Award-Winning Latin Tutors in Lincoln Park, IL

...of tutoring experience, I have worked with many different types of students, from elementary to college graduates, from students with learning disabilities to those who make straight A's. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (SMU) and a Master's Degree in Biochemistry (CCNY), I specialize in the various math and science subjects. In addition...

...Society, and I graduated summa cum laude with degrees in Classical Studies: Latin and Greek and Theatre & Drama, and with a minor in Art History. My strengths as a tutor are my personable style and my individualized review methods. I believe in strong communication with students and parents, and I offer detailed written feedback...

...led them to those answers. When I say that learning Latin is a reflexive process, I mean that the instructors understanding of how well a student in understanding the concepts is as important as the student's efforts. Imagine, if you will, learning Latin as a ladder. If you are at the bottom of the ladder,...

...all levels and academic abilities. My first academic love is Latin and the Classics- I really enjoy helping others develop their skills with the language and gain an appreciation for the culture and history of Rome. In my spare time I love to travel, especially to Italy and Greece, whenever I get the chance. I...

...from our day-to-day lives. Much of my teaching is conversational and focused on re-applying fundamental ideas. I will not work with rote memorization but repetition of themes, not questions, is key. I am not another teacher, but a member of your team who will make any subject more manageable for your situation. I received my...

...students find. I approach each student question as having multiple ways to get to the answer and, as a former college math major, I also try to get at cultural and linguistic problems from unexpected angles, like through the scientific method or pythagorean theorem. I reject the idea that some people can only do math...

...of Chicago). I have traveled with high school students to many destinations both domestically and in Europe. I am passionate about helping students with their study of Latin (a great language!) and about helping them improve the craftsmanship of their writing--from poetry and fiction to college essays and everything in between. I have lived in...

...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...

...am certified in a range of AP subjects, and I especially enjoy helping students learn fundamental study skills that can be applied to all subjects. The focus on study skills and test-taking strategies culminates in AP, ACT, and SAT preparation. After being homeschooled in lower elementary grades, I attended St. Martins Episcopal School for middle...

...the place of others, as I have in the past relied on tutors to get me through some tough topics. As for other interests outside tutoring, I am very interested in languages and linguistics, as I currently teach graduate and undergraduate linguistics at Northeastern Illinois University. Outside my day job, I run and bike, and...