
James: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...of working as a high-school history/social studies teacher. I have taught Global History, and several electives like Political Philosophy, Modern Latin America, Strategic Thinking, and Religion. I have also taught test preparation and ESL. This background enables me to provide instructive, substantive lessons, understand and draw upon each student's needs and potentialities, and to unlock his or her academic potential. In addition to subject knowledge, effective self-expression (written and oral) and reasoned analysis of well-chosen...
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, History

Brennan: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
I'm a follower of Christ and a big fan of patterns and statistics. I enjoy making order out of chaos and seeing how mathematics helps us make sense of the world.
Education & Certification
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Jasmin: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
Why do I tutor? I take great joy in equipping students to discover and harness their own potential, and I believe in the power of proactive learning for academic success. I believe that YOU have what it takes to succeed, even if you haven't discovered that yet! My goal in tutoring is to equip you with the knowledge, mindset, strategies and resources you need to reach your goals.
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General

Jennifer: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...aid others in achieving their personal goals. Throughout my undergraduate experience I was honored to be asked to tutor not only my friends and sorority sisters but my classmates and those who heard of me via word of mouth. These connections were made solely on the fact that I gave each person I helped not only the ability to become independent in their studies but to truly understand the best way they learn. This is...
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Erica: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following 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...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature

John: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama

Abigail: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...and personal life. Currently, I am working as a freelance writer, editor, and assistant to a scholar at the University of Washington who works on education policy. As an undergraduate, I was involved with a student organization that tutored students at a local K-8 school who were struggling with reading and writing. My student was thirteen years old, and most of the resources for his reading level were aimed at students much younger. In order...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Courtney: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some extra help keeping up in Spanish, I am confident that together, well figure out how to meet your current academic goals and develop the...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Aneri : Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors I tutor in the following subjects: biology, psychology, algebra, geometry, calculus, Latin,...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Psychology

Jessica: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...frustrations to succeed academically. My teaching has been most profoundly influenced by the notion of multiple intelligences, which helps me to approach each student as unique, with existing talents and abilities that can be used to support deeper learning in almost any academic area. While standardized learning programs are often necessary and beneficial (particularly for entrance exams), it is always my goal to teach holistically, addressing the needs and assets of each student as an...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Harvard University - Master of Arts, Theology

Jerome: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...and play! In college, I continue to be involved with music as a member of Doox of Yale, a TTBB a cappella group, where I served as Music Director my sophomore year. I have served as a Communication and Consent Educator, working with various programs to promote a positive sexual climate on campus, and am currently a First-Year Counselor. Next year, I will join the faculty at Phillips Exeter Academy as a choral assistant.
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Music; Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Serena: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...my community and took part of a program to tutor kids within elementary schools. I'm comfortable with a wide range of subjects but I'm most passionate about History, English and Literature. These are topics I love discussing in general and I'm always happy to have a chance to help someone else find enjoyment in the subject. Trying to encourage of love of learning is an important part of my teaching philosophy and I try to...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, History

Kerry: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...I wanted to work with young people, but I had to thrash around for years trying other disciplines before I could see the obvious. I was a perpetual student for a long time, directionless and underperforming because I had no goals. Once I got in front of a classroom, though, I felt Id come home; it was only when I knew I was a teacher that I found focus as a student.... I instruct students with...
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Excelsior College - Bachelors, Classical Language and Literature (Latin)
University of Phoenix - Masters, Educational Studies
University of Phoenix (ABD) - Doctor of Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Megan: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...testing process myself not too long ago, the top strategies and preparation methods for successful performances on these key exams are fresh on my mind. I have experience tutoring clients in the SAT and have worked with them to achieve significant improvement. All in all, I am passionate about getting to know my clients and working with them to make learning engaging using strategies that are the most effective for them individually. I am a...
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Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics

Mary Carolyn: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...the SAT enables me to tutor SAT test prep as well, a subject that can be very stressful for many students. I hope to alleviate this stress and help students succeed. When tutoring, I learn about the student's strengths and weaknesses, which I then use to create a unique method of learning for each person. I am ready to work at whatever pace is necessary for the student to fully grasp not only the right...
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Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Daniel: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...teaching them the aspects of this tutoring that I found the most helpful. This past summer, I taught a preparatory chemistry course for my high school's sophomore class and am currently tutoring high school students in chemistry, biology, and a variety of math subjects. My favorite subjects are chemistry and biology, and I have always enjoyed medical subjects. I always tutor students in a manner that will spark the most interest in them as I...
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Baylor University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Pre Medicine and Business Administration
Baylor College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Russell: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...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 sciences and humanities I have not just mastered two different types of content; rather, I’ve mastered two different ways of thinking. Because I understand both the way a strong humanities student might think and the way a strong science student might think, I’m able to ‘translate’ for students...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics

Josh: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...my fellow students manage their work, classes, and stress. Though new to the tutoring profession, I have been guiding and instructing my friends and family in Latin, English, and general writing and editing for a number of years. I had the chance to hone my editing skills in publishing internships with science fiction/fantasy publisher Tor Books in downtown NYC. My tutoring style is based on the belief that each student comes to a problem or...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics

