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Rebecca: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...started tutoring to get the required hours for classes. It started out as fulfilling a requirement, but I ended falling in love with the whole individualized learning process. Through that experience I ended up tutoring a variety of different subjects anything from reading to GED, but overall my passion is strongly with STEM classes. After spending some time in the classroom and tutoring part time I am working to make this my full time career...
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University of Central Florida - Bachelors, Science Education-Biology and Chemistry
Susan: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...days teaching social studies to great students at a great school. I have taught world history, American history, sociology, psychology, economics, and even developed a high school course in teaching for students seeking a career in education. I am passionate about understanding how the past has shaped the present, and helping students recognize their critical role in protecting and preserving democracy. In addition to teaching course curricula, I work with students on writing skills, standardized...
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Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Psychology
University of Central Florida - Masters, Applied Learning and Instruction
Semira: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...Master's Degree in Business Administration. My undergrad studies include sociology, child development, and leadership. Since completing my undergrad studies, I have traveled abroad, published books, educated our four children at home and launched successful business start-ups. I have coached business professionals as well as first time entreprenuers. While I teach a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about science, web design, and writing. I have taught students at all grade levels. This includes...
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ICIB - Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership
University of the Pacific - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Martin: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...in many grades from kindergarten to 6th grade. I have taught many subject areas including executive skills and organization, Autocad, general drafting, three dimensional basics in Autocad, social studies, basic elementary math, algebra, science, reading, writing, phonics, and general technology. I have also worked as a private tutor with students up to high school and College. I have also worked for a test preparation academic organization for the Regents exams in New York State.
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CUNY Queens College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Arts, General
CUNY Queens College - Masters in Education, Education
Vivian: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...theology, as well as two minors in Medieval Studies and Classics. I have nearly life-long experience as an educator, particularly though to my current position as an museum educator at the Hudson River Museum. Additionally, I have a rigorous background in English language and composition, in addition to research and academic writing. In order to make these subjects accessible to my students, I break down the process and fundamentals of the subject matter. In understanding...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Theology
Zachary: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...a job that pertains to what I know, and love. I plan on applying to grad schools in the following year, but until then I'd like to know more about pedagogy and historical representation. Tutoring seems like a perfect fit for this, although I'm aware I may be called on to teach more than just history. I've worked in classrooms dealing with various subjects and learning with the students is a treat regardless of the...
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New College of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
Benjamin: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
I am a senior at The King's College in New York City, studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, with a minor in Business. I grew up homeschooled in Indiana and gained a lot of experience helping my two younger brothers, and have continued helping classmates in college. I'm here to help you and make sure you succeed!
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The Kings College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Ruth: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
I am a high school English 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Erica: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). At NRS, I was able to support volunteers in providing trauma-informed services to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. I look forward to meeting...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Abigail: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...experience of my students, and have demonstrated that commitment in both my professional 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...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Courtney: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. 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,...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
John: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
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
Matthew: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...Languages, etc.). My graduates studies in philosophy have especially equipped me to teach writing, analytical thinking, logical analysis, and mathematics. I am also a part-time professor of philosophy. My academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer of skills, which would help the student learn how to find...
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The University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy
The University of St Thomas - Masters, Philosophy
Leonard: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my best to not only be a teacher but also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive yields the best results. I will always...
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Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math
Emma: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...security studies thinking about working in counterterrorism. As far as tutoring style, I think it is really important not to give the student the answers but to ask them questions and help them come up with strategies to get to the answer for themselves; the goal is to make myself unnecessary in a way. My strengths (in school and tutoring) are in foreign languages including Latin and humanitiesexpect a very enthusiastic tutor especially if we...
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Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Security Studies
Grace: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...Latin at the honors level for over six years throughout middle school and high school. I believe in the value of classical study and I am excited to help other Latin students work through the unique challenges of this language. I am also certified as a test prep tutor for the SAT and the ACT, and I look forward to helping students succeed in standardized testing. As a college athlete, I understand that many students...
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Johns Hopkins University - Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars
Paula: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...way to help them achieve their goals. I have honed this skill over 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...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies
Sean: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an independent learner.
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
Sarah: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...Children's Arts Initiative, a program that teaches opera appreciation and fine art to Pre-K through Fourth Grade public school children from Harlem and the Bronx. I enjoy working with students to confront the challenges of a subject and then watching as the challenges begin to slip away and what was previously frustrating and incomprehensible to the students becomes a subject that they now enjoy learning about and studying. I believe I am a good tutor...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, Classics
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice
Megan: Orlando Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Orlando, FL
...SAT and ACT, but especially the SAT). Because I went through the standardized 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...
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Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
Private In-Home and Online Latin Tutoring
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.If you've found yourself or your student in need of an Orlando Latin Tutor, Varsity Tutors can put you in touch with a high-quality instructor. Don't let the fact that Latin is a dead language make you think it's irrelevant. Its influence is apparent throughout modern English, and it serves as the foundation of Romance languages spoken the world over. Any doctor, scientist, theologian, theologian, or lawyer can tell you they find Latin vocabulary in their daily work. Latin lives on in the world around us. If you're hoping to sharpen your skills, investing in Orlando Latin tutoring can be a smart call.
What are the advantages of working with an Orlando Latin tutor near me?
