Award-Winning Latin Tutors in Tucson, AZ

...AP tests and scored 5 (the highest score) on eight of them. In addition, I got the highest possible score (36) on two of the four ACT subsections, and a score of 2330 out of 2400 on the SAT. I’ve always enjoyed explaining things to people. I taught biology and math to my high school's Academic Decathlon team, and we won the state competition and then proceeded to Nationals. In my free time, I like to...

...in classical archaeology and art history; I am currently a graduate student at the University of Arizona finishing my M.A. in classical archaeology. The bulk of my tutoring experience is in Latin, History, Literature, and Religious Studies; I also have experience working with students to edit and revise their writing, term papers, and presentations. I would describe my tutoring style as informal and conversational-- I got my start by tutoring my Latin classmates in high...

...the University of Arizona. I have six years experience teaching various subjects in history, including ancient, medieval, European, and world history. I also have experience tutoring subjects ranging from government to anthropology to classics. I believe that every student has a unique way of learning and the teaching session should be adaptive to the needs of the student. I prefer working closely with people to find the most appropriate type of information retention, whether it...

...is dragging a student down, blocking him or her from learning a new subject. I try to delve down with the student and try to work out what this is, so that the student develops a better foundation and becomes more independent. My second secret is to have fun, make connections, see what the students wants to do in their lives, and explain how what they are learning will help them. Making connections is important...

...in Classical Studies with a second major in Theology. I am currently enrolled in an MA/PhD program in Philosophy at The Catholic University of America. Since sophomore year of high school, I have tutored students in Latin and Italian and more recently also in helping students prepare for the SAT and GRE. In my senior year of college, I was appointed as the Classical Studies Department tutor for Latin. One of the things I enjoy...

...I know how easy it is for a student to get lost in a class of 25-30 students and how it is to feel lost or so far behind you don't think you will ever catch up. I also know that anyone can learn almost anything; it just depends on the teacher, the student and the motivation. I love tutoring because I am able to get to know my tutees and see exactly what they...

I have been a Latin teacher for twenty years teaching all levels of Latin including Advanced Placement and collegiate Latin at multiple schools and universities. I am now living my dream of completing law school, and the content knowledge and study habits I developed in high school and college helped me on my journey, and I'd love to help you on yours. ... My teaching philosophy centers on taking seemingly difficult subjects and breaking concepts down into simpler components and showing students how they work together to create complete concepts.

...of the subjects that I tutor, I particularly enjoy tutoring Spanish and French because they open doors to communicating with and understanding so many people, both near and far! I have traveled to Peru and hope to travel more in the future. I strongly believe that anyone can learn anything, as long as enough time and effort are given. I will go to great lengths to convey an idea. I love music and I am...

...History, English, Latin, essay-writing, exam preparation, and I have extensive experience preparing students for exam prep (PSAT, SAT, ACT, GRE to name a few) and university applications in the USA and the UK. I chose to go to graduate school and continue working in the field of education because I am passionate about both learning and teaching whether this takes place at home, in a classroom, or at an international conference.

...been a teacher for over six years, and I always strive to connect with my students to help them build confidence and learn the material and skills that they need to be successful. In addition, I always encourage keeping an open and clear line of communication with my students so that we can work together as a team. I can't wait to start working with you and help you get wherever you want to be,...