Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Casa Grande, AZ

...helped him progress to the point that he was winning regional contests through the National Junior Classical League, and medaling in national written exams such as the Medusa Mythology Exam. Whether in the sciences or humanities, my students benefit from my unique blend of experience. My varied education, with degrees in both Biochemistry and Classical...

...awarded 'Distinction' on my Senior Comprehensive Project essays, she had me take over as advisor for two high school seniors who were struggling with their Senior Thesis Project and needed more help. This was highly irregular as first year teachers almost never advised seniors their first year. Each year for nine years I advised three...

...I spent time traveling to different parts of the world as well as many areas of the USA. I also spent that time working many different jobs and experiencing many adventures in life. The reason I enjoy tutoring Latin is because I well remember my days as a Latin student. The work was often difficult,...

...rising sophomore at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, on track for concurrent majors in Asian Studies and Global Studies. In high school, I was Valedictorian as well as President of the National Honors Society; in college, I have made Dean's List both semesters, have two simultaneous Research Assistant positions, and have been...

...myself, I know more than others about the occasional tough classes that every student comes by. The classes I have signed up to tutor in are classes that I have taken both the Advanced Placement classes as well as the college version as well, so I know a thing or two about what you should...

...passion for learning and I enjoy sharing that with students by teaching. I've taught so many subjects since I started teaching in 1992 at a small private school in Tucson. I've worked with students in grades K-12. I enjoy all the subject areas I've listed. The best way to increase knowlege and self confidence is...

...of Texas Christian University. I received my degree in Secondary Education with a Social Studies Emphasis and Mathematics Minor. I am currently pursuing my Masters of Education through the University of Notre Dame while teaching high school math and social studies. I have experience tutoring the PSAT, ACT, SAT, and various math subjects. I look...

...in History and Classics, and I have taught a wide range of subjects from Latin to ancient history to mythology and writing! My greatest experience, however, has been in teaching Latin for which I have taught students from 10 years old to 30. I hope to bring my experience, resources, and enthusiasm to more learners...

...studying English Literature and Philosophy at Barrett the Honors College at ASU. In addition to being a tutor, I have worked as a teacher for an after school program at a local charter school as well as a TA in a 5th grade classroom. I have experience tutoring grades K-12 and am very passionate about...

...Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight 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...

...such as the ISEE, SSAT, and AP 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....

...honors in Classics and received a special commendation for my Bachelor of Arts thesis. I took on independent research projects during my undergraduate summers. I plan to one day pursue a 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...

...important than the reasoning used to 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...

...Literature in my college's classics department. 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...

...study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone and piano, and enjoy hiking and bicycling. I teach first aid skills and lead camping trips for freshman orientation. Learning can be hard alone, but friends can make it easy.... I can show you the direction of the next step and catch you if you slip, so you can cross your learning obstacle...

...I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age,...

I am determined to teaching everyone in the way they learn best, not just one way.

...duty of those of us who have been graced with the advantages of a good education to give back in some way; one of my motivations for tutoring is to do my part in that way. In my free time, I love playing piano, running, riding my bike, and learning languages. My strongest academic interests...

...their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well during high school and now as I approach the end of my undergraduate education, and while I cannot of course guarantee particular results for any student, I've found that in my experiences volunteer teaching and elsewhere that...

...the taught material. Towards this end, I highly encourage questions from my students so that together we may work through any lingering confusion. While studying at NYU I worked at 2 public schools in New York City as a teacher's assistant, and last year I taught english to high school students in the south of...