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Courtney: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Abigail: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...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 Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a Ph.D in Classics....
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Christopher: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...in intuitively understanding the meaning of 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...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
Libby: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...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 writing. I'm currently pursuing a Master's Degree in writing, in an attempt to...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Meghna: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...in Dance. I have previous tutoring experience in AP Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, for 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 way for them. Outside of school,...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Emma: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...themselves; the goal is to make myself unnecessary in a way. My strengths (in school and tutoring) are in foreign languages including Latin and 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...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Security Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Megan: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...have been actively involved in tutoring. I have tutored elementary school students in Harlem in reading comprehension and vocabulary building; middle school students in the South Bronx in Latin and Roman mythology; high school students at my previous school in geometry, English, French, and Latin; and this year, I am tutoring a graduate student who recently immigrated to the United States in ESL and conversational English. As for my preferred subjects, I have an abundance...
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Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790
Matthew: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...2 public schools in New York 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...
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New York University - Bachelors, French, Classics
Dylan: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...Dylan discovered his passion for mentoring 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...
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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
Eric: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...Chapel Hill. A highlight of my time in the Tar Heel state was receiving the Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence on court during half-time at the UNC-Duke basketball game. Since then, I have taught a wide range of humanities courses at a liberal arts college in Minnesota. I also help students prepare for college standardized tests and improve their writing. I love working one-on-one with students to help them achieve their goals. I got my...
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University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Classics
Matthew: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...(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 help the student learn...
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The University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy
The University of St Thomas - Masters, Philosophy
LSAT: 160
Dennis: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...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 play the trombone and...
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Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
John: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
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...
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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
Natalie: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...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. I care deeply about my students and their success, and I look forward to working with you!... I believe that every...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Leonard: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...taught students of all abilities in a wide variety of subjects. There is no confusion too small or problem too complicated that I cannot help with if not solve. I am exceptionally dedicated to my students; ensuring that they not simply memorize concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach...
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Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math
Grace: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...for high schoolers in the St. Louis area, and volunteering at a nursing home. As a writer, I have a great deal of experience composing scientific reports, analytical literary analysis, philosophical and political arguments, and creative pieces. Fiction writing is one of my personal passions, and my creative work has been published in several literary journals. I love working with writers of all skill levels, and I am prepared to address difficulties related to grammar...
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Johns Hopkins University - Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Amelia: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...fact, I truly enjoy analyzing English grammar!), I am most passionate about teaching Latin. I find it extremely gratifying when my students realize that a so-called "dead" language can actually be relevant to their lives! When tutoring Latin, I like to focus on using various strategies to help students "read with expectations, " meaning that students engage in linear reading (reading left-to-right, without skipping around), and approach texts with a notion of what makes a...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilizations
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Mary Carolyn: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...started coaching and tutoring less advanced students, and found the experience both enjoyable and rewarding. Helping people understand and excel where understanding and excellence seemed impossible--this has driven me to seek every opportunity to help others academically, as I find great joy and fulfillment in doing so. For the past two years I have taken classes at a local college, where I worked as a peer tutor of both Latin and Math. The students I...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Paula: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...age. I tutor a variety of subjects largely because I have so many areas of interests and have been privileged enough to pursue knowledge in those areas. I even enjoy tucking away "useless facts"...in fact, those very tidbits got me past the Jeopardy! Online Test and into the Contestant Audition! If I've learned one thing throughout my academic career, it's that everyone learns differently. In my opinion, a great tutor knows how to meet a...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Bradley: Encinitas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Encinitas, CA
...a subject more relevant to them and create more motivation to learn. I always try to gear the way I teach to my students' learning styles and make them feel less self-conscious and more confident about making mistakes and explaining their thought process. I am good at convincing my students that they will see more rewards from their persistence. I have worked with several students who were scoring in the seventies on tests and quizzes...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720
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