
James: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...passion for the subject being a former high school math team member. As a teacher, I try to make math understandable by using real world examples that the student can relate to. I believe that is is my job to teach the material in a variety of different ways in order to help the student to understand. Teaching undergraduate students while completing my masters degree gave me a lot of experience working with students with...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Master in Public Health, Health Management and Policy

Kathryn: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...career at Schoolcraft College where I received an Associate's in Culinary Arts and obtained my Certified Sous Chef designation. At Schoolcraft, I became a teacher's aide/sous chef and was able to teach students from different backgrounds and age groups, and was able to develop and adjust teaching styles based on the needs of the student. I believe that tutoring not only helps the student, but the tutor as well! It keeps skills sharp, and improves...
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Michigan State University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Mary: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...help them become better writers, readers, or math students. I am a certified tutor for all things language arts (college essays, writing, reading, grammar, and literature) and can also tutor elementary and middle school math. I especially have fun coaching students through the writing process which requires practice and discipline far more than just natural talent. I believe every student (and tutor) can grow as a writer! I am a graduate from Saint Mary's University...
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota - Bachelor in Arts, Graphic Design

Eli: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...middle- and high-school students at the Treasure Island Boys and Girls Club in San Francisco, I have experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds and I know that every one is unique. Further, my goal as a tutor is not merely to impart information, but to guide the student through the learning process so that they can master the subject matter themselves. This requires a highly personalized approach. First, I identify the specific...
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Macalester College - Bachelors, Classical Archaeology
University of California-Berkeley - PHD, Ancient History and Mediterranean Archaeology

Kerry: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. I practiced for three years at a large law firm in Washington, D.C., primarily representing television stations. I also speak German, having learned it as a high school exchange student, majored in it in college, and having spent a summer working in a Berlin law office. As much as I love the law--and I really do!--I also love teaching. I recently spent a semester teaching...
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University of Georgia - Bachelors, German
University of Michigan Law School - Juris Doctor, Law - JD
Yale University - PHD, Law

Caleigh: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
A Senior at the University of Michigan - Ross School of Business. She is pursuing a dual degree in Cognitive Science and Business. She has experience tutoring students at a variety of levels, including elementary, middle, high school, and college, and specializes in tutoring standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT), Math, English, Psychology, and Economics.
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Sarah: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
I am very passionate about helping other students succeed. No matter how difficult the task, I am determined to help them understand the material. At the same time, I try to make my sessions as fun and engaging as possible! I love working with kids and have years of experience working with ages 3-16, including children with special needs.
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Christina: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...elementary Spanish all the way up through Spanish 3, which I teach right now. I have lived in Central America and have experience using Spanish in an authentic setting. I also teach ESL for students learning English as a second language and have been an online ESL tutor working with mostly teens and adults for about 3 years now. Additionally, I have hosted an "SAT Bootcamp" program at a high school in Detroit where we...
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Wayne State University - Bachelor of Education, Spanish Teacher Education

Emily: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...the hospital. Recently, I worked with two students and helped them increase their grades in Math, their weakest subject to a B+ and A. I also understand how important holistic wellbeing is to students. I am a Health and Wellness Chair and Program Facilitator for First Year Experience, where I create and facilitate programs on crucial topics like time management and prioritizing wellness. I also served as a Health Ambassador for Project Healthy Schools, teaching...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Public Health

John: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

Erica: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...a diversity of experience working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient,...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature

Abigail: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...learning make me a great tutor. I tutor a variety of subjects, including SAT Prep, but my true passion is Classics. As a child, my favorite book was D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. I have been fascinated by the language, literature, and culture of the ancient Mediterranean ever since. This passion is reflected in my coursework and high level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Courtney: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...College in Northfield as an evening supervisor in the library I love it! My plan is to eventually go on to get my Ph.D. in Sociology. Helping others learn brings me great joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Eric: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...father introduced me to Latin at the age of eight and I was hooked. I earned my BA in classics at Oxford University and my PhD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. A highlight of my time in the Tar Heel state was receiving the Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence on court during half-time at the UNC-Duke basketball game. Since then, I have taught a wide range of humanities courses at a liberal...
Education & Certification
University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Classics

Grace: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...and ethics. Outside the classroom, I spend a great deal of time training and practicing as a member of the Johns Hopkins University Women's Volleyball Team, coaching a competitive club volleyball team for high schoolers in the St. Louis area, and volunteering at a nursing home. As a writer, I have a great deal of experience composing scientific reports, analytical literary analysis, philosophical and political arguments, and creative pieces. Fiction writing is one of my...
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Johns Hopkins University - Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars

June: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...as the knowledge they are supposedly able to convey is exciting. I'm an electrical engineering major at Brown University with interests in neuroscience, linguistics, and robotics, among other things. I've always loved learning, and my curiosity has led me through numerous subject areas. I constantly seek to apply my classroom learning in practical situations. For example, I have conducted research on dementia using electrophysiology in a mollusk model. I participate in hackathons and robotics challenges...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Matthew: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...to teach writing, analytical thinking, logical analysis, and mathematics. I am also a part-time professor of philosophy. My academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find the answer himself or herself and to solve whatever academic problems...
Education & Certification
The University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy
The University of St Thomas - Masters, Philosophy

James: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I believe that education is one of the most fundamental aspects of a society's wellbeing, and that it is the duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano, running, riding my bike, and learning...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math

Josh: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...Mentor, helping my fellow students manage their work, classes, and stress. Though new to the tutoring profession, I have been guiding and instructing my friends and family in Latin, English, and general writing and editing for a number of years. I had the chance to hone my editing skills in publishing internships with science fiction/fantasy publisher Tor Books in downtown NYC. My tutoring style is based on the belief that each student comes to a...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics

Brendan: Ann Arbor Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
...5 years total. My focus on mechanical engineering and systems is due to my love of putting things together and drawing conclusions from physical representations. This was instilled at a young age as I had a deep love of Legos. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Algebra features so many of the basic mathematical tools which become instinct in higher level math like calculus, my favorite subject to study. I have a varied repertoire...
Education & Certification
Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
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