Award-Winning Greek Tutors serving Hayward, CA

...Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to help them with any need.... I believe that every...

...teacher. I hope to emulate his outstanding teaching ability and allow others to succeed the way he allowed me. I've tutored students in Latin and Greek for over 10 years. I received a perfect score on the National Latin Exam and Latin SAT II and am familiar with preparing students for these exams, as well as for AP Latin. Some highlights of my educational and teaching background are that I've graduated from Reginald Foster's demanding...

...the particular needs of the student. One must quickly diagnose the main areas the student needs to improve, so as not to waste time. A great tutor can see outside the box and be flexible enough to explain the same concept in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of the student. A tutor must be more personable with the student than a classroom teacher, who to a certain degree, must hide behind a...

...as if they are approaching their task with no preparation. I would also like to aid in the development of strategies that are applicable to general assignments instead of focusing on learning a subject simply to get a certain grade on a test. I will share my own strategies of time management, relaxation, memorization, and preparation if needed and use those to help build new sets of strategies specific to each student's wants and needs....

...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, Cicero, Caesar, Lucretius, Propertius, Tibullus, Ovid, Vergil, Livy, Tacitus, Horace, Seneca, St. Jerome, and...

...philosophy is simple. Listen to the student and discover what help they need, and then craft an individualized approach that will equip and encourage the learner to excel. An example would be a technical writing student who learned to organize his term paper in the form of an essay and to include only information that supported his thesis. It was very gratifying to give this bright student a tool to use his whole life long.

...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 confident in my work ethic and...

...in college, Chemistry. I loved these classes and look back on them as where my love for learning started. Several teachers/professors have had a very personal impact on my life that have influenced my love for learning. My high school Chemistry teacher was a great educator, as well as a spiritual mentor. My Junior and Senior English teacher helped me go from an average writer to one who truly loves to write (which is good...

...in. I prepare a simple and easy to read outline for them on the subject. I also make a few flash cards to get the student started, even if flashcards arent their preferred study method. This way, we have a starting point to work from. A tutor should put in just as much effort as their student is putting in. From my perspective, successful tutoring involves equal input and effort from both parties involved. Second,...

...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 learn just about anything if they have the desire and if it's presented to them in the right way. I enjoy the process of figuring out what a student...

My personal statement and teaching philosophy are a quote by Albert Einstein "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."

...in music and Ancient Greek. I am especially passionate about music theory and singing. Through music theory, once we learn the inner workings of music, we discover an "aha" moment nestled in each work by a quality composer. Through singing, we discover how to use our bodies, overcome stage fright, and grow in self confidence. As a tutor, I prefer to use a variety of methods, lecture and review, drawings, and worksheets. I believe each...

...work for Penguin Random as an online Greek teacher and a translator. Last but not least, for the past nine months I am with Kidz Choice Services, Inc as an ABA therapist in bilingual environments (English and Greek) where I successfully completed my Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification. I also observed several hours of clinical trials both in private and school settings. In addition, I participated in several seminars such as, "Seminar on Discrete Trial...

...law in New York City for ten years before deciding to go back to school for Classics. I am currently developing a publication on the relative clause in Ancient Greek and I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I completed my MA with a 4.0 GPA and received a perfect score on the verbal GRE. I also scored 168 on the LSAT and graduated in the top ten percent of my law...

...Boston University where I received my degree in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical History. I also received a minor in Anthropology and graduated summa cum laude with honors. I worked as a tutor helping my fellow students with their Latin and Ancient Greek courses. I am passionate about helping students gain a deep understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax (both English and Latin) in order to succeed in their writing and translating assignments. I am...

...writing clubs. -My proudest accomplishments to date include teaching an elementary student to love classical literature and one of my Latin students going on to join and excel in college translation courses as only a junior in high school. Interests: -Reading and creative writing such as short stories, poetry, and even fanfiction! -Singing: I hope to resume voice lessons soon! -Jogging -Watching foreign television such as anime or BBC programs -And of course studying languages!

...my homework consisted of reading texts or writing papers. Therefore I have continuously enhanced my English composition skills. I know how to read and analyze texts quickly without losing content. Reworking information I've read together with my own thoughts is now second nature to me. I make my writing particularly clear by my impeccable understanding of English grammar, which I gained through extensive practice and from studying four other languages (French, German, Latin, Ancient Greek).

...and Portugese on my own while maintaining fluency in my mother language which is Greek. I then went on to travel around the world to countries like Nepal, Argentina, Morocco, Indonesia along with many others, in some of which I have resided for long periods of time. As an artist I've been designing jewelry, painting, sculpting, and always creating something new. I have a strong interest in alternative healing modalities and I am certified in...

...student. Cultivating an environment where students are excited--not just about the material and new perspectives it brings, but also about the process of learning together--is essential. I strive to create an environment where the student feels known, valued, respected, and capable--emboldened to take risks, meet challenges, and share their thoughts with confidence. Education is fundamentally a partnership between student and teacher, and I will endeavor to help my students tap into their natural curiosity, get...

...have a bachelor's degree in Spanish and ESL from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master's degree in Spanish from UNO. I studied one semester in Arica, Chile and lived in Peru for 3 years. While my passion is teaching Spanish, I also enjoy teaching reading, writing and ESL. I enjoy helping students strategize and find efficient ways to learn. I also thrive in helping students believe in themselves and achieve success.