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Seamus: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...in the multi-disciplinary field of Humanities. I am a current Columnist with the Examiner.com, writing on topics pertaining to educational policies in Pittsburgh and Classical education. Since 2011, I have been tutoring languages in the Pittsburgh area. I have had success with youngsters struggling with Latin grammatical concepts, or learning disabilities. My teaching philosophy is if I can help a student excel, I will. Sometimes a student only needs to be pointed in the right...
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Kansas State University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
Evan: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...I decided to make it my academic focus. I continued to learn as much about language as I could and studied Italian, Korean, Serbo-Croatian, and Classical Japanese along the way. I turned my attention back to Latin at the end of college and studied it in a whole new light. My mission is not to simply teach languages, but show students how fulfilling and rewarding it is to create a connection and understanding with other...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese Studies
Margaret: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...various social study content area classrooms, in various high schools in the Pittsburgh area. I tutor social studies (U.S. history, psychology, world history, government) and beginner Spanish. My favorite subject area to tutor is U.S. history because I love to see how our nation has formed throughout the years! I look forward to helping students learn content, but also help them see where they can use their skills in this content area in their future....
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Duquesne University - Bachelor of Education, Social Studies Teacher Education
Matthew: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...PA. I likewise work as an academic translator for works written in French and Latin. For many years I worked as a tutor in test prep (primarily GRE), mathematics, and computer science. Although I provide this service less frequently as in the past, I continue to enjoy taking an occasional client, hoping to provide the same excellent service that I ever did during the years when I was a highly active personal tutor.
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Saint Vincent College - Bachelors, Computer Science (BS); Catholic Theology (BA); Minor: Mathematics
The Catholic University of America - PHD, Philosophy
Julia: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...middle school public schools in the Pittsburgh area. I completed my Masters in Early Childhood Education (specifically PreK-4), in 2018. I currently am a Kindergarten teacher. Working with children is truly my passion. I have 21 wonderful 5/6 year old students. I still tutor out of school hours. I am always happy to go the extra mile and help with anything, not just the subjects where I specialize. If I don't know the answer to...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Chinese, Communications
Drexel University - Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education
Mia: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...life. However, learning foreign languages is a challenging, long term process that requires dedication. That dedication is not just the responsibility of the student, but of language teachers as well. As a teacher I am committed to making connections with students in a fun, positive way that fosters not just an appreciation for the language but a solid understanding of language fundamentals, such as grammar. I truly teaching and feel there is no obstacle to...
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Bryn Mawr College - Bachelors, Spanish and French
Princeton University - Current Grad Student, Spanish & Portuguese Languages & Cultures
Antony: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...various areas of history (I double-majored for my BA), a field which works hand-in-hand with the Classics. It is similarly focused on the preservation of knowledge and is, I believe, instrumental in understanding many of the important issues which we face today. While I love history, my favorite subject to tutor is Latin. I absolutely love the language and love the opportunity to help others uncover the vast richness of literature written in Latin. Being...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Classics & History
Kings College London - Masters, Classics
Steven: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
Hello! I'm currently a Computer Science student at the University of Pittsburgh. I specialize in the Java programming language and I'm excited to share my knowledge with as many people as possible!
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Science, Computer Science
Theresa: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...for Polish Language and Culture in Krakow, Poland where the high quality of teaching has been a great example for me in my own teaching. I volunteered for two years as a teachers assistant in an ESL class for adult immigrants. I love languages, especially our own rich English language. Shakespeare has a huge fan in me! As does Vergil; in college, I carried extra credits and after college had private tutoring session specifically because...
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Thomas More College of Liberal Arts - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
Elana: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...they are honing their higher-level conversational skills. I love to travel and have traveled throughout Western Europe and North America. My favorite destinations are Spanish-speaking places where I can enjoy the richness and beauty of the food, culture, people and language--- Mexico, Guatemala, Spain, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. When tutoring a client, I believe it is important to understand his or her background, learning style and specific goals. We all learn differently and...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, History
George Washington University - Master of Arts, International Affairs/Spanish
David: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
I have engineering degrees from MIT and Cornell and extensive teaching, training, and mentoring experience, along with real world research, development, manufacturing accomplishments. I have over 25 patents and more than 75 scientific publications. I am exciting to help transfer my knowledge and skills to a new generation.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Materials Science
Cornell University - Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science
Courtney: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of mine is the summer I spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these experiences...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
Erica: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations!...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
Abigail: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...level of achievement throughout my academic career. I graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a Ph.D in Classics. I am also committed to improving the education experience of my students, and have demonstrated that commitment in both my professional and personal life. Currently, I...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Ruth: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...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 fun and engage them.... Learning is...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
Leonard: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...if not solve. I am exceptionally dedicated to my students; ensuring that they not simply memorize concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that 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...
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Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math
Libby: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...tutoring. I find a lot of beauty in topics from Mathematics to Literature to Latin, and I love finding new ways to explain complex topics to students. I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Math, but I also have an extensive background in Latin Language, standardized test preparation, grammar, and writing. I'm currently pursuing a Master's Degree in writing, in an attempt to balance my education between the arts and the...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Sean: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...did very well. I was admitted early to Harvard my senior year, where I enrolled in Fall 2006. Long story short, my father was chronically ill, and I left school to help care for him. He required more care, and for longer, than anticipated, but it was not a choice I would ever reverse. And if, for now, qualities born of that experience must recommend me more than the usual benchmarks of achievement, they may...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
Kerry: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...useful and creative outlets. He turned my life around, keeping me from following in the footsteps of my two brothers. I dont know why it took me so long to realize I was born to be a teacher, particularly after the stellar example in Dr. King of what a teacher can mean in a childs life. Other people predicted a teaching career for me as early as high school, and I knew I wanted to...
