to understand these ancient works in a literary and historical context, conduct stylistic and rhetorical analysis, have a strong knowledge of ancient poetic meters, and even read works by additional authors on sight, without having seen the texts in question before the exam. Even the best and most dedicated students would have trouble when faced with the depth and breadth of knowledge that is required to perform well on the AP Latin exam. Fortunately, knowledgeable and detail-oriented AP Latin tutors are here to help.
When it comes to preparing for an exam that requires such thorough subject knowledge, it is imperative that the tutor you select be extremely well versed in all aspects of the exam. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a variety of tutors who have expertise in the subject area. Many of these tutors not only breezed through their AP Latin course, they went on to successfully educate others in the subject. With the educational directors, you can work alongside them to find a tutor who meets your learning styles, suits your personality, and can work with your schedule. In addition, the tutors are able to focus on the specific content that you are having trouble with.
Translating unaltered Latin texts can be a difficult and tedious process that requires both patience and enthusiasm from a tutor. AP Latin tutors are not only knowledgeable in Latin with thorough grammatical knowledge, but also have the communication and teaching skills to help students patiently work through even the most difficult grammatical passages. With AP Latin tutoring, you can work beyond superficial course concepts to build the skills and confidence required for potential future Latin courses, as well as for careers that may call for such knowledge like translation. Your tutor can take the time to explain and point out the numerous poetic and rhetorical devices that appear throughout the texts, helping you not only recognize but thoroughly explain devices like pleonasm, asyndeton, or synecdoche. Finally, although scansion can be a challenge, your tutor can show you strategies to systematically break down and analyze any line of dactylic hexameter, step by step.
Your tutor can build a custom curriculum for your lessons, targeting the areas of AP Latin with which you struggle most. Your tutor makes your sessions as effective as possible by designing them to cater to your specific learning goals, and adapting your learning trajectory as you master the topics in front of you. They are capable of helping you choose realistic goals, as well as making sure that you remain on the path to achieve those goals. Rather than the impersonal course-in-a-box review offered by AP Latin prep books, consider the benefits of immediate feedback and support available through personal tutoring. Should you find that you need additional support during the week, or you have an upcoming subject and would like an extra tutoring session beforehand, you can simply discuss it with your tutor and make the arrangements. They may offer to do online tutoring, or a combination of in-person and online studying for students who have hectic schedules and varied responsibilities.
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Recent Santa Barbara AP Latin Tutoring Session Notes
We went over lines 50-80 of Book 1 of the "Aeneid"; reviewed rhetorical devices; practiced scansion; and went over strategies for scanning dactylic hexameter.
Today's session was very productive. The student and I discussed his progress in his Mandarin class, and we also went over his homework. His listening skill is improving, as is his speaking. However, there are times when he as trouble saying certain tones, and listening for certain tones. Another improvement-- he is getting better at character writing and using the correct stroke order.
We reviewed everything like always and I will try to review everything with him at least once a week. During his last lesson, he learned months like Jan-Dec but today, I decided to be more detailed about it. For example instead of learning December, he learned December 1st to 30th. Everything is going pretty well.
We began with a quiz on part of lesson 4, which the student did not do too well on. I told him to study it again for next time. We then worked on some translations, and on his Chinese homework from school.
The student and I explored an interactive website. We clicked around a 'room' filled with interactive bookshelves, and went through some vocabulary sets related to sports, pairs of opposites, and animals. I helped her correct her pronunciation for these.
We also went through several short stories in Mandarin, which were accompanied by pictures. I helped the student translate the words she did not know, and we went through the stories from the previous session.
The student did a great job today. We talked about the Great Wall of China and made a board game to practice using Chinese to ask and answer questions about it. We also reviewed counting and the phrases covered in previous weeks.