There are significant benefits associated with Orlando Latin tutoring. Most notably, it gives you access to an expert on the language. Generally speaking, Latin isn't a terribly complicated language, but it is markedly different from the majority of modern languages. This is most noticeable when considering how it approaches expressive intent. In modern language, we primarily rely on word order to determine the meaning of a given phrase or sentence. When the order of words is changed, the meaning of that phrase or sentence usually changes as well. For example, "The bike hit the car," means something different than, "The car hit the bike." Word order means far less in Latin, though. Instead, it is the end of the word, or the inflection, that indicates the meaning of a phrase or sentence. This distinction in logic can be a major stumbling block for novice students.
This is part of why working with Orlando Latin tutors can be so beneficial. These instructors go through serious vetting to ensure they have the knowledge and experience required to cover the material and have their communication skills assessed to make sure they can effectively teach the material to their students. They can develop lesson plans which focus first on teaching the basics before introducing lessons that build upon one another in order to move the student towards proficiency. Because these are individual students, the Orlando Latin tutor can answer questions and provide clarification in the moment, helping to sharpen comprehension. This can make these sessions an excellent complement to high school Latin courses.
Another advantage to working with Orlando Latin tutors is that they can aid in the arduous task of tackling the enormous amount of memorization required to reach proficiency. Memorization is required when learning any language, but learning Latin demands more than usual due to the way the language is structured. This is highlighted in the way nouns are treated. As is seen in Romance languages, Latin has gendered nouns. Unlike is seen in Romance languages, Latin has three genders instead of two: masculine, feminine and neuter. Instead of using gendered articles and suffix-based rules to determine which gender a noun will be, nouns are, in theory, "intuitively" categorized. In fairness, this is true in some cases. Queen, for example, is a feminine noun, while man is a masculine noun. Other categorizations are far less intuitive. Year, for example, is considered masculine, while flame is considered feminine and war is neuter. Spelling and meaning do not necessarily provide any clues, which is why rote memorization is really the only way to guarantee proficiency.
Here is another way that Orlando Latin tutors can be of service. Sometimes you need someone to step up and be a taskmaster. As you work your way through the memorization process, they can drill you on the vocabulary. Because they've done this before, they can offer memory retention strategies, helping you to improve your recall skills. Because it's just you and them, they can also tailor the way they're working with you to your strengths. Some people, for instance, are visual learners. For these individuals, it might make sense to bring in flashcards that associate Latin terms with images. On the other hand, some people are verbal learners. These students might benefit from more traditional flashcards with Latin-to-English translations. The ability to customize tools and tactics to the needs of their students is part of what can make working with Orlando Latin tutors so effective.
Orlando Latin tutoring can also be customized to meet individual learning needs. In a conventional classroom, school rules rule. Your teacher has a set curriculum they have to follow and only so many days in the school year in which to cover it. That means they can't necessarily afford to slow down to make sure everyone is ready before moving on to the next unit. The only timetable your Orlando Latin tutor answers to is yours. If you've already mastered the vocab list for this week, there's no reason the two of you can't move on to something more challenging. If you're struggling with this week's material, though, they can shift around the lesson plans to make sure you're up to speed before you move on to the next topic. These sessions are all about setting you up to do your best work.
This type of instruction also comes with the perk of being able to choose when and where you work. Whether you choose an online or in-person option, we work to pair you with an instructor who meshes with your schedule. With an online option, you can log on to the Live Learning Platform from the campus library at the University of Central Florida or the comfort of your dining room table. With in-person instruction, you can choose to meet your Orlando Latin tutor at a location near your school or work. It's this sort of flexibility that makes this a great opportunity for busy med and law school students.
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Recent Tutoring Session Reviews
Today, we worked on reviewing for the student's final exam, which is coming up next week. She wasn't sure exactly what she wanted to review today, so we went through her class handouts from various topics until we came to the ablative absolute, which she professed not to understand very well. So, I re-explained how the construction works in general, and then we went through a bunch of practice sentences from their class handout, helping to solidify the usage in her mind through repetition. There were also several English-to-Latin practice sentences, so we went through those as well; this an exercise that often helps students to remember a construction by making them produce it in reverse. After this, we did some work on the construction of the various past tenses, with attention to how the active and passive forms are similar and different. We will continue with some more review tomorrow.
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Reviewed Chapter 28 vocabulary today; Present tense subjunctive verb forms in the active voice, purpose and jussive clauses for the subjunctive, and sentence translation. We're going to be going over the basics (declensions and endings as well as verb forms).
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In our session, the student and I continued to work through the prose composition exercise we began in our last session. For each sentence, I asked him to identify the subject(s), verb(s), direct object(s), and indirect object(s). I also asked him to identify the case, number, and gender of nouns and person, number, and tense of verbs. We reviewed temporal clauses and the third person demonstrative pronoun, is, ea, id. We also reviewed Latin noun declension charts. HIs understanding of Latin grammar continues to improve!
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This session we started Chapter 14. The main focus of this chapter was the present participle; additionally, it covered uses of the ablative case. I worked with the student on the function of participles and their grammatical components since they're a hybrid of verbs and adjectives. Following that, we translated reading 14A. Next session we will continue reading 14B and do more practice.
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The student did a pretty admirable job with the adjectives tonight; he is mostly consistent in the understanding that some endings go with certain types and not with others. I suggested that he practice vocabulary with some online resources to strengthen those definitions and genders.
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Today the student and I worked on translating English to Latin and went over his Latin final which he got an 82 on. He made a few mistakes multiple times. This is good. He did not make many single mistakes. This is correctable. Also, I saw that he got a 90 on his most recent vocab quiz. I left him with practice to conjugate a verb and decline a noun daily.
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