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Harvard Grad Tutor in Writing, Latin, College Admissions
Michael O.

173 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $70
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I have 5+ years of tutoring experience and have taught 300+ students in Writing, Latin, and College Admissions. I graduated from Harvard University with a 3.9 GPA and a citation in Latin Language.

In college admissions, my students have achieved admission at prestigious universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, MIT, Brown University, and more. I specialize in admissions essays and interviewing, guiding students through the brainstorming process, drafting their essays and editing...

I have 5+ years of tutoring experience and have taught 300+ students in Writing, Latin, and College Admissions. I graduated from Harvard University with a 3.9 GPA and a citation in Latin Language.

In college admissions, my students have achieved admission at prestigious universities such as the University of Pennsylvania, MIT, Brown University, and more. I specialize in admissions essays and interviewing, guiding students through the brainstorming process, drafting their essays and editing them to perfection. As a speech coach (ranked #1 speaker in the Harvard Public Speaking Practicum 2022), I boast 3 years of experience refining students' interview skills through exercises and applied practice.

As for Latin, I scored a perfect 800 on my Latin SAT II; scored a 5 in AP Latin; and was ranked one of the top 21 Latin students in the country after winning the National Latin Exam Scholarship (2017). I emphasize grammar fundamentals, intensive vocabulary, and a translation methodology learned through 1:1 study with Harvard University Professor Richard R. Tarrant, esteemed Classicist with over 50 years of experience in-field.

As for writing, my approach takes from the Expository Writing Program at Harvard University. My skill set spans analytical writing, creative writing, and speechwriting. My approach focuses on building a deep understanding of structure, substance, and style.

I tutor 5th-12th grade in Latin, writing, and admissions, and for 5th-8th grade, I offer general tutoring across all subjects (math, science, history, etc.).

If you are interested in working together, I look forward to helping you arrive where you'd like to go!


Education

Harvard University
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  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: For all lessons cancelled or rescheduled with <24 hour notice, there is a 50% cancellation fee.
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Latin

Latin

In all my years of school, Latin remained my strongest subject. I received a perfect 800 on my SAT II in Latin; I received the gold medal for highest honors on the National Latin Exam 4/4 years of high school; I was one of 21 scholars in the nation to win the National Latin Exam Scholarship in 2017; and I graduated from Harvard University with a citation in Latin language.
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Speech

For most of my life, even from during my childhood, I have been selected to carry out mass public speaking engagements. In 7th grade, I delivered the commencement address for the education NPO Prep for Prep for a crowd of 350+; in 12th grade, I delivered the Groton School Revisit Day address for 400+ to standing ovation; in September 2022, I delivered the Head of School Inauguration address at St. Bernard's School for 300+; and in January 2023, I delivered the Head of School Inauguration address at Grace Church school for 350+. Each of these opportunities required competitive selection, and the speeches ranged from 5-12 minutes in length.
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Fantastic Tutor

Mike was a fantastic Latin tutor for my teen son. He made learning Latin fun and was a wonderful cheerleader, encouraging my son and getting him excited about the language. My son switched to a different high school two weeks after it had started. He was thrown into a Latin class (never studied it before) and didn’t benefit from the foundational learning of the first weeks. He struggled for months. Then Mike stepped in and quickly assessed what my son needed to learn and how best to build his Latin skills. He made worksheets and provided very helpful hints (making flash cards and practicing translations). Furthermore, Mike was patient yet persistent with scheduling focused Latin time despite my son’s time conflicts during myriad sports seasons. Mike knows how to work with teens to get them focused and excited about a topic. He also managed to prevent my son from failing Latin and gave him the confidence to do pretty well in the class in the end. Thank you, Mike!

Sang, 15 lessons with Michael

Excellent Tutor

Michael is so helpful with college application essay. He is definitely an expert and smart. I highly recommend him.

Cherry, 118 lessons with Michael

An Exceptional Writing Tutor for My Daughter!

Mike has helped my 12-year-old daughter with improving her writing skills tremendously. He taught her how to build an argument effectively and convincingly and present evidence to support it. And his continuous feedback helped improve her writing significantly. Mike also tailored each session to perfectly suit my daughter's unique learning style and pace. First and foremost, Mike has an uncanny ability to connect with young minds. He is very patient while teaching and communicates very clearly with my daughter. My daughter often struggled with expressing herself on paper, but under Mike's guidance, her confidence has soared. His warm and encouraging demeanor instantly put my daughter at ease, creating a nurturing environment where she felt comfortable sharing her thoughts and ideas without any fear of judgment. In conclusion, I strongly recommend Mike as a writing tutor for any young student. His exceptional teaching skills, personalized approach, and unwavering positivity have not only transformed my daughter's writing abilities but have also ignited a genuine passion for storytelling and self-expression. I am glad that I found him.

Satya, 11 lessons with Michael
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