Top Latin Tutors serving Las Vegas
Anna: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...teaching English as a second language in Japan, something I have already done and loved. My tutoring style is to work with my students toward a common goal and to help them learn to the best of their ability. The classes or sessions that I teach tend to be more involved, rather than just a lecture for my students, as I believe --and it has been proven in studies-- that students learn the best in...
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University of Redlands - Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
James: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...in both Britain and the USA. At Durham University, I served as a Resident Tutor for first-year undergraduates. On returning to the USA, I provided individual coaching in essay writing and editing for international students at Western New England University. I also offered SAT tutoring through Upward Bound, a program which supports first-generation college applicants. This tutoring experience is complemented by a strong background in teaching and research. I have taught courses in Medieval and...
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Western New England University - Bachelors, English Literature
Durham University - PHD, Renaissance Studies
Yasmeen: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where I studied history and political science. I have been tutoring for 7 years and love to help students do well. I have a particular love for government, American history, and trivia, but I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects! SAT and AP tutoring is my specialty. Will debate the appropriateness of pineapple on pizza. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 710
Scott: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...personal credentials, I am a Magna cum Laude graduate of Boston University where I studied film and Shakespeare. I love to share my appreciation of movies and literature with others and have found knowledge of popular culture is a great bridge to students. Since I graduated, I found that one never stops learning, as I continue to read a variety of subjects from history and science, to mythology and philosophy. I have tutored many subjects...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Film Studies
Kevin: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
Having a degree in chemistry with emphases in mathematics and environmental science, I am meticulous about understanding the material itself as well as understanding why the material applies to you in your own personal life. With this in mind, I hope I can assist you not only in bettering your grades, but also understanding the world around you.... The techniques would vary from student to student. For some students, a logic-based derivation of the material works...
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Mathematics
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Current Grad Student, Radiochemistry
GRE Quantitative: 155
GRE Verbal: 150
Brenda: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...and southern California but currently reside in the greater Las Vegas area. In my experiences, I have found it an awesome privilege and personal passion to help challenged or struggling students prepare for Final Exams, Standardized Tests like the ATI Teas, the HESI Admission, the HESI A2, and the N-CLEX state examination (RN, LVN, LPN). I choose to make tutorials uplifting, supportive of student learning style/needs, and as "fun" as possible constantly aware that many...
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University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
University of Phoenix-Online Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Health Management and Clinical Assistance
University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies - Doctor of Education, Education
Erica: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...about teaching and work daily to improve my craft. Students, parents, supervisors, and colleagues have described me as efficient, extremely patient, creative, and caring. I am certified to tutor in a variety of subjects and consider the following areas to be my specialties: *Standardized tests, 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...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Ruth: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...high school English teacher, currently working primarily with 10th grade students. I have previously worked at middle and elementary schools as well. I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2016 with a B.A. in English and Theatre. I then got my M.S.Ed from Northwestern. I have worked with children of all ages in various capacities, including teaching, and I find that the best way for students to learn is to have fun and engage...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, English Lang./Lit. and Theatre and Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 790
Courtney: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe 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...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Nicholas: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...helping people to understand concepts more clearly for those "Aha!" moments. In order to facilitate a solid learning experience, I am willing to be flexible when it comes to scheduling and logistics so that I can create the best possible learning environment and consistently reinforce the information I impart. In addition to this flexibility, I have a strong emphasis on systematic, organized teaching. In my own course work, I always make sure to have a...
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Purdue University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Elizabeth: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...Massachusetts. I've been tutoring in one form or another for four years, and I'm passionate about sparking joy in students for the subjects that have brought me so much fulfillment, as well as granting students autonomy over their own academic passions. I tutor pretty much anything related to English, history, and classics, as well as test prep for the relevant segments of the ACT. My tutoring philosophy involves helping my students unlock their own potential...
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Wellesley College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Christopher: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for 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...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
Hayley: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very thankful to have a career that allows me to be...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 750
Bradley: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...learning styles and make them feel less self-conscious and more confident about making mistakes and explaining their thought process. I am good at convincing my students that they will see more rewards from their persistence. I have worked with several students who were scoring in the seventies on tests and quizzes when I started working with them who then began to see dramatic results with scores in the nineties in a fairly short time. I...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720
Jerome: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...ability to be a fast learner, and I'm ready to share the tips and tricks that I've gathered with other students who want to become better learners as well. In high school, I spent much of my time working with the arts through choruses, drama, and dance; I was also a member of multiple athletic teams and the co-head of the GLSBT+ Alliance. Needless to say, I needed to find a balance between work and...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad, Music; Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
June: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...I have conducted research on dementia using electrophysiology in a mollusk model. I participate in hackathons and robotics challenges that test not only my programming ability but also my hardware skills as a tinkerer. My engineering pursuits require a strong foundation in mathematics, my interest in the life sciences calls for a myriad of memorization techniques, and my participation in the academic world at large reminds me daily of the importance of sharp writing skills....
