51 Tutors Matching "classics"

Marcus Tullius Cicero once said "Assiduus usus uni rei deditus et ingenium et artem saepe vincit." I believe the same thing, "consistent work devoted to a single subject often wins out over both intelligence and skill." I also believe that a study of the classics, from Ancient Greece through Ancient Rome, is one of the most important things an American... read more

I've taught all ages from 3 to 83; I have special expertise and long experience teaching English, English and European literature, classics, and all kinds of history, including history of art. I'm also good for basic math and science of the sort required for the SAT, GRE and LSAT. Born in Portland, Oregon of Seattle parents, I earned my honors degrees... read more

Though nominally a dead language, Classical Latin has enjoyed a remarkably vibrant afterlife. Employed first as the de facto lingua franca throughout Europe following the dissolution of Roman power in the west, then as the common language of Renaissance academia, and lastly as an enduring staple of modern-day higher education, from the Dark Ages... read more

Greetings! My name is Peter R., and I just recently relocated to the Seattle Area. I enjoy reading a variety of literature, both fiction and nonfiction, studying English, History, Chess, Literature and, of course, working with students of all backgrounds. My lesson preparation is always up-to-date, ready-to-go and suited to the student's needs. I... read more

As a University Instructor and Doctoral Candidate with twenty years of experience teaching children and adults with varying abilities and learning styles, I am comfortable with a broad range of subject matter and curricula and can easily adapt either to accommodate individual learning needs. I have experience working with young children in early... read more

I have taught history, English and AVID classes on the high school-level for the past 7+ years and am trying to save enough money for a down payment on a house! I have my National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Certificate in History/Social Studies, was the social studies department chair for two years, and am the Social Media Director... read more

Anyone can speak, read, and write well (and even enjoy it!) with the right tools. I have helped many students develop the academic skills necessary to be excellent writers and confident students. My techniques focus on developing universal visual, verbal, and written literacy skills that will improve every aspect of your education. In 10 years of... read more

As a life-long scholar, I feel tremendous enjoyment when sharing knowledge with others. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy at the University of Washington in June of 2011 with the intention of applying for graduate school in the Fall of 2014, and the ultimate goal of educating the next generation. In the interim time, I have decided to... read more

I am a recent graduate of Seattle University with two BA degrees in History and English. I am starting my Masters in Teaching in the fall and am working toward becoming a certified Slingerland method teacher. It is my ambition to work with students with learning disabilities. As a student who struggled with Dyslexia myself I have a unique perspective... read more

My name is Geoffrey B. and I'm from Connecticut. I've graduated from Clark University in Massachusetts with a Bachelor's in Philosophy with Honors and a Master's degree in Teaching. For two years I taught 11th and 12th grade social studies in Connecticut. In all, I taught civics, economics, sociology, contemporary issues, and US history. Following... read more