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Courtney: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...Carleton 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...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Erica: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Abigail: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Ruth: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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 and engage them.... Learning is most effective when the student is having fun, and the best way to learn is to teach.
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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
Brianna: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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 my passion for working with children...
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University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770
Brendan: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 33
Dylan: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...grew up just north of Seattle after spending the first two years of his life in Washington, D.C., and plans to split his time between New York and Seattle in upcoming summers. Dylan discovered his passion for mentoring on the lacrosse field in high school while helping to run summer youth lacrosse camps, and became...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Tom: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...my education I have retained a deep interest in a variety of subjects, and have especially enjoyed helping students to master those subjects. In high school I tutored extensively in Math and English, and in high school and college I honed my teaching abilities further by serving as a musical director for various musical theater...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, American History & Literature
Boston University - PHD, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800
Natalie: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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 examples that can help foster creativity....
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Elizabeth: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...another for four years, and I'm passionate about sparking joy in students for the subjects that have brought me so much fulfillment, as well as granting students autonomy over their own academic passions. I tutor pretty much anything related to English, history, and classics, as well as test prep for the relevant segments of the...
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Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Russell: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...the sciences and the humanities, and because classics is such a broad field, I am able to teach a wide variety of topics. Classics, which could be broadly defined as the study of ancient world, demands proficiency not only in Greek and Latin but also history, literary criticism, and of course persuasive writing. I can...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Meghna: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...both high school and college age students. My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that we can encounter when working to learn a new subject, and I am committed to working with students to help them learn in the best...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Grace: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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Johns Hopkins University - Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Jason: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted...
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Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166
Eric: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Classics
Dennis: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Christopher: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...follow the usual method of most classicists, focus on syntax and clause structure--in particular I find that understanding the clause structure of any language, ancient or modern, analytic or synthetic, is crucial in intuitively understanding the meaning of a sentence. In history I try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
June: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Hayley: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 750
Bradley: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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 program in Rome for the practice of oral Latin and daily sight reading and...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720
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