...Classical Studies, currently studying Classics and Theology at the University of Exeter. As a student, I understand the challenges involved in learning and retaining unfamiliar information and exam pressure; my approach to teaching will not only help students enjoy their study content more, but ultimately build up their confidence and skills for their academic lives. I also incorporate wellness and confidence affirmations in my teaching, which I think all students could use to improve their...
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A former teacher with 5+ years of experience. A proven track record of students progress, with results showing development across all my taught subjects. I believe that learning is something that everyone can and should enjoy. As a teacher, I have always tried to develop my knowledge in as many areas as possible, from ancient Greek philosophy to quantum computing.
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...have been teaching abroad for five years now and love it! I attended school (High School in the U.S.!) in the west of the U.K. and boarded there for 11 years! I was heavily involved in music, drama, sport and outdoor activities as well as my academic studies. I then moved to London where I studied Latin and Greek (amongst other subjects) at University College, London, before moving to Cambridge to study teaching. In 2017,...
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...and Religious Studies and for the next five years worked as a political journalist and editor. It was while working in journalism that I began private tutoring, and volunteering at an educational charity, and I haven't looked back since! I decided to go back to university to get a teaching qualification, which I did from King's College London, and began working as an English teacher in inner-city London schools, eventually becoming head of Sixth Form...
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...teacher based in London, UK. I specialise in ancient history, classical civilizations, history, and philosophy. My degrees have allowed me to undergo studies in Italy, and my teacher training allowed me to teach classical studies (GCSE) and history (GCSE and A-Level) in schools. I currently teach History (KS3, KS4 & KS5)and Philosophy + Ethics (KS5). Please let me know what you would like to study in our sessions 48 hours in advance so that I...
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...secondary level, GCSE and A level and Classical Civilisation at GCSE and A level and first stage Latin. I also have experience working with adult learners. I was originally trained to deliver a child centred education and I feel it is essential to nurture and develop the strengths of each student and to tailor all teaching appropriately to the needs of the individual. I aim to encourage each student to fulfill their potential and I...
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...7 up to A Level. I teach Classics for Common Entrance, GCSE (OCR, Eduqas), A level and International Baccalaureate. I have also been teaching English as a Second/Additional language since 2018 and I specialise in English for academic purposes from 16+ to Masters level. I also have extensive experience proof reading essays and dissertations for non-native speakers for syntax and phrasing corrections. I am TEFL qualified and hold a MA and BA in Classics. I...
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...and imagination of history, culture and humanity can be enjoyed and appreciated by as many as possible. That is why I teach. My main passions are Classics (including Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical Civilisation), History, Philosophy, and Literature, and I have experience teaching English as a Foreign Language and University Admissions as well. If you want extra help with these subjects for school, or even if you just want to learn a little more about...
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...BBC for many years, also working in the industry as a news and arts correspondent. My professorial credits include associate for two different universities here in the UK. As a PhD researcher, I was a White Rose Scholar and have Distinction in my Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies from the University of Oxford. I enjoy working remotely with students of all levels on a one-to-one basis or in a group. I also speak (rusty but...
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...piqued my interest at a young age. I am eager not to tie myself down to one period, but my particular interests at the moment are in sixteenth century history, as well as social and religious history more broadly. I am passionate not only about my subjects themselves, but also instilling my love of them into my tutees. I am a firm believer that there is not a 'one size fits all' approach to education,...
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...passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly,...
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...University of Arizona in 2015, with my B.A. in English and a minor in Classics. I have three and a half years of experience tutoring high school and college students, in a wide variety of subjects, including ACT, SAT, and GRE test prep, as well as many topics in the humanities. I challenge my students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible, and I am always happy to help them with any need.... I believe...
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...am happy to do my part to allow that to happen. Whether students are looking for revision, assistance, or clarification, I am eager to help them achieve their goals. I have a Bachelor and Masters degree in Latin and Greek, and have been tutoring individuals in those languages, as well as writing, history, and literature, for four years. I love learning, love teaching, and want to spread the joy that I have found through education.
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...their worst class. My experience with the SAT enables me to tutor SAT test prep as well, a subject that can be very stressful for many students. I hope to alleviate this stress and help students succeed. When tutoring, I learn about the student's strengths and weaknesses, which I then use to create a unique method of learning for each person. I am ready to work at whatever pace is necessary for the student to...
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...I also have experience preparing students for standardized tests like the MCAT. At Rice University, I also worked as a teaching assistant in Cell Biology, where I lectured at review sessions, assisted students individually with their questions, and even wrote some exam material. This experience was great practice in taking even the most arcane subject matter and condensing it into a format understandable by my peers, something that I think contributes to my effectiveness as...
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...have experience working with middle school students, and I have also taught Latin, history, and writing on the college level. In addition, I have also worked with high school students. I hold a B.A. in history and German studies from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, and am currently completing my PhD in Classics at the Johns Hopkins University. I enjoy learning as much as I enjoy teaching, and am a firm believer in Seneca's statement...
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...a multilingual setting. My father introduced me to Latin at the age of eight and I was hooked. I earned my BA in classics at Oxford University and my PhD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. A highlight of my time in the Tar Heel state was receiving the Tanner Award for Teaching Excellence on court during half-time at the UNC-Duke basketball game. Since then, I have taught a wide range of humanities...
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...nuances and subtleties in one's favorite song and hearing it repeatedly, and a person's objective score on a test will inevitably increase through constant exposure. Most importantly, a sense of rhythm is invaluable, quite literally in the case of listening to music but figuratively in the case of test-taking, where you develop your personalized method to remaining calm in the face of more challenging problems in a time-efficient manner. Outside of academia, I am interested...
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I chose to take a position with Varsity tutors because I have a passion to teach, and help students succeed. I am a proud graduate of the Paralegal Studies program at Spokane Community College. I have an A.A.S in Paralegal Studies and a certificate in Business and Professional Communications. My first tutoring experience was a work study assignment on campus. I primarily assisted students with English Language skills and reading comprehension.
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...love tutoring English and math. Books have always been a big part of my life, and I love reading and writing. I know it may be odd for an English major to love math, but I took all the way up to college level Calculus (and enjoyed it!). My teaching style is breaking things down to the simple building blocks that are clear to understand, and then building more complex ideas from there.
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Classics Tutoring FAQ
Classics is the study of Greek and Roman civilizations from ancient times until the beginning of the Early Medieval period. The tools of the discipline include history, archaeology, numismatics, literature, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, and poetics. In the pursuit of knowledge in this field, you may encounter several versions of Homer's Odyssey in Ancient Greek, including the one in which Penelope elopes with her suitors. You may have to parse the Code of Theodosius, looking for the effects of the Battle of Hadrianopolis on Roman Law, nearly 1500 years after the extant Homeric epics. Perhaps you will discover why the Emperor Constantine was able to suggest his affinity with Helios, the god of the sun, while a century earlier Elagabalus was not.
You may need to explore the reasons why the Etruscans, a non-Indo-European substrate group in northern Italy, were the major export market for all those classical Greek vases you see around museums, or perhaps why the Greeks, whose tragic theatre is so important to us and to Shakespeare, claimed that they learned the art of theatre from these self-same Etruscans. Perhaps you are interested in why the word tragedy means quite literally in Greek, the song of the goat. The transition of Rome from monarchy to republic to empire to a vestige in the east (as the Byzantine Empire) is endlessly fascinating.
Why was Julius Caesar successful in ways that Sulla was not? Why was Augustus successful in ways that Julius Caesar was not? Why was second-century Rome so much more successful that the middle-first or third centuries? Why were Roman citizens buried along the Appian Way, but not in the city of Rome? How did the function of the Roman Senate change during the transition from republic to empire? Why is the Greek god Zeus called Jupiter in Latin, and why did Roman philosophers write in Greek? If you are taking a classics course, these are just a few of the questions you undoubtedly have encountered.
The answers are out there, somewhere, in reams of text written in English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Greek. The mastery of several languages is a key part of deep study in the field, and classics tutoring can help you get a handle on this rich and complex discipline.
Classics can be a difficult subject area because of the sheer amount of material you are expected to know. A private tutor can help in this regard because they can give you as much time as you need to become familiar with the material. A classroom setting doesn't really provide you with individualized instruction because your teacher doesn't have time to slow down or speed up the course to accommodate individual students. However, a private tutor can adjust the pace of their instruction to meet your needs. So whether you are struggling with a particular area and need more time to fully comprehend it or you already understand a topic and are ready to move in, a private tutor can make that adjustment.
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Recent Classics Tutoring Session Notes
She read her social studies Chapter 8 section 1 out loud. We discussed and she took notes. She had a quiz on her last chapter and she only missed 2.
She read out loud Tangerine for her reading class. She pre-read the chapter for the week, so she could comprehend what was going on ahead of time.
The student and I again worked on his reading for social studies, this time focused on the Bill of Rights. We looked at some document-based questions, and spent a lot of time going through the material, asking and answering questions along the way. He had a better time with remembering and summarizing the material, and seemed to enjoy the session.
We covered Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War and went over the note packet that the student received in class and I had her write ID's about the main topics in the notes. I have no concerns or extra practice. She hadn't gotten back her test from the week before so I haven't seen any grades to denote progress although she indicated she thought she did well.
The student and I completed a homework assignment on Women in Ancient China. She read a passage, annotated, and completed questions about the main idea and supporting evidence. We then summarized the central themes in a paragraph. For the second hour of tutoring, I helped the student study for her science unit exam on ecosystems. I asked her questions about material and she responded orally.
Our session commenced at 4:30pm and concluded at 6:15pm at the Library. We worked primarily on his essay which was due this Friday. We were also allocated some time to the completion of his math homework involving expressions and variables. He did especially well on the math homework, but struggled to form his own ideas for the purpose(s) of completing the essay, so I gave him some vocabulary homework.
We worked on the student's storyboard on Malcolm X. We focused on pulling together the information we wanted to highlight and pairing each fact with a relevant image. If the student is allowed to present it as a PowerPoint, he's good to go. If he has to change the format, he'll reduce the wording and emphasize the images.
