...I know Latin and Ancient Greek to the advanced level, having read numerous classical authors in the original. I have over three years of tutoring experience within and beyond the field of classical studies. A recent term paper of mine has been presented at a national undergraduate classics conference and is forthcoming for publication in a peer-reviewed undergraduate journal. (read more)
...Plane Geometry/Trigonometry
Plane Geometry (23%). Questions in this content area are based on the properties and relations of plane figures, including angles and relations among perpendicular and parallel lines; properties of circles, triangles, rectangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids; transfo... (read more)
...I adapt my tutoring to fit each person by listening carefully so I can figure out the optimal way to tutor each individual. Patience and a willingness to try different explanations are key to how I teach. I am comfortable tutoring a wide age group by adjusting for student age differences in att... (read more)
...I look to apply class lessons in a way that they can be turned into life skills. For example, most students do not like reading comprehension activities. But, the reality is, many future tests, and in some cases, job applications, are going to require the ability to read into the material and perform well on a multiple-choice activity. (read more)
...I try to explain concepts and ensure that they know how to solve the problems. When studying for tests, I try to cover all possible angles of concepts that may be asked on quizzes or tests for that concepts. While I do try to make the work interesting, I do take it seriously and do not allow the student to get away with playing, not paying attention or just getting the answers. (read more)