Award-Winning Latin Tutors in Downey, CA

...for its own sake). Reading Latin (or Greek) literature in the original language with students is my favorite type of teaching because I love both the language and the literature. I teach language, literature, history, and writing at all levels, most subjects at the elementary or middle school level, and test prep. I am extremely...

...be very effective; while I will always challenge a student to grow in each session, I also strive to create a supportive environment that encourages asking questions and making mistakes. I find that a good sign a student understands a concept is when he/she can explain it back to me, as though I were the...

...themselves, allowing their personal statements to express their best selves in an eloquent and concise manner. For standardized testing, I can use my experience to provide tips not only to improve vocabulary, reading and math skills, but also about how to deal with the unique problems caused by the nature of these tests. Regardless of...

...everyone) from piano to essay-writing to beginning chemistry. I hope to instill a love and excitement for whatever subject I am tutoring with my students by tailoring each lesson plan to his/her specific learning style and personal interests. Every subject can be made into a dynamic learning and growing opportunity! When I'm not studying or...

...I also understand that learning it, especially at the introductory levels, can occasionally be rather intimidating. I try to make myself as relaxed, fun, and seemingly approachable while I am teaching/tutoring as I can to lessen the intimidation factor of that crazy dead language we're learning. Although I grew up in Boston, I moved to...

...experience teaching in the college classroom. I tutor on subjects that really interest me ranging from Mathematics, English, Fine Art Appreciation, Writing College Essays, Essay Editing, Reading, Geography, Social Studies, Government and History. I earned my Master of Fine Arts Degree from California State University and I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with...

...are my passion and the subject of my career. I never stop marveling at the the way ancient literature leaps off the page in living color more than two thousand years later. In my spare time I enjoy cross country running, and I am currently ripping insatiably through Donna Tartt's newest novel, The Goldfinch. I...

...had a passion for mentoring young people from an early age. As a group leader at an overnight camp for several years, I discovered how much I enjoyed being a mentor and guiding hand in someone else’s life. As a young man myself, I developed a passion for Latin early on, and excelled in it...

...from my own students that a good tutor can change a student's entire attitude towards education. I do not believe that any kids truly hate school; what they hate is feeling as if they have no power over their studies. By being a tutor, I am able to work with students individually, giving the students...

...an M.A. in Classics from the University of Arizona. I am currently working on completing my Ph.D. in Classics at the University of California, Irvine. I have tutored a variety of students, ranging from the elementary to the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as...