...and ACT), and humanities (history, philosophy, literature, and creative writing) at the high-school and college levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and can read Latin, German, and Greek. In my ideal job I serve as a medium to help people develop their interests and ideas; at the same time, I love having the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions, brain-storming,...
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...to work as a third-grade classroom assistant, a high-school algebra tutor, and a mentor to high school students seeking to improve their grades and craft successful college essays. Following my graduation in 2012, I worked for two years as an ESL teacher at Shanxi Agricultural University in Shanxi, China. After my 8 years as a tutor, teacher and mentor, my students have been adult learners, first grade beginning readers, and each grade level in between....
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...meet individual goals, as well as maximize general academic success at all grade levels (and into college, in some cases). I am currently a graduate student at the University of Toronto pursuing a Master's degree in Medieval Studies with a specialization in antique languages, including Latin and pre-modern German. I attended the University of Florida for my undergraduate degree, where I dual-majored in History and Medieval/Early Modern Studies with minors in Classics (Latin) and German.
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...will help me point out connections between Latin and other languages with which students from diverse backgrounds may be familiar. I also was blessed to study under Dr. Margaret Mitchell, who, rare among professors with her incredible record of research and publications, displays a passion for teaching and an interest in innovating pedagogical techniques. For the next two years, I will return to Hunter College for its advanced certification program in teaching Latin. I am...
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...I love teaching both advanced subject material and the fundamentals of literacy, organizing, and the whole human that go along with all learning. I often say I work best with folks who "love learning but hate school." I am very flexible with teaching, ethics and focus on student needs, styles and interests. In languages especially, I can bring students to great leaps in proficiency through low-stress, research-backed methods like immersion in "comprehensible input" and learning through...
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...that practice problems are a huge part of learning that isn't taught well in high school/college level. I've worked with students with several different learning styles and who have reported learning difficulties. The thing I struggled with the most throughout school was the volume of information that we are often responsible for knowing. I've developed tons of tricks throughout my academic career to help with that. I'm super excited to meet you and hope that...
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...students and for myself as an educator. By staying updated with the latest trends in education, technology, and career development, I am able to offer materials and guidance that are relevant, innovative, and impactful. I take pride in my ability to connect with students, build trust, and foster an environment where learning is not only about grades but about growing as a thinker and a problem solver. My goal is to help students achieve their...
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...and student of the world; I love to help people make connections to English from Latin. I have taught high school Latin and tutored for the SAT for several years. I am TEFL certified, and I have experience teaching students of many different nationalities. I can help you see around corners to tackle difficult concepts or help you prepare for the next big test in a wide variety of subjects. Let's jam!
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...tutoring programs to university classrooms. In each of these settings, I have taught individuals as well as groups, and in every case I have tailored the lessons to meet everyone at their level and interests. I have taught and tutored a range of courses that have included English, History, Latin, Greek, German, and standardized test prep. While I enjoy working with students in any subject, I am most passionate about foreign languages and standardized tests....
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...studying the Latin language, I have also studied Ancient Greek, Old English, Old Norse, Old Irish, and German. I love finding the patterns in languages and using language change to understand how ancient people thought about the world around them. My particular specialty is in kingship rituals, and I wrote my senior thesis about kingship sacrifice in Iron Age Ireland. I love travelling, and Ireland is my favorite place out of the many countries I...
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...classics 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...
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...Star College in 2017. From there, I transferred to the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Physics. After taking a course on General Relativity, I had found my dream research career; and added a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics. In addition to my STEM majors, I'm also completing a minor in Latin. I hope to eventually attend graduate school to study General Relativity. I tutor math (algebra, trigonometry,...
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...I've never tutored anyone in History, its one of my passions. Whether Ancient, European, or US History, I'm always happy to help anyone with their history courses. I also minored in Theater, and adore teaching people to speak confidently in public or in the work place. I strive to teach my students to be able to teach themselves. I was raised in a home that fostered academic excellence and I hope to do the same...
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...because I love to make the parallels, but I have wide ranging experience with many different subjects. I believe that all students can achieve success in classes, but some students need different explanations, approaches, or instructional methods. I have experience working with traditional Latin methods, as well as trying to integrate technology into my methods. I enjoy reading books of all types (my current genre of interest is Young Adult Fiction), playing with my dog,...
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...of translation, and learning how to understand a thrilling culture and literature which is much closer to our own than we often realize. I studied Latin, Greek, and Classical Arabic at Oxford University in the UK and achieved an Oxford MA, Second Class First Division with an Open Exhibition Merit Scholarship. During the course of my studies, I was required to research and read the works of Homer, Herodotos, Thucydides, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Plato, Catullus,...
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...is to feel lost or so far behind you don't think you will ever catch up. I also know that anyone can learn almost anything; it just depends on the teacher, the student and the motivation. I love tutoring because I am able to get to know my tutees and see exactly what they need from me and figure out how I need to best present/explain the material so they will understand.
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...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 ask for a copy of the course syllabus/schedule, assess the needs, goals, and expectations of the student in the course, and then set up a tutoring system that serves each student's specific situation.
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...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 Shakespeare! I also think it is important to try and frame things in a context students are used to, so if that means watching She's the Man in order to understand Twelfth Night, then that's what...
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Hi, I'm Emma! I'm a rising senior Classics major at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. I study Latin, Ancient Greek, and the histories associated with the two languages. Outside of class, I'm an RA, and I spend 6-8 hours a week tutoring and teaching college access courses in a nearby high school. In the future, I hope to teach high school Latin!
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...engineer with over 6 years of experience, I am passionate about sharing knowledge and simplifying complex coding concepts. My expertise in languages like Python, JavaScript, and SQL, combined with my experience in mentoring and technical writing, positions me to effectively teach and inspire students. I am dedicated to helping learners not only understand the fundamentals but also apply them in real-world scenarios, ensuring they develop the skills needed for success in the tech industry.
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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.
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Recent Maywood 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.
