
Claire: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...interpersonal growth like high ropes and cooperation, developing my own lesson plans and adapting them to different states' curricula and to students' ages and personalities. My classes focused on allowing students to explore the world around them, and to ask their own questions, creating an open space where they could learn how to challenge themselves. Both schools at which I taught operated with rotating groups coming for three days therefore requiring me to remain flexible...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelors, Geology-Environmental Studies

Rachel: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology

Heba: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Biology and Chemistry learning center in Shoreline community college and two years of experience teaching Biology at a private High school. I also volunteer at a biotechnology lab research . I love research and lap work. I also love to learn new skills and I love to encourage and help others learn. My motivation to teach is driven from my passion for learning and my desire to make a change in students life by improving...
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ALEXANDRIA UNIVERSITY EGYPT - Bachelors, BIOLOGY and CHEMISTRY
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT JOSEPH CT - Masters, Biology, General

Francesca: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...them succeed. As an International Students I am familiar with the struggles in academic environments and I hope that with my job I will help people who are struggling just like I was. Currently in my gap year, applying to medical school. Seattle Pacific University class of 2020 (BS in Physiology, minors in Chemistry, Bioethics and Humanities- Summa cum Laude) Here to help with everything science and maths related, SAT and MCAT prep, foreign languages,...
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Seattle Pacific University - Bachelor of Science, Physiology

Kaia: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...since I have found it suits my love of working closely with dedicated students. I have more than five years of experience tutoring students and have had the honor of watching them blossom as students and as people. From a junior in high school telling me that he really understood math for the first time, to a senior getting into her dream school, the success of my students is the reason I enjoy teaching so...
Education & Certification
Concordia University-Seward - Bachelors, Latin Education and History

O'Connor : Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
As an engineering student, I am very familiar with high level math, physics, chemistry, and other STEM courses, as well as English, writing, and public speaking. I can use teaching methods demonstrated by my professors to teach others. In high school, I tutored younger students in Latin, using techniques like flashcards and quizzes.
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Seattle Pacific University - Current Undergrad, Engineering

Erin: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...tutoring space and a proven track record of success with students from widely varied backgrounds and academic levels. My relevant work history includes time a literary/technical editor at two Canadian publishing houses, freelance writing coaching for both secondary and post-secondary school clients, providing exam preparation for International Baccalaureate candidates, and tutoring at-risk youth in the Los Angeles Family Shelter system. I would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and look forward to hearing from...
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University of Toronto - Bachelors, Medieval Studies
University of Toronto - Masters, Philosophy

Julie: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...and develop lifetime love of learning. By evaluating areas of student weakness and creating a clear plan to strengthen these areas, I have seen my students grow dramatically in both their skills and confidence. I worked extensively with curriculum development and teacher training in an English-speaking K-12 school in Indonesia, which grew to more than 600 students and received international accreditation in less than ten years. I have visited many countries in Southeast Asia. Besides...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Isabelle : Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...I am very grateful for my Ivy League education for shaping me into who I am today, and want to share my insights and study skills I've learned over the years. I have extensive tutoring experience as I worked as a Peer Tutor and Conversation Partner at Dartmouth's Academic Skills Center. In addition to my strong mathematics background, I am also very passionate about languages. I'm fluent in three languages (Korean, French and English) and...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics

Michelle: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...to college in Nebraska, and have found a home in Seattle. I received my B.S. in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical/Lighting at the University of Nebraska. While in school, I worked as a teaching assistant in Electrical Engineering while also informally mentoring and tutoring other students in my dorm. I found that motivating and helping others to understand material is one of my most rewarding experiences of my college career, and I am...
Education & Certification
University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelor of Science, Architectural Engineering

Benjamin: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...think and learn, and welcome the opportunity to work with each individual student in the manner that they learn best. I am excited by student's progress, and believe that a strong sense of self-efficacy is crucial to success. I am qualified to tutor a wide range of subjects, including math, english, biology, chemistry, and SAT/ACT/AP test preparation. I encourage students to be carefully organized in their thinking, as it helps them learn quicker and remember...
Education & Certification
Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Thomas: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Prior to this, I was a Writing Tutor at the Writing Center at my college, working with adult learners and English Language Learners. I will be graduated and fully certified as an Elementary School Teacher in the summer of 2020. I love working with children and English Language Learners and I love helping students develop and master their writing voice. I'll help you light the world on fire with your writing voice
Education & Certification
The Evergreen State College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Grand Canyon University - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching

Natalie: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...proficiency in traditional academic subjects, I am also an award-winning singer and self-published songwriter with ten years of piano experience. I have worked with students of all ages and am able to tailor each session to your individual needs and learning style. I love seeing students develop interest in a topic as their confidence with the subject grows and work to set them up for future success in addition to immediate understanding of the material.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Eunyoung: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...judgment-free environment, and I want to work with you in the ways that fit you best. When it comes to explaining the fundamentals, I'll support you in math and psychology; when it comes to biology, I'll help you conquer the nitty-gritty; and when it comes to reading analysis and writing skills, I'll help you shine. I'd be happy to work with you, regardless of age or background. Thanks for passing by, and have a nice...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Audrey: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
Hello! I am an artistic, creative world traveler that believes that the only wrong answers are those to the questions not asked - so ask away! I'm here to help with liberal arts, language studies, history, test prep, and literature. I am particularly skilled at writing, grammar and syntax.
Education & Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelor in Arts, Arts, General
Sothebys Institute of Art London - Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation

Nicole: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am a current Latin teacher and will soon be starting graduate school at University of Washington to receive my PhD in Classics. I have been studying Latin and Ancient Greek for 5 years and tutored both languages in college. I now work at Basis.ed teaching Latin to 5th and 6th grade students.
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Kirsten: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in Humanities and a minor in Business Management. During my time at college, I loved teaching visiting students at the art museum on campus. I also took a year and a half off of school to go on a service mission and teach individuals and families of all ages in Maryland and in D.C. Some of my favorite subjects to teach are English, literature, and writing. I love teaching and thoroughly believe that learning should...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Humanities - Classical Studies

Laura: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...New York, I worked with both special needs children and young adults. Here, I facilitated garden activities for special needs children. Additionally, I was a counselor for The Staff Assistant Experience Program, a program that helps young men and women with special needs transition to living independently. In college, I was president of Classical Studies Club, facilitating many events where my peers were involved in classical history. These events included writing and reading Latin, reading...
Education & Certification
Saint Ambrose University - Bachelors, History

Courtney: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...others learn brings me great joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course 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...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Abigail: Seattle Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Seattle, WA
...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 my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Private In-Home and Online Latin Tutoring
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There is a wide array of benefits associated with Seattle Latin tutoring. One such benefit is the access it grants you to an expert on the language. Latin isn't a particularly complicated language, but it is distinct from most modern languages, particularly when it comes to grammar. In the majority of modern languages, we rely on the order of words to derive meaning from a phrase or sentence. When we switch up the order of the words, we also tend to switch up the meaning of that sentence. For example, "The dog bit the boy," tends to elicit a very different reaction than, "The boy bit the dog." In Latin, word order doesn't have the same impact. Instead, the meaning is reliant upon inflection, or the ending of words. This different paradigm can be confusing for novice students.
Seattle Latin tutoring can be helpful in clearing up confusion. Instructors are thoroughly vetted beforehand to ensure they understand concepts such as inflection and have the communication skills necessary to explain these ideas. They can develop lesson plans that establish the basics and then build from there, allowing students to build towards proficiency overtime. Because these tutoring sessions take place on a one-to-one basis, Seattle Latin tutors can address questions as they come up to help cultivate comprehension. As a result, the service can work well as a complement to high school Latin courses.
Seattle Latin tutors can also be helpful in tackling the enormous amount of memorization required to gain proficiency in Latin. Memorization is necessary to learn any language, but Latin makes it more difficult than most languages. No element of the process illustrates this quite so well as the role of gendered nouns in Latin. Those who have studied Romance languages are not unfamiliar with gendered nouns, but they had the benefit of gendered articles and suffix-based rules to help guide them through understanding categorization. Not only does Latin not have such luxuries, but they have a third category of gender outside of feminine and masculine nouns: neuter. Categorization is supposed to be "intuitive," and while that might be the case sometimes, it often isn't. For instance, there doesn't seem to be anything intuitive about why ruin is considered a neuter noun or anger is considered feminine. The only foolproof way to know for sure is memorization.
Seattle Latin tutors can help with memorization. Sometimes your best ally when you have a mountain of terminology to learn is someone who can drill you on it. A private instructor can quiz you until you have all of the vocabulary committed to memory. What's more, because they've been in your shoes before, they may be able to recommend memory retention strategies to help improve your recall. This is also a time when individual attention can pay off. People's memories can be triggered in different ways. Some people are more visual in nature. For these students, a Seattle Latin tutor might leverage flashcards that use images to represent Latin terms. Other students might be more verbal. In these cases, the instructor might default to more traditional English-to-Latin text-based flashcards. The ability to customize instruction methods and tools to the strengths and preferences of the students can make these sessions much more effective.
Seattle Latin tutoring can also be customized to address the learning pace of an individual student. In a classroom setting, the pace is determined by the calendar year. The teacher has a predefined curriculum that they need to cover in a certain number of days. They can't really afford to slow down to make sure that every student is ready to go before moving on to the next unit if they want to get through all the material before school lets out. Your Seattle Latin tutor only needs to worry about you and your needs. If it turns out that you need a little more time to strengthen your understanding of a given concept than was originally anticipated, they can rearrange the schedule to accommodate that. These sessions are about you first and foremost.
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