Professional French And Latin Tutoring
About
My service stands out because I have over ten years of post-high school education, including six years in Europe. I speak French and Ecclesiatical Latin.
As the oldest of seven children in a home schooled family, I learned to love teaching from an early age. Knowledge is a treasure that grows the more that it is shared.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first thing that I do is interview the student to get a grasp of their real understanding of the subject. It is important to do this because students often have a grasp of the material that does not correspond with their scholastic grade-level.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have spent the last seven years studying in a a Francophone school in Europe and have received the Brevet d’aptitude aux fonctions d’animateur en accueils collectifs de mineurs (BAFA) from the French Ministry of Education.
I have studied Latin for over ten years now and have completed two week-long Latin immersion courses with the Veterum Sapientia Institute. Yes, I actually speak Latin.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
French lessons are $25 per hour.
Latin lessons are $40 per hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I got started teaching by helping my younger siblings with their homework. Since then I have tutor many other students in a variety of disciplines.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students from pre-school through college. I cannot say that I have a prefrence for one age group or another, each provides its own strenghts and weaknesses.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am very grateful for the oportunity to serve as a camp counselor for two weeks in France.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Ask if they can speak the language. If a Frenchman replies to you in English when you address him in French, your French is bad. If a Latinist cannot speak Latin then they have never had the opportunity to truely assimilate the language.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
They should ask themselves why they are taking the language course. Is it just to get a passing grade or to become fluent in the language? Their progress depends on the response.