Award-Winning Latin Tutors in Whittier, CA

...other pursuits, but the passion for educating and mentoring students has never left me. I also tutor elementary Spanish and elementary math, and bring the same energy and expertise to those subjects. To me, there is nothing like seeing a student’s eyes light up when they finally “get it”. I am patient, helpful, and upbeat...

...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 am teaching/tutoring as I can to lessen...

...of the best things we can pursue for ourselves. All knowledge is connected, and rather than approaching a subject as simply that subject by itself, everything we learn opens new doors for our minds, and into subjects we sometimes never knew about or never believed to be as intertwined. For example: is it simply coincidence...

...Finally, I teach all subjects of the SAT and the ISEE standardized tests. I find learning by doing to be very effective; while I will always challenge a student to grow in each session, I also strive to create a supportive environment that encourages asking questions and making mistakes. I find that a good sign...

...SAT II private and group instructor, as a Yale Writing and ESL Partner, and as a private Latin tutor, to name just a few. I have even had one or two less conventional teaching jobs, such as martial arts instructor and audition coach. My favorite subject to teach, though, remains the SAT: I love the...

...applying to a Masters of Science program in clinical psychology. My past experience and current work have taught me that any student can learn any material no matter what her environmental, social, medical or academic background. In fact, my philosophy is to evaluate all of these factors and use them to determine the student’s strengths...

...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 any subject to be as enjoyable as...

...ranging from the elementary to the college level, for the past four years. I primarily tutor subjects relating to the Humanities, such as Ancient Languages, History, and English Composition. My favorite subject to tutor is Latin, since I regard Latin as the most beautiful and intricate of the human languages. When tutoring I first ask...

I think math is great, and one of these days-- you will too!

...that my service has greatly improved their grades. I like to take a calm approach and utilize the person's strengths and learning abilities to derive a teaching method that will suit each individual. I also use simple tricks and memorizing techniques that the teachers may not use to help remember how to solve the problem....