
Megan: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
I have been teaching in a variety of settings for the past 30 years. I especially enjoy one-on-one teaching. It affords me to be able to know my students better further enabling me to help them with their individual needs. ... My philosophy is very basic; do what is necessary to meet the needs of the students. Their goals are my goals. It is my job to help the student on the road to success.... I...
Education & Certification
Wright State University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre/Classics
Bowling Green State Univ - PHD, Theatre History

Anthony : Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...Denison University as a Classics major and a Latin and Psychology double minor. While in college I student-taught Latin at the local high school and loved every minute of it! Latin is my main focus in tutoring. Beyond vocabulary and syntax, I love Latin because it feels like a giant puzzle to me. Latin is a very active language and I love tasks that keep me intellectually engaged. I'm excited to work with students looking...
Education & Certification
Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Andrea: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...and fun. When I'm not studying grammar, I like to play the violin and guitar, watch Disney movies, bingewatch my favorite TV shows (Doctor Who, Star Trek, Once Upon a Time, The Librarians), read (Harry Potter, Percy Jackson), and write. I also have the travel bug; I have visited 7 European countries and also studied abroad in Rome in 2014. After school, I really hope to intern at Walt Disney World and eventually work there.
Education & Certification
The Ohio State University - Current Undergrad, Romance Studies

Devin: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...deep rooted passion with others. My tutoring/teaching experiences include acting as a TA throughout college, developing professional recruitment programs specializing in talent retention, and serving as a volunteer member of JP Morgan Chase's Analyst Recruitment efforts by teaching updated recruitment methods. My interests outside of work and professional development include all things Cleveland (specifically Cleveland sports teams), restauranteering, training/athletics, and travel. Although I undoubtedly work hard, I have been mentored and aided by some pretty...
Education & Certification
John Carroll University - Bachelors, History

Michael: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...College in Paris and Western Kentucky University. I received my Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Education with a major in French education. Prior to my graduation, I was a resident of Paris, France for several years. Recently, I was the owner and operator of a language teaching business where I provided private one-to-one instruction and tutoring of French, English, and Spanish. I am most passionate about all aspects of the French language, culture, and...
Education & Certification
Western Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, French
Western Kentucky University - Master of Arts Teaching, French

Dana: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...school through university, in multiple fields -- mainly French, Spanish, Latin, technology, and coaching, but including photography, sailing and coastal navigation, and athletic injuries and rehabilitation. Teaching is not limited to school-settings or to school-subjects alone. My signature traits are enthusiasm, attention to detail, a high level of organization, listening, patience, clear and concise communication, exact writing, and interest in many disciplines informed by a wide variety of reading and experience. My undergraduate degrees are...
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Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Master of Arts, French Literature

William: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...and studying literature, especially Shakespeare. I have been tutoring since my freshman year of high school by helping specific students in Latin, US History, and Algebra. I also organized LEGO Robotics summer camps by designing a curriculum which I taught over the course of five days to 25 students per camp from grades 4-8. I enjoy tutoring because I want to share my love of learning and help students succeed in their education. I tutor...
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The University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Ruth: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

John: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
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

Courtney: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...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 currently working on French. Im always listening to music,...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Abigail: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...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 excited about subjects that at first seem intimidating...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Kerry: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...the first teacher in my career as a student who saw as me not a behavior problem, but a bored kid with a high IQ and a chaotic home life. Dr. King had my IQ tested, then set about making sure the school gave me useful and creative outlets. He turned my life around, keeping me from following in the footsteps of my two brothers. I dont know why it took me so long to...
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Excelsior College - Bachelors, Classical Language and Literature (Latin)
University of Phoenix - Masters, Educational Studies
University of Phoenix (ABD) - Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Matthew: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...teaching many different subjects (ACT, SAT, Literature, Languages, etc.). My graduates studies in philosophy have especially equipped me 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...
Education & Certification
The University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy
The University of St Thomas - Masters, Philosophy

Zach: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...Preparation that will get you the scores you need for admission to the college of your choice. As for my experience, I have tutoring experience in both one-to-one settings, going as far back as high school, and group/classroom settings, especially from my 4 years of tutoring with Yale MATHCOUNTS. As a likely future graduate student myself, it is my general goal in life to continue the tradition of passing forth knowledge. Not surprisingly, I have...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Grace: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...forward to helping students succeed in standardized testing. As a college athlete, I understand that many students are committed to activities outside the classroom, and I pursue productivity and efficiency in every session to ensure that students are able to achieve their academic goals without compromising other priorities. I also understand that no two students are exactly alike; I am very flexible in my approach to the learning process and I really enjoy working with...
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Johns Hopkins University - Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars

Serena: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...first discovered my interest in tutoring when I was a teenager. I was interested in volunteering in my community and took part of a program to tutor kids within elementary schools. I'm comfortable with a wide range of subjects but I'm most passionate about History, English and Literature. These are topics I love discussing in general and I'm always happy to have a chance to help someone else find enjoyment in the subject. Trying to...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, History

Hayley: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...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. I am a huge traveler and am very...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelors, Anthropology

Dennis: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics

June: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...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 that test not only my programming ability but also my hardware skills as a...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Tom: Columbus Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Columbus, OH
...serving as a musical director for various musical theater productions and singing ensembles. Additionally, I invested substantial amounts of time preparing for the SAT and many AP exams: I know the tests well and am excited to explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, American History & Literature
Boston University - PHD, American Studies
Private Latin Tutoring
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