Award-Winning Latin Tutors in Baltimore, MD

...is not enough for the student simply to be presented with information about language, whether English or Latin. Most students benefit more from assistance in approaching the material and through the development of study skills such as learning the material in different ways or recognizing the root of the confusion. Therefore, I believe that a tutor should guide the student through the material to a point of comfort and understanding. In this way, I think...

...have taught a wide range of subjects from history, art history, the Humanities, English and English Composition, Essay writing, organizational and note taking skills, to drums and guitar. I am also available to tutor in Spanish up through 1st year College level. I am committed to my student's success and do not believe in teaching to the assignment. I listen and ask questions to understand all of my student's challenges as well as strengths in...

...have experience in the tests and skills involved in getting through it all: the GRE, writing skills, reading comprehension. My aim in tutoring is to help students understand what the test-writers and professors are looking for when they give assignments or standardized exams, but my philosophy is serious goals, fun getting there. I try to include games and integrating pop culture references or silly mnemonics to help make the learning process a little more interesting....

...History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education, and I hope I can inspire students to think about how all academic subjects relate...

...year of high school, I have tutored students in Latin and Italian and more recently also in helping students prepare for the SAT and GRE. In my senior year of college, I was appointed as the Classical Studies Department tutor for Latin. One of the things I enjoy most about tutoring students in Latin and Italian is helping them build a stronger foundation in their native English language as well as in the foreign language....

...have been connected in some form or another to helping others expand their boundaries and knowledge. I have taught as a private tutor, and as a teacher in a classroom, in a manner that is always fun and engaging. If you are struggling with your schoolwork, I would love to help you. I have several years experience with both classroom teaching and tutoring. Together, we can meet whatever goals you set for yourself!... A teacher is there to facilitate the acquisition of new knowledge. Learning new things is exciting, and it's the teacher's job to make that the case for the student!

...loved playing the guitar with his band. I helped him plan an essay about his experiencing performing for a crowd, and he discovered that essay-writing wasn't a punishment--it was another way to express himself. As a freelancer, I've worked as a writer for a test preparation company, giving me a solid background in test-taking strategies for the SAT and ACT. I love helping students learn strategies to unlock these intimidating tests! In my spare time,...

...History, Celtic Archaeology and Greek Civilization allowed me the opportunity to develop excellent research, reading, writing, editing and proofreading skills. I have worked multiple retail jobs in stores such as Guitar Center, Uptown Cheapskate, and The Art of Shaving. However, none of these jobs have allowed me to utilize the skills that I worked hard to develop during my studies in college. As a result, I have sought work opportunities that will allow me to...

...a top defense contracting firm as senior consultant. I also served as a broadcast journalist in the U.S. Army Reserves. I obtained my M.A. in Public Affairs and Reporting: Interactive (Web) Journalism from American University and am currently working on my certification in IEW (Institute of Excellence in Writing). I have been tutoring and teaching at a classical tutorial for the past five years, teaching Grammar and Writing to students in Grades 3 through 5....

...because it involves critical thinking and universal concepts. My teaching philosophy is to target the student's source of frustration, to ensure correct terminology using the student's course materials, to provide strategies for memorizing information, and to focus the bulk of the tutoring session on the student's homework or projects. In addition, I am very understanding, patient, and kind. My hobbies include music, poetry, songwriting, violin, copyright law, producing records, photography, and videography. I like helping...