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Paul A.

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As a Professor who taught at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland, and who has tutored at the University of Michigan, I have the teaching skills necessary to tutor one-on-one. Through my years teaching and studying science as well as the Classics, I realized the most important thing is to teach our children. Lack of a Classical Education in this country has destroyed our foundation. In the past, during Greek and Roman times, sons and daughters had a personal tutor who helped them learn...

As a Professor who taught at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland, and who has tutored at the University of Michigan, I have the teaching skills necessary to tutor one-on-one. Through my years teaching and studying science as well as the Classics, I realized the most important thing is to teach our children. Lack of a Classical Education in this country has destroyed our foundation. In the past, during Greek and Roman times, sons and daughters had a personal tutor who helped them learn such subjects as: Language, Rhetoric, Law, Natural Philosophy (Basic Science), and Philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle). Because I have taught myself these things in addition to supplementation by University courses and direct one-on-one with Professors in Classics, I would like to give back and show others what I have learned. It is that important to me. The Classics often do this to people who learn them. They have a unique grasp on our imagination that has been lost due to the poor education in this country and world-wide.

I have a passion for the languages of the Classical world, that is Ancient Greek and Classical Latin. I read them on a daily basis and teach my son Latin. I also teach online Ancient Greek from the book Athenaze. I have travelled extensively in Turkey to ancient sites and know fairly well the Turkish language. My unique knowledge of the ancient world, my passion for the reception of classical knowledge (such as maxims, sayings, culture) into our own time, and my continually daily routines of reading, studying, and speaking the ancient languages make me highly qualified to teach it. Again, as a Professor who taught at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland, I have the teaching skills necessary to do this.

Connecting classical studies with English, Latin, and Ancient Greek words with English words is very important to me. I teach my own son on a daily basis these connections. English is a mixture of many languages, thus understanding it requires understanding where it came from.

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Education

University of Michigan
Biochemistry
University of Michigan Medical School
MD
University of Maryland - Classical Studies
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  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: I can always negotiate the rate. I like to work with students for a long period of time, not just once. If we can develop a long term plan, I can reduce the costs.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 3/1/2018

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Classics

Classics

I have studied ancient literature through the teaching company lectures, traveling to ancient sites and places, participating in group events such as Speaking Ancient Greek in Greece through the Paideia Institute, and studying on my own. I have read most of Plato, all the Greek Tragedies, Homer - the Iliad and Odyssey, and the Epic of Gilgamesh. I know Ancient Greek and Classical Latin and basic archaeology. I have traveled to ancient sites in Turkey and Greece such as Delphi, Ephesus, Miletus, Didyma, Sardis, Troy, Assos, Hieriopolis, Ancyra, Aizainoi, the Lycian coast, Halicarnassus, Constantinople (Istanbul) - seat of the Eastern Roman Empire, Athens, the Acropolis, and many more sites. I have an extensive knowledge of these sites and the history surrounding them.
Greek

Greek

I have been studying Ancient Greek for 10 years. I supplemented this with a course in Homeric Greek at the University of Maryland. I teach Athenaze Book I and II online with over 50 videos and over 100 hours of teaching. I also read Ancient Greek on a daily basis - Either Homer, Plato, Greek Stories, Athenaze Book I or II or other books. Lastly, I have attended a speaking Ancient Greek course in Greece for 2 weeks in 2012 by the Paideia Institute. I am also familiar with Biblical Greek for those of you who study this form of Ancient Greek.
Latin

Latin

I have over 7 years experience reading, speaking, and writing Latin. I love Latin poetry and literature such as Vergil, Horace, Catullus, and Ovid. I have read all of them in the original. As a professor, I am passionate about conveying my knowledge to the student in the hope to arise enthusiasm for the Classics in them.

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Biblical Greek Tutor 5 Star

Professor Paul Anthony is phenomenal. By having a tutor it accelerates my learning, make learning more fun, give me more motivation to stick with learning the new language, and exceed my goals to read a Greek New Testament and speak the biblical languages.

Tony, 1 lesson with Paul

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

I learned a lot from Paul. He's a great tutor who listens to what I need and responds accordingly. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to learn Koine Greek for religious studies.

Tammy, 21 lessons with Paul

Great Latin Tutor!

Paul does a terrific job tutoring our 12 year old son - he is very engaging and blends language, history and culture to make the lessons particularly interesting

Todd, 29 lessons with Paul

Good experience. Would use again

My Ancient Greek pronunciation was really bad and I was taking an online course with advanced pupils. He patiently drilled me on correct pronunciation. He also talked about some interesting word derivations and different accepted ways of pronouncing Ancient Greek. All together a good experience.

Susan, 4 lessons with Paul

Knowledgeable and great with young students.

Great experience for my 8th grade daughter! He was exactly what she needed and was able to break down the information to a level that was helpful for her. Very thankful and pleased! We will be using Paul for the rest of this semester for sure! He was amazing!

Misty, 1 lesson with Paul

Knowledgeable, inspired teacher!

Clearly loves ancient languages and makes complex concepts easy to understand. Clarified many questions I had and some I didn't know to ask in a short time. Very satisfied!

Darren, 8 lessons with Paul

Thoughtful and knowledgeable tutor

Knows his stuff and love the addition of tying it to the impact on English. He has passion for the topic and is patient with the advancement.

Katie, 22 lessons with Paul

Incredibly patient

Paul taught me how to use the subjunctive as well as reviewing basic ideas I should know. I was behind and lost in my class. I wouldn't have finished without his help.

Marybella, 7 lessons with Paul

Sincere and Knowledgable tutor

English Passages (MCAT Exam). Very helpful, sincere and good subject knowledge. Great resource, my son had a great experience working with Mr. Paul. I highly recommend Paul to students trying to score well on MCAT.

Sanjay, 1 lesson with Paul

Great Latin Tutor!!!

Paul is great!!! His passion for Latin is inspiring and motivating. Paul came prepared to work during our first session. He even brought extra materials to help my son understand a language that he is not very excited about. I was very impressed with Paul's knowledge of the subject. I highly recommend him if you are looking for some additional help learning the language.

Monique, 7 lessons with Paul
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