Oxford Univ. Ph.D. Candidate: Latin, Greek; Proofreading, Editing

Jonathan Y.

Classics

I have an M.A. in Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) from the University of Iowa, IA (2019), an M.A. in Religious Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University, NC (2016), and a B.A. in Classics from the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA), NC (2014). I was employed as a graduate teaching assistant for the Department of Classics at the University of Iowa for both online and on campus courses (May 2017-May 2019). I have taught three discussion sections of Roman Civilization (spring 2019) and I taught three discussion sections for Greek Civilization (fall 2019). Additionally, I taught online Classics courses of Classical Mythology and Medical and Technical Terminology (summers of 2018 and 2017). Prior to this, I taught Latin to High School and Middle school students (ages 10 to 16) at a private school in North Carolina, teaching Latin I, II, III, IV, and Advanced Placement (AP) Latin). From 2011 to 2014, UNC Asheville employed me as a peer tutor of Greek and Latin. Since then, I have offered private instruction in Latin and Ancient Greek.

English

I was the primary instructor, from 2016 to 2018, responsible for complete course development for two years of Rhetoric, which consisted of speaking and writing assignments in both informal and academic English. I have experience helping students with essay writing, grammar, spelling, speaking, and the construction of academic arguments.

German

As a graduate student, I read German often for my academic research and I have had 6 years of training in reading and speaking the language. During my Master's degree in Classics (University of Iowa), I successfully completed examinations in my German reading abilities. Prior to this, I have had four semesters of formal instruction in written and spoken German as an undergraduate (University of North Carolina at Asheville). I have also had the opportunity to use German in my travels to Berlin, Germany and Prague and Olomouc, Czech Republic.

Greek

I am a graduate student with training in the languages and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean: Ancient Greek, Latin, and Sahidic Coptic. My first language is American English and I have familiarity with British English. Additionally, I have had formal instruction in German and Spanish. I have an M.A. in Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) from the University of Iowa, IA (2019), an M.A. in Religious Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University, NC (2016), and a B.A. in Classics from the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA), NC (2014). I have more than 9 years of experience in teaching and tutoring. Since 2016, I have taught as a graduate teaching assistant for the University of Iowa for both online and on campus courses. I taught three discussion sections of Roman Civilization (spring 2019) and I taught three discussion sections for Greek Civilization (fall 2019) I have taught online Classics courses of Classical Mythology and Medical and Technical Terminology (summers of 2018 and 2017). Additionally, I was the primary instructor of Rhetoric, which consisted of speaking and writing assignments in both informal and academic English (fall 2016 to spring 2018). Prior to this, I taught Latin to High School and Middle school students (ages 10 to 16) at a private school in North Carolina. I have also tutored since 2011 and offered private instruction in Latin and Ancient Greek to students at UNCA. My teaching philosophy is that there is no wrong way of learning. I meet students on their terms, understanding that learning is a collaborative process between student and teacher. I utilize as many different forms of learning styles to teach language: visual, auditory, kinetic, etc. I recognize that language learning can be very challenging, but I believe that we all have the ability to learn. I am very patient and kind with students, providing encouragement through the entire process. I welcome the opportunity to tutor students of all ages, as I pursue a career as a college professor. I have a pa

Latin

I am a graduate student with training in the languages and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean: Ancient Greek, Latin, and Sahidic Coptic. My first language is American English and I have familiarity with British English. Additionally, I have had formal instruction in German and Spanish. I have an M.A. in Classics (Ancient Greek and Latin) from the University of Iowa, IA (2019), an M.A. in Religious Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University, NC (2016), and a B.A. in Classics from the University of North Carolina at Asheville (UNCA), NC (2014). I have more than 9 years of experience in teaching and tutoring. Since 2016, I have taught as a graduate teaching assistant for the University of Iowa for both online and on campus courses. I taught three discussion sections of Roman Civilization (spring 2019) and I taught three discussion sections for Greek Civilization (fall 2019) I have taught online Classics courses of Classical Mythology and Medical and Technical Terminology (summers of 2018 and 2017). Additionally, I was the primary instructor of Rhetoric, which consisted of speaking and writing assignments in both informal and academic English (fall 2016 to spring 2018). Prior to this, I taught Latin to High School and Middle school students (ages 10 to 16) at a private school in North Carolina. I have also tutored since 2011 and offered private instruction in Latin and Ancient Greek to students at UNCA. My teaching philosophy is that there is no wrong way of learning. I meet students on their terms, understanding that learning is a collaborative process between student and teacher. I utilize as many different forms of learning styles to teach language: visual, auditory, kinetic, etc. I recognize that language learning can be very challenging, but I believe that we all have the ability to learn. I am very patient and kind with students, providing encouragement through the entire process. I welcome the opportunity to tutor students of all ages, as I pursue a career as a college professor. I have a pa

Proofreading

I have an M.A. in Classics from the University of Iowa, an M.A. in Religious Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University, and a B.A. in Classics from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. The University of Iowa's Departments of Classics and Rhetoric employed me as a graduate teaching assistant (T.A.) instructor (May 2017-May 2019 and Aug. 2016-May 2018, respectively). In my employment as a (T.A.) instructor, I taught a total of 14 individual college classes over my three-year position. I was responsible for lesson planning, classroom discussions, quizzes, and the grading of essays. For the Department of Rhetoric specifically, I was the sole instructor of introductory Rhetoric classes for first and second year students. These classes prepared students for reading, writing, and speaking academic English. Furthermore, as a graduate student, I have presented multiple papers at academic conferences and I have prepared written work for publication.

Religion

In addition to having a B.A. in Classics from UNC Asheville, I have a minor in Religious Studies. I have taken the following classes: Asian Religious traditions; Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; Greek and Roman Religion; Introduction to the Study of Religion. I wrote my senior thesis on a facet of Early Christian and Pagan interactions in the Roman Empire. I have also presented at two conferences, thus far, serving on panels devoted to religion.

Spanish

I have been learning Spanish since Elementary School. In High School, I took three years of Spanish. Since then, I have had five years of experience in Latin and one year of experience in beginning Italian, which both help in my continuing Spanish reading and speaking ability.

World History

I tutor world history and ancient history.

Writing

I have an M.A. in Classics from the University of Iowa, an M.A. in Religious Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University, and a B.A. in Classics from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. The University of Iowa's Departments of Classics and Rhetoric employed me as a graduate teaching assistant (T.A.) instructor (May 2017-May 2019 and Aug. 2016-May 2018, respectively). In my employment as a (T.A.) instructor, I taught a total of 14 individual college classes over my three-year position. I was responsible for lesson planning, classroom discussions, quizzes, and the grading of essays. For the Department of Rhetoric specifically, I was the sole instructor of introductory Rhetoric classes for first and second year students. These classes prepared students for reading, writing, and speaking academic English. Furthermore, as a graduate student, I have presented multiple papers at academic conferences and I have prepared written work for publication.