Award-Winning Latin Tutors in The University of Utah, UT

...working with all age groups and I first started tutoring at age 15. I am a patient, engaging, and fun tutor. I've been in New York for three years, and I love it here. In my spare time I play tennis, read books, or go to the beach with friends. I'm sure if I tutor...

...different subjects. I believe that all students can achieve success in classes, but some students need different explanations, approaches, or instructional methods. I have experience working with traditional Latin methods, as well as trying to integrate technology into my methods. I enjoy reading books of all types (my current genre of interest is Young Adult...

...approach is socratic: I ask questions to help the student get to the answer. We work through each word, as that is what is necessary to learn for a dead language. The success of my students is shown in their rising confidence, rising grades and high A.P. and S.A.T. scores. My hobbies include reading and...

...Grundy County (TN) Middle School and Franklin County (TN) High School. Unfortunately, my school phased out their licensure program my sophomore year. I took a semester off and taught Outdoor Education at the YMCA of the Ozarks in 2010. I returned to school and graduated in 2011 with a BA in Political Science with minors...

...as a substitute teacher, where I have discovered a strong interest in working with younger students. Throughout my career I have been recognized and awarded for the skill with which I inspire students in several different disciplines, for the ease with which I build strong relationships, and for the innumerable ways I contribute to the...

...knowledge of Spanish, the understanding of culture and my experience in teaching help students I tutor learn it easily in a fun way. I am convinced that patience, clear explanations, rapport and motivation are the keys for success in teaching and learning. I understand that not everybody learns in the same way, not everybody has...

...GRE. In my senior year of college, I was appointed as the Classical Studies Department tutor for Latin. One of the things I enjoy most about tutoring students in Latin and Italian is helping them build a stronger foundation in their native English language as well as in the foreign language. Over the course of...

...experience tutoring students in everything from basic math and reading skills to college level writing and test preparation. I most enjoy helping students with their writing because they can see concrete improvements from their hard work after a session. In addition, my education has prepared me to tutor subjects such as English, literature, American history,...

...to physically feel that I was putting MY foot somewhere Julius Caesar had once put HIS foot. It wasn't just possible - it was a fact. I have never recovered! It is this sort of a-ha moment that I hope my students find. I approach each student question as having multiple ways to get to...

...I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students 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...