Award-Winning Latin Tutors in South San Francisco, CA

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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....

...outdoors and make it a point to explore the entire coastline of California whenever I can. I'm always on social media, from tumblr to twitter, and especially love seeing a good concert. When I'm not out exploring Los Angeles, I can be found at home playing guitar or reading a classic novel.

...passion. I'm also happy to assist students with math for test prep like the SAT and GRE. As a tutor I would consider my style to be supportive but challenging - I want my students to realize how capable they are, and to do that, they need to work! I believe in a relaxed and...

...I have experience working with middle school students, and I have also taught Latin, history, and writing on the college level. In addition, I have also worked with high school students. I hold a B.A. in history and German studies from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, and am currently completing my PhD in Classics at...

...develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education, and I hope I can inspire students to think about how all academic subjects relate to each other. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading, translating, running, playing computer games, and playing trumpet.