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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
Natalia: Pittsburgh Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Pittsburgh, PA
...weekly English classes over the course of 6 months to non-English speakers in Brazil, class size generally ranging from 15-45 students from ages 11 to 75; I was a private Portuguese tutor for 4 months, bringing my Spanish-speaking student from nearly no knowledge of Portuguese to being conversational; and I was an editing intern for 4 months for the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum, editing and revising the final 145 pages of a historical...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Social Science Teacher Education
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're in need of a Pittsburgh Latin tutor for yourself or a student in your family, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a high-quality instructor. Latin as a language might be dead, but its legacy lives on through much of the English language and as the root of Romance languages spoken across the globe. Lawyers, doctors, scientists, historians, and theologians can tell you they find themselves using Latin vocabulary on a regular basis during the course of their day-to-day work. If you'd like to sharpen your skills in this language with a rich history, working with a Pittsburgh Latin tutor can be a great place to start.
What are the benefits of securing the services of a Pittsburgh Latin tutor near me?
There are a number of reasons to consider studying with a Pittsburgh Latin tutor. One compelling reason is that it grants you access to an expert on the language. Latin isn't necessarily a uniquely complex language, but it is distinctive relative to the majority of modern language in its construction. This becomes clear when considering how intent is interpreted. In most modern languages, we understand meaning by considering the order of words. When the order changes, so does the meaning. For example, "The dog bit the boy," means something entirely different than, "The boy bit the dog." Latin operates a bit differently. It's not the order that dictates meaning but the end of a word, or its inflection. This can be confusing for novice students.
Pittsburg Latin tutoring can be helpful in this regard. Instructors are thoroughly vetted to ensure they understand this concept along with others and possess the communication skills necessary to effectively explain them. Pittsburgh Latin tutors can develop the lesson plans necessary to cultivate a strong foundation of understanding and build out comprehension from there. Because these sessions take place in a one-to-one setting, they can answer questions and issue clarifications in real-time. That makes these sessions a great complement to high school courses in particular.
Pittsburgh Latin tutors can be particularly helpful as students approach the sometimes overwhelming task of memorization associated with learning Latin. All languages require memorization, but Latin demands more than usual because of the way it operates. Nowhere is this more clear than when one considers how nouns are gendered. Students familiar with Romance languages are no strangers to gendered nouns, but with Latin, there are no gendered articles or suffix-based rules demarking which nouns are feminine and masculine. In fact, Latin throws in a third gender category to the mix: neuter. In Latin, gender categorization is supposed to be "intuitive," and in many cases, it is. For instance, the word man is masculine, and the word queen is feminine. But in other cases, what causes a word to be categorized in certain ways is anyone's guess. Why, for instance, is the word war considered neuter? As a result, the only way to ensure true proficiency is rote memorization.
Pittsburgh Latin tutors can be your ace in the hole as you tackle this challenge. They can quiz you on batches of vocabulary until you're sure you've got them down. Because they've had to go through this process themselves, they can recommend memorization strategies that may improve your recall. They can also tailor their instruction efforts to the way your mind works. For instance, some people have memories that are visually-oriented. For these students, a Pittsburgh Latin tutor might use flashcards that associate Latin terms with images. For a student who is more verbal in nature, traditional flashcards that use English and Latin terms might be used. It's the ability to customize instruction methods to the student that can make these sessions so effective.
Pittsburgh Latin tutoring can also be customized to an individual student's learning pace. In a classroom setting, the teacher has to keep pace with the school year. They only have so many days in the semester to cover all the material in their curriculum. They can't necessarily slow down to make sure everyone understands all the material in a given unit before moving on to the next one. Your Pittsburgh Latin tutor only has to worry about you. If that means rearranging a lesson plan to allocate some extra time to a concept you're struggling with, then so be it. These sessions are about setting you up to succeed.
Another benefit to Pittsburgh Latin tutoring is that you can participate when and where best suits your needs. We work with you to select a solution that meshes well with your schedule. If you decide to opt for online sessions, you can log on to the Live Learning Platform from anywhere that has internet, be that the campus library at the University of Pittsburgh or wearing your favorite pajamas from the comfort of your couch, connecting with your instructor using video chat, the virtual whiteboard, or document sharing. If you prefer in-person interaction, we can set you up with a local instructor who can meet you at a location close to work or school. In either case, you get to work in a setting that's both convenient and conducive to focus and learning. That makes this an excellent option for working professionals as well as law and med school students who need to improve their Latin language skills.
How can I find a Pittsburgh Latin tutor near me?
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The student and I did our wrap-up session. I had her define a whole list of words, re-read it and re-answer the questions. She got three more correct the second time. Then, I explained the passages to her. She did an extra math session on her own and we discussed the problems she needed help with.
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I started this session by going over the student's classes and their respective syllabi. After determining what is expected of him in each class, we went over how to properly use a planner. Since the student has trouble using the planner, I helped him devise a system in which he carries a notebook with him at school and leaves the planner at his desk at home. It is my hope that keeping his planner in a central location will help him maintain a better system for keeping track of what work needs to be done. I also helped the student finish his Geometry homework by helping him come up with a process to figure out two-column proofs. The student has very little trouble with the actual subject matter. Rather, his problem is with organization and keeping accurate records of when things are due. Once I have helped him develop strategies and techniques for keeping track of things, I think his grades with rapidly improve.
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