Award-Winning Latin Tutors in San Ramon, CA

...and tutoring Latin because to master Latin is to master English; also, the Romans were a pretty wild bunch, and reading about such huge personalities and their accomplishments is a treat unlike any other. I'm a real movie buff, with about 600 DVDs in my home library. I love cooking, all genres of music, and hiking; also, having lived and taught in France for a year, I'm a huge Francophile and I love visiting Paris...

...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 on pursuing my Masters degree next year. Given my love of languages, I specialize in tutoring all levels of Latin, though I’ve also studied Ancient Greek, Hebrew, and a bit of Spanish. For fun, I love running, reading, medicine, history, politics, and I’m...

...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 building personal relationships with learners. My goal as a tutor is not only to help my students understand concepts but meaningfully engage with them so it's clear not only why we study certain disciplines, but why they matter--and hopefully have some fun in...

...My parents emphasized the importance of school and I always worked hard. School was very difficult for me. Because of my 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...

...and writing skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I 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....

...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 to keep him engaged, I had to get creative. We would practice reading comprehension using the sports section of the newspaper, and did short creative writing exercises. I learned a lot about how to get students excited about subjects that at first seem intimidating or frustrating, how to...

...After completing two years in a doctoral program in clinical psychology I came to the realization that I did not want to be a clinical psychologist. I feel teaching will be a more fulfilling career for me; I am planning to be a high school/middle school math teacher. During high school, I tutored Latin and have tutored Math during high school and college. The best tutors tailor their lessons to the learning styles of their...

...to working as a Supplemental Instructor at Emory University to assisting countless students prepare for standardized exams. While I love to learn new things, I also like to expand on the things I already know. I possess a wealth of knowledge in various areas, but one of the things that I find fun about learning is seeing how subjects connect to the real world. It makes things a lot more interesting once you start seeing...

...will make their essays even clearer and more persuasive. Knowledge of the grammar of another language is a great way to better understand English grammar. An experienced Latin teacher, I have taught both Latin grammar and a seminar on a close reading of Vergil’s Aeneid in the original Latin. While teaching Latin, I ensure that the students have a firm grasp of the function of each word in every sentence, whether we are reading stories...

...Culture and the Arts, combining my love of both art and Russian culture. As a tutor at my University's writing center, I edited papers for a variety of subjects and worked with art majors to develop honors theses. I love brainstorming creative approaches to papers with students, and I may be one of the few recent graduates who still thinks grammar is exciting. My enthusiasm is contagious! I am a North Carolina native and an...