Paula: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...many years of tutoring many different types of students. Additionally, with me, a student will have the benefit of working with someone who has been on their side of the table. I was tutored in Math both when I was younger and in college, and currently have a tutor for the LSAT. I actually love being tutored, as I get the personalized attention that I need, as well as little tips and tricks that aren't...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies

Amelia: Oklahoma City Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Oklahoma City, OK
...students ranging from middle schoolers to doctoral candidates. I am also a junior high Latin teacher at St. Norbert School. While I love helping students with any language-related subject (in fact, I truly enjoy analyzing English grammar!), I am most passionate about teaching Latin. I find it extremely gratifying when my students realize that a so-called "dead" language can actually be relevant to their lives! When tutoring Latin, I like to focus on using various...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilizations
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Receive personally tailored Latin lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with in-home and online tutoring that offers flexible scheduling and your choice of locations.Let Varsity Tutors connect you or a student in your family with a professional Oklahoma City Latin tutor. You could be studying Latin to enhance your career in law, science, or medicine, or perhaps you would simply like to have another language under your belt. Whether you are just getting started with Latin or have been studying for a while and want to become even more familiar with the language, Oklahoma City Latin tutors can help you reach for your goals.
How can I benefit from working with an Oklahoma City Latin tutor near me?
Latin is a useful language for many students to learn because, even though it is referred to as a "dead" language that is no longer spoken by any community, it is the precursor of the Romance languages. This means Latin can serve as a gateway language to others like Spanish, Italian, and French. Native English speakers often find that they have an easier time learning Latin because it is the inspiration for so many English words. Of course, this doesn't mean that becoming fluent is a total walk in the park. With help from Oklahoma City Latin tutoring, you can navigate the challenges of learning a new language like building your vocabulary, understanding inflections, and working with adjectives. This form of instruction can make it easier to pursue goals like fulfilling academic requirements in school or enhancing a career that asks you to read texts that have been written in Latin.
A primary feature of working with Oklahoma City Latin tutors is the ability to interact with your teacher one-on-one. This personalized form of instruction allows you to enjoy your educator's undivided attention. Your academic mentor is able to get to know your learning habits and academic needs to create a complete lesson plan designed to enhance your language-learning journey. During sessions, your instructor can gauge your progress with the language and decide whether you have mastered a specific concept or should spend more time working in that area before moving on. As you build your Latin knowledge and skills, your educator can continuously modify your lesson plan to reflect your growth.
Your Oklahoma City Latin tutor can utilize a variety of instructional techniques to help you or your student become knowledgeable and skilled in the Latin language. Let's say you are an aural learner who absorbs information best through spoken communication. Your educator can prepare short lectures or discuss important concepts with you then allow you to confirm your understanding. This format can be especially helpful when going over concepts like adjective-noun agreement. If you are a visual learner, your teacher could try flashcards to help familiarize you with common phrases or essential vocabulary words in Latin.
While working with your private instructor, you can tackle various aspects of Latin, including basic vocabulary words as well as the use of nouns and verbs. For instance, you could go over the classification of nouns as masculine, feminine, or neuter. Masculine and feminine nouns are generally classified based on their associations with each gender, while neuter nouns have no association with either gender. Your educator could also explore Latin inflections, which are the endings of words necessary for grasping the meaning of a sentence. Inflections are as important to the meaning of words and sentences in Latin as word sequence is in English. Your academic mentor can spend a lot of time familiarizing you with Latin inflections and the importance of focusing more on the end of words than the beginning so the meaning of sentences can become a lot clearer.
Another amazing benefit of personal instruction is the ability to receive in-the-moment feedback from your mentor. If you are trying to say a specific word like "bellum," for instance, and you are pronouncing it incorrectly, your educator can catch it before this habit takes root. Your teacher can also use strategies to help you remember words that are similar to their English equivalents like "finis," which means finish in English or "rapidus," which means rapid. If you have questions, the individualized nature of this instruction allows your academic mentor to provide immediate answers so you always feel supported.
How can I work Oklahoma City Latin tutoring into my schedule?
The flexibility of Oklahoma City Latin tutoring makes it easy for you or your student to study with a personal instructor whenever you choose. We do the work of finding an academic mentor who can teach at your skill level and also accommodate your schedule. This allows you to focus less on making adjustments to your schedule and more on building your Latin skills.
You or your student can pick between online and in-person tutoring as instructional options. By choosing online tutoring, you can interact with your educator using the Live Learning Platform. In this platform, you can use video chat to communicate face-to-face with your instructor. A virtual whiteboard is available that allows your academic mentor to go over different types of nouns like "vir" for man, "femina" for woman, and "nomen" for name. Using the document editor, your teacher could ensure you know how to write sentences using the proper structure. Recordings of your sessions make it easy to go back and jog your memory of the right way to pronounce specific words.
Some students prefer to interact via in-person tutoring. If this is the preference of you or your student, we can find Oklahoma City Latin tutors in your area who are able to meet at your house, a local coffee shop, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, or any other location you select.
It's also good to know that Varsity Tutors provides online Latin courses. These courses are educator-led in a virtual classroom, giving you the chance to communicate in real time with other students learning the language. If you have a busy schedule, don't worry. Multiple course sections allow you to choose one that suits your availability.
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