
Ryan: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
I am currently in law school and completing a masters degree in international relations. I hold an undergraduate degree in finance, and have previously worked designing new financial products. I believe in teaching with real world concepts that students can relate to, so the material can be learned for more than just passing a test.... Cater to the learning style of the individual.... Determine our goals, what success means to us, and try to figure out...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Finance
Syracuse University - Current Grad Student, Law and International Relations

Julia: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
Hi! My name is Julia Loh, and I'm a soon-to-be sophomore at Cornell University. I've tutored students for the past several years, and am interested in helping any and all students. I look forward to meeting!
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Molly: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...means listening well. I love to learn how people think about the tasks they are facing--it is always interesting in its own right and shows me how they can build on their strengths and re-shape what they are doing in order to get good results now and, even more importantly, develop lasting skills. These abilities stick and increase one's long-term capacity to handle information, organize one's thoughts and communicate effectively. Outside of my academic work,...
Education & Certification
Colorado College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Cornell University - Doctor of Philosophy, English

Erica: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...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! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). At NRS, I was able to support volunteers in providing trauma-informed services...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature

Courtney: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...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 have helped me develop a variety of strategies to adapt to different learners needs and learning styles. I tutor a wide range of subjects, such as ACT prep, math, writing, Spanish, and Latin. Whether the math section of the ACT is making you nervous or you need some...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Abigail: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...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 am working as a freelance writer, editor, and assistant to a scholar at the University of Washington who works on education policy. As an undergraduate, I was involved with a student organization that tutored students at a local K-8 school who were struggling with reading and...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Brendan: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...at Marquette University. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering and will be earning a bachelors as well as a masters degree in 5 years total. My focus on mechanical engineering and systems is due to my love of putting things together and drawing conclusions from physical representations. This was instilled at a young age as I had a deep love of Legos. My favorite subject to tutor is algebra. Algebra features so many of the...
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Marquette University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Leonard: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...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 also a role model to my students and to interact with them as people not just clients. Most importantly, I believe that being challenging, but also patient and supportive yields the best results. I will always work my hardest to ensure that your student comes away learning the...
Education & Certification
Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math

June: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...for a myriad of memorization techniques, and my participation in the academic world at large reminds me daily of the importance of sharp writing skills. I hope to share some of these things, both content and technique, with my students. Though I will make sure that they can come away from each session armed with the skills needed to take on the modern education system, I also hope that they will take with them some...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Elizabeth: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...towards a bachelor of arts in classics and comparative literature at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. I've been tutoring in one form or another for four years, and I'm passionate about sparking joy in students for the subjects that have brought me so much fulfillment, as well as granting students autonomy over their own academic passions. I tutor pretty much anything related to English, history, and classics, as well as test prep for the relevant segments...
Education & Certification
Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics

Rebecca: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...Arts in Classics and Theatre from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I volunteered for several years at my local middle school, where I worked one-on-one with students in English and math and discovered my love of teaching. While I tutor in a variety of subjects, my favorite is Latin. I love everything about Latin, from its structured grammar to its beautiful poetry, but my favorite moments are when a student recognizes the root of an English...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Classics

Natalie: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...at Columbia, and I just moved to New York City this fall! I love tutoring and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy

Matthew: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...with many years of teaching many different subjects (ACT, SAT, Literature, Languages, etc.). My graduates studies in philosophy have especially equipped me to teach writing, analytical thinking, logical analysis, and mathematics. I am also a part-time professor of philosophy. My academic interests range from medieval Scholasticism to contemporary issues in bioethics and law. I believe that tutoring is not only about the transfer of knowledge between the tutor and the student, but also a transfer...
Education & Certification
The University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy
The University of St Thomas - Masters, Philosophy

Paula: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...of who I am, I will tell you a few non-academic things about myself. First and foremost, I have an undying love for Star Wars that began and has been nurtured since I was eight. I own approximately 200 Expanded Universe books and comics, and far too much memorabilia. I also play professional ultimate frisbee. I've been playing since college and they just formed women's pro teams this year, and yes, you read correctly, pro...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies

Emily: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
A hardworking and organized student and worker, who is eager to learn, teach, and contribute to the community.
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Hanna: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...have just finished my first year of college at The Ohio State University. I am majoring in Materials Science and Engineering and minoring in music. I have tutoring experience in math and Latin. My favorite subjects in school were chemistry and calculus. I have completed four years of Latin in high school including AP Latin and received the National Exam Gold Award all 4 years. I have also scored a 5 on nine different AP...
Education & Certification
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering

Natalia: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...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 text translated from German to Russian to English. I believe that in education, the most important element is not the lesson but the learner. Every student (of any age) has a unique set of strengths and needs, and thus requires a teacher who values not simply the subject...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Social Science Teacher Education

Eric: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...love travel. I have taught or studied on every continent except Antarctica! I grew up in Colombia in a multilingual setting. My father introduced me to Latin at the age of eight and I was hooked. I earned my BA in classics at Oxford University and my PhD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. A highlight of my time in the Tar Heel state was receiving the Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence on...
Education & Certification
University of Oxford - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Classics

Grace: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...grammar and mechanics, syntax, structure, style, content, and editing. I studied Latin at the honors level for over six years throughout middle school and high school. I believe in the value of classical study and I am excited to help other Latin students work through the unique challenges of this language. I am also certified as a test prep tutor for the SAT and the ACT, and I look forward to helping students succeed in...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Current Undergrad, Writing Seminars

Bradley: Syracuse Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Syracuse, NY
...I am a former member of the American Classical League and have attended some of their national conferences and seminars on the teaching of Latin. I also have experience creating educational materials for intermediate students of Latin online for a website that publishes full length texts in foreign languages and uses editors to write different types of explanatory material and educational glosses to aid students' reading. I look forward to helping you meet your specific...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
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