Top Latin Tutors serving Cleveland

Courtney: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33

John: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
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...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750

Erica: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS)....
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Ruth: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...am a high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790

Abigail: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...organization that tutored students at a local K-8 school who were struggling with reading and writing. My student was thirteen years old, and most of the resources for his reading level were aimed at students much younger. In order to keep him engaged, I had to get creative. We would practice reading comprehension using the sports section of the newspaper, and did short creative writing exercises. I learned a lot about how to get students...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720

Dylan: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...on the lacrosse field in high school while helping to run summer youth lacrosse camps, and became involved in academic tutoring through his high school soon after. He believes that common foundations of learning exist across many disciplines, and values a specific and flexible approach to any topic to best apply those ideas and ensure individual enjoyment and success for every student. In the spare time he manages to carve out of his schedule, he...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Christopher: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...a sentence. In history I try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics

James: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...am a freshman at Yale University, hailing originally from Seattle 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,...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Humanities (focus on paleography); Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

James: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...believe that every person has the right to an education, and I am happy to do my part to allow that to happen. Whether students are looking for revision, assistance, or clarification, I am eager to help them achieve their goals. I have a Bachelor and Masters degree in Latin and Greek, and have been tutoring individuals in those languages, as well as writing, history, and literature, for four years. I love learning, love teaching,...
Education & Certification
University of Vermont - Bachelor in Arts, Greek and Latin
GRE Verbal: 165

Russell: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...helping others with their writing as I do writing myself. In the sciences, I have had exposure to biochemistry, introductory biology, and general, organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. In my teaching, my current focus is on general chemistry (at the high school or college level) and organic chemistry, both of which were always personal favorites. Even more importantly, in my pursuit of the sciences and humanities I have not just mastered two different types...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Sarah: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...was previously frustrating and incomprehensible to the students becomes a subject that they now enjoy learning about and studying. I believe I am a good tutor and teacher because I am patient, encouraging, and have good communication and classroom management skills. I do not get frustrated if my students do not understand something right away; instead, I look for an alternative way to explain whatever is confusing to my students. My goal is not simply...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Classics
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740

Sean: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...success derives from long-hours devoted to assignments and preparation, but no small part owes to the way my mind learns. My mind is suited to books and the classroom, and this is a convenience for which I am very fortunate. I recognize, however, that every mind learns in its own way---a reality that institutional education cannot accommodate. I make it my priority to determine what methods of demonstration and motivation are best suited to every...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Libby: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...started tutoring while I was still in high school through my school's tutoring center. Since then, I've developed a passion for tutoring. I find a lot of beauty in topics from Mathematics to Literature to Latin, and I love finding new ways to explain complex topics to students. I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Math, but I also have an extensive background in Latin Language, standardized test preparation, grammar, and...
Education & Certification
University of Kansas - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800

Natalie: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...am a Ph.D. student at Columbia, and I just moved to New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Brianna: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...am a currently a high school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

Hayley: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...am a lifelong educator and writer, passionate about creating engaging lessons that are tailored for each of my students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog....
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 750

Mary Carolyn: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...worked as a peer tutor of both Latin and Math. The students I have tutored thank me again and again for helping them enjoy and succeed in what was often their worst class. My experience with the SAT enables me to tutor SAT test prep as well, a subject that can be very stressful for many students. I hope to alleviate this stress and help students succeed. When tutoring, I learn about the student's strengths...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Matthew: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...City as a teacher's assistant, and last year I taught english to high school students in the south of France. I have spent several summers working as a camp counselor, where we focus on the personal and emotional growth of the campers. I spent this past fall volunteering with Citizen Schools, a government organization which places teachers in disadvantaged public schools throughout New York City. When I am not working with children, I enjoy reading,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, French, Classics

Leonard: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive yields the best results. I will always...
Education & Certification
Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math

