Award-Winning Latin Tutors in New Mexico

...the material at hand by exploring different learning styles and techniques. Though I tutor a variety of subjects including Latin, chemistry, biology, and math, my favorite subject to tutor is organic chemistry. Organic chemistry problem sets have always felt more like logic puzzles than homework. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy scuba diving off...

...develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education, and I hope I can inspire students to think about how all academic subjects relate to each other. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading, translating, running, playing computer games, and playing trumpet.

...to motivate others and foster meaningful personal interactions is uncanny. My background in history gives me knowledge of trends in society and culture as well as writing experience. My classical education provides me an understanding of the roots of Western Civilization, including legal philosophy, words and syntax, and social and cultural norms.... Some educators focus on rote memorization and simple regurgitation of facts for tests. While this leads to information being immediately forgotten after testing, I strive to foster a deeper understanding of subject matter, leading to better grades, more real world applications, and a true education for the long-term betterment of the student.

...of the classroom. While I specialize in tutoring Latin and Greek and am familiar with a variety of textbooks, I am also skilled at preparing students for the SAT and GRE--particularly the reading and writing portions. Although I clearly have a deep passion for my subject matter, I have an even greater passion for student...

...well as AP students. I believe that learning is an idiosyncratic process, and I believe every person has the right to an education that complements their individual needs. As such, I try to see my students as a whole picture, so I can cater to their strengths while helping them where they might struggle. With...

...progress and academic success and never have a 'my-way-or-the-high-way' mentality, but am flexible to trying to find new ways of teaching for however a particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to...

...my education has prepared me to tutor subjects such as English, literature, American history, European history, and Latin, as well as test preparation. When working with a student, I always look for different ways to present the same information to help them find the way that clicks best with them, since no two students learn...

...subjects from 2009-2011. I have taught Latin for the past 3 years, and I am currently employed by Rockwood School district to teach Latin and Language Arts. I have tutored students in Latin off and on since 2006, my early students were referred to me by my college professors and, more recently, I have been...

...different methods and approaches till I find what works best for each individual student. The goal, for all of my students, is to get to the point where I???m no longer needed. In math, I want to help you become comfortable with the equations and processes necessary to transform complex problems into clear answers. In...

...because they open doors to communicating with and understanding so many people, both near and far! I have traveled to Peru and hope to travel more in the future. I strongly believe that anyone can learn anything, as long as enough time and effort are given. I will go to great lengths to convey an...