45 Houston Classics Tutors

...My method takes the intimidation out of learning the subject and gives students information they can use not only in the classroom but also on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. At the University of Houston I took specialized courses in Ancient literature (mythology and classics), Literary theory, African American lit, Mexican American lit,... read more

...At home I have a recently tuned Wurlitzer spinet (acoustic). I took five semesters of Ancient Greek at Rice University, during which classes read from Homer's "Iliad," Plato's "Dialogs," the Gospel of John, and several dramatic works. I have managed to remember quite a bit of the vocabulary and grammatical fine points despite not using Greek much... read more

...I have been doing photography for over 30 years. I started with a manual SLR film camera, which is still the basic skill set for good photographs. My darkroom experience provided me with photo-editing techniques and terminology even for digital processing. I easily transitioned into digital cameras and mobile photography, which have become my photography... read more

...I also have experience coaching community college students with all writing assignments, including applications for scholarships. If working on Art History papers or test preparation, I am open to museum visits for enrichment purposes as I have spent much of my life visiting the great art museums of the world in order to learn about culture, history,... read more

...I was taught how to by a great teacher, as well as how to write speeches, and recite them to a certain audience. She also taught me how to tailor a speech based on the target audience. I made great grades in speech class. I am very good at classics, if this means ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. This goes hand in hand with history. I have always... read more