Andrew: Cleveland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor
...several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are studying and make it their own. By building an understanding of a subject based on...
Education & Certification
Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Private Latin Tutoring in Cleveland, OH
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Varsity Tutors can find you a Cleveland Latin tutor for you or your student in as little as 24 hours. This type of instruction can be incredibly valuable, especially since Latin is a precursor of a number of languages. It might technically be a "dead" language, as it's not actively spoken in any communities today, but it informs wide swaths of the English language and serves as the base of the Romance languages. It's also tremendously useful to know if you're planning on a career in law, scientific research, medicine, theology, or a wide variety of other fields. Learning Latin, however, can be difficult, which makes Cleveland Latin tutoring a service worth considering.
What are the advantages of finding a Cleveland Latin tutor near me?
There are a variety of benefits to working with a Cleveland Latin tutor. One of the most significant benefits is that you gain access to an expert on the language. While the language itself is arguably more simple than some of the languages actively spoken in the world today, its distinctions can make its study a challenge. For instance, while the idea of gendered nouns is nothing new to those who have studied Romance languages, gendered nouns in Latin have nothing to do with articles or suffixes. Instead, they fall into classifications that may or may not be intuitive. In most modern languages, word order indicates the meaning of a sentence. For instance, "The ball hit the girl," means something different than, "The girl hit the ball." In Latin, word order does not dictate meaning, instead, word ending, or inflection, dictates meaning. These sorts of distinctions can be confusing and require adequate study to build command.
It is here that partnering with Cleveland Latin tutors can be helpful. These instructors have been thoroughly vetted and have cultivated expertise in the language. As a result, they can craft lesson plans that begin by establishing a strong foundation of understanding and build upon that over time. They can answer your questions as they arise and issue clarifications should you become confused. The individual attention you receive is something that can sometimes be hard to find in a class of twenty students or more and is certainly absent during independent study.
Another benefit of working with a Cleveland Latin tutor is that your instruction can be customized to your individual learning needs. In a traditional classroom, your teacher is in charge of presenting information to students with their own needs and varying levels of engagement with a limited amount of time in the school year and a predetermined amount of material they have to get through. They simply don't have the resources to accommodate the needs of every individual in the class. Your Cleveland Latin tutor can, though. If it turns out you've already memorized all of your vocabulary words in a given week, there's no reason you can't start on next week's vocab words. If you're struggling with inflection, though, or recently scored poorly on an exam and could benefit from rehashing some material, your instructor can rearrange the lesson plan to make sure your comprehension is where it needs to be. These sessions are all about setting you up for success. This sort of instruction is particularly useful for those studying Latin at the high school level.
Cleveland Latin tutoring can also be tailored to your learning preferences. Research has demonstrated that while people can learn any which way, they tend to prefer learning in specific fashions. When these preferences are taken into account, students are more likely to pay attention and retain the information presented. Cleveland Latin tutors can get to know your preferences and fold them into their approach to teaching you. For example, there's a difference between active and reflective learning. Active learners prefer using repetitive application of an idea to absorb the lesson they're presented with, while reflective learners prefer to working out the mechanics of the lesson so it makes sense to them before they replicate it again. So Cleveland Latin tutors might approach an active learner by asking them to replicate a specific type of inflection with similar examples while asking reflective learners to compare and contrast different types of inflection structures. It's the ability to customize instruction to the student in this fashion that can make Cleveland Latin tutoring so effective.
This sort of instruction also carries the benefit of flexible participation. Some people hesitate to seek out preparatory courses because they don't think it can fit in their schedule. When you contact us, we can set you up with Cleveland Latin tutoring that matches your availability. We find someone who can meet when you can, and whether online or in person, you get to choose where you attend sessions. Perhaps that means you slip on your headphones in the Shaker Heights Public Library for an online lesson or your private instructor comes to your home for sessions. Whatever the case might be, you get to participate in a way that's comfortable and allows you to focus. This makes the assistance of a private instructor particularly useful for the working undergrad, law, or medical student who is hoping to give themselves a leg up despite their busy schedule.
How can I connect with a Cleveland Latin tutor near me?
It's not as difficult as you might think. Varsity Tutors can get you set-up with a high-quality instructor in as little as a day. Maybe you're looking for an option for your high school student who is taking a Latin class for the first time. Maybe you yourself are studying the language at Cleveland State University. No matter what the case might be, online and in-person solutions are available that can fit any schedule. If you opt for online instruction, our Live Learning Platform provides video chat, document sharing, screen sharing, and even the ability to watch back your previous sessions in your free time. We also offer live online courses to support your efforts, and our educational consultants can tell you more about this option. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get the ball rolling!
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