
Russell: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...my greatest talent, and I derive just as much enjoyment 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 personal favorites. Even more importantly, in my pursuit of the...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics

Mark: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
I'm a recent graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Life Sciences. I am able to help students with many subjects but I feel best when teaching life sciences (obviously), as well as history and Latin. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing video games, learning new things, and watching and talking about films, TV, etc. I look forward to helping people succeed.
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Kansas State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Alisa: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
I am a junior at the University of Kansas studying Mathematics. I will be tutoring math up to Calculus I (or AP Calculus AB); I will also be tutoring the entirety of the ACT.
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University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Katie: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...I do have a bachelors from Emporia State in integrated studies and a masters in elementary education from Rockhurst University. Throughout my educational career, I have been a summer school teacher assistant, elementary and secondary tutor (the elementary tutoring was mainly math), a resource aide, substitute teacher and a camp counselor. Nothing excites me more than watching children reach their full potential. I love it when the light bulb suddenly clicks in their head! I...
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Emporia State University - Bachelors, Integrated Studies
Rockhurst University - Masters, Elementary Education

Christian: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...My eventual goal was (and still is) to earn a teaching certificate, but that is still a ways off. What else could I do? An idea hit me. Just because I am not a student anymore, however, does not mean I can't still dedicate myself to learning. There is no better way to do that than to help others learn too, and that is, most of all, what I want to do. I hope you,...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Classical Civilizations
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Masters, Latin

Patrick: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...a while. Outside academics, I enjoy riding my bike, playing soccer and basketball, reading, and holding rich conversation. I am a huge Chess fan and a member of Chess.com, which I visit nearly every day. Roman Catholicism is important to me, and I try to balance doctrine with ethics in the daily practice of my faith. My favorite subject to tutor is English. My "liberal arts" education has convinced me that learning to communicate effectively...
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University of Dallas - Current Undergrad, English and Classics

Anna: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...setting taught me more about how to explain abstract concepts simply and creatively, and about how to use quizzes and evaluations to track student progress. During college, I helped my peers learn French both individually and in small groups; and most recently, I worked as an English language teacher in France, helping small groups of middle- and high-schoolers put their language learning into practice by organizing projects, conversations, and debates. In my free time, I...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies

Laura: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...I got certified to teach English as a second language. I taught and tutored English as a second language to students of all ages and levels, including test preparation, English for business, and English conversation. My students ranged from ages 3-70 and I led private and small group lessons. From 2013-2018 in Springfield, MO I taught Latin and Italian to small groups of adult learners and French to small groups of pre-school and elementary age...
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Truman State University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of Arizona - Master of Arts, Classics

Christopher: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...a publication on the relative clause in Ancient Greek and I hope to begin a PhD program in the fall. I completed my MA with a 4.0 GPA and received a perfect score on the verbal GRE. I also scored 168 on the LSAT and graduated in the top ten percent of my law school class. My teaching experience includes two years' teaching Latin and Myth at the college level and two years' private tutoring...
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University of Iowa - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
University of Kansas - Master of Arts, Classics

Apryl: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...and teach them an enjoyment of learning even if they dont like the subject. I foster a fun and creative learning environment and meet your/your students individual needs. My experience includes classical education, private education, adult education, parent and student education, middle school students, college prep, college level English courses, and homeschooling my own children. I enjoy outdoor life: especially the hanging in my hammock in the mountains with a great book!
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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary - Bachelor of Science, Education

Emma: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
Hi, I'm Emma! I'm a rising senior Classics major at Carleton College in Northfield, MN. I study Latin, Ancient Greek, and the histories associated with the two languages. Outside of class, I'm an RA, and I spend 6-8 hours a week tutoring and teaching college access courses in a nearby high school. In the future, I hope to teach high school Latin!
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Carleton College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies

Eliza: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...often viewed as boring, to life for them. I really enjoy working with students on History and English, as well as Critical Reading and Writing test prep. I hope that my students come away from our sessions with both the factual foundation that will they need to succeed, and a broader understanding of the subject’s importance. In my free time, I love, reading, creative writing, riding horses, playing with my dogs and spending as much...
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Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, History and Classical Civilizations

Darel: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...tutor a wide variety of subjects; however, my passion lies in languages and history. In my experience tutoring non-English speakers, I have learned how to solidify short-term knowledge to the long term and apply this not only to languages, but many other subjects, as well. I am a strong believer in the value and necessity of education, which is why I intend to make it my life long career. As such, I try to encourage...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages

Daniele: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...grades Latin, Etymology and German. I have taught English to non-native English speakers from 4 - 18 years old, in both Kansas City, MO and Seoul, South Korea. Though I tutor in myriad subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, English, and Social Studies. I am fascinated by how language, literature and culture are interwoven and how they affect those around them. I get really excited about learning/re-discovering things and subsequently about teaching those things...
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Missouri State University - Bachelor in Arts, German and Latin
University of Missouri Kansas City - Master of Arts, TESOL
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Ruth: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies

Courtney: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...to meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im currently working on French. Im always listening to music, particularly Broadway musicals. And, finally, Im a huge Harry Potter fan. I get compared to Hermione Granger all the time, and...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Abigail: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...reading level were aimed at students much younger. In order to keep him engaged, I had to get creative. We would practice reading comprehension using the sports section of the newspaper, and did short creative writing exercises. I learned a lot about how to get students excited about subjects that at first seem intimidating or frustrating, how to think on my feet, and how to connect with and engage students from different backgrounds than my...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Bradley: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...think my passionate interest in this subject was nurtured and allowed to thrive because of the extremely solid foundation I received in Latin grammar from one outstanding high school teacher. I hope to emulate his outstanding teaching ability and allow others to succeed the way he allowed me. I've tutored students in Latin and Greek for over 10 years. I received a perfect score on the National Latin Exam and Latin SAT II and am...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature

Andrew: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...worked with him, and it was incredibly rewarding to watch him master concepts that he once found difficult. I hope to be able to help students understand the material they are studying and make it their own. By building an understanding of a subject based on the individual student's strengths, my goal is to help students achieve a lasting mastery that will be available to them throughout their academic career and beyond.
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Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry

Christopher: Kansas City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Kansas City, MO
...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 methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well during high school and now as I approach the end of my undergraduate education, and while I cannot of course guarantee particular results for...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
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