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Brown University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Dennis: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I 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....
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Audrey: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...My main areas of interest in those studies were planetary science and Greek-language literature, respectively. I'm passionate about both STEM subjects and the humanities, and love helping students translate their strengths in one area to another. I tutor in a broad range of subjects, but would especially love to help you learn more about Latin, English, and astronomy, because those were my favorite subjects in school. I'd also love to help you with prepping for...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Josh: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...Books in downtown NYC. My tutoring style is based on the belief that each student comes to a problem or subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to find the approach that works for the student, but also to boost the student's own investment in finding the methods that work best. I believe a student learns best when choosing to engage with the subject on a personal level. In my free time,...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Tara: Las Vegas Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Las Vegas, NV
...student. I say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe me when I say it's a beautiful language! During my pursuit of an...
Education & Certification
City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
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How can a Las Vegas Latin tutor near me help me work towards fluency?
Latin is the precursor of modern Romance languages such as Italian, Romanian, Spanish, and French. It's referred to as a "dead" language since it no longer represents the spoken language of a community, but it's still a useful language to know especially if you are working in fields like law, medical and scientific research, and theology. It can also be useful if you are learning any of the other Romance languages.
English speakers can have an easier time learning Latin since many English words originate from it. However, there are certain aspects that are still very challenging such as the use of gendered nouns, a variety of word orders, and an adjective-noun agreement. If you get stumped by any of these topics in Latin, having access to Las Vegas Latin tutors can really be a huge help. Whenever you have questions, you can ask them directly to your teacher during your one-on-one lessons and get immediate and relevant answers. Since there are no other students to compete with, you can have the full attention of your teacher when studying in private sessions.
Las Vegas Latin tutoring can be a great way to address your learning gaps and core difficulties faster since your instructor can create a customized study plan for you. If you already have a good knowledge of masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns but need to work on your verb conjugations, you and your teacher can dedicate more lesson time working on verb conjugation exercises and skip noun genders. This way, unlike in regular classroom lessons, you can efficiently use your valuable study time. There's no need to wait for the rest of the class to finish each topic before you study it. You can study at your own pace and your instructor can spend as much time as necessary to help you understand a topic.
We know that different students learn in different ways. Your Las Vegas Latin tutor can help determine your learning style and use teaching methods that leverage how you best learn new concepts. For example, if you or your student is a visual learner, your instructor can combine text material and flashcards with pictures to help you memorize new vocabulary. He or she can also use colored mind maps to help you understand inflection or the endings of words in Latin that makes it possible for us to know the meaning of a sentence. By using teaching methods that match your learning style, you can have a more effective and enjoyable experience learning Latin. This personalized approach can be hard to match in a classroom set-up with other students.
Need more practice with Latin conversation? Las Vegas Latin tutors can be your speaking partners. They can help you work on your pronunciation so you can become more confident with your speaking skills. One-on-one sessions are also a good way to get speaking practice if you're shy speaking in front of other students.
How can I fit time with Las Vegas Latin tutors into my schedule?
Studying Latin through private instruction provides more flexibility than traditional language courses. You just need to let us know your preferred schedule and we do our best to find you an experienced and qualified teacher who can meet you at your convenient time. This flexibility in scheduling makes it easier for students to start and keep on going with their language studies.
Las Vegas Latin tutoring can be done as online or in-person lessons. If you prefer online lessons, you just need a reliable internet connection and compatible laptop, tablet, or mobile device to log into our Live Learning Platform. You'll use the platform's video chat feature to communicate with your teacher. There's also a virtual whiteboard that your instructor can use to write important points about Latin such as fixed expressions, essential vocabulary, and grammar and sentence structure. You can also conveniently watch recordings of your previous lessons if you need to review any topic that might have slipped your attention or memory. Every aspect of the platform has been designed to make sure you have an easy time following the lessons. With online lessons, you can work on your Latin language skills without worrying about disrupting your daily routine or adding an extra commute in your busy schedule.
If you're the type who prefers face-to-face lessons, you can attend in-person private instruction. This also has the convenience and flexibility of the online lessons as it allows you to choose what time and where you would like to meet your teacher. You can attend lessons from home, a nearby coffee shop, or at public libraries in your area such as the Sahara West Library or the Centennial Hills Library.
There are also students who like to experience the unique benefits of both private instruction and online courses, so they combine both. We offer online Latin courses that let you study in a collaborative learning environment with other Latin learners. There are several course times within the day, and you can choose a section that fits your schedule. New sections start every month, and there are also weekend courses if you cannot attend weekday lessons.
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