Top Latin Tutors serving Portland

Jerry: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
...career began in 1995 at Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I taught Algebra there, as I have almost every year since: 5 years at college, 6 years middle school, and 7 years high school, here in Connecticut. At the middle school, I served as the head of the math department, IT, and SSAT testing, including English, verbal, and more. Along the way, I taught every math course from 5th Grade to Calculus. Algebra...
Education & Certification
North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Central Connecticut State University - Master of Arts, Mathematics

Laura: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
...City in 2007. A few years later, I attended LaGuardia Community College and became a licensed veterinary technician, which means I am an animal nurse! My academic interests mostly relate to animals: zoology, evolutionary ecology, paleozoology, social evolution, and phylogenetics. I also love studying history, and will always assert that nothing happens in a historical vacuum. In my free time I do a lot of reading and a lot of writing, on topics ranging from...
Education & Certification
CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology

Whitney: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
My objective is to assist students into becoming successful participants in society by giving them the educational confidence needed. I started tutoring, mentoring and teaching dance at the age of fourteen. I have worked in corporate America, and the non profit sector but my passion has always remained with children. I have a daughter and I give my students as much as I would give my own child.... I believe any student can learn anything if...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Scott: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
...field of research is the history of ancient Christianity, but I also have master's degrees in Medieval Studies and Biblical Studies, and a bachelor's in History. My dissertation focused on the history and legacy of Christian monasticism. I taught for four years at Yale Divinity School and currently serve as a high school substitute teacher. My areas of teaching specialty include the humanities, religion, history, English, Latin, and Greek. Right now, I am seeking employment...
Education & Certification
Utah State University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Yale University - Doctor of Philosophy, Religious Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Eamonn: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a freshman History major at Yale University with a real passion for teaching and tutoring. I've previously been a teaching fellow for the Pathfinder Program at Hopkins School, and I am so excited to get started here at Varsity Tutors! I was the captain of my varsity basketball team and I also act here at Yale University.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Maddie: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
...fields (chemistry, biology, physics). I can also help with college test prep and essay writing, as well as general college advising. As a Classics major, I'm big into the Socratic method: leading students to the answer of a problem by asking questions at each step. More often than not, they knew the answer all along! When I'm not tutoring, I'm conducting research on bacteria in my lab, playing clarinet and writing about science.
Education & Certification
Yale University - Current Undergrad Student, Classics
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Jonathan: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
...my Chinese with others! I love to teach math and science and have served as a math tutor during high school and engineering tutor for two college courses. Some of the most fundamental mathematics to understand are algebra and calculus, so I always seek to tutor these subjects as well as any others in which I am proficient. I enjoy playing musical instruments, including guitar, bass, drums, and clarinet. I also like to powerlift and...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Joana: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
...a rigorous academic and social environment, I found solace through various forms of mentoring. I served as a teaching assistant to a local preschool and a peer tutor in Latin, math, and the sciences. For my undergraduate education I attended Yale University. Majoring in Molecular Biochemistry & Biophysics and Classical Civilization, I still reserved the time to serve others. For four years, I was the coordinator of the Alpha Achievement Program for Girls. Alpha is...
Education & Certification
Yale College - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Yale School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Brianna: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
...I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills, marketing...
Education & Certification
University of Richmond - Current Undergrad, Business Administration and Management
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 770

John: Portland Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
Education & Certification
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750
Private Latin Tutoring in Portland, OR
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If you are searching for a Portland Latin tutor for you or your student, get in touch with Varsity Tutors, and we can help you find the right professional for you. Portland Latin tutoring can assist students of all skill levels, from beginners who want to enhance their understanding of Romance languages to professionals who need to understand Latin terms that are common in legal and scientific fields. Working with a private instructor can be a helpful way of focusing on your language goals.
How can a Portland Latin tutor near me help me become more knowledgeable in the language?
Although it is considered a dead language, or one that is no longer spoken by a community of people, Latin has many benefits. Since it is considered a parent of the Romance languages, like French and Spanish, learning Latin can make it easier to understand other languages. Many fields still use Latin terms and words, such as the medical, scientific, and legal communities. Whatever a student's goals are, having access to a Portland Latin tutor can provide the additional support necessary to help build upon what you currently know.
Portland Latin tutors can help supplement you or your student's studies in a variety of helpful ways. Tutoring gives you the opportunity to learn in a one-on-one setting. This means that your needs are viewed as a top priority during all your sessions because you are the only student. Your instructor can develop a customized lesson plan that focuses on topics you need help understanding and can assist you as you work toward your goals. The instructor can move at your pace, spending more time on areas you need help with and moving quickly through those that you already understand. If you find you have questions, you can ask your academic mentor and get answers right away. Learning with a private instructor means there is no rush.
Portland Latin tutors can help you learn about some of the concepts that set Latin apart from other languages. When learning Latin, it's important to look at the ending of each sentence. Word endings play a vital role in Latin and can change what a sentence means. This can make it easy to misunderstand if you aren't paying attention closely. Other differences in Latin compared to other languages include examining the ending of a verb to understand who is carrying out an action, and pronouns are usually not necessary. Portland Latin tutoring can provide you with personalized instruction, ensuring you fully understand the differences between Latin and other languages.
Your instructor can help you use different methods to build upon your understanding of Latin. This can include helping you review Latin history so you can learn more about the language that is a foundation for many others, including English, or using visual aids such as flashcards to help you learn common words. Your mentor can give you exercises to work on that help you understand how to read and write Latin, and can make future language endeavors simpler.
How can I fit Portland Latin tutors into my schedule?
Choosing to work with a private instructor means there is plenty of room for flexibility. When finding the right instructor for you or your student, we can take your family's needs into consideration. This makes it easier to study at a time that isn't taken up by personal and professional commitments. We can find an instructor who has the right skills to help you with your specific language goals and can work with you at your current skill level.
Portland Latin tutoring can take place either online or in person. If you opt for online instruction, you can meet with your instructor via the Live Learning Platform. This allows you to use video chat to communicate, along with other useful tools, such as the ability to watch previously recorded sessions or a document editor that can help you review writing and reading the language. If you choose online instruction, you can take advantage of improving your Latin skills without the need to leave your home.
Perhaps you or your student would rather work with a Latin tutor in person. We can find someone around your area who is eager to work with you to improve your Latin skills at a location of your choice. This could be anywhere, from a public setting like a coffee shop, your home, or even at a school such as the University of Portland if you are a student.
If you're looking for another option, Varsity Tutors offers online Latin language courses. These lessons are live and take place with the help of an expert instructor in a virtual classroom. This opportunity allows you to work with fellow classmates and focus on improving your understanding of Latin, while getting real-time answers to your questions. There are multiple course sections with offerings that take place on different days at varying times, so you can find one that is the best match for your schedule.
How can I get started with a Portland Latin tutor near me?
If you are interested in learning from an instructor who can support your growth and help you learn more about Latin, reach out directly to us to get started. We can find an expert professional who can work with your schedule and accommodate your learning needs.
Get in touch with Varsity Tutors today so you or your student can get connected with a Portland Latin tutor. We can usually find an experienced academic mentor in as little as 24 hours, so you can begin working on your language skills without the hassle of trying to study on your own. Our educational consultants are standing by to get you connected with someone who can help. This could be just the boost you need to take your language skills to the next level and give you confidence as you pursue Latin. We look forward to hearing from you soon to connect you with an instructor who can help you work on improving your understanding and appreciation of Latin.
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