Top Latin Tutors serving Des Moines

Erica: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...a licensed teacher with 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)...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Emma: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...humanitiesexpect a very enthusiastic tutor especially if we are talking about Shakespeare! I also think it is important to try and frame things in a context students are used to, so if that means watching She's the Man in order to understand Twelfth Night, then that's what we will do (although we do have to...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Security Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31

River: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
Hi! My name is River Knight. I'm currently a student at New York University. I've actively worked as a tutor for the last 5 years. I hope to help my students find the joy in what they're learning and give them tools to improve on their own!
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 760

Sean: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Danny: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...want to have a lifelong curiosity. I always want to know things work and how to better understand things. I bring that same passion for curiosity to everything that I do, especially teaching and tutoring. Nothing brings me greater joy than being able to bring someone closer to their capability. My biggest teaching motto has...
Education & Certification
St. Olaf College - Bachelors, Vocal Music Education
Boston University - Masters, Music Education
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450

Sarah: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...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...
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

Tom: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...a format understandable by my peers, something that I think contributes to my effectiveness as a tutor. I also try to incorporate my research experience at institutions like the NIH into my tutoring in these areas, using real-world examples from cutting-edge research and scientific communication skills gleaned from poster sessions and academic publications to supplement...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelors, Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Classical Studies
University of Oxford - PHD, Clinical Medicine
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Samantha: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...attention that my students receive. I bring several years of classroom experience to the table, as well as a teaching credential from the University of Oxford and a BA from Northwestern University. While my classroom experience is in English/reading and history, my tutoring experience has been in everything from math to foreign languages.... In short, I believe that education should be made as enjoyable as possible!
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Religious Studies
University of Oxford - Masters, Secondary Education (Religious Education)

Hanna: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...Science and Engineering and minoring in music. I have tutoring experience in math and Latin. My favorite subjects in school were chemistry and calculus. I have completed four years of Latin in high school including AP Latin and received the National Exam Gold Award all 4 years. I have also scored a 5 on nine...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 35

Christopher: Des Moines Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Des Moines, IA
...For language study I 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"...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
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