I am a current student at Yale University studying Ethics, Politics, and Economics. I currently work at a venture capital fund investing in early-stage climate technology, and have a background in political advocacy and social enterprise. Though I teach a range of subjects, I have a soft spot for U.S./European history and writing tutoring. I take the time to get to know my students personally; understanding learning styles and connecting content to their interests is...
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I am a driven freshman student at Virginia Commonwealth University pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry with a minor in Philosophy at the Honors College under the pre-medicine track. I love to learn new concepts and teach them to other people in a fun and engaging way!
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...program, which was the most important part of choosing a college in my view. With a degree in theatre, Shakespeare and other such play analysis is just about second nature to me. When I was in High School, I was in Honors and Advanced English throughout my time (AP Language and Literature), and got 5's on both exams. Also, when I took the SAT (back when the writing portion was required), I never got less...
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...scientifically proven methods of low stakes quizzing and interleaving of topics in my teaching. I find that students who realize how to learn become much more engaged in their material, regardless of what it is they are learning. My degree in classical studies has given me a command of language of which I am proud, and this, coupled with my training and work as an actor, has enabled me to communicate concepts to students with...
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I am passionate about helping students unlock their full potential in math, science, and programming by breaking down complex topics into clear, manageable steps. With over three years of tutoring experience from middle school to college, I create engaging and encouraging learning environments tailored to individual learning styles. I hold a Master's degree in Education from American Intercontinental University London and a teaching certificate, specializing in building confidence and critical thinking skills. Outside of tutoring,...
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Certified CPC with an A.A.S. Degree in Business Management with Medical Office Assistant Option. Great tutors helped me to succeed so I'm happy to pay it forward and help others succeed too.
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...form and simply need to have it pointed out (like how trigonometric functions can show up as graphs on a chart, but also as music). My Ph.D. is in Philosophy (from Notre Dame) so I have a wide range of interests and subjects I tutor in, including Theology/Religion, Logic, Math, Physics, and test preparation. (I've tutored for a few different, nationally known test preparation companies in the past.) I really do believe most people can...
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Teaching is about more than the content. It is about building better people. I look forward to working with you and all that I ask is that you come in with an open mind to what we are going to discuss.... Everyone learns in a little bit different way, and we all learn at different speeds. As a teacher, my job is to help coach you to find those individual ways to succeed and learn from...
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...to advocate for educational policy reforms to the benefit of students and teachers. While attending classes I was a substitute teacher for K-8; a temporary ELA teacher for 7th grade; and a high-achieving academic who supported my peers in their coursework constantly. My first job was a role created for me, to mentor and work with high schoolers after school, an identified struggle group. While I have comfort in a broad range of subjects, I...
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I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia State University with 3 honors distinctions. I'm passionate about helping students excel in the social sciences and English. Applying critical thinking to the work you do is essential not only to studies but to life, and I'm thrilled about the opportunity to help students build their personal toolset to apply that skill in all areas.
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I have been teaching high school and college for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other...
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...Common Entrance, GCSE (OCR, Eduqas), A level and International Baccalaureate. I have also been teaching English as a Second/Additional language since 2018 and I specialise in English for academic purposes from 16+ to Masters level. I also have extensive experience proof reading essays and dissertations for non-native speakers for syntax and phrasing corrections. I am TEFL qualified and hold a MA and BA in Classics. I believe language learning should be engaging and that languages...
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...Interdisciplinary Studies with focuses in English Literature, Classics, and Education. I have a minor in Latin. I believe it's important to connect with a student on a personal level if you expect them to retain important information. I think it is an adult's duty to find the common ground and use it to everyone's advantage. I'm happy to talk about anything from Barbies to Roman war strategies, and I will always make it my goal...
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I am a passionate and student-focused educator who thrives on helping learners grow in confidence and ability. With a commitment to making learning clear, engaging, and personalized, I aim to create a positive environment where students feel supported and motivated. I believe in building strong connections, encouraging curiosity, and guiding each student toward their full potential. Teaching is not just my profession it's my purpose.
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...elementary aged children in the speaking, reading and writing of English, Portuguese, Spanish and Japanese language ; High School students in DC looking to improve their standardized test scores (SAT, AP, and IB exams); and private clients in around the world with an emphasis on written communication and essay writing for continued education, work cover letters, and beyond. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Languages, STEM, and History....
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...and embrace the joy of learning. With a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Detroit Mercy, a Master of Science in Marketing from Yeshiva University, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Concordia University Saint Paul, I bring a unique blend of creativity, communication skills, and academic expertise to my teaching. My background in theatre and storytelling allows me to make lessons engaging and dynamic, helping students connect with...
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My name is Zachary. I am a UT-Austin sophomore passionate about making a difference through learning. I am passionate about meeting students where they are and making subjects approachable by tying the curriculum to relevant topics.
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My goals are to help students better understand English and literature, develop an appreciation for writing and reading, and to enjoy the learning process. I also look forward to learning with them!
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...and Greek history, while my education in History is much wider, having studied periods ranging from the Medieval period to modern times. Latin literature is what I am most enthusiastic about, and I also like to spend time focusing on the language, looking at finer grammatical points and also the similarities between Latin and the modern English language. History is something that piqued my interest at a young age. I am eager not to tie...
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Hi, my name is Jorge. I graduated in 2018 from Sacred Heart University, where I studied politics and writing. I am applying to law school now to begin next fall. My long term goal is to be appointed to serve on the federal judiciary. I also enjoy hiking, listening to podcasts and fantasy football.
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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.
