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Retired Teacher for Latin and English Tutoring
Elizabeth P.

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My educational background includes a BA with a double major in Latin and English, an MAT in the teaching of English and an EdS in the teaching of both Latin and English.
I am certified to teach Latin and English to students in grades 6 through 12, college and adult learners. I have 30 years’ experience of teaching in the classroom and 7 years, teaching/tutoring Latin and English to students online. For many years I have enjoyed preparing Latin students to take the National Latin Exam, AP...

My educational background includes a BA with a double major in Latin and English, an MAT in the teaching of English and an EdS in the teaching of both Latin and English.
I am certified to teach Latin and English to students in grades 6 through 12, college and adult learners. I have 30 years’ experience of teaching in the classroom and 7 years, teaching/tutoring Latin and English to students online. For many years I have enjoyed preparing Latin students to take the National Latin Exam, AP Latin Exam, National Latin Vocabulary and National Classical Etymology Exam.
I enjoy teaching students enrolled in public or private schools, homeschoolers, as well as adults in the subjects of English and Latin.
My goals as a tutor are to simplify the course's material so that students can understand it better, complete homework, and do well on quizzes and tests, in order to improve their grade average. In addition, I love to help build a student's confidence in the ability to succeed in the course.

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Education

University of South Carolina
Latin and English
University of South Carolina
Masters
(2) University of South Carolina
EdD
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English

English

I have taught English in the classroom for 30 years. Since retiring I have tutored students in using correct of English grammar in speaking as well as writing. I majored in English and completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of South Carolina prior to my teaching career. I enjoy working with students who want to improve their use of the English language.
Grammar

Grammar

I have a BA.MA. and EdS From the University of South Carolina with a major and secondary education in the teaching subjects of both English and Latin. I am certified in both English and Latin and have taught a combination of both subjects for 30 years. I am now retired and enjoy tutoring students who are struggling to learn English grammar. I try to make learning of grammar easier by giving examples that students use use in their everyday speech to illustrate the grammar rules . For example, in teaching active and passive voice, I have them recall a football game in which a player is kicking the football and active voice and the ball is kicked by the football player in the passive voice. This example, as well as others gives students a picture they can use to remember a grammar principle that otherwise might be a challenge to understand.
Latin

Latin

After 30 years of teaching all levels of Latin in grades 6-12 in public and private classrooms, I began to tutor online. I enjoy working with students who need help as they learn Latin in the classroom or take online courses outside the classroom and need assistance to move forward in their work. The whiteboard, document upload, and screen share on Wyzant's online platform, give me all the tools necessary to explain and reinforce concepts with students. My goal is to make learning easier for students to do better on test grades and gain confidence in their knowledge in order to do well in a class.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Teaching vocabulary was always a part of my lesson plans as a certified teacher of English for 30 years in both public and private classrooms. It was part of the curriculum to teach lists from vocabulary texts and literature selections. I also taught words each day from previous PSAT and SAT exams. Teaching prefix suffix and root meanings was a part of my instruction to make learning new words easier.
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Knowledgeable and Patient

My son had his 1st lesson with Elizbeth. He immediately loves it and wants to have more lessons what Elizabeth. He said Elizabeth is good at explaining things. The detailed summary of the course and evaluation makes me as a parent trust her skills. Look forward to many lessons with Elizabeth.

Chen, 35 lessons with Elizabeth

Amazing teacher

My daughter absolutely loves her Latin lessons with Elizabeth! The sessions are engaging, well-structured, and perfectly suited to her learning style. Elizabeth is incredibly responsible—always punctual, well-prepared, and quick to respond to any questions or scheduling changes. It’s been amazing to see my daughter so excited and motivated to learn Latin. We truly appreciate Elizabeth’s dedication and highly recommend her as a tutor!

Yin, 5 lessons with Elizabeth

Wonderful Latin Tutor

My son had a last-minute session with Elizabeth for his finals last week. She was very organized and helped him review the entire finals review list within the given time. I look forward to booking more classes with Elizabeth to get my son ready for Latin 3 honors.

Christine, 1 lesson with Elizabeth

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

I found Elizabeth to help my 8th grader in Latin. She has built more confidence as well as laying a better foundation of understanding. My daughter really struggled last year and has brought her grades up an entire level this year upon starting to work with Elizabeth!

Connie, 30 lessons with Elizabeth

Perfect Tutor

Elizabeth helped my son with some Latin grammar and translation. She knew everything and more. She was patient and managed to help him understand a subject with which he has been struggling. Elizabeth was fantastic and I thoroughly recommend her.

Kate, 1 lesson with Elizabeth

Exceptional

Elizabeth is one of the teachers you will remember forever. from the kind and patient approach to rich knowledge and attention to my son's needs are simply exceptional. My son received 100% on his Latin test, just after a couple of lessons. I cannot recommend Elizabeth enough!

Jola, 2 lessons with Elizabeth

another good week

Another great lesson, attacking some of the spots I’ve had problems with. Elizabeth knows her stuff cold, and knows how to address the issues I have. Thanks, JW

John, 62 lessons with Elizabeth

another good week

Great lesson. Had a couple breakthroughs again. Now drilling on sentence translations and working on memorizing endings. Moving forward. Thanks, JW

John, 62 lessons with Elizabeth

Extremely helpful

Another great lesson! Latin really is cumulative, as a learning experience. Without this kind of help, I imagine I would be very much lost. Thanks, JW

John, 62 lessons with Elizabeth

Great Latin teacher!!

Grade C to Grade A by the end of 9th grade!! Fabulous, patient and resourceful teacher. My son will continue as he starts the 10th grade. Thank you Ms. Elizabeth. We appreciate you.

Mohammed, 61 lessons with Elizabeth
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