Experienced, CT Certified teacher, Latin, History, Social Studies

Sarah T.

I am currently a Latin teacher in CT, having taught in the same public school system for 10 years. I am certified in CT to teach Latin & Classical Humanities and Social Studies/History. Over the course of 27 years so far, I have taught in both public and independent schools, grades 6-12, all in Connecticut. I have taught English, US History, Latin, and Ancient Greek. Over the years, I have developed a variety of methods of instruction to support all learners, and my approach is student-centered. I have experience working with online platforms, including assigning work and providing feedback online, as well as direct instruction online. My undergraduate degree is in Political Science, with a focus on political philosophy and US founding and constitutional law. I have an MA in Political Science and an MA in Classical Languages (Latin & Greek).

I am looking to support students who need help with Latin at all levels (introductory through Advanced Placement), and I have experience teaching with a wide variety of methods and textbooks. I can help with everything from the basics of Latin grammar and vocabulary through translation and literary analysis, including poetic meter. Currently I am teaching from Cambridge Latin Course. I have also taught using Wheelock's Latin, Latin for Americans, Oxford Latin Course, and Ecce Romani. I myself learned Latin in college using Moreland & Fleischer's Latin: An intensive course.

I would also welcome the opportunity to help students with their study of ancient Greek (Attic or Homeric), US History, including preparation for the Advanced Placement exam, as well as writing and research for history or English courses. I would be comfortable working with students of all ages in middle and high school.