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Fluent Latin Speaker, Founder of Latin Tutoring Company, 18 Yrs. Exp.
Andrew K.

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I am a fluent speaker of the Latin language with 18 years teaching experience. In 2008 I founded my own Latin and Ancient Greek tutoring company, and since 2015 I've had a team of tutors working under me. In my time as head of the company I've developed highly effective Latin and Ancient Greek courses, written a full-color, illustrated Conversational Latin textbook, and assembled a comprehensive collection of Latin grammar resources.

I have a B.A. Honors in Latin (magna cum laude) from...

I am a fluent speaker of the Latin language with 18 years teaching experience. In 2008 I founded my own Latin and Ancient Greek tutoring company, and since 2015 I've had a team of tutors working under me. In my time as head of the company I've developed highly effective Latin and Ancient Greek courses, written a full-color, illustrated Conversational Latin textbook, and assembled a comprehensive collection of Latin grammar resources.

I have a B.A. Honors in Latin (magna cum laude) from Gonzaga University, with a minor in Art. Immediately following my graduation I completed an Ancient Greek course at UC Berkeley (equivalent to the first two to three years of a standard university Greek course).

My approach to all languages is basically the same, a dual focus on grammar and conversation. The awful truth is that most students who study a language never end up learning it because of poor curriculum and/or teaching. Most ancient language curriculum (Latin, Ancient Greek, Sanskrit, etc.) neglects conversation, while most modern language curriculum (Spanish, English, French, etc.) fails to teach the student the basic structure and logic of the language.

My teaching style is rigorous and comprehensive, with consistent drilling of endings, forms, and rules of grammar, all in the context of a logical and highly structured course. Since (unlike most Latin teachers) I am a fluent speaker of the language, I integrate Latin conversation into my teaching as well. Moving Latin into the oral sphere improves students' understanding of the language and greatly expands their Latin vocabulary.

Though my specialty is Latin and Greek, I have decades of experience tutoring many other subjects as well, including Spanish, English, History, Science, and Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Precalculus).

When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy ballroom dancing, creating autobiographical comics, and writing short fiction and novels.

Please message me if you have any questions. I hope to talk to you soon!

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Education

Gonzaga University
Latin

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  • Hourly Rate: $120
  • Rate details: Full fee charged for lessons not cancelled at least 24 hours before scheduled time. Cancellation policy applies to rescheduling, no-shows, and inability to have the lesson because of non-payment.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/28/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Greek

Greek

I have 18 years teaching experience, including Ancient Greek (Homeric Greek and Attic Greek), Latin, and a variety of other subjects with students of all ages. In 2008 I founded my own Latin / Ancient Greek tutoring company, and since 2015 I've had a team of tutors working under me. As head of the company, I've developed highly effective Latin and Greek courses, written a full-color, illustrated Conversational Latin textbook, and assembled a comprehensive collection of Latin grammar resources. In 1999 I earned a B.A. Honors in Latin (magna cum laude) from Gonzaga University, with a minor in Art. Immediately following my graduation I completed an Ancient Greek course at UC Berkeley (equivalent to the first two to three years of a standard university Greek course), which focused on grammar and translation of Plato and Homer. My teaching style is rigorous and comprehensive, with consistent drilling of Greek endings, forms, and rules of grammar, all in the context of a logical and highly structured 4-year Ancient Greek course. The course follows Hansen and Quinn's "Greek: An Intensive Course" for the first three years, teaching the student all essential Greek grammar as well as effective translation methods. In the last year of the course students switch over to the reading and translation of a range of Ancient Greek authors/texts, including the New Testament, Homer, Plato, and Herodotus. The harsh reality is that Ancient Greek is never easy to learn (which is why most students fail), but with my experienced teaching, effective curriculum, and detailed planning ANY student can succeed. If a student is dedicated to learning Greek, then that student WILL do well in my program, and if the student sticks with it long term, then the student WILL learn Ancient Greek. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like additional information. I look forward to hearing from you.
Latin

Latin

I am a fluent speaker of the Latin language with 18 years teaching experience. In 2008 I founded my own Latin and Ancient Greek tutoring company, and since 2015 I've had a team of tutors working under me. In my time as head of the company I've developed highly effective Latin and Ancient Greek courses, written a full-color, illustrated Conversational Latin textbook, and assembled a comprehensive collection of Latin grammar resources. In 1999 I graduated from Gonzaga University with a B.A. Honors in Latin (magna cum laude) and a minor in Art. Immediately following my graduation I completed a course in Ancient Greek at UC Berkeley (equivalent to 2-3 years of a standard university Greek course). I teach four languages: Latin, Ancient Greek, English, and Spanish. My approach to all languages is basically the same, a dual focus on grammar and conversation. The unfortunate truth is that most students who study a language never end up learning it because of inadequate instruction and/or curriculum. Most ancient language courses (Latin, Ancient Greek, Sanskrit, etc.) neglect the conversational element, while most modern language courses (Spanish, English, French, etc.) fail to teach students the basic structure and logic of the language. My teaching style is rigorous and comprehensive, with consistent drilling of endings, forms, and rules of grammar, all in the context of a logical and highly structured Latin course. Since (unlike most Latin teachers) I am a fluent speaker of the language, I integrate Latin conversation into my teaching as well. Moving Latin into the oral sphere improves students' understanding of the language and greatly expands their Latin vocabulary. The Latin curriculum I've developed over two decades of teaching includes specific courses for three different age groups: 1) Sixth Grade and Under, 2) Junior High, and 3) High-School/Adult. The 6th-Grade-and-Under Course follows the "Lingua Latina" text, the Junior-High Course follows the "Linney's Latin" text, and the 4-Year High-School/Adult cours
Precalculus

Precalculus

For the past two decades I've been tutoring students of all ages in Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Precalculus. My approach is efficient and effective, giving students detailed guidance in understanding concepts and then helping them work through related practice problems. I work well with all ages and levels, adapting my approach to the needs of each particular student. Because it covers such a wide variety of concepts Precalculus is a challenge for many students, and a tutor can be the difference between success and failure. In the first session I evaluate students' specific issues and make sure there aren't any gaps in their understanding of more basic math. By addressing these fundamental issues, I'm able to improve the student's Precalculus performance, which puts him or her in a great position to excel in all future math classes. Students struggle in Precalculus because they lack the detailed one-on-one instruction that they need to do well. I take the time to teach students the process for solving each individual problem type in meticulous detail. Most math is far easier than it seems at first, as long as the student understands the specific steps for solving each problem and has sufficient practice doing it. I make certain that my Precalculus students master all concepts and problem types, including composite and inverse functions, trigonometry, complex numbers, rational functions, conic sections, vectors, matrices, and probability and combinations.

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Very knowledgable and passionate about Latin!

Over the course of working with Andrew, he has had an answer to every single Latin question I asked! Andrew is not only a master of the grammar of the written language but can also teach you how to speak Latin. Plus, he his own handy resources for each Latin concept we learn with him. Learning with Andrew is a breath of fresh air an age where Latin is not commonly taught in public schools. He is patient, honest, and loves what he does, and I'm looking forward to continue our lessons in Latin!

Athanasios, 69 lessons with Andrew

Responsible and knowledgable tutor

Andrew provided a thorough explanation of my son's performance and created a realistic plan for him to follow over the summer. He is a very responsible professional. I will be able to write more when we have more classes with him, but his prompt communication is amazing and very much appreciated.

Yan , 34 lessons with Andrew

Responsible and knowledgable tutor

Andrew provided a thorough explanation of my son's performance and created a realistic plan for him to follow over the summer. He is a very responsible professional. I will be able to write more when we have more classes with him, but his prompt communication is amazing and very much appreciated.

Yan , 34 lessons with Andrew

Excellent with high school students!

Andrew has helped my son tremendously. Latin has been a disaster until we hooked up with Andrew! Highly recommend. He’s been super easy to book with as well. I was skeptical of virtual, but we have not skipped a beat.

K, 5 lessons with Andrew

Highly Knowledgable Latin tutor

Andrew has been teaching my daughter Latin for the past few months and is an excellent tutor. Highly recommended for anyone looking to rigorously understand and learn Latin

Venkatesh , 249 lessons with Andrew

Knowledgeable, Patient, and Kind

Andrew has been working with my 10-year old and he is wonderful. He methodically works with my child and exposes her not only to the language, but to its history and geography. I am so very pleased and thankful to Andrew and his services.

Kathryn, 27 lessons with Andrew

Knowledgeable, patient, and helpful Latin tutor

I contacted Andrew (last minute) to help my son a week before his Final Latin III Exam because his grade had slipped for the quarter (bordering between a B and C for the semester). Andrew was very helpful in coming to the rescue to try and assess where my son was in his understanding of Latin and develop a structured plan to rebuild the foundations of what he should learned in class but was not taught properly in school. It was a challenge to re-teach the core principles since my son was in his third year of high school Latin. Andrew managed to help him learn the foundations in a more methodical and a clearer way that helped my son understand and retain the information much better. Once he understood the core foundations, then he could build upon that. Obviously, there was only so much that could be re-learned in a week. But Andrew’s teaching method was what my son needed over the past 3 years in class but didn’t get from his high school Latin teachers. We are still waiting for Final Exam grades to be posted (and the exam was difficult), so fingers crossed.🤞 But Andrew was very helpful in the short amount of time he had to work with my son (I wish we had hired him sooner), and I highly recommend him as a tutor!

Linda, 6 lessons with Andrew

Super friendly and very knowledgeable!

Andrew is super friendly and very knowledgeable about Latin. He brought my son from clueless about Latin to mastering sentence structure and effective translation in 6 lessons. I’m so grateful to have found Andrew!

Angie, 8 lessons with Andrew

Highly Knowledgeable and Clear Communicator

Andrew has helped me abundantly in Latin III. I am studying at the college level and Andrew has been excellent in helping me rebuild my foundational knowledge as well as build on those skills. He is always extremely prepared with the best resources available. Additionally Andrew communicates his ideas very clearly and uses time efficiently. 10/10, would recommend to anyone.

Andrew, 25 lessons with Andrew

Extremely Helpful

Andrew has been tutoring my daughter in Precalculus and she is getting a lot out of their sessions. Andrew is organized and prepared for their sessions, which I appreciate. She is understanding the content better and her grades are definitely improving. Thanks Andrew!

Aimee, 12 lessons with Andrew
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