Award-Winning Latin Tutors in Oakland, CA

...and ancient mythology. All of my degrees are in Comparative Literature. I went to UC Davis, and The Pennsylvania State University; I am finishing my PhD now while living in the Bay Area. I have published on diverse topics ranging from Shakespeare to film theory, and I have given talks at national and regional conferences in my field. I have been an academic adviser to more than one hundred students at various colleges, and 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 achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for...

...Italy, read lots of mythology, and learn languages both living and dead. After a few years of teaching, traveling, and freelance writing both stateside and abroad, I earned an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of Pittsburgh. I have valuable experience as a full-time classroom educator and personal tutor for students ranging from fifth grade through college. One of my favorite aspects of teaching is sharing my love for literature, writing, and languages while...

...parents' strict "no English in the house policy", I did not learn English until I started school. English was my third language and I struggled with it in my younger years. If not for the amazing support I had from my teachers, I would not be here today. I am currently working on my Master's in Classics and I could not have chosen a better path. Because of my background, I understand the difficulties of...

...an English-teaching and volunteering program in northern Israel. For eight months I taught and tutored English at the high school in Kiryat Shmona, preparing 10th-12th graders for their final 'Bagrut' examinations. Though I taught primarily at the high school, I also taught at the regional elderly center as a teaching assistant. Participating in this past program pushed me to realize how I truly love teaching and wish to pursue this as a career. I plan...

...have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I look forward to helping...

I grew up in Belgium before moving to Los Angeles in 2010, and now I live in New York. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Bioethics and Natural Sciences and recently was accepted to medical school. I am a native French and Dutch speaker (don't worry - my English is good, too!) but I also love studying and teaching sciences, including physics, general and organic chemistry, biology, as well as math and Latin.

...members of my university to tutor other college students through the Academic Support Center. At the same time, I began tutoring high school students in chemistry, biology, and mathematics. With three years tutoring experience, I have developed a teaching philosophy focused on meeting the student where they are. I believe that students struggling with a subject are not "bad at it", they just have not found the right approach. My job is to help each...

...highly nuanced vocabulary qwerks, and deeply referential style is one of the most expressive and flexible languages in world history. Its writers can weave words together to create a rich and meaningful statement with seemingly endless layers of subtext. What is more, as a millennia-dead language, only the most cherished and acclaimed works have survived, having been marked for saving generation after generation as defining achievements in literature and oratory. Learning Latin as an English...

...that demonstrates my mastery of the subject. I am also an alumnus of the Washington and Lee School of Law, where I further honed my critical thinking and writing skills in pursuit of my JD. In Washington and Lee’s highly competitive Moot Court Competition, I put these skills to good use, receiving the contest’s prestigious award for Best Brief. Today I am sharing the fruits of my exceptional education with students in the city. As...