...my students the same philosophy. Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, English, Social Studies, Spanish, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, US Constitutional History and World Civilization. My favorite subject to tutor is definitely Political Science which includes all the areas in Social Studies. Even when I was fourteen I was interested in politics, Social Studies and the law, I wanted to be a lawyer and politician. My teaching style is to customize and adopt my lessons...
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...qualifications in those topics. I'm planning on majoring in physics and have so far taken courses in classical mechanics, electrodynamics, and quantum mechanics. Regarding math, while I have studied multivariable calculus and theoretical linear algebra in structured class environments, I have also learned to apply this math through my physics courses. As for Latin, I have taken four years of language classes in high school and have continued my study of the language in college...
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...help students excel academically but also to equip them with the tools they need to become independent learners. I encourage my students to approach problems with curiosity and resilience, fostering a growth mindset that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Tutoring has also taught me invaluable lessons in patience, empathy, and adaptability. Every student presents a unique set of challenges and learning preferences, and it is my responsibility to adapt my methods to meet...
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...to teach and tutor students of all ages. Last year I worked as Teaching Fellow for the Dartmouth Studio Art Department, which gave me a chance work one-on-one with students in a college setting. I've also worked as a teaching assistant for a high school pre-college program, volunteered in first and second grade classrooms in New Hampshire, and mentored students with special needs. While I love teaching a wide variety of subjects, I am especially...
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...aim for a tutoring environment which generates discussion, and proposes solutions, in which students think critically about the content at hand, ask their own questions, and exercise ways to find their own answers. Learning in this manner allows students to better face future challenges, and think critically about topics in and out of academia. I look forward to working with you and helping you better yourself, whether that be in a class or for a...
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...me the opportunity to work with students of all backgrounds, adjusting my methods to fit their needs and making tough subjects more approachable. I tutor math, reading, writing, science, and history at various levels, but I have a particular passion for reading and writing conventions. There's something satisfying about helping students turn their thoughts into clear, structured ideas. My tutoring style is straightforward: I focus on patience, engagement, and adaptability. I tailor each session to...
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...teaching style is hands-on. I just don't stand or sit there and lecture. Lectures are boring. As my resume and other documents state, I have 30 years experience as a union actor in good standing. Much of this acting experience has been in improvisation and role playing. I bring a lot of role playing activities into my class, especially when I am teaching foreign adults who need to know English for their jobs/or if the...
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...way. I also love watching their test scores rise! I have been told that I am incredibly enthusiastic and friendly and that I am a compassionate teacher. Outside of academia, I am a Star Trek fanatic and fan of musicals. I read a lot, write plays, and drink a ton of herbal tea. I also bake sweet treats and eat way too many at a time. I hope I can help you get the grade...
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...Education degree from Drake University where I majored in Educational Psychology. I also possess a Master of Business Administration degree. After spending a few decades in the manufacturing sector, I decided to come back to the field of education in order to contribute to posterity. I consider education imperative for future success, and my return to the field of education is a way of having a positive impact on tomorrow. Besides tutoring, I presently teach...
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...classics and archaeology. I have taken Latin and ancient Greek through the graduate level. I received a 5 on a number of AP exams while in high school, including AP Latin, AP World History, AP US History, AP English Language, and AP English Literature. For the past year, I was working at Pace University as an Academic Coach. I helped students with their coursework in various subjects as well as essay writing. I want every...
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...Gracy is a private tutor and college instructor. He has also taught as a high school English teacher. His educational qualifications include a B.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of the Incarnate Word and an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Texas-San Antonio. He was recently awarded a Merit Scholarship from the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley. His teaching specializations include grammar, composition, critical thinking (or, philosophical studies), reading and vocabulary,...
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...I went on to teach classes of 6-11th grade students at Trivium Preparatory Academy for 3 years in English, Writing, and Math. I also tutored students individually for all sections of the SAT and ACT during my time there, and I have continued to do so for the past year with Varsity Tutors. I love teaching English and Literature because I have a passion for storytelling, and I enjoy teaching Math and Grammar because of...
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...High School at the top of my class and as an AP Scholar with Distinction. During my time at Boston College, I was enrolled in two prestigious programs the Arts and Sciences Honors Program and the Political Science Honors Program. Through this rigorous, comprehensive education, I have attained a wide-breadth of knowledge on a myriad of subjects. In addition to being well-versed in politics and history, I also have a strong background in literature and...
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...Greek allows me to point out roots of words that will enable students to determine vocabulary definitions much faster. A good education provides a strong foundation for life, and I love helping others establish that firm ground from which they will continue to grow. I am always challenging myself by reading new books and articles. Throughout my life, I have studied Spanish, Latin, German, Hebrew, Greek, Old English, and Japanese. This strong background in foreign...
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...is fulfilled everyday in my daytime workplace. As a Project Coordinator, I work daily with individuals seeking clarification and due to my varied cross-training I have the resources to do so! I love to obtain knowledge and help others achieve success as well! I am most comfortable in tutoring English as it comes very easily to me, but feel ambitious to take on any subject. I have direct experience with Math subjects up to Calculus....
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...Georgia, and I recently completed my PhD in Education at the Ohio State University. Prior to becoming a teacher, I spent several years working as a Theater Designer and Backstage Technician, traveling the world with touring theater shows. I have taught Latin and Theater at the Middle and High school levels. I am passionate about teaching and about education, in general, but I am most passionate about student-centered, engaging, and inclusive education for all students...
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Philosophy, the practice of excellent question-asking, is my passion and teaching is my practice. I view teaching as the application of methodological question-asking on a particular subject matter. With consistent practice and a genuine love of learning, I can guide you to the right tools and resources to master the subject-knowledge you need.
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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 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.
