Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Gainesville, FL

"Teaching makes me stay in a sort of state of enlightment." I have been a language facilitator for over 20 years. I hold a PhD. in Philosophy in Spanish from Florida International Unversity and a Masters of Arts from The University of Florida.... Since not everyone studies language or literature for the same reason, nor learns in quite the same way, I have found that the most effective motivational tool for students is to tailor each...

...various ages for four years. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, English, Latin, and Science. I have been interested in these subjects especially throughout my education and enjoy sharing my knowledge with students. Outside of school, I enjoy cooking, spending time with friends and family, and traveling...

...at the University of Florida, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Europe focus), as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Dual Languages: French and Russian specialization. Though I have tutored in many different subjects, as a fluent speaker, my specialty is French. I have spent 6 years studying French, and I have...

...PhD student in Education after teaching for three years as a middle and high school science teacher. During that time I also tutored in grades K-12 through my local school district. My Master's Degree is in Science Education with a STEM leadership certificate, and I'm a certified teacher in the state of Florida.

...graduate with a master's degree in Political Science - International Relations. I have an interest in academic writing and qualitative research. As a graduate student, I taught undergraduate writing courses both in person and online. These courses focused on academic writing and community-oriented persuasive writing. I believe in the power of education and am an...

...HL English and IB SL Latin, which makes me a good fit for explaining the roots of grammar and words in order to improve writing style and reading comprehension. I enjoy tutoring any subject that I feel confident in thus can explain well ranging from Calculus 1 and 2, general biology, general chemistry, anatomy, algebra,...

...I find joy in being able to help others learn as well. I recently graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an Educational Studies minor. My favorite subject areas to tutor are English, Reading, Grammar, and Verbal/Reading sections for standardized tests. I want to help students feel confident...

...18- to 22-year-old students at the college level since 1995. I love imparting to them my own passion for the English language and its literary heritage, from Chaucer through our best 21st-century writers. I am particularly absorbed by the history of fiction, drama, and poetry in English, and I hope to continue to teach such...

...areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP examinations *Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed...

...tutor. I tutor a variety of subjects, including SAT Prep, but 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...

...the student, but also to boost the student's own investment in finding the methods that work best. I believe a student learns best when choosing to engage with the subject on a personal level. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, outdoor activities e.g. hiking, playing board and video games, and spending time with...

...Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills,...

...tutored students of all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially 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...

...in test prep tutoring. I have taken and tutored both the ACT and the SAT. I enjoy tutoring these tests because I get the opportunity to see students learn about the ways that they learn and take tests. Furthermore, it's very rewarding to see students get excited about their tangible score gains that come as...

...I worked as a peer tutor of both Latin and Math. The students I have tutored thank me again and again for helping them enjoy and succeed in what was often their worst class. My experience with the SAT enables me to tutor SAT test prep as well, a subject that can be very stressful...

...require a strong foundation in mathematics, my interest in the life sciences calls for a myriad of memorization techniques, and my participation in the academic world at large reminds me daily of the importance of sharp writing skills. I hope to share some of these things, both content and technique, with my students. Though I...

...of all skill levels, and I am prepared to address difficulties related to grammar and mechanics, syntax, structure, style, content, and editing. I studied Latin at the honors level for over six years throughout middle school and high school. I believe in the value of classical study and I am excited to help other Latin...

...from helping others with their writing as I do writing myself. In the sciences, I have had exposure to biochemistry, introductory biology, and general, organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry. In my teaching, my current focus is on general chemistry (at the high school or college level) and organic chemistry, both of which were always...

...mastered it. I was really impressed by the difference his patience made and I love tutoring because it helps me do that for other people. I am currently a student at Rice University, majoring in Cognitive Sciences, and I plan on attending medical school afterwards. Between my major and pre-med track, my coursework varies from...

...of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find the answer himself or herself and to solve whatever academic problems come his or her way. Equally, important is demonstrating the real-world application of what a student is doing.