...graduated with a B.A. summa cum laude in Classical Languages and History from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. I have since taught Latin at public and private schools to students in grades 1-12, and I strive to make the study of Latin come alive for students by using the language conversationally. In addition to my experience teaching Latin, I have previously taught classes and tutored students individually for the ACT, SAT,...
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...am a 23-year-old Columbia graduate with a real passion for teaching. I have been a tutor in both professional and volunteer capacities for nearly 10 years and have taught students ranging in age from second and third grade through college. I have classroom teaching experience as well and can adapt to both group and individual settings. I have taught students of all abilities in a wide variety of subjects. There is no confusion too small...
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...over two years of tutoring experience, I have worked with many different types of students, from elementary to college graduates, from students with learning disabilities to those who make straight A's. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (SMU) and a Master's Degree in Biochemistry (CCNY), I specialize in the various math and science subjects. In addition to complete mastery of the respective subject at hand, my tutoring experiences also show that listening, patience,...
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I have been teaching in a variety of settings for the past 30 years. I especially enjoy one-on-one teaching. It affords me to be able to know my students better further enabling me to help them with their individual needs. ... My philosophy is very basic; do what is necessary to meet the needs of the students. Their goals are my goals. It is my job to help the student on the road to success.... I...
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...greatest act of optimism." And I truly believe that. And for me, that optimism shines through in every lesson helping students build confidence, curiosity, and real-world communication skills. I'm a passionate and enthusiastic teacher with extensive experience working with learners of all ages from curious 4-year-olds to motivated seniors. I especially love working with young children and creating playful, engaging lessons that make learning feel like an adventure. I specialize in preparing students for German...
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I have over 13 years of experience teaching Latin, Ancient Greek and related subjects in Classics and Philosophy. My primary pedagogical commitment is to keep things fun, engaging, and vibrationally warm. The word "study" is from the Latin "studium", meaning "enthusiasm" -- so it's all about cultivating that enthusiasm. I also create educational content under the moniker Nathanology (youtube.com/nathanology). My interests include Ancient Greek, Latin, Classics, Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, Music, Video-Making
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...as an incoming second year medical student, will be an academic coach for first year students, too. I am flexible with my methods and allow my sessions to be student driven in order to tailor my teaching techniques to best fit the student's understanding. I believe that as a tutor, it is most helpful to students to assist them in gaining an understanding of the topic patiently rather than directly providing answers to their homework....
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I am a graduate of Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary, with BAs in English and in Talmud and Rabbinics. I am very passionate about all things literature, grammar, linguistic, and Judaic! I love working with students of all ages to share my expertise and love of learning. I look forward to working with you too!
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...down intricate topics into manageable segments to enhance student comprehension. A year ago, I decided to leave the accounting profession and obtained my Florida real estate license. As a licensed real estate agent, I have gained valuable skills in communication, negotiation, and client management. Additionally, I am a mother of four and have spent the past 18 years helping my children with their homework assignments, fostering a love for learning in our household. Tutoring is...
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...name is Natalie and I'm a graduate student getting my Ph.D. in Chemistry. I currently work at Drexel University in Philadelphia, but got my BA in Chemistry at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. I'm currently a TA for college-level general chemistry and physical chemistry, both of which involve math and computer skills. I'm here to help with any STEM questions! When I'm not doing research or teaching undergraduate classes, I'm a fitness coach. I...
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...am a current student at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in English and minoring in journalism and art history. I am very passionate about literature, writing and history, and I love sharing my knowledge and learning new things. In the past few years, I have worked with young children learning to read and high school Latin students, and I also love working with students on improving Standardized Test results. In my spare time, I love...
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...done that show how students with experience in Latin have a substantially better opportunity of being accepted to their desired College. Thus, I created my class in a way where I bridged the language and history of late antiquity, with supplemental units discussing etymology in order to show the students the modern day use of Latin. As a result I have exceptional class participation and engagement in the subject, so much so that I have...
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...hold a doctorate in history from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. I am passionate about European history, language, and culture. My greatest experience is in tutoring Italian and Latin, but I have also taught French and Greek. I love hearing about your interests and tailoring lessons to meet your specific concerns and goals! I am very energetic in my teaching style and try to get my students to gain confidence through speaking and...
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Hi! I'm Caroline, a senior at Fordham University. I love interacting with students and explaining new concepts to them! My special interest lies in the liberal arts, but I can also offer test prep and grade-level tutoring in various subjects!
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...course. Additionally, while not my primary field of study, I received an offer to TA for Latin 101, though I was unable to accept due to the fact that I was graduating after the semester I received the offer in. That being said, I did informally assist my fellow Latin students outside of class time. I'm a staunch believer that no subject is beyond the capabilities of any student. If someone doesn't understand something, then...
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...I've tutored high school students from Philips Academy, Bedford High, Lexington High, Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Boston Latin, Concord Academy, the Commonwealth School, Noble and Greenough, the Rivers School, and many other wonderful schools in Massachusetts. Some of my students have gone on to Yale, Tufts, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, UChicago, Brown, Union College, Wellesley, Washington University, UMass, Northeastern, BC, BU, and many other fantastic Universities and Colleges. I've also tutored college students from...
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...am a graduate of the University of Missouri Columbia, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Classical Languages (Greek and Latin) and Linguistics, along with a Multicultural Certification. I have worked for the Columbia Public School District the past five years. I began as a Classroom Aide in an elementary school, then moved into a Special Education classroom, at the high school level, as a Paraprofessional. Here I found a passion working with special...
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After a year of studying Latin, you now have come to the extended rigors of a second year of studies. At this point, many more grammatical nuances are being added. From the many uses of participles to the idioms of Latin expression and the mystifying uses of the subjunctive mood, the second year of Latin studies can pose a number of unique difficulties for the aspiring reader of the classical language. Instead of being frustrated by the many intricacies of this class, contact Varsity Tutors today to find Latin II tutoring that can help you succeed in this important, but difficult, course of studies.
Latin I often presents the new Latin student with a great number of grammatical difficulties, and the same is true of Latin II, as students expand their knowledge. In Latin II, the forms of verbs and clause structure begin to probe into many constructions that are difficult to formulate in English, let alone in a foreign language like Latin. If your background education in English grammar hasn't provided you with the fundamental knowledge you need when learning to read and write in Latin, a personal tutor can help you review these core concepts or learn them formally for the first time. Likewise, Latin's baffling number of forms can be overwhelming at first glance, but an experienced tutor can help you see the intelligible patterns latent in all of these structures. Private Latin tutoring can likewise guide you through the increasingly complex vocabulary and sentences that are becoming part of your reading in Latin II.
While it is not a foreign idea that all the nuances and intricacies of Latin II do take time to understand, a Latin II tutor can help you master what you need to know to become conversational. They will meet with you at any location, even the comfort of your own home, or a library, cafe, or school facility where you feel most comfortable. The Varsity Tutors live learning platform allows you to meet with a private tutor either in person or face-to-face online. This gives you the flexibility to meet with your tutor at the time and location of your choice. Your instructor will pass assignments and feedback along on the web to track your progress and make sure you are learning on pace. Unlike regimented classroom courses, your tutor can actually be flexible in the timing of each session. They can meet in between classes, after work, or whenever you have the time, and can even accommodate changing schedules and work with you at different times each week.
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Recent Latin 2 Tutoring Session Notes
The student is in the same class as another of my Latin students, so I worked on the same assignments with her. We realized that she needed a complete review of what cases and declensions were. So we did that, and she picked it up quickly.
In our first session, the student and I spent some time at the beginning discussing his strengths and weaknesses in Latin. He feels comfortable with memorizing vocabulary and chart forms, but feels less comfortable understanding the functions of some verb charts as well as having to translate the forms he knows. We practiced several 2nd conjugation charts and the student felt better afterwards. We determined that continued practice with these charts will improve his comfort level. The end of the session was spent translating some Latin to see where the student's skill level lies. This also seems like an area of mixed comfort; again, more practice will help develop this skill. We set another meeting time next Sunday for 2 hours, to be spent on both Latin and English.
During our first session together, I identified parsing as an area in which the student needs improvement. Parsing Latin nouns and verbs, is an essential skill, in both translation and prose composition. To improve his noun parsing, he and I reviewed noun cases and practiced identifying them in both English and Latin sentences. To improve his verb parsing, we reviewed a conjugation chart for perfect tense verbs, as the lesson from his textbook introduced the perfect and pluperfect tenses. We briefly discussed cum clauses and identified a temporal cum clause in one of the Latin sentences in his textbook. He translated two Latin sentences and completed two prose composition sentences. During both translation and prose composition exercises, I asked him to parse nouns and verbs as we went. I really enjoyed meeting him and look forward to helping him improve in Latin.
We did a Latin grammar review in preparation for the student's upcoming Latin test. We went over the five declensions of nouns by declining multiple nouns and pronouns. We then covered conjugations of verbs by fully declining "eripio" in the 6 active and 6 passive tenses and going over the translation of certain forms. I left the student with instructions to do extra practice by going over flash cards with declensions and conjugations.
The student was out of school during the previous week due to inclement weather. We had a chance to review 1st, 2nd, and 3rd declension endings as well as comparatives and superlatives. He understands the grammar, but benefits greatly from our practice with endings. I gave him some helpful handouts. We finished by discussing college expectations. I shared with him what a college classroom is like and how best he should prepare himself while in high school. The student is very engaged and I look forward to working with him in the future.
The student and I worked mainly on translating a passage that she will have a test on later this week. We came across many verb forms that she still hasn't learned yet, so I stressed how important it is to learn them all in order for her to be able to answer test questions about them correctly and to know how to translate them from Latin into English. I showed her some word charts I found in her book that list all the possible formations a word can have. I also had her write down some irregular verb formations, so that she remembers how to form them as well. By the end of the session she had memorized the present forms of the word "to be;" that's definitely a start.
