...As a high school student, my interest in art history was piqued because of a great teacher, so I'd love to cultivate the same feeling in my students. I think when it comes to any subject, a student will benefit most if their instructor is able to relate to them and make the material relatable. I consider that to be my general approach when it comes to teaching. In my spare time, I enjoy reading...
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...a student's face when they have mastered one of Latin's more difficult nuances. Latin classrooms often contain multiple levels of students. In fact, for 4 of my 6 years as a student, there were no less than three classes of Latin being conducted at once in the same classroom. This is an unideal way to teach Latin, but it meant that I spent much of my time as a junior and senior in college helping...
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...the aforementioned universities, but I was challenged in making this Latin approachable and pragmatic for the future academic careers of my students. I considered how important Latin is for building any student's resume. There are studies done that show how students with experience in Latin have a substantially better opportunity of being accepted to their desired College. Thus, I created my class in a way where I bridged the language and history of late antiquity,...
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...have spoken many languages. I grew up trilingual, and added quite a few more languages along the way. I have the distinction of being one of the few non-native speakers of fluent Icelandic. I have a passion for learning. every situation is an opportunity to learn, and I enjoy encouraging others in their learning endeavors. In my spare time, I enjoy flying (piloting) aircraft, cooking, especially new ethnic recipes, collecting antiques, and new languages, and...
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...than seeing "the light bulb turn on" in a student. After a brief hiatus in medical school, I am back to my passion, but now I can tutor even more subjects. A father to two little girls, I enjoy teaching one-on-one or small groups at all levels of Mathematics, the sciences, Philosophy, and foreign languages. I have a PhD, three Master's degrees, and two Bachelor's degrees, among other formal education, but I pride myself on...
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...for nearly nine years now and have picked up six (English, Afrikaans, French, Swedish, Norwegian, and Esperanto) fluently, among many others which I have learned to an intermediate or beginner level. My philosophy in language learning and teaching is that having fun and staying interested in the content is the most important component, and I hope to bring that philosophy to bear here on Varsity Tutors! I'd be happy to help you get a leg...
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...primary areas of focus are SAT, Latin, Study Skills and Organization, Critical Reading, Essay Writing, Grammar and Literature. I find out what frustrations students are having and work with them to develop strategies to address their individual needs. In particular, I believe strongly in my writing and critical thinking skills and I believe that I can leverage these strengths to help students improve their own skills. I'm a big sports fan - especially baseball, football...
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...feedback from people who know me was a great bonding experience for me, because I showed and told my family how I was feeling about the topic of potential love between two people, and they were pleased to see that side of me finally come out as I grew older. Overall, I consider myself a character with a witty personality. I try to take everything at least somewhat lightly, because humor always lightens the mood,...
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...than ten years teaching university, graduate and undergraduate students, I am accomplished academic, researcher, and mentor of academics and researchers. I have also trained students in preparation for university, both English testing and humanities. I hold a BA in History and in Philosophy from Spring Arbor University (MI), including studying abroad at Oxford University (UK). I hold an MA in Linguistics with a concentration on Language Teaching from Syracuse University (NY). I am working on...
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...meet individual goals, as well as maximize general academic success at all grade levels (and into college, in some cases). I am currently a graduate student at the University of Toronto pursuing a Master's degree in Medieval Studies with a specialization in antique languages, including Latin and pre-modern German. I attended the University of Florida for my undergraduate degree, where I dual-majored in History and Medieval/Early Modern Studies with minors in Classics (Latin) and German.
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...to help my existing students with instant tutoring. However, my style of instruction is far better suited if you kindly request a scheduled time 18-24hours in advance. **EMTs in training: I am a volunteer with 3 years of 911 experience. If you are in need of some pointers and medical assessment/trauma assessment drills (videos available)- I'm here. I also have a year of A&P under my belt. Thank you for your interest and/or engagement in...
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...the importance of interactive lessons. I found the most success when I implemented exercises that connected ideas to the real world, like writing a letter to a congressperson. Additionally, I spent three years as an associate editor for the Harvard Crimson newspaper, a position that granted me experience both writing and editing articles as well as mentoring freshman writers one-on-one. I spent hours every week in the dining hall working with writers to copyedit both...
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...I served as a Team Leader with Jumpstart, a national non-profit that seeks to prepare students from less affluent neighborhoods for Kindergarten, so that they are less likely to drop out of high school. In this position, I worked with teachers and school staff, as well as led a group of my peers through training and development to provide high-quality literacy intervention to our students twice a week. In addition to my commitment to education...
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...own voice. I graduated from Hampshire College with a BA in history which had an emphasis on medieval Persian and Arabic poetry. During my time there, I was a Teaching Assistant for Political Economy, and I worked with students one-on-one to manage their workload and improve their writing. I led our Salsa Reuda and Tango Club and coached students in dance. Outside of school, I like to sew my own clothes, embroider, read fiction (The...
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...- Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more recent 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 friendly environment but I know my clients'...
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...focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better study habits, I am committed to making learning engaging, empowering, and meaningful. Together, we'll achieve your goals and go beyond them!
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...anguish in learning and failing. This is why I chose to tutor with VarsityTutors: so that you and I can inspire each other with our stories, and show our communities that nothing can quell the desire to become better. Because if I can do or become what I thought that I could never do or become, then so can you. Because even though you cannot envision the future, you know that, with consistency and effort,...
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My original experience in tutoring comes from my friends and family asking me for help with their math assignments. Currently, I attend Georgia Tech and am a math tutor. I also tutor beginner's Latin and test preparation. Besides tutoring, I am interested in horseback riding, photography and being outdoors.
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Latin is a historical language, which was initially spoken in ancient Rome and its surrounding areas. The language grew in influence as the Roman Empire spread across the globe. Today, Latin is considered a dead language because it no longer has any native speakers. However, it is still often taught to students at a variety of grade levels. The language is still important despite not having native speakers because of its historical significance and its influence on many of the most commonly spoken languages in the modern world. However, Latin can be a challenging language to learn. If you'd like some extra help with your attempts to learn Latin 1, then you may want to consider working with a Latin 1 tutor. Contact Varsity Tutors to learn more about the various Latin 1 tutoring options that are available.
Since Latin 1 is an introduction to the language, working with a tutor on this subject is a great way to develop your foundational Latin knowledge. Your tutor can help you get started with your study of the language by covering topics like:
Noun and verb endings
Latin vocabulary and English derivatives
Reading sentences written in Latin
Going over grammar terms in English
Working with a Latin 1 tutor is an effective way to develop these skills because it gives you a chance to meet regularly with an expert on Latin in a one-on-one learning environment. This intimate academic setting means that your tutor can create a customized lesson plan for you that's based on your unique needs, goals, and learning style. For example, if you'd like to learn more about the history of the Latin language, your tutor can spend extra time with you on that. Similarly, if you have a Latin 1 test coming up, your tutor can spend extra time covering the topics you'll be tested on to help get you ready.
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