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Most people don't notice it, but the world we live in is still very much a Greek and Roman world. Those two ancient languages are the best way to begin seeing how much we have inherited from that classical culture. They're hard, it's true; but I can help you do very well and enjoy it too! I'm a former Program Director for Classics at Boston Latin
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Travels within 10 miles of Milton, MA 02186Peter offers online lessons
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"Excellent Latin Tutor"
- Christine, West Roxbury, MA on 8/1/17My son learned a lot from Peter in the first session, and I feel that Peter has him on track to do much better at Latin this year. He gave my son good tips and homework assignment. My son left feeling more confident in his abilities to continue learning Latin
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor"
- Bridget, Milton, MA on 6/4/17Peter is a fantastic tutor! My son was a struggling latin IV student. Peter was able to break down the material in manageable parts and help him realize the areas of weakness and strength. My son's goal was to get to the B range for a grade and he did! For the two semesters Peter was his tutor he was able to maintain grades in the B range! With his help he was able to feel more confident. We would highly recommend Peter for any level of Latin!
"Great tutor."
- Stephanie, Boston, MA on 3/25/17Peter worked my grade 7 BLS student. He was very helpful and was very familiar with exactly what my son was learning and exactly how to teach it so he understood quickly. He has a flexible schedule and is willing to fit you in wherever he can to accommodate the student.
"Helpful"
- Maria Louisa, Nashua, NH on 3/21/17Peter helped me in Latin grammar as well as to develop my understanding of Latin poetry. Peter taught me in a gentle patient manner. I recommend him to anybody who needs academic help.
"Very kind and patient"
- Stacey, Jamaica Plain, MA on 1/7/17My daughter needed help after missing some Latin classes at school. He figured out how to engage my daughter and taught her some new strategies to help her do translation. We will definitely continue to use Peter when needed!
"Excellent tutor provides excellent results"
- Mina, Santa Clara, CA on 6/2/16Peter is awesome. My son,had been struggling on quizzes and tests in his Latin Honors class at the beginning of the semester. After a couple of lessons, I already started to see big improvements in his grades. I'm happy to report that my son's final grade in this class for the semester is an A. :-) I highly recommend Peter.
"Helpful"
- John, Villa Park, IL on 4/27/16Helped me understand how to accent nouns and verbs, which is not an easy subject! Having someone to help you along is always a good thing!
"Peter made a huge difference!"
- Tracey, Milton, MA on 1/19/16We hired Peter to help my son, a high school Junior, with his Latin 4 (Vergil) grade. Peter met with him once a week for a period of about 2-3 months. Jack's grade went from a D to an A in this time. Jack's study habits and comprehension of the subject matter improved greatly under Peter's guidance. I would not hesitate to recommend Peter, he is an excellent tutor.
"Definitely An Amazing Tutor!"
- Victoria, New York, NY on 12/27/15Peter definitely helped me out with the translations needed for my Latin class. He was very patient and easygoing with things I didn't understand. I highly recommend him as a tutor.
"Great energy."
- Elisabetta, Boston, MA on 9/2/15My daughter has been very pleased with her first lesson and she told me Peter made Latin very interesting...an important step in the right direction! Thanks.
"First "get to know you" meeting"
- Luba, Newton Center, MA on 6/24/15Our son Michael just had the first lesson with Peter, where they talked about his Summer plans, which should help Michael to improve his Latin skills.
Michael told me that he liked Peter and that he believes that Peter could indeed be a great help to him in the course of next school year.
"Good tutor"
- Sisay, Boston, MA on 6/22/15We had a tutor before who couldn't make rapport with a child despite knowing the subject matter. That tutor also didn't give any written materials. But Peter was different because he has good communication skills and uses written materials to teach.
"Outstanding tutor!"
- Mary, Milton, MA on 3/9/14Peter C tutored our son this past semester through a fast paced Latin II course, and with his help, our son raised his grade from B to A. His patient and
expert knowledge along with concrete study strategies was extremely helpful. Mr. C is the best Latin tutor my son has worked with!
"Great tutor, knowledgeable and patient."
- Michelle, Hyde Park, MA on 12/15/13Peter understands the subject matter as well as the teaching plans for Latin. He is very helpful and patient. He's just what you need if you are struggling with Latin.
"Great tutor, very positive experience"
- Liz, Wellesley Hills, MA on 8/21/13Peter has worked with our teenage daughter for 6 months to accelerate her learning Latin, given her strong interest and limited classroom time and support. She very much enjoyed working with Peter every 7-14 days, and believes her knowledge of grammar and understanding have grown significantly as a result. Peter incorporated innovative ways to learn, using different tools, technologies and approaches to keep things fresh and interesting. The pace of their lessons reflected our daughter's understanding of the materials, at times moving fast and at other times more slowly or returning to reinforce challenging areas. She has loved learning more Latin and feels much more comfortable with the language, both a direct result of the time she spent with Peter.
As a parent, I found Peter easy to work with -- he communicated well, was always on time, prepared and flexible to changes in our schedule, etc. The time he spent with my daughter was productive, and she has a stronger passion around the language now than before working with him, and her level of knowledge has advanced substantially as a result of their lessons. Peter deserves high marks all the way around!
"Great tutor"
- Bruce, Quincy, MA on 6/29/13Looks for ways to structure the sessions in a way that works for the student. Very knowledgeable and professional teacher.
"Terrific Tutor!"
- Lisa, Hingham, MA on 6/7/13Peter worked with my son to assist him with Honors Latin III. Peter was extremely knowledgeable about the texts and the subject matter. He was able to provide my son with tools to break the translation pieces down into manageable "chunks," thereby greatly improving the ease and accuracy of his translation work. Peter also discussed the history and context of the readings, which made them more interesting and relevant. He provided my son with additional study aids to assist with test preparation. As a result of his sessions with Peter, my son's Latin grade and his confidence both improved.
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Greek
I hold a Ph.D. in Classics, which includes mastery of both ancient Greek and Latin. While Latin is much more frequently taught and learned in schools, ancient Greek is not. But interest in ancient Greek is growing, and I am ready to help you with tutoring in this wonderful subject. I have a great deal of experience teaching Greek, both classical prose and archaic/epic poetry. I have taught Herodotus, Xenophon, Attic orators, Aristophanes, Plato, Hesiod, and Homer.
Latin
I have extensive and successful experience as a teacher and tutor at both the college and high school level. I was for many years the Program Director for Classics at Boston Latin School. I am very familiar with all major textbooks and curricula. I strive to meet all my students' individual and personal needs and goals.
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Peter C.
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