"I have taught Latin, English, and history in the private school setting for several years. I currently tutor middle school and high school students in Latin (including AP), English literature and composition, history, French, and German.

I received my B.A. in Classics (i.e., Latin, Ancient Greek, ancient history and literature) and philosophy from Swarthmore College, where I graduated with highest honors and Phi Beta Kappa. I received an M.A. in Classics from the University of Chicago and a J.D. at the University of Virginia. Before discovering my love of teaching, I practiced law in Washington, D.C. for several years.

Studying a foreign language is both challenging and immensely rewarding. Too often, our foreign language programs in schools lack the rigor that is necessary for students to read, write, and converse in their chosen foreign language. In particular, students often need additional guidance in order to master the skills and content that are required for the AP Latin exam. I focus on helping students build the skills they need to succeed on the AP Latin exam and to read Latin literature with pleasure and profit.

Helping students to improve the quality of their writing through careful attention to structure, style, and content is a particular focus of my tutoring. I love teaching all eras and genres of literature. It is particularly rewarding to cultivate a student's enthusiasm for literature and for the humanities more broadly.

I firmly believe that every student can succeed and enjoy learning. When a student enjoys learning and feels that a tutor is his or her advocate, the student is more likely to be successful. As a result, my approach uses each student’s knowledge and interests in order to foster understanding, engagement, and self-confidence. Ensuring that each student has a solid foundation is also central to my approach, whether I am teaching English, history, or a foreign language.

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