Award-Winning Latin Tutors in South Elgin, IL

...museums, and the theatre, especially the Chicago Shakes on Navy Pier. I spend a lot of time on fitness, whether it be playing sports, lifting, training, yoga, swimming, or meditation. It would be my pleasure to devote time and energy to the success you or your family desires. I will work hard for you and...

...since high school and I never tire of it. I love to see the wave of understanding wash across a student's face when they have mastered one of Latin's more difficult nuances. Latin classrooms often contain multiple levels of students. In fact, for 4 of my 6 years as a student, there were no less...

...others, as I have in the past relied on tutors to get me through some tough topics. As for other interests outside tutoring, I am very interested in languages and linguistics, as I currently teach graduate and undergraduate linguistics at Northeastern Illinois University. Outside my day job, I run and bike, and I'm interested in...

...as I have. I firmly believe that learning Latin is as valuable for one's development as a student and a scholar as Math or English Literature. I also understand that learning it, especially at the introductory levels, can occasionally be rather intimidating. I try to make myself as relaxed, fun, and seemingly approachable while I...

...of the city and into the outdoors. You can often find me camping in the mountains, fishing the lakes of the central Oregon Cascades or hiking the trails of the Columbia River Gorge. The city dweller in me does like the occasional day in town, whether its perusing book stores or seeing live music.

...at the middle school and high school levels. I've helped students learn study skills, complete homework assignments, prepare for tests, brush up on subjects of weakness, and even how to translate Latin like a pro. I look forward to getting to know you, and doing whatever I can to help you through classes!... The first step to teaching well is to listen to your students. No one learns exactly the same way as someone else, so it's vital to get to know your students as individuals and teach according to how they learn best.

...A.B. degree, majoring in English, minoring in theater and achieving proficiency in Latin. For the past several years, I have tutored extensively, working with students from many different countries and age groups. I tutor writing, literature, the college essay, PSAT, SAT (writing and critical reading), Latin, public speaking and European history. When tutoring, my goal...

...as well as in the foreign language. Over the course of my years as a tutor, I have seen my students expand their vocabulary and rhetorical skills in English through their study of foreign and classical language. I firmly believe that by grasping the roots of language, students will set themselves apart as writers, not...

...and Greek. These included courses in Roman history, Latin literature, Latin and Greek composition, study of translation, and study of historical linguistics. I am deeply committed to teaching. During my undergraduate, I was heavily involved in mentoring younger students in my department. I taught a class on Greek literature in translation as a volunteer teacher...

...years, I taught beginning Latin. I love teaching Latin. Students can tell that I am passionate about Latin (or whatever I’m teaching), and some of my enthusiasm rubs off on them. I have experience working with students at different levels (from middle school to college) and with different learning styles. I want learning Latin or...