...have also taught Latin, history, and writing on the college level. In addition, I have also worked with high school students. I hold a B.A. in history and German studies from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, and am currently completing my PhD in Classics at the Johns Hopkins University. I enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching, and am a firm believer in Seneca's statement "non scholae sed vitae discimus" - we learn not...
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...As such, I've always tried to travel *within* each Standardized Test, parsing out an underlying structure, and then using this framework to "crack the code." Whenever I've worked with students in this manner, we've always had a total blast-- it's like a puzzle in a challenging video game, a newly-discovered leitmotif, or even an unexpected formation shift on the soccer pitch. I firmly believe that every student has the potential to truly connect and engage...
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...Post-911 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) program. For 20 years, Dr. Robertson worked as an emergency room chaplain, both stateside and in combat. Three times, he deployed in support of combat operations, where he counseled more than 1,000 battle casualties, which included American military, coalition warfighters; and enemy prisoners of war (EPOWs). In conclusion, Dr. Robertson is critically conversant with the Western Canon of Literature, as these intellectual ideas are...
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...In addition, I am pursuing a Minor in Business Foundations and following a Pre-Medicine course track. I have always had a passion for teaching others ever since I was a child and have had previous tutoring experience in high school. This past Summer, I had the opportunity to travel abroad to Italy to study different teaching methods and compare the differences between Italian approaches and American approaches to education. These experiences had led to me...
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Hello! I'm Michelle and I am an experienced and energetic teacher with Varsity Tutors. For children, I believe that learning must be fun. I make sure students are fully engaged by making class interesting and exciting. I have had success with students who are struggling, students who are advanced, student who are on the spectrum, and more. I have a B.A. from George Mason University, as well as a TEFL certification. I'm happy to tutor...
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...American), Foreign Languages (Spanish, French, and Chinese), ESL/EL, Political Science, Economics (Macroeconomics and Microeconomics), and Social Studies. Among these subjects, I am most passionate about History and English. History captivates me as it intertwines my interests in writing, analysis, and cultural understanding, serving as a tool to comprehend current political and economic landscapes. English holds a special place in my heart, as I empathize with students learning a new system and writing style, having faced...
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...degree, I have recently completed my Masters in Physiology from Georgetown University. Aside from my academics, I am incredibly passionate about serving underprivileged communities and working with health equity. At the University of Miami, I created a health education program for K-12 students and worked avidly in leadership and service roles in the community. From my experience teaching health education in schools and local youth centers, I have learned to make learning adaptable to the...
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...graduating, I have worked in various industries for start-ups, mostly in the tech space. This has given me a wide range of skills and knowledge that I can apply to teaching. I am currently teaching High School Economics, which I very much enjoy, but my love of all Social Studies and Law influences my reading habits. The most rewarding thing for me, both in the businesses I have worked in and in teaching, is taking...
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I am deeply passionate about teaching because it allows me to impact the next generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling...
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...have experienced how understanding complex subjects can open up numerous opportunities, and I am driven to help others achieve the same.My experience working with students includes tutoring high school students numerous courses specifically Maths, Science, Social Studies, Linear Algebra, Chemistry, and Physics. I have been actively involved in debating and technical clubs, which has honed my ability to explain concepts clearly and engage students effectively.Outside of academia, I am passionate about sustainable energy solutions and...
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...degree in Museum Studies from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree from American University in Art History currently work in the non-profit space; however, I am looking to expand my impact. Helping young people and professionals develop knowledge, confidence, and the ability to advocate for themselves through learning is the way I look to accomplish that task. I love to watch my students succeed and grow into the best version of themselves. Relevent to this...
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...life? I can help. I am passionate about history, humanities, and all things culture and greatly enjoy supporting students through their learning journey! My current and previous students say they appreciate how I am able to help them get curious about subjects they never thought they would be interested, especially history. I am especially experienced in helping students with academic writing, thesis development and citation methods, as well course content in social studies, history, Humanities,...
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...Since graduating, I have worked at a YMCA Learning Center as a Preschool Teacher Assistant, camp counselor, after-school counselor, art program leader and childcare provider for all ages. I tutored children (K-8) in the after-school program in all subjects, overseeing study time and assisting students with homework. I also worked as a data analyst for the Data Recognition Corporation: reading, assessing and scoring standardized tests in a variety of subjects for grades K-12. I worked...
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...puppy! I love to cook, play board games, read, and watch TV/Movies, especially Marvel and Harry Potter. My background is in Language Arts and Latin which means I can help you with anything from Reading Comprehension to Vocabulary to Writing and Grammar! I also love helping people prepare for their ACT or SAT tests so if you're looking for help improving those skills you've come to the right place! I look forward to meeting you...
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...and equations on how to find the right answer to their homework assignments and study guides. I will center my tutoring in a supportive learning environment, where I will talk to students to understand what they are struggling with and then through relatable examples and interactive lessons, and tools I will help students understand subjects. I am passionate about helping other find a liking to subjects like biology for that it is so important that...
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Providing supportive services to college students and mental health professionals in a virtual online platform through the utilization of problem-solving, feedback, psychosocial support, assessment, developing goals, planning that is unique to each student's personality, needs and focus, skill building(including test-taking, motivation, confidence, communication,and time-management), implementing solution-focused interventions, client-centered interventions, techniques for reducing test anxiety, and stress management. The subjects I tutor are professional licensure exams for social work and counseling, psychology, sociology, academic/career advising, and...
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I am student at Mississippi State University. I see my youth as an advantage as it allows me to connect more easily to students. My strongest subjects are history, Latin, and English, but I am proficient in many others.
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I have been teaching 18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry in English, and I hope to continue to teach such love of the written word to curious students today.
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...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 for reading, writing, and foreign languages and love sharing it with others! I am a firm believer that everyone can be a skilled in these areas and I...
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Ottawa Classics Tutoring FAQ
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.
Varsity Tutors can help connect you with an instructor who is a classics expert. Varsity Tutors places a strong emphasis on flexibility and convenience. The live learning platform enables you to meet with your private tutor either in person or face-to-face online. They can provide you with one-on-one tutoring at a time and location of your choosing. They can even meet with you online to make classics tutoring as convenient and accessible as possible.
If you are in need of some extra help in a discipline so complex that it has been called the theoretical physics of the humanities, call Varsity Tutors today to get help connecting with a classics tutor in your area.
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Recent Ottawa